October 12, 2023October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — EAA Chapters

Chapters, Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, host Chris is joined by Charlie Becker, EAA director of chapters and homebuilt community manager, and David Leiting, EAA Eagles Program manager, to discuss ... Read more

October 10, 2023October 29, 2025

Engine Failures Happen

Tips, Ultralights

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray discusses ways to avoid engine failures, and how to prepare yourself if one does occur.

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October 10, 2023November 6, 2025

Performance Checklist

Homebuilding, Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses some important maintenance observations he’s made in the last few months.

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October 5, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — 2005 EAA Youth Art Contest Submissions

Attic, EAA Museum

For the 2005 EAA Youth Art Contest, contestants were asked to design a paint scheme for one of EAA’s two Young Eagles aircraft, a GlaStar 3 (N231YE).

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October 5, 2023October 28, 2025

How a General Aviator Inspired UFO Folklore

Honoring The Past

The extraterrestrial frenzy we’re experiencing these days is nothing new. General aviation pilot Kenneth Arnold is widely credited with being the inspiration for the modern era of UFO folklore after ... Read more

October 5, 2023November 6, 2025

Wisconsin Pilot Flies His 1,000th Young Eagle

Milestones, Volunteers, Youth Outreach

Congratulations to Ed Jeziorny, EAA 31825, of Omro, Wisconsin! On August 19, 2023, Ed flew his 1,000th Young Eagle at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling, Illinois.

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October 5, 2023October 17, 2025

Tailwheel Training

Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses the importance of receiving proper and adequate tailwheel training.

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September 29, 2023November 4, 2025

Computers — Then and Now

EAA Canada

Bits and Pieces contributor Mike Davenport recalls the computer he used to flight plan 50 years ago.

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September 29, 2023November 4, 2025

I’m Out on a Mission: Road Trip! Part 1 of 2

EAA Canada, Member Stories, Why We Fly

Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman makes a cross-Canada trip to pick up a glider.

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September 29, 2023October 31, 2025

The Great Migration

AirVenture, EAA Canada

People flock to AirVenture in many ways. Some drive fancy cars or big SUVs or family minivans. Others navigate there in huge motor homes, many travel with commercial airlines, while ... Read more

September 28, 2023November 4, 2025

Knowing the Limitations of You and Your Aircraft

EAA Canada, Tips

Personal limitations go beyond the Canadian Aviation Regulations. They are what conditions YOU are comfortable flying in, given a specific aircraft, specific day, currency, and where you would grade yourself ... Read more

September 28, 2023October 28, 2025

The Ford Tri-Motor’s Biggest Fan

Honoring The Past, Why We Fly

Do you believe in love at first sight? Or, perhaps more fitting, love at first flight? Arlene Maksymicz of EAA Chapter 846 sure does! The love affair started when the ... Read more

September 28, 2023October 4, 2023

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — New Hampshire Van’s Aircraft RV-7

Homebuilding, Member Stories

EAA member Dave Setser takes us through the lengthy build process for his immaculate Van’s RV-7.

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September 28, 2023November 6, 2025

Avoiding the Unseen

Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses balloons, drones, and other aerial phenomena to avoid while flying.

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September 21, 2023October 29, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Jennifer Hantosh née Neunteufel

AirVenture, Volunteers

Not many people can say that they lost their first tooth in Camper Registration at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, but for Jennifer Hantosh née Neunteufel, EAA 1218066, that’s just one of ... Read more

September 21, 2023October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Medical Helicopter Pilot Karin Ficek

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris are joined by medical helicopter pilot Karin Ficek, who will be presenting as part of the EAA Aviation Museum Aviation ... Read more

September 21, 2023October 31, 2025

Forty Years Later

AirVenture, Member Stories

A word or two from the man who produces everyone’s favorite AirVenture Oshkosh souvenir.

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September 21, 2023October 29, 2025

Events Happening in Our Museum

EAA Museum, Volunteers

I hope everyone has been able to recharge after AirVenture and is ready to jump into fall! Here in Oshkosh, the temperatures are starting to creep down, and some leaves ... Read more

September 21, 2023October 31, 2025

Volunteer Recognition

AirVenture, Volunteers

Getting to know the 2023 Volunteers of the Year.

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September 20, 2023November 4, 2025

Secondhand Projects

Homebuilding, Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses the pros and cons of purchasing a used homebuilt aircraft project.

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September 20, 2023November 7, 2025

I Jumped Out of a “Perfectly Good Airplane,” and Here’s How It Went

Member Stories

Whether it’s a bucket list item or your biggest fear, I think everyone should consider taking the leap. Something inside you will change. There’s just something about falling 10,000 feet ... Read more

September 20, 2023November 7, 2025

Celebrating Dreams and Giving Back: EAA Young Eagles

Member Stories, Youth Outreach

Without EAA’s generosity, I know I would not be where I am now. I am honored to now be able to give back to EAA by supporting programs like Young ... Read more

September 14, 2023October 29, 2025

A Bird’s-Eye View

Ultralights, Why We Fly

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA staff member Timm Bogenhagen discusses his involvement with ultralights and light aircraft.

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September 13, 2023September 19, 2023

Helicopter First Flights: Part 2

From The Hangar Floor

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses the continued flight testing of his Hummingbird helicopter.

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September 13, 2023November 6, 2025

Getting to See It Happen

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

As a volunteer for the EAA Young Eagles program, my ultimate goal is to have one of the Young Eagles go on to become a pilot themselves. I got to ... Read more