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May 4, 2023May 9, 2023

Those Pesky Details

Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses the importance of planning for maintenance, performance, and safety. ... Read more
May 4, 2023May 4, 2023

Full STEAM Ahead!

Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles
The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum outside the Navy base at Patuxent River, Maryland held their annual STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) event on March 11, 2023. ... Read more
May 4, 2023

It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s The Bateleurs!

Why We Fly
General aviation doesn’t immediately come to mind when thinking of wildlife conservation. However, for The Bateleurs, “southern Africa’s environmental air force,” using general aviation to support environmental and conservation efforts ... Read more
May 1, 2023May 1, 2023

There Were Dragons in Canada

Bits and Pieces, History
A brief history of the de Havilland DH.84 Dragon biplane in Canada. ... Read more
May 1, 2023May 1, 2023

Ruffled Feathers: Soaring Costs

Member Stories
Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman takes a look at the rising prices for different aircraft parts, from engines to avionics. ... Read more
May 1, 2023May 8, 2023

The Electroluminescent Performer Electrifies

Member Stories
Occasionally, a genuinely new and fresh talent shows up on the air show circuit that sparks the imaginations of the audience. This is the case with Canadian air show pilot ... Read more
May 1, 2023

Connections: No matter how tenuous

Member Stories
When someone becomes famous and well known, it is in our nature to try and relate to that person in any way we can. We look for similarities and connections ... Read more
May 1, 2023

Made in the Shade

DIY, Homebuilding, Member Stories
How EAA member Bruce Spears used a DIY approach to cool the back seat of his Cessna 182. ... Read more
May 1, 2023May 2, 2023

The Chips Are Down

DIY, Homebuilding
I was having problems with the red beacon atop the fin of my aircraft. The breaker would occasionally pop and despite cleaning all the connections and grounds, and bench testing ... Read more
April 27, 2023April 27, 2023

Finding the Perfect Airplane

Ultralights
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray discusses the strategy for finding the ideal ultralight or sport airplane to own. ... Read more
April 27, 2023

EAA’s The Green Dot — Beech Super 18 Restoration

Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Tom are joined by Bill Goebel to discuss his restoration of a Beech Super 18. ... Read more
April 26, 2023April 26, 2023

Making Time for the Stories

Member Stories
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse revisits some of the different people he’s met and the stories he’s heard through his involvement in aviation. ... Read more
April 20, 2023April 20, 2023

A Spring Clam Jam at Polly Creek

Member Stories
EAA members Patty and Andy Smith recently flew to a popular location in Alaska to go clamming. ... Read more
April 20, 2023April 21, 2023

Remembering the Band of Brothers at EAA Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series
George Luz, Jr., whose father, George Luz, served in the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division during World War II, will speak about his dad’s military service in Europe during a ... Read more
April 20, 2023

EAA’s Attic — Corben/Poberezny Baby Ace Vertical Stabilizer

Attic
This piece originally ran in the March 2023 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. Paul Poberezny and the Corben Baby Ace brought EAA to national attention through a series of ... Read more
April 19, 2023

Where Does a Good Landing Begin?

Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses the steps needed to execute a safe landing. ... Read more
April 14, 2023April 14, 2023

EAA Chapter 534 Hosts Successful Young Eagles Rally

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles
The members of EAA Chapter 534 held a Young Eagles rally at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, Florida, on March 18. ... Read more
April 13, 2023April 17, 2023

Shining the Spotlight on Weather

Member Stories
EAA Lifetime member Tre’ Landrum teaches some of the ins and outs of weather to a group of homeschooled students. ... Read more
April 12, 2023April 17, 2023

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Michigan Van’s Aircraft RV-8

Homebuilding, Member Stories
In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA Lifetime member Martin J. Filiatrault takes us through the build of his RV-8. ... Read more
April 11, 2023April 11, 2023

Spring Cleaning

Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses scraping the rust off your flying skills. ... Read more
April 6, 2023April 11, 2023

EAA’s The Green Dot — Basler Turbo President Joe Varkoly

Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris are joined by Basler Turbo Conversions President Joe Varkoly. ... Read more
April 6, 2023April 7, 2023

Carbon Monoxide – In a Pusher

From The Hangar Floor
EAA Lifetime Member Kevin Price shares an important lesson learned, one that could have had tragic consequences. ... Read more
April 6, 2023

My First Solo

Learning to Fly, Member Stories
EAA member Alin Gruia takes a trip down memory lane to revisit his first solo 12 years ago. ... Read more
April 6, 2023April 11, 2023

Volunteer Spotlight — Harry and Jan Crisman

Volunteers
Harry, EAA 16857, and Jan Crisman have been a part of the EAA volunteer scene for quite a while — since 1963, in fact! ... Read more
April 6, 2023April 11, 2023

The Information Advantage

Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses the value of keeping proper documentation for your aircraft. ... Read more

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