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April 5, 2023

FAA Flight Test With Only One Eye

Member Stories
How one EAA member regained his private pilot certificate after losing an eye. ... Read more
April 4, 2023April 4, 2023

Ruffled Feathers: The Big Picture

Bits and Pieces, Tips
Bits and Pieces contributor discusses key points to consider to “stay ahead of the airplane.” ... Read more
April 4, 2023April 4, 2023

My Experience Building an RV-9A

Bits and Pieces, Homebuilding
Bits and Pieces editor Ian Brown takes us through his time building an airplane over the course of nearly a decade. ... Read more
April 4, 2023April 4, 2023

Flying the Skyline Tour

Bits and Pieces, Member Stories
A unique vantage point of North America’s most impressive city skyline. ... Read more
April 4, 2023April 4, 2023

Missing Man

Bits and Pieces
Celebrating the life of Tuskegee Airman Harold H. Brown. ... Read more
March 30, 2023March 30, 2023

Progressing Through Instrument Training

Learning to Fly, Member Stories
United Aviate Academy student Natalie Miles gives an update on her training to become an airline pilot. ... Read more
March 29, 2023March 31, 2023

Back in the Saddle at 81

Ultralights
In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, contributor George Karamitis reflects on his experience getting back in the air after major surgery. ... Read more
March 29, 2023March 30, 2023

Welded Bliss

Uncategorized
That time an EAA staffer and his wife spent a snowy weekend melting metal and learning a new set of skills, thanks to an EAA SportAir Workshop. ... Read more
March 29, 2023March 31, 2023

Understanding Ignition Timing Differences

DIY, Homebuilding
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses the nuances between magnetos and electronic ignition systems. ... Read more
March 23, 2023March 27, 2023

Follow Along as an EAA Chapter Builds an RV-12

Chapters
EAA Chapter 166 in Hartford, Connecticut, has created a YouTube channel documenting the build of an RV-12. ... Read more
March 22, 2023March 28, 2023

EAA’s Attic — USS Enterprise Deck Piece

Attic
This small piece of Douglas fir was once part of the flight deck of the USS Enterprise (CV-6) — the most decorated U.S. Navy vessel of World War II. ... Read more
March 22, 2023March 23, 2023

Things My Instructor Never Taught Me

Learning to Fly
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses some tips and tricks that aren’t necessarily taught during standard private pilot training. ... Read more
March 22, 2023

EAA’s The Green Dot — Steve and Jane Hinton, Planes of Fame Air Museum

Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Connor are joined by Steve and Jane Hinton of Planes of Fame Air Museum. ... Read more
March 21, 2023March 22, 2023

EAA Chapter 322 Young Eagles Rally

Youth & Young Eagles
There was great excitement, not only amongst the children, but also amongst our pilots, marshals, and admin crew as our first Young Eagles Day since the COVID pandemic approached. ... Read more
March 15, 2023March 20, 2023

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Florida Pitts S-1S

Homebuilding, Member Stories
In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Jeremy Wicker take us through the lengthy build of his Pitts S-1S. ... Read more
March 15, 2023March 20, 2023

Tempting Fate

Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses a number of common scenarios in which good pilots can make poor decisions. ... Read more
March 9, 2023March 13, 2023

Volunteer Spotlight — Ken Jordan

Volunteers
During EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022, Ken Jordan was honored with the Phillips 66 Young Eagles Leadership Award for his many years of service to EAA and the Young Eagles program. ... Read more
March 9, 2023March 13, 2023

EAA’s The Green Dot — Aerial Applicator Damon Reabe

Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris are joined by Damon Reabe, a third-generation aerial applicator. ... Read more
March 8, 2023March 13, 2023

The Top Five Project Killers

Homebuilding
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses some of the primary reasons why homebuilt aircraft projects are abandoned. ... Read more
March 8, 2023March 13, 2023

My Checkride

Learning to Fly, Member Stories
After rigorous training, late nights, early mornings, and lots of support, I have officially earned the title of private pilot. Words cannot describe how happy and grateful I am for ... Read more
March 8, 2023

EAA Chapter Young Eagles Program Comes Full Circle

Youth & Young Eagles
When EAA Chapter 91 concluded its 2022 Young Eagles season on October 15, it had an interesting occurrence, with two former Young Eagles flying current Young Eagles for the first ... Read more
March 3, 2023March 7, 2023

Ruffled Feathers: Homebuilding — Special DNA Required

Homebuilding
Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman takes a detailed look at the art of homebuilding. ... Read more
March 3, 2023

Masks, Masks, and More Masks

Member Stories
EAA member Mike Davenport details a cross-border mask airlift in the Pacific Northwest. ... Read more
March 3, 2023

Idaho and the Frank – Expectation and the Reality

Member Stories, Why We Fly
Expectations were high as Rick and I headed out for a bucket list trip to Idaho that had been delayed two years by travel restrictions. After studying guidebooks, watching videos, ... Read more
March 2, 2023March 7, 2023

Reality Check

Ultralights
In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray discusses the efforts needed to properly own and operate an ultralight ... Read more

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