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May 1, 2023November 7, 2025

Connections: No matter how tenuous

EAA Canada, 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, 2023October 28, 2025

Made in the Shade

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, 2023October 28, 2025

The Chips Are Down

EAA Canada, 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, 2023October 29, 2025

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, 2023October 31, 2025

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, 2023November 7, 2025

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, 2023November 7, 2025

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, 2023October 17, 2025

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, 2023October 29, 2025

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

Attic, EAA Museum
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, 2023November 6, 2025

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, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 534 Hosts Successful Young Eagles Rally

Chapters, Youth Outreach
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, 2023October 17, 2025

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, 2023October 31, 2025

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, 2023November 5, 2025

My First Solo

Learn to Fly, Milestones
EAA member Alin Gruia takes a trip down memory lane to revisit his first solo 12 years ago. ... Read more
April 6, 2023October 29, 2025

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, 2023November 6, 2025

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
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, 2023October 17, 2025

Ruffled Feathers: The Big Picture

EAA Canada, Tips
Bits and Pieces contributor discusses key points to consider to “stay ahead of the airplane.” ... Read more
April 4, 2023November 4, 2025

My Experience Building an RV-9A

EAA Canada, 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, 2023November 4, 2025

Flying the Skyline Tour

EAA Canada, Member Stories
A unique vantage point of North America’s most impressive city skyline. ... Read more
April 4, 2023November 4, 2025

Missing Man

EAA Canada, Honoring The Past
Celebrating the life of Tuskegee Airman Harold H. Brown. ... Read more
March 30, 2023November 5, 2025

Progressing Through Instrument Training

Learn to Fly, Member Stories
United Aviate Academy student Natalie Miles gives an update on her training to become an airline pilot. ... Read more

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