May 11, 2023October 16, 2025

Bronco Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series

John Van Etten, who was an OV-10 Bronco pilot and on-scene commander during the famed rescue of Bat 21 during the Vietnam War, will be presenting about the famous search-and-rescue ... Read more

May 10, 2023November 6, 2025

Working Communication Problems

Member Stories, Tips

What was supposed to be a simple flight for EAA member William Bennett turned into a bit of an adventure when his airplane’s push-to-talk switch began having issues. ... Read more

May 10, 2023May 10, 2023

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

Homebuilding

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Paul Barreto takes us through the build of his striking Van’s RV-8A. ... Read more

May 10, 2023October 17, 2025

Losing Control

Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses some of the common reasons pilots lose control of their aircraft and strategies for avoiding those incidents. ... Read more

May 9, 2023November 5, 2025

Instrument Checkride

Learn to Fly, Milestones

3:45 a.m. The sun is down, the sky is dark, my alarm goes off. It’s checkride day. My time to prove all the late nights and early mornings spent studying ... Read more

May 4, 2023October 29, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Steph Schulko

Volunteers, Youth Outreach

Steph Schulko, EAA 719052, spent more than 15 years as EAA Chapter 18’s Young Eagles coordinator. After working hard to help local children, Steph was honored as a 2022 Young ... Read more

May 4, 2023October 17, 2025

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, 2023November 6, 2025

Full STEAM Ahead!

Chapters, Youth Outreach

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, 2023November 5, 2025

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, 2023October 28, 2025

There Were Dragons in Canada

EAA Canada, Honoring The Past, Vintage

A brief history of the de Havilland DH.84 Dragon biplane in Canada. ... Read more

May 1, 2023November 7, 2025

Ruffled Feathers: Soaring Costs

Chapters, Tips

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, 2023November 7, 2025

The Electroluminescent Performer Electrifies

Aerobatics, EAA Canada

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, 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