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July 25, 2023October 31, 2025

A Life-Changing Choice

Member Stories, Why We Fly
If I was asked to point a finger at the moment in time when aviation became my life, it would be that one. It may have only been a minute ... Read more
July 24, 2023October 31, 2025

Return With Honor

AirVenture, Honoring The Past

Vietnam veteran Col. Ellis speaks on POW, leadership lessons

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July 24, 2023October 31, 2025

A Father and Son Duo

AirVenture, Member Stories

Nearly three decades of AirVenture together

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July 24, 2023October 31, 2025

Low and Slow Around the Lower 48

AirVenture, Member Stories
“Right now, I’m so tired of flying. It’s so great to be here on the ground … and I know by the time the whole convention’s over, I’ll be just ... Read more
July 24, 2023October 28, 2025

Smoke On!

Aerobatics, AirVenture

Set against a backdrop of smoke trails accompanied by a chorus of four Pratt & Whitney R-1340 engines, the team’s fluid performance is the essence of “up close and personal.”

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July 23, 2023November 7, 2025

A BushCat Built by Jewelry

AirVenture, Homebuilding, Member Stories
Rachel credits one of EAA’s One Week Wonder projects as an inspiration. As a young girl, she saw how quickly an entire airplane could be built, and knowing she would ... Read more
July 23, 2023November 5, 2025

Rescuing and Restoring Rosie the Rocketer

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Bazooka Charlie’s Piper L-4H

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July 20, 2023November 6, 2025

Unintentional Gliding

Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses tips for avoiding fuel exhaustion.

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July 20, 2023October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — F-8 Crusader Pilot James Markel

Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris are joined by James Markel, who flew the F-8 Crusader for the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, earning ... Read more
July 18, 2023October 29, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Andrew Schermerhorn

Member Stories, Milestones

Congratulations to Andrew Schermerhorn, EAA 1467594, former membership intern with EAA, as he recently earned his private pilot certificate!

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July 18, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 1328 Awards First Ray Aviation Scholar

Chapters, Youth Outreach

The North Vernon, Indiana, chapter recently presented their first Ray Aviation scholar with his scholarship.

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July 18, 2023October 29, 2025

International Young Eagles Day: EAA Chapter 322, Johannesburg, South Africa

Chapters, Youth Outreach
Chapter 322 had planned its annual convention fly-in for the weekend of June 9-11, which happened to coincide with International Young Eagles Day on June 10 — what a ... Read more
July 12, 2023October 28, 2025

Old Friends Reunited

Honoring The Past, Warbirds
Whether it is in our museum or on the road, it is always wonderful to have a moment to talk with someone associated with an aircraft type that we have ... Read more
July 7, 2023November 4, 2025

Barrie Snowbirds!

EAA Canada, Member Stories
My daughter, grandsons, and I were pleased to be able to enjoy a super display by the Canadian Snowbirds and several others June 10-11 at the Barrie Airshow. The day ... Read more
July 7, 2023November 4, 2025

Ruffled Feathers: Crossing the Border

EAA Canada, Tips

In his latest piece for Bits and Pieces, John Wyman discusses some tips for crossing the border on your way to Oshkosh.

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July 7, 2023November 4, 2025

De-Icing for Experimental Aircraft

EAA Canada, Homebuilding

A look at a new de-icing system specifically designed for homebuilt aircraft.

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July 7, 2023November 4, 2025

Boyhood Dreams

EAA Canada, Homebuilding, Member Stories

The story of John van Lieshout and his decades-in-the-making RV-6A.

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July 7, 2023November 4, 2025

My Adventure to Buttonville

EAA Canada, Member Stories

Bits and Pieces contributor Mike Davenport reminisces about a trip he made years ago.

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July 6, 2023October 29, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — George and Janice Wilts

Volunteers

George, EAA 37947, and Janice Wilts, EAA 1282004, may joke and be modest about why they keep coming to Oshkosh. But their contributions as EAA volunteers are no joke.

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July 6, 2023November 4, 2025

The Top Five Build Errors

From The Hangar Floor, Homebuilding, Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses some of the most common types of mistakes made in homebuilt aircraft projects.

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June 29, 2023October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — OV-10 Bronco Pilot John Van Etten

Podcast, Warbirds
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris are joined by John Van Etten, who was an OV-10 Bronco pilot and on-scene commander during the famed rescue of ... Read more
June 29, 2023November 7, 2025

Twin Brothers Become Pilots: Young Eagles Gabriel and Gavin Attain Their Certificate Together

Milestones, Youth Outreach

Twin brothers and Young Eagles Gavin and Gabriel Miner, 17 years old, have become certificated pilots after recently passing their checkrides!

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June 29, 2023November 7, 2025

Perspective to Legacy: Navigating a Dream in the Sky

Chapters, Member Stories, Youth Outreach
I take off from Burlington, Vermont’s largest airport (KBTV) on a sunny, windy day in June for my discovery flight. I look out the window of the Cessna 172 and ... Read more
June 29, 2023November 6, 2025

A Gold Star Young Eagles Event

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 724 in Merritt Island, Florida, recently held a Young Eagles event for nine very special Young Eagles.

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June 29, 2023November 5, 2025

Commercial Training and Cross-Countries

Learn to Fly, Member Stories

The past month I have been working on building hours and gaining proficiency for my commercial pilot certificate.

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