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January 25, 2023January 25, 2023

POH or No POH

Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses the importance of referring to your aircraft’s pilot’s operating handbook while also becoming familiar with abnormal procedures not ... Read more
January 25, 2023January 25, 2023

The Long and Winding Runway

Member Stories
Thirty-five years after beginning his initial pilot training, Paul Maloy’s journey to his certificate finally reached a successful conclusion, but not without some bumps in the road. ... Read more
January 20, 2023

Getting the Word Out About EAA Chapter 931

Chapters
Over the past few years, EAA Chapter 931 has developed a strong relationship with local news outlets. I’m proud to say this has been done with a very small chapter ... Read more
January 19, 2023

EAA’s The Green Dot — Corsair: Korean War Heroism

Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Tom are joined by Ben Page, EAA Aviation Museum curator, to speak about the museum’s new exhibit, Corsair: Korean War Heroism. ... Read more
January 19, 2023January 19, 2023

From Young Eagle to the Air Force

Youth & Young Eagles
One former Young Eagle’s journey from his first flight to the Air Force Academy ... Read more
January 17, 2023January 18, 2023

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

Homebuilding, Member Stories
In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member William P. Hale discusses the build of his Van’s RV-8, Metal Mistress. ... Read more
January 17, 2023January 18, 2023

Normal Takeoff

Learning to Fly
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses the many factors to consider during any “normal takeoff.” ... Read more
January 12, 2023January 12, 2023

Aerial Applicator Featured in Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Member Stories
Damon Reabe, a third-generation aerial applicator, will speak about The Art of Crop Dusting on Thursday, January 19, at 7 p.m. as part of the EAA Aviation Museum Aviation Adventure ... Read more
January 12, 2023

Sophia the Riveter

From The Hangar Floor, Honoring The Past
How one young volunteer is helping to restore a legendary World War II cargo aircraft. ... Read more
January 12, 2023January 12, 2023

Volunteer Spotlight — Tracy Miller

Volunteers
Tracy Miller, EAA 794015, has been the Young Eagles coordinator for EAA Chapter 838 for 15 years. Though not currently flying, aviation has been a part of Tracy’s life since ... Read more
January 12, 2023January 12, 2023

Corrosion

From The Hangar Floor, Homebuilding, Vintage
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses the dangers of corrosion and the many factors that can lead to it developing in your aircraft. ... Read more
January 11, 2023

A Unique J-3 Cub

Bits and Pieces, Member Stories
Not your average antique aircraft, this one has been in regular use for 84 years — 57 of those with the current owner’s family. ... Read more
January 11, 2023January 11, 2023

Texada Island, British Columbia, Fly-In

Bits and Pieces
Gillies Bay Airport in British Columbia hosted its first fly-in since the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Read more
January 11, 2023

Working Down the Bucket List

Bits and Pieces, Member Stories
Floats gently tickling glassy water on my first solo floatplane landing — the very definition of accomplishment and satisfaction! ... Read more
January 11, 2023January 11, 2023

Ruffled Feathers: Have Airplane, Will Travel — the Joy and Challenge of Cross-country Flying

Bits and Pieces, Member Stories
Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman discusses cross-country flying and shares some stories from over the years. ... Read more
January 5, 2023January 6, 2023

Promoting Ultralights

Ultralights
In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray discusses ultralight flight instruction and some of the difficulties associated with finding an instructor. ... Read more
January 5, 2023January 6, 2023

Flying in Alaska

Member Stories, Why We Fly
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses his flying excursions in Alaska. ... Read more
January 5, 2023

EAA’s The Green Dot — Wally Soplata

Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Connor are joined by Wally Soplata, the author of The B-25 in the Backyard: My Father’s Historic Airplane Sanctuary, to talk ... Read more
December 13, 2022

EAA’s Attic — Wright Flyer Ice Cream Mold

Attic
A closer look at an early 20th century ice cream mold shaped like the Wright Flyer. ... Read more
December 13, 2022December 15, 2022

Complacency

Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses the dangers of becoming complacent as a pilot. ... Read more
December 13, 2022December 15, 2022

EAA Chapter 5 Sends Four Campers to Oshkosh

Chapters
Four young people had the experience of a lifetime when they were sent to EAA’s Air Academy Camp thanks to EAA Chapter 5 in Middlefield, Ohio. ... Read more
December 7, 2022December 12, 2022

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Texas Fairchild PT-19

Homebuilding, Member Stories
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Richard Smith takes us through the restoration of his PT-19. ... Read more
December 7, 2022December 12, 2022

Quarter Turn

Homebuilding
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses the dangers of improper, worn, or missing fasteners. ... Read more
December 7, 2022

Great Airborne Images Within Reach

DIY
Since the advent of digital photography, we’ve gone to great lengths to capture images and video from our airplanes, in an attempt to preserve those precious airborne moments. ... Read more
December 5, 2022

Summer Holiday Visit to Raven Field (Quamichan) Airport

Bits and Pieces
August 20 was a beautiful, clear, calm day for a flight from Langley to Vancouver Island with two longtime friends. We had been invited to a small private strip on ... Read more

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