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June 28, 2023October 29, 2025

The Common Question

Ultralights, Why We Fly

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor George Karamitis discusses his answer to the question he often receives about ultralight flying.

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June 26, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 932 Build and Fly Program

Chapters, Youth Outreach
EAA Chapter 932, located at Galt Airport in Greenwood, Illinois, recently sponsored its second Build and Fly program for 10 future aviators ages 8 through 17. Participants built their own ... Read more
June 26, 2023October 29, 2025

Prospective New Pilots Get a “Flying Start” With Help from EAA Chapter 534

Chapters, Learn to Fly
Are you one of those people who when walking down the street and hearing an airplane fly overhead, you are compelled to stop and look skyward to see that airplane? ... Read more
June 22, 2023November 6, 2025

Soaring in Oregon

Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 1567’s 16-year-old Jonathan Hart, EAA 1436375, recently flew 11 Young Eagles in a glider.

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June 22, 2023October 28, 2025

Fuel Systems

Homebuilding, Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses some of the intricacies of fuel systems within homebuilt aircraft.

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June 22, 2023November 5, 2025

Commemorative Air Force Warbird Tour

Honoring The Past, Warbirds
As I have become more involved in all things aviation, I’ve realized something: have no expectations. Not in a negative way, but by having no expectations, the doors open up ... Read more
June 15, 2023October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Talking Homebuilts with EAA Safety Committee Chairman Charlie Precourt

Homebuilding, Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Tom are joined by former U.S. Air Force test pilot and NASA astronaut Charlie Precourt, currently an EAA board member and ... Read more
June 15, 2023October 29, 2025

From Blueprints to Blue Skies – Students Soar!

Chapters, Youth Outreach
Members of EAA Chapter 5 combined forces with members of AMA Club 502 for the inaugural attempt at the Build and Fly program for seven students with an interest in ... Read more
June 14, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — USAAF View-Master Training Aid

Attic, EAA Museum

Introduced in 1939, the View-Master system used stereoscopic photography printed on cardboard disks to display 3D images in a purpose-built viewer.

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June 14, 2023November 5, 2025

Musings of a Salty Old Flight Instructor

Learn to Fly, Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog reflects on his decades of flight instructing experience.

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June 8, 2023October 17, 2025

F-8 Crusader Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series

Speaker Series, Warbirds
James Markel, who flew the F-8 Crusader during the Vietnam War, will speak about his career and experiences in the cockpit on Thursday, June 15, at 7 p.m. as part ... Read more
June 8, 2023June 8, 2023

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Mississippi Van’s Aircraft RV-10

Member Stories

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Jeff Justis takes us through the build of his Van’s RV-10.

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June 7, 2023November 6, 2025

Sudden Impact

Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses the factors that can lead to controlled flight into terrain.

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June 2, 2023November 4, 2025

Ruffled Feathers: Reflections on a Year’s Writing

EAA Canada

Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman looks back on the past year of writing his Ruffled Feathers column.

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June 2, 2023November 4, 2025

Discovering New Products at SUN ‘n FUN

EAA Canada, Homebuilding

At SUN ‘n FUN 2023, an interesting company, Aithre Aviation, which focuses on aviation health informatics systems, was showcasing their new Healthview avionics display system.

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June 2, 2023November 4, 2025

Vernon Snowflakes RV Formation Flying Team

EAA Canada, Why We Fly

EAA member John Crook gives us a brief history and overview of the Vernon Snowflakes — an RV formation team based in British Columbia.

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June 2, 2023November 6, 2025

Paper Charts – Remember Those?

EAA Canada, Tips

Bits and Pieces Mike Davenport discusses his preference for a more traditional version of flying, without the latest high-tech gadgets.

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June 1, 2023October 31, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Abigail Oleniczak

Volunteers, Youth Outreach
Abigail Oleniczak, EAA 1157455, from Wheaton, Illinois, is a seasoned AirVenture volunteer. During EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022, she completed her seventh year volunteering, which is quite impressive when you realize ... Read more
June 1, 2023November 6, 2025

Ready to Fly?

Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses the importance of making sure your aircraft is ready to fly in the spring after a winter in ... Read more
May 25, 2023October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Remembering the Band of Brothers

Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, host Chris Henry is joined by George Luz, Jr., whose father, George Luz, served in E Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of ... Read more
May 25, 2023October 29, 2025

Fundamentally Fun

Member Stories, Ultralights

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA vice president Rick Larsen looks back at his Quicksilver days.

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May 25, 2023October 28, 2025

Propeller Adjustments

Homebuilding, Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse provides some tips for installing the propeller on your aircraft.

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May 25, 2023November 7, 2025

Wheels On the Ground in Texas, Wings in the Air Everywhere Else

Member Stories, Why We Fly
Dave Tillema, EAA 465598, drives a school bus for fun. He also flies a Zenith CH 750 Cruzer, and two students that ride his bus recently wrote a story about ... Read more
May 18, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — B-2 Torpedo Director Sight

Attic, EAA Museum
The B-2 Torpedo Director was an optical, illuminated sight used on U.S. Army Air Forces medium bombers. It could be installed on the A-20 Havoc, the B-25 Mitchell, and the ... Read more
May 18, 2023October 17, 2025

What Leads to a Bad Landing?

Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses complacency and distractions — two components that can contribute to a poor landing.

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