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February 16, 2023October 29, 2025

My 2022 Young Eagles Camp Experience

Chapters, Youth Outreach
My time at the Young Eagles Flight Camp was amazing. While I was on my way to the camp, I was extremely nervous. I didn’t know anyone prior and didn’t ... Read more
February 16, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 461 Hangar Night

Chapters, Youth Outreach
EAA Chapter 461’s Thursday evening “Hangar Night” is proving to be a popular event! We have had over 20 members, youths, and guests on several occasions, with topics and speakers ... Read more
February 16, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 23 Banquet

Chapters
On Friday, January 13, EAA Chapter 23 (Salt Lake City) hosted its annual banquet at the Hill Aerospace Museum located at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah. Over 200 ... Read more
February 16, 2023February 16, 2023

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Michigan Zenith Aircraft CH 750 Cruzer

Homebuilding, Member Stories
In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Phil Cook takes us through the build of his Zenith CH 750 Cruzer ... Read more
February 16, 2023October 17, 2025

Nightfall

Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses dealing with in-flight emergencies after dark. ... Read more
February 9, 2023October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — National Air and Space Museum Curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur

Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Tom are joined by Dr. Jennifer Levasseur, museum curator of the space history department at the Smithsonian National Air and Space ... Read more
February 9, 2023October 17, 2025

Orin Welch and the China National Aviation Corporation

Honoring The Past, Member Stories
EAA member Brandon Ross Abel remembers his great-uncle — an aircraft designer and cargo pilot who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II. ... Read more
February 8, 2023October 29, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Jerry Burke

Volunteers
In July, Jerry Burke, EAA 365400, was honored with the Volunteer of the Year award. Though Jerry technically only started volunteering in 2007, he’s been working with EAA for much ... Read more
February 8, 2023October 28, 2025

My First Solo

Member Stories, Milestones
Natalie Miles, EAA 1478672, provides another update on her journey through United Airlines’ Aviate Academy. ... Read more
February 8, 2023November 4, 2025

Getting a Start

Homebuilding, Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses some of the common reasons you might have trouble starting your aircraft. ... Read more
February 8, 2023October 16, 2025

Basler Turbo President to Present at Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series
Joe Varkoly, Basler Turbo Conversions president, will speak about the process of converting World War II-era DC-3s and C-47s into modern, turbine-powered BT-67s on Thursday, February 16, at 7 p.m. ... Read more
February 6, 2023October 28, 2025

Remember Weenie Jackets?

EAA Canada, Member Stories
For those of you old enough to still remember the 1970s and 1980s, here’s a touch of nostalgia for you. ... Read more
February 6, 2023October 28, 2025

Ed Batchelor — A Legend You May Not Have Heard About

EAA Canada, Honoring The Past
Learning more about a World War II veteran and Canadian aviation icon. ... Read more
February 6, 2023November 4, 2025

Ruffled Feathers: Ultralights — What’s Their Mission?

EAA Canada, Ultralights
Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman discusses ultralights and their pros and cons in his latest piece. ... Read more
February 2, 2023November 7, 2025

Hand-Flying for 900 Miles

Member Stories
Mark Stanfield, EAA 1499607, shares the story of the time he went a long way in a little airplane, ferrying a rare Mooney M10 Cadet from Wisconsin to New York. ... Read more
February 2, 2023November 6, 2025

Young Eagles Milestone — John Barber

Chapters, Youth Outreach
John Barber, EAA 1240641, flew his first Young Eagle on January 29! John is the fifth Ray scholar in EAA Chapter 677 to reach this milestone. ... Read more
February 2, 2023October 29, 2025

The Michigan Ultralight Association

Chapters, Ultralights
In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray discusses the revitalization of a local ultralight club. ... Read more
February 2, 2023November 5, 2025

Alaska — Returning Home

Member Stories, Why We Fly
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses his return flight home from Alaska. ... Read more
February 2, 2023November 7, 2025

Rare P-47 Restoration Nearly Complete

Honoring The Past, Warbirds
A rare razorback P-47D, owned by the Dakota Territory Air Museum in Minot, North Dakota, is restored and nearly ready to fly for the first time since 1944. Fingers crossed ... Read more
January 26, 2023October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — EAA’s 70th Anniversary

Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Tom are joined by EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board Jack J. Pelton to reflect on EAA’s humble beginnings as ... Read more
January 25, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — World War II Recognition Models

Attic, EAA Museum
Recognition training became a priority for servicemen during World War II as the number and types of combat vehicles used by both the Allies and the Axis multiplied. Models were ... Read more
January 25, 2023November 6, 2025

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, 2023November 7, 2025

The Long and Winding Runway

Member Stories, Why We Fly
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, 2023October 29, 2025

Getting the Word Out About EAA Chapter 931

Chapters, Youth Outreach
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, 2023October 31, 2025

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

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