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December 5, 2022December 6, 2022

Canadian Countdown to AirVenture Begins Now!

AirVenture, Bits and Pieces
By the time you read this, we will likely be less than 240 days until EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023, the greatest gathering of all things aviation on Earth! ... Read more
December 5, 2022December 6, 2022

Closing the Loop on a J-3 Cub

Bits and Pieces
EAA Canadian Council member Scott Knowlton helps a friend and enjoys a fall flight at the same time. ... Read more
December 3, 2022December 6, 2022

My Challenging Sonerai

Bits and Pieces
An inside look at flying a Sonerai and the skills needed to do so. ... Read more
December 3, 2022December 6, 2022

Ruffled Feathers: More on Fees — Gilles’ Story

Uncategorized
Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman shares a frustrating story from a close friend who recently dealt with Canada’s user fees. ... Read more
December 1, 2022December 5, 2022

Volunteer Spotlight — Jim Moss

Volunteers
Jim Moss, EAA 80553, has been volunteering for a long time. Fifty-one years, to be exact. Jim’s volunteer journey started in 1972, when he was just a kid. ... Read more
December 1, 2022December 2, 2022

Why You Should Build Your Next Airplane

Homebuilding
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses the factors to consider when thinking about building an airplane. ... Read more
December 1, 2022

It’s Never Too Late

Uncategorized
After learning to fly in my 50s and instructing for the last 18 years (I’m 78) I didn’t want to stop learning new stuff. ... Read more
December 1, 2022December 1, 2022

EAA’s The Green Dot — Hot Air Balloonist Mike Beck

Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Tom are joined by Mike Beck, owner of Calm Sky Adventures in Omro, Wisconsin, to speak about the history of hot ... Read more
November 29, 2022December 2, 2022

A Whole New World

Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles
Natalie Miles, EAA 1478672, provides the latest update on her journey through United Airlines’ Aviate Academy. ... Read more
November 22, 2022November 29, 2022

Flying to Alaska

Member Stories, Why We Fly
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses his long flight north to Alaska. ... Read more
November 22, 2022November 29, 2022

Airplanes to Ultralights

Ultralights, Why We Fly
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor George Karamitis reflects on his many years in aviation. ... Read more
November 15, 2022November 21, 2022

EAA’s Attic — ‘Barling Bomber’ Strut

Attic
The Witteman-Lewis XNBL-1 (Experimental Night Bomber, Long Range) was an early attempt to produce a heavy bomber for the United States Army Air Service in the early 1920s. ... Read more
November 15, 2022November 29, 2022

Always Strive To Be Better

Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses the importance of remaining proficient in the cockpit. ... Read more
November 10, 2022

EAA Chapter 939 Holds Its First Young Eagles Workshop

Chapters
EAA Chapter 939 has tried a couple of times to host a Young Eagles Workshop, but because of COVID and scheduling issues, we have had to push it back. Finally, ... Read more
November 8, 2022January 12, 2023

Hot Air Balloonist Mike Beck Featured in Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series
Mike Beck, owner of Calm Sky Adventures, will speak about his experiences flying hot air balloons on Thursday, November 17, at 7 p.m. as part of the EAA Aviation Museum ... Read more
November 8, 2022November 10, 2022

A Young Eagle and an Aging Hawk

Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles
With a little bit of scheming, I was able to arrange for my grandson to take his Young Eagles flight in an airplane that I had a strong personal connection ... Read more
November 8, 2022November 22, 2022

Fit for Flight

Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses health considerations to be aware of prior to flying. ... Read more
November 8, 2022

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Nevada Aeronca 7AC Champ

Member Stories
In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Brandon Abel takes us through the restoration of his Aeronca Champ. ... Read more
November 3, 2022

Volunteer Spotlight — Chris St. Germain

Volunteers, Youth & Young Eagles
Chris St. Germain, EAA 443948, has been a part of EAA Chapter 91’s Young Eagles program since the beginning. From flying Young Eagles to working as the chapter coordinator, Chris ... Read more
November 3, 2022

EAA Chapter 2 Reaches New Young Eagles Milestone

Youth & Young Eagles
An EAA chapter in Fort Wayne, Indiana, flew its 11,000th Young Eagle during a rally in August. ... Read more
October 27, 2022November 3, 2022

Repurposing History

History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds
Breathing new life into some scrap pieces left over from the restoration of EAA’s B-25. ... Read more
October 27, 2022October 28, 2022

A Fondness for the Ford

Member Stories, Vintage
The Ford Tri-Motor made a visit to central Indiana and left an impression on all who had the chance to fly it. ... Read more
October 27, 2022

EAA’s The Green Dot — B-58 Pilot Charlie Hooker

Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris were joined by Charlie Hooker, who flew the B-58 Hustler while serving with the U.S. Air Force’s Strategic Air Command ... Read more
October 26, 2022October 28, 2022

When Little Things Become Big Things

DIY, Homebuilding, Vintage
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses how to avoid costly traps when it comes to your aircraft. ... Read more
October 25, 2022

Bits and Pieces: AirVenture 2022

AirVenture, Bits and Pieces
By Warwick Patterson, EAA 1234586, Vintage 729822, Squamish, British Columbia   There are always a hundred excuses why we can’t go to Oshkosh. Work commitments, family time, burning up vacation ... Read more

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