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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
January 19, 2023October 17, 2025

From Young Eagle to the Air Force

Youth Outreach
One former Young Eagle’s journey from his first flight to the Air Force Academy ... Read more
January 17, 2023November 4, 2025

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, 2023November 5, 2025

Normal Takeoff

Learn to Fly, Tips
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, 2023October 17, 2025

Aerial Applicator Featured in Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series
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, 2023November 4, 2025

Sophia the Riveter

Honoring The Past, Warbirds, Youth Outreach
How one young volunteer is helping to restore a legendary World War II cargo aircraft. ... Read more
January 12, 2023October 29, 2025

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, 2023October 29, 2025

Corrosion

Tips
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, 2023November 4, 2025

A Unique J-3 Cub

EAA Canada, Member Stories, Vintage
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, 2023November 4, 2025

Texada Island, British Columbia, Fly-In

EAA Canada, Why We Fly
Gillies Bay Airport in British Columbia hosted its first fly-in since the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Read more
January 11, 2023November 4, 2025

Working Down the Bucket List

EAA Canada, Member Stories
Floats gently tickling glassy water on my first solo floatplane landing — the very definition of accomplishment and satisfaction! ... Read more
January 11, 2023November 4, 2025

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

EAA Canada, Member Stories
Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman discusses cross-country flying and shares some stories from over the years. ... Read more
January 5, 2023October 29, 2025

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, 2023November 5, 2025

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, 2023October 31, 2025

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, 2022October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — Wright Flyer Ice Cream Mold

Attic, EAA Museum
A closer look at an early 20th century ice cream mold shaped like the Wright Flyer. ... Read more

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