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September 20, 2022

EAA’s The Green Dot — Astronaut-in-Training Alyssa Carson

Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris were joined by Alyssa “Blueberry” Carson, who has attended numerous NASA space camps over the years and is currently studying ... Read more
September 15, 2022

The Taylorcraft Flies Again

History
A few days ago, my chance finally came to fly in a vintage, single-engine airplane, now long out of production. ... Read more
September 14, 2022

EAA’s Attic — Don Taylor’s Jacket

Attic
Don Taylor served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II and the postwar U.S. Air Force. In the late 1960s, he built a customized Thorp T-18 (N455D) ... Read more
September 14, 2022September 16, 2022

Last Resort — Downwind Takeoffs and Landings

Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses downwind takeoffs and landings and the factors that need to be considered before executing the maneuver. ... Read more
September 7, 2022September 8, 2022

The Cycle Continues

Youth & Young Eagles
How one dedicated and focused young person went from Young Eagle to Young Eagles pilot. ... Read more
September 7, 2022December 7, 2022

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Ohio Piper PA-24 180 Comanche

Member Stories, Vintage
In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Karl Aber takes us through the restoration of his beloved Piper Comanche. ... Read more
September 7, 2022September 12, 2022

Emergency Egress

Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses the importance of preparing for emergency egress scenarios. ... Read more
September 6, 2022September 6, 2022

A Year of Firsts!

Bits and Pieces
2022 is certainly a very storied, important, and special year in the history of the Beech Aero Center Musketeer aircraft and in particular N2303Z, the Beech Aero Club’s very own ... Read more
September 6, 2022

Ruffled Feathers: User Fees — Part 1 of 2

Bits and Pieces
John Wyman takes a look at user fees in his latest piece for Bits and Pieces. ... Read more
September 6, 2022September 7, 2022

A New Oshkosh Arrival

Stories Of Oshkosh
EAA Canada Council’s Scott Knowlton arrived at AirVenture in style, flying in his recently finished Pietenpol. ... Read more
September 2, 2022September 6, 2022

Advanced Air Academy Was Incredible

AirVenture, Bits and Pieces
An inside look at EAA’s Advanced Air Academy from the perspective of EAA Chapter 63’s Katie Cook. ... Read more
September 2, 2022

Returning to Calgary With Help From New Friends

Bits and Pieces
Jeff Seaborn, EAA Canadian Council chair, had an interesting flight back from AirVenture, getting some help from newfound friends along the way. ... Read more
September 1, 2022

EAA’s The Green Dot — F-16 Pilot Sharon Preszler

Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris were joined by Sharon “Betty” Preszler, who was part of the initial cadre of female fighter pilots to serve with ... Read more
September 1, 2022September 8, 2022

Chapter 485 Goes All-In for Scholarships

Youth & Young Eagles
Thanks to an anonymous and extremely generous donor, an EAA chapter in Florida was able to award three additional $10,000 scholarships in addition to this year’s Ray Scholarship. ... Read more
September 1, 2022September 7, 2022

Getting Attached

DIY, Homebuilding
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses some of the trouble spots when it comes to aircraft attachments. ... Read more
September 1, 2022

Volunteer Spotlight — The Shay Family

AirVenture, Volunteers
For the Shays, volunteering is a family affair. Spouses Bill, EAA 292424, and Margaret, EAA 1051869, have volunteered since the mid-1990s. Daughters Raquel, EAA 612853, and Sophia, EAA 1051870, joined ... Read more
September 1, 2022September 7, 2022

9/11 Fighter Pilot to Host Speaker Series

History, Speaker Series
Maj. Heather “Lucky” Penney, EAA 1266991, known for her involvement in attempting to stop Flight 93 on 9/11, will be speaking about her experiences on Sunday, September 11, at 7 ... Read more
August 25, 2022September 1, 2022

EAA’s The Green Dot — Recapping AirVenture Oshkosh 2022

Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris were joined by Connor Madison, EAA’s staff photographer, to recap EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 and share each of their perspectives ... Read more
August 25, 2022

An Aerial Tribute to Honor Our Veterans

Honoring The Past
The American Legion was founded in 1919, 103 years ago. Albert Lea, Minnesota, Post #56 was founded that same year. The Post follows the Legion mission of aiding and honoring ... Read more
August 23, 2022September 9, 2022

Florida’s Chapter 1551 Celebrates International Young Eagles Day

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles
Thanks to weather that turned out better than the somewhat pessimistic forecast, EAA Chapter 1551 of Apopka, Florida, managed to fly 11 Young Eagles on International Young Eagles Day. ... Read more
August 23, 2022August 23, 2022

Trip Preparations — Part 2

DIY, Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses some of the things to think about when it comes to the maintenance of your aircraft prior to ... Read more
August 23, 2022

The Times They Are-a-Changin’

Ultralights
In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, contributor George Karamitis discusses the growing trend of “heavy metal” pilots giving ultralights a try. ... Read more
August 18, 2022

EAA’s The Green Dot — Recapping AirVenture Oshkosh 2022

Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris were joined by Connor Madison, EAA’s staff photographer, to recap EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 and share each of their perspectives ... Read more
August 17, 2022August 17, 2022

My First Oshkosh

AirVenture, Member Stories
For Balaji Sivasubramanian, EAA 1461827, a pilot and RV builder who works as an engineer at Garmin, his first trip to Oshkosh for AirVenture was better than he’d ever imagined. ... Read more
August 17, 2022

Remembering How Tom Helped Keep the Spirit of Flight Alive

History, Stories Of Oshkosh
Philip Handleman, EAA Lifetime 227599, joins the many who have taken the time to share a heartfelt tribute after the recent loss of former longtime EAA President Tom Poberezny. ... Read more

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