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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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