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March 3, 2023November 7, 2025

Masks, Masks, and More Masks

EAA Canada, Member Stories

EAA member Mike Davenport details a cross-border mask airlift in the Pacific Northwest.

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March 3, 2023November 5, 2025

Idaho and the Frank – Expectation and the Reality

Member Stories, Why We Fly
Expectations were high as Rick and I headed out for a bucket list trip to Idaho that had been delayed two years by travel restrictions. After studying guidebooks, watching videos, ... Read more
March 2, 2023October 29, 2025

Reality Check

Member Stories, Ultralights

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray discusses the efforts needed to properly own and operate an ultralight

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March 2, 2023November 6, 2025

Alaska Lessons

Tips
By Vic Syracuse, EAA Lifetime 180848 This piece originally ran in Vic’s Checkpoints column in the January 2023 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. Many of you have read the ... Read more
February 22, 2023October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Eric Boehm, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Curator of Aviation

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Connor are joined by Eric Boehm, the curator of aviation at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.

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February 22, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — Poberezny Beer Bottles

Attic, EAA Museum
These Paul Poberezny-themed beers were commissioned by Clarence Weisbrod, EAA 277058, of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, between 2001 and 2010. Clarence was a longtime friend of Paul’s since the two served ... Read more
February 22, 2023October 20, 2025

Never Too Old to Learn

Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses the dangers associated with “the normalization of deviance” and how to stay sharp as a pilot.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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