August 23, 2022October 29, 2025

Florida’s Chapter 1551 Celebrates International Young Eagles Day

Chapters, Youth Outreach

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, 2022October 28, 2025

Trip Preparations — Part 2

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, 2022October 29, 2025

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, 2022October 31, 2025

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, 2022October 31, 2025

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, 2022October 28, 2025

Remembering How Tom Helped Keep the Spirit of Flight Alive

Member Stories, Why We Fly

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

August 16, 2022November 6, 2025

A Young Eagles Milestone for Chapter 430

Chapters, Youth Outreach

On July 16, EAA Chapter 430 of Sequim, Washington, held a Young Eagles rally at Sequim Valley Airport. During that rally, the chapter flew its 4,000th Young Eagle. ... Read more

August 16, 2022November 4, 2025

Reflections

Learn to Fly, Why We Fly

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses some of the lessons he’s learned over his many years flying. ... Read more

August 16, 2022October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — SCR-578 Survival Radio Set Balloon

Attic, EAA Museum

This balloon is one of many parts of the SCR-578 survival radio set that entered service in 1942. It was a common piece of equipment on U.S. Army Air Forces ... Read more

August 11, 2022October 22, 2025

Lily’s First Ride

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

There’s nothing more gratifying than seeing the world of flight through new, young eyes. ... Read more

August 10, 2022November 7, 2025

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Colorado GSport

Homebuilding, Member Stories

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Gary Leake takes us through the design and construction of his scratchbuilt GSport. ... Read more

August 10, 2022October 29, 2025

Northern California EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship Gathering

Chapters, Youth Outreach

A group of Ray scholars from the Sacramento, California, area recently met up to socialize, network, and learn more about a variety of aviation opportunities. ... Read more

August 10, 2022October 28, 2025

A Flight I’ll Never Forget

Aerobatics, Why We Fly

As a young aviation enthusiast, I never could have imagined taking a once-in-a-lifetime aerobatic flight at age 21. Come to find out, I guess anything is possible at AirVenture. ... Read more

August 9, 2022October 20, 2025

Almost IFR

Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses the dangers inherent with near-IFR weather conditions. ... Read more

August 3, 2022October 31, 2025

Side by Side

AirVenture, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Father Mike Rath, of Spearfish, South Dakota, flew his Waco Classic biplane into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on Saturday, alongside with his two sons flying a Cessna 140, piloted by 17-year-old ... Read more

August 3, 2022October 28, 2025

Changing Things: Top Traps

Homebuilding, Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses what to be aware of when considering making changes to your aircraft. ... Read more

August 3, 2022October 29, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Larry Huber

Volunteers

Beginning in the 1980s, Larry Huber, EAA 285890, started helping out as a flightline volunteer in the Vintage area at EAA Oshkosh. Currently, he’s the vice chairman of showplane aircraft ... Read more

August 1, 2022November 4, 2025

A Ride Home

EAA Canada, Member Stories

A special trip from Florida to Canada for one Air Canada Rouge pilot. ... Read more

July 31, 2022October 31, 2025

Tin Lizzie

AirVenture, Warbirds

North America’s only flying Lysander visits Oshkosh

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July 30, 2022October 31, 2025

The Camp Scholler Experience

AirVenture

It’s hard to meet a stranger in Camp Scholler. At best, the person you say hello to is just a new friend you’re just getting to know, all here for ... Read more

July 30, 2022October 22, 2025

A Fitting Tale

AirVenture, Member Stories

In the constellation of single-engine aircraft built by the Lockheed Corporation between 1927 and 1934 (Vega, AirExpress, Sirius, Orion, and Altair), most were wood. But Lockheed built thirteen metal airframes: ... Read more

July 30, 2022October 22, 2025

It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! No, It’s an Electric Ultralight!

Member Stories, Ultralights

Jean Preckel flew her eGull, an electric ultralight, from West Virginia to Oshkosh for EAA AirVenture. The 808-mile journey took her 12 days and 24 stops. ... Read more

July 30, 2022October 31, 2025

Seaplane Base Is EAA’s Best-Kept Secret

AirVenture

Just off the shores of Lake Winnebago in a secluded bay is another part of the fly-in convention that many don’t know about or bother to see: the EAA Seaplane ... Read more

July 30, 2022October 31, 2025

Rare German Fighters Pay Visit to Warbirds

AirVenture, Warbirds

During World War II, more than 30,000 of the Luftwaffe’s iconic fighter were built. Despite those staggering numbers, few remain in flying condition. ... Read more

July 30, 2022October 22, 2025

Paramotor Power

Member Stories, Ultralights

Harley Milne arrived in Oshkosh on Sunday after a grueling seven days paramotoring from Sonoma, California, to Oshkosh, Wisconsin. ... Read more