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December 1, 2022October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Hot Air Balloonist Mike Beck

Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Tom are joined by Mike Beck, owner of Calm Sky Adventures in Omro, Wisconsin, to speak about the history of hot ... Read more
November 29, 2022November 5, 2025

A Whole New World

Learn to Fly, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Natalie Miles, EAA 1478672, provides the latest update on her journey through United Airlines’ Aviate Academy.

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November 22, 2022November 5, 2025

Flying to Alaska

Member Stories, Why We Fly

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses his long flight north to Alaska.

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November 22, 2022October 29, 2025

Airplanes to Ultralights

Ultralights, Why We Fly

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor George Karamitis reflects on his many years in aviation.

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November 15, 2022October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — ‘Barling Bomber’ Strut

Attic, EAA Museum

The Witteman-Lewis XNBL-1 (Experimental Night Bomber, Long Range) was an early attempt to produce a heavy bomber for the United States Army Air Service in the early 1920s.

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November 15, 2022October 20, 2025

Always Strive To Be Better

Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses the importance of remaining proficient in the cockpit.

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November 10, 2022October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 939 Holds Its First Young Eagles Workshop

Chapters, Youth Outreach
EAA Chapter 939 has tried a couple of times to host a Young Eagles Workshop, but because of COVID and scheduling issues, we have had to push it back. Finally, ... Read more
November 8, 2022October 29, 2025

Hot Air Balloonist Mike Beck Featured in Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series
Mike Beck, owner of Calm Sky Adventures, will speak about his experiences flying hot air balloons on Thursday, November 17, at 7 p.m. as part of the EAA Aviation Museum ... Read more
November 8, 2022November 6, 2025

A Young Eagle and an Aging Hawk

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach
With a little bit of scheming, I was able to arrange for my grandson to take his Young Eagles flight in an airplane that I had a strong personal connection ... Read more
November 8, 2022October 20, 2025

Fit for Flight

Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses health considerations to be aware of prior to flying.

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November 8, 2022November 7, 2025

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Nevada Aeronca 7AC Champ

Member Stories

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Brandon Abel takes us through the restoration of his Aeronca Champ.

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November 3, 2022November 6, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Chris St. Germain

Volunteers, Youth Outreach
Chris St. Germain, EAA 443948, has been a part of EAA Chapter 91’s Young Eagles program since the beginning. From flying Young Eagles to working as the chapter coordinator, Chris ... Read more
November 3, 2022November 6, 2025

EAA Chapter 2 Reaches New Young Eagles Milestone

Chapters, Milestones, Youth Outreach

An EAA chapter in Fort Wayne, Indiana, flew its 11,000th Young Eagle during a rally in August.

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October 27, 2022October 28, 2025

Repurposing History

Honoring The Past, Member Stories, Warbirds

Breathing new life into some scrap pieces left over from the restoration of EAA’s B-25.

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October 27, 2022October 29, 2025

A Fondness for the Ford

Member Stories, Vintage

The Ford Tri-Motor made a visit to central Indiana and left an impression on all who had the chance to fly it.

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October 27, 2022October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — B-58 Pilot Charlie Hooker

Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris were joined by Charlie Hooker, who flew the B-58 Hustler while serving with the U.S. Air Force’s Strategic Air Command ... Read more
October 26, 2022October 28, 2025

When Little Things Become Big Things

Homebuilding, Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses how to avoid costly traps when it comes to your aircraft.

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October 25, 2022October 31, 2025

Bits and Pieces: AirVenture 2022

AirVenture, EAA Canada
By Warwick Patterson, EAA 1234586, Vintage 729822, Squamish, British Columbia   There are always a hundred excuses why we can’t go to Oshkosh. Work commitments, family time, burning up vacation ... Read more
October 25, 2022November 4, 2025

Ruffled Feathers: “Qu’est-ce qu’on a de la chance!”

EAA Canada, Why We Fly

Every now and then we are reminded about something that we may have taken for granted.

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October 20, 2022November 6, 2025

Following Her Dreams

Member Stories, Youth Outreach
Natalie Miles, EAA 1478672, is currently pursuing her aviation aspirations at the United Aviate Academy. She will be updating her progress on a regular basis as a scholarship student in ... Read more
October 19, 2022October 28, 2025

Before Oshkosh, Before AirVenture

Honoring The Past, Member Stories

EAA member John Meyers looks back on a grand adventure from his teenage years when he attended the annual EAA fly-in convention in Rockford, Illinois.

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October 18, 2022October 29, 2025

A Bad Example

Ultralights

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray discusses the value of ultralight training for newcomers.

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October 18, 2022November 5, 2025

Sharing the Joy

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses one of his passions in life: sharing the experience of flying with his family.

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October 11, 2022October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — 1949 Cleveland National Air Races Pennant

Attic, EAA Museum
Although there’s nothing particularly unique about this pennant itself, it’s an artifact from the last time the National Air Races took place in Cleveland, where they were held for the ... Read more
October 11, 2022October 16, 2025

Hustler Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series, Warbirds
Charlie Hooker, who flew the supersonic Convair B-58 Hustler for the U.S. Air Force’s Strategic Air Command, will speak about his career and experiences in the cockpit on Thursday, October ... Read more

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