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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
October 11, 2022November 5, 2025

Looking Down on a Rainbow

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach
Rose Rivera, the pen name of an EAA member and Ray Scholarship recipient who lives in Florida and is currently working on her instrument rating, shared this story that is ... Read more
October 11, 2022November 5, 2025

Welcoming Young Women Into Aviation

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses his experiences encouraging and welcoming women into the aviation industry.

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October 6, 2022November 4, 2025

Ruffled Feathers…User Fees — Part 2 of 2

EAA Canada

Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman continues his discussion on user fees.

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October 6, 2022November 4, 2025

Volunteers Help at Canadian Museum

EAA Canada, Honoring The Past

Saturday, September 17, saw a large group of volunteer aviation enthusiasts show up at the Canadian Museum of Flight in Langley, British Columbia.

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October 6, 2022October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Concorde Pilot Tony Yule

Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris were joined by Tony Yule, a retired Royal Air Force and BOAC/British Airways pilot, to talk about flying one of ... Read more
October 6, 2022November 5, 2025

Project First Flight

Learn to Fly, Youth Outreach

EAA recently paid a visit to see Lee Fischer and his Project First Flight glider trainer in action at the historic Larson Brothers Airport near Larsen, Wisconsin.

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October 6, 2022October 17, 2025

Contemplating the Unthinkable

Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses tips for survival in the event of an aircraft emergency or off-field landing.

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October 6, 2022October 28, 2025

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Illinois Piper PA-20 Pacer

Member Stories, Vintage

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Mike Crosta takes us through the restoration of his PA-20 Pacer.

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October 6, 2022October 28, 2025

How Did They Do That? Behind the Scenes of the 50-Ship Flyover

Homebuilding, Why We Fly
If you were at AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 during the opening air show, you might not have believed your eyes when you looked up and saw no less than 50 Van’s ... Read more
October 5, 2022November 4, 2025

Why We Follow the Rules When Hand-Propping an Aircraft

EAA Canada, Tips
I have hand-propped many aircraft over the years. There have been Kinners, Franklins, Lycomings, and Continentals, and while some were easier than others there was never a moment when I ... Read more
October 5, 2022October 31, 2025

EAA Chapter Camping — Our Superb AirVenture 2022

AirVenture, EAA Canada

AirVenture 2022 was once again well-represented by EAA Chapter 245 at our usual locale, right behind the Fly-In Theater.

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September 29, 2022November 4, 2025

Walt’s Gulfstream

Honoring The Past, Member Stories

The story of Walt Disney’s legendary Grumman Gulfstream and how it helped to shape the growth and expansion of The Walt Disney Company in the 1960s.

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September 27, 2022October 28, 2025

Should You Wire Your Own Aircraft Project?

Homebuilding, Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses the factors that need to be considered prior to wiring your aircraft project.

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September 27, 2022October 29, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — John and Becky Lowe

Volunteers

John, EAA 522935, and Becky Lowe, EAA 696676, have been volunteering with Operation Thirst for almost 10 years, working to feed hundreds of employees and volunteers during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.

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September 21, 2022November 5, 2025

From Butterfly to Fly Girl

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach
It seems only fitting that Olivia Carter, EAA 1143354, excelled in the swimming pool in the butterfly. As the 2021 NCAA champion in the 200-yard version of that event, Olivia ... Read more

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