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

September 20, 2022October 29, 2025

40 Years and Counting

Ultralights

This year marks the 40th anniversary of FAR Part 103, the FAA regulation that formally established ultralight vehicles in the United States. Only two pages long, Part 103 enabled a ... Read more

September 20, 2022November 4, 2025

Easily Overlooked

Homebuilding, Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses recurrent maintenance issues to watch for and avoid.

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September 20, 2022October 28, 2025

Ray Scholar Flies With a Hero

Honoring The Past, Youth Outreach

Ray scholar Daniel Roberts recently had a unique opportunity: flying with a WWII vet aboard B-25 Berlin Express.

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September 20, 2022October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Astronaut-in-Training Alyssa Carson

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris were joined by Alyssa “Blueberry” Carson, who has attended numerous NASA space camps over the years and is currently studying ... Read more

September 15, 2022October 28, 2025

The Taylorcraft Flies Again

Honoring The Past, Vintage

A few days ago, my chance finally came to fly in a vintage, single-engine airplane, now long out of production.

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September 14, 2022October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — Don Taylor’s Jacket

Attic, EAA Museum

Don Taylor served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II and the postwar U.S. Air Force. In the late 1960s, he built a customized Thorp T-18 (N455D) ... Read more

September 14, 2022October 20, 2025

Last Resort — Downwind Takeoffs and Landings

Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses downwind takeoffs and landings and the factors that need to be considered before executing the maneuver.

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September 7, 2022November 6, 2025

The Cycle Continues

Chapters, Youth Outreach

How one dedicated and focused young person went from Young Eagle to Young Eagles pilot.

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September 7, 2022October 17, 2025

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Ohio Piper PA-24 180 Comanche

Member Stories, Vintage

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Karl Aber takes us through the restoration of his beloved Piper Comanche.

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September 7, 2022October 20, 2025

Emergency Egress

Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses the importance of preparing for emergency egress scenarios.

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September 6, 2022November 4, 2025

A Year of Firsts!

EAA Canada, Honoring The Past

2022 is certainly a very storied, important, and special year in the history of the Beech Aero Center Musketeer aircraft and in particular N2303Z, the Beech Aero Club’s very own ... Read more

September 6, 2022November 4, 2025

Ruffled Feathers: User Fees — Part 1 of 2

EAA Canada

John Wyman takes a look at user fees in his latest piece for Bits and Pieces.

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September 6, 2022October 28, 2025

A New Oshkosh Arrival

EAA Canada, Member Stories, Ultralights

EAA Canada Council’s Scott Knowlton arrived at AirVenture in style, flying in his recently finished Pietenpol.

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September 2, 2022October 31, 2025

Advanced Air Academy Was Incredible

AirVenture, EAA Canada, Youth Outreach

An inside look at EAA’s Advanced Air Academy from the perspective of EAA Chapter 63’s Katie Cook.

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September 2, 2022November 4, 2025

Returning to Calgary With Help From New Friends

EAA Canada, Member Stories

Jeff Seaborn, EAA Canadian Council chair, had an interesting flight back from AirVenture, getting some help from newfound friends along the way.

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September 1, 2022October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — F-16 Pilot Sharon Preszler

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris were joined by Sharon “Betty” Preszler, who was part of the initial cadre of female fighter pilots to serve with ... Read more

September 1, 2022November 6, 2025

Chapter 485 Goes All-In for Scholarships

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Thanks to an anonymous and extremely generous donor, an EAA chapter in Florida was able to award three additional $10,000 scholarships in addition to this year’s Ray Scholarship.

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September 1, 2022October 28, 2025

Getting Attached

Homebuilding, Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses some of the trouble spots when it comes to aircraft attachments.

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September 1, 2022October 31, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — The Shay Family

Volunteers

For the Shays, volunteering is a family affair. Spouses Bill, EAA 292424, and Margaret, EAA 1051869, have volunteered since the mid-1990s. Daughters Raquel, EAA 612853, and Sophia, EAA 1051870, joined ... Read more