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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
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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