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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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July 30, 2022October 31, 2025

Vintage Valedictorian

AirVenture

Walter Bowe of Sonoma, California is not your garden variety aircraft collector.

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July 29, 2022October 31, 2025

Persistence Pays Off

AirVenture, Youth Outreach

At the age of 17, Cadence Bomgardner has an aviation résumé that would make some folks green with envy.

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July 29, 2022October 31, 2025

Toolbox Saga Ends With Happy Campers

AirVenture, Youth Outreach

The Steger family, of Prescott, Wisconsin, had their EAA AirVenture Oshkosh visit all planned out.

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July 29, 2022October 31, 2025

Friends Gather to Honor an AirVenture Regular

AirVenture, Member Stories

Online community raises funds for Glen Towler memorial brick

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July 29, 2022October 31, 2025

Paraplegic Veteran Breaks Barriers

AirVenture, Member Stories
NV3 and partner Rotor X will be bringing a helicopter to 24 different VA spinal cord injury centers, where Stewart will fly. They hope to encourage veterans to “recapture the ... Read more
July 29, 2022October 31, 2025

A Taperwing’s Tapestry

AirVenture, Member Stories, Vintage

The first-place winner in EAA’s Pilot Your Own Adventure Contest, supported by Flight Outfitters

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July 28, 2022October 31, 2025

The Rocket Scientist at the Lost and Found

AirVenture, Volunteers
Bob Burns has worked since the beginning of the space race and has lots of stories to tell about everything from satellites to spaceships. But at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh it’s ... Read more
July 28, 2022October 28, 2025

Pietsch

AirVenture

It’s about “aviation and everyone in it”

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July 28, 2022October 31, 2025

Teen Pilot From Georgia Lands at AirVenture

AirVenture, Youth Outreach

Taking a busy lifestyle to the next level is Benson Milam, a 17-year-old private pilot from Calhoun, Georgia.

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July 28, 2022October 31, 2025

Tower Power

AirVenture

Every year, the FAA asks qualified individuals from around the country to apply and join the Oshkosh tower for the week, resulting in about 120-130 applications.

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July 28, 2022October 31, 2025

International Visitors Tent Provides Home Away From Home

AirVenture
With most borders finally open, international visitors are flocking back to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. No matter where they come from, they are welcome to have the International Visitors Tent as ... Read more
July 28, 2022October 31, 2025

45 Years and Counting

AirVenture, Member Stories

Ken Swain, EAA 102241, flew his VariEze, N4ZZ, into Oshkosh for the 45th year in a row this year.

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July 28, 2022October 31, 2025

Full House

AirVenture, Vintage

The second-place winner in EAA’s Pilot Your Own Adventure Contest, supported by Flight Outfitters

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