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July 23, 2022October 31, 2025

AirVenture Model Aviation

AirVenture

In 2017, I fulfilled a lifelong dream and attended my first EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.

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July 22, 2022October 29, 2025

Dave Jackson’s Volunteer Project

AirVenture, Volunteers
Dave makes about 200 of these chocks a year, each designed with a variety of items like names, years, and fun decals. Much to Dave’s chagrin, many pilots like to ... Read more
July 19, 2022October 29, 2025

Slow Down

Ultralights

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor George Karamitis discusses the joys of ultralight flying and what you’re missing if you don’t give it a try.

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July 19, 2022November 6, 2025

Trip Preparations — Part 1

Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses some of the things to think about prior to departing on a cross-country trip.

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July 13, 2022October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — What to Expect: AirVenture 2022

AirVenture, Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, EAA vice presidents Rick Larsen and Sean Elliott are talking AirVenture. Tune in as Rick and Sean join hosts Tom and Chris to cover ... Read more
July 11, 2022October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — Taylor Duckling Model

Attic, EAA Museum
Envisioned by Aerocar designer Molt Taylor, EAA 14794, while in the Navy during World War II, the Duckling was Molt’s idea for an inexpensive and practical personal amphibian in anticipation ... Read more
July 11, 2022November 5, 2025

What I Would Have Missed

Why We Fly

In a column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog reflects on the many wonderful experiences he would have missed if he hadn’t become a pilot.

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July 7, 2022November 6, 2025

The Sum of All Factors

Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses the impact of density altitude on aircraft performance.

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July 7, 2022October 17, 2025

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Oregon Sonex Aircraft Waiex-B

Homebuilding, Member Stories

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Ron Heberlein takes us through the build of his Sonex Waiex-B.

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July 7, 2022October 29, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Ainsley Busenbark

Milestones, Youth Outreach

Ainsley Busenbark, EAA 1293707, completed her private pilot checkride in June of this year.

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July 7, 2022October 29, 2025

Checkride Milestone — John Barber

Milestones, Youth Outreach

17-year-old Ray scholar John Barber completed his checkride on June 22, officially becoming the first 2022 scholar to complete training and earn their certificate.

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June 30, 2022October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — U.S. Air Force Gunships Panel

Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, we welcomed a multigenerational panel of crews from all three of the U.S. Air Force’s major gunship platforms — the AC-47, AC-119, and AC-130 ... Read more
June 29, 2022November 6, 2025

Paying It Forward

Chapters, Youth Outreach

A former Young Eagle is working to inspire the next generation a decade after an introductory flight inspired him.

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June 29, 2022November 7, 2025

Air Academy to Airline Captain

Member Stories

Mathew Schaub and his journey from EAA’s aviation summer camp to Delta Air Lines.

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June 27, 2022November 7, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Tim and Sherry Niederkorn

Member Stories, Volunteers
Tim, EAA Lifetime 1249996, and Sherry Niederkorn, EAA 1277308, have been volunteering for many years with EAA, primarily with EAA Chapter 5 in Middlefield, Ohio, as well as EAA Chapter ... Read more
June 27, 2022October 17, 2025

Keys to a Successful Antique Aircraft Restoration

Tips, Vintage

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses some of the factors and variables to account for when restoring a vintage aircraft.

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June 24, 2022November 7, 2025

Prolific Builders — Pierre Marcotte

EAA Canada, Homebuilding
My interest in aviation and all things connected to it, began at a young age. During WWII, my dad was a machinist at Canada Car in Montreal when they had ... Read more
June 24, 2022October 29, 2025

How Do You Become a Pilot?

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Choose your parents wisely

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June 24, 2022October 29, 2025

Ottawa Hosts Epic Young Eagles Event

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 245 held its first Young Eagles event of 2022 on May 29, and it was a HUGE success

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June 24, 2022November 4, 2025

The Value of Transition Training

EAA Canada, Tips
I encourage every pilot to consider some form of periodic transition training. Because different aircraft require one to acquire different skills, transition training serves to make your toolbox of skills ... Read more
June 24, 2022November 4, 2025

Bits and Pieces: Ruffled Feathers

EAA Canada, Tips
One of the first things you notice about flying to Oshkosh is that “chatter” on the airwaves is kept to an absolute minimum — all in an effort to speed ... Read more
June 23, 2022October 29, 2025

Restoring The New Spirit of St. Louis

Chapters

A group of EAA members from Chapter 64 started a new venture to help inspire the next generation.

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June 23, 2022October 29, 2025

Chapter 251 Spreads the Spirit at Legacy of Liberty Air Show

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 251 recently exhibited at the Legacy of Liberty Air Show at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico.

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June 22, 2022October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 1590’s Greased Lightning

Chapters, Vintage
In late May, EAA Chapter 1590 acquired a new project with an interesting backstory. Though only speculation at first, President Daniel Davis, EAA 592034, and his fellow chapter members can ... Read more
June 21, 2022October 22, 2025

Caveat Emptor

Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses the value and importance of a good prebuy inspection.

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