January 7, 2021January 8, 2021

EAA Young Eagles Pilot Receives Heartwarming Thank You

Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Former United Airlines Captain Larry Steenstry received a pleasant surprise when his former Young Eagle, Tyler Norton, knocked on his door to say thank you nine years after his introductory ... Read more

December 17, 2020

A Thank You From a Ray Scholar

Learning to Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

After catching the flying bug at age nine, William McCarthy progressed from Young Eagle to Ray Scholar to private pilot, and he’d like to thank some of the folks who ... Read more

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020

Pipistrel’s Panthera Comes to Oshkosh

Why We Fly

Right Rudder Aviation made a stop in Oshkosh on their tour of the United States showing off Pipistrel’s Panthera. ... Read more

December 16, 2020December 22, 2020

Voyaging on Skis

Vintage

Following many years of service in the Air Force and Wisconsin Air National Guard, along with his current position at American Airlines, Bruce Fischer, EAA Lifetime 1193829, was looking for ... Read more

December 16, 2020

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Michigan Zenith CH 750 Cruzer

Homebuilding, Member Stories

Mark Pensenstadler takes us through the build of his Zenith CH 750 Cruzer. ... Read more

December 16, 2020

Teaching the Teacher (To Be)

Flying Tips, Learning to Fly

Prepping a new crop of CFIs.

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December 15, 2020

A Rare Aeroplane

From The Hangar Floor, Vintage

Rebuilding a Beachboy biplane.

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December 15, 2020December 15, 2020

In Search of the Ultimate Kit Aircraft: DarkAero 1, Chapter 2

Why We Fly

In anticipation of one day building a DarkAero 1, Richard thinks ahead to the requirements of long-distance cross-country flight. ... Read more

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020

A Tour of Scott Black’s Hangar

Chapters, DIY, From The Hangar Floor, Homebuilding

Thanks to the magic of remote video conferencing, we took a virtual tour of one of our chapter members’ hangars. ... Read more

December 15, 2020December 22, 2020

Chapter 1051 — Canada’s Most Easterly Chapter

Chapters

How one EAA chapter has grown in the midst of the pandemic. ... Read more

December 10, 2020

The Littlest Stinson

Vintage

John Patterson believes that the Stinson 10A is one of the last undiscovered gems available on the vintage airplane market. ... Read more

December 10, 2020

Captain’s Briefing

Flying Tips

Always have a Plan B.

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December 10, 2020

Volunteer Spotlight — Gordon and Cathy Davis

AirVenture, Member Stories

For the past five years, the husband and wife team of Gordon and Cathy Davis have volunteered in the KidVenture area of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh — helping to inspire the ... Read more

December 10, 2020

Checkride Milestone — Faith Rhoads

Learning to Fly, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

All of my hard work had paid off and my dream of being a pilot came true. When I returned to my home airport, my instructor and parents were waiting ... Read more

December 10, 2020December 11, 2020

Solo Milestone — Hannah Treehan

Learning to Fly, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Rocklin, California, resident Hannah Treehan, EAA 1371080, celebrated a momentous milestone for a 16-year-old when she soloed on Tuesday, November 24, just two days before Thanksgiving. ... Read more

December 10, 2020

SUN ‘n FUN Holiday Flying Festival Photos

Air Show

EAA paid a visit to the SUN ‘n FUN Holiday Flying Festival and Car Show in Lakeland, Florida, on December 4-5. Here are some of our favorite photos from this ... Read more

December 9, 2020

The Technical Counselor Visit: Special Topics

DIY, Homebuilding

As a Technical Counselor and/or Flight Advisor, just imagine how much safety and joy you bring to aviation. As we know well, it’s one of the most rewarding things you ... Read more

December 3, 2020

Paperwork

DIY, From The Hangar Floor, Homebuilding, Vintage

The top five overlooked items.

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December 3, 2020

EAA’s Attic — Falck 375 Wings

Attic, EAA Museum

Bill Falck was a legendary race pilot best known for his nearly 30-year career flying the Chester Jeep and his Formula One racer named Rivets. These wings are from another ... Read more

December 3, 2020

Solo Milestone — Jennifer Miller

Learning to Fly, Milestones

Perhaps Jennifer was always meant to become a pilot. She had the interest, she just needed someone to help ignite that spark. ... Read more

December 3, 2020

Instrument Milestone — Serena Kamps

Milestones

It’s been slightly more than seven years since I obtained my private pilot’s license. I always knew I wanted to continue my training beyond that and the instrument rating was ... Read more

December 3, 2020

Finding a Diamond in the Rough

Chapters, Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

How an EAA chapter made a difference by adopting an airport. ... Read more

November 24, 2020

Checkride Milestone — Christina Basken

Learning to Fly, Milestones

EAA staffer Christina Basken earned her sport pilot certificate on Saturday, November 21. ... Read more

November 24, 2020

5 States and 510 Airports in 55 Days Over 3 Years

Member Stories, Why We Fly

How Michael Haubrich became the first pilot to complete the airport passport program in five Midwest states. ... Read more

November 24, 2020

Making the Best of Noshkosh

DIY, Member Stories

Local gatherings re-create the spirit of AirVenture.

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