June 4, 2020June 4, 2020

EAA’s The Green Dot — Virtually Visiting Aviation Museums

Podcast

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down together, virtually, to share stories and must-see exhibits and aircraft from some of their favorite aviation museums around the ... Read more

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020

The Second Westfall Special

AirVenture, Homebuilding

When Jeff Paulson, EAA 263515, brought this striking little biplane to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, he found that almost nobody knew what it was. ... Read more

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020

Meet Miss Montana

Vintage

Miss Montana started life as a C-47, operated stateside by the U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II, and went on to a proud career dropping smoke jumpers from ... Read more

June 4, 2020June 8, 2020

Thinking Ahead, Staying Ahead

Flying Tips, Learning to Fly

You’re in charge, not the airplane.

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June 4, 2020June 4, 2020

Easy Company Paratrooper Shares His Story

History, Honoring The Past

I have conducted hundreds of interviews with veterans and people of interest in aviation and history. So, why was I nervous for this one? I was about to call one ... Read more

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020

Your First Aerobatic Airplane

Aerobatics

Finding the best bang for your budget.

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June 4, 2020June 4, 2020

Give Flight Milestone

Chapters, Milestones

Congratulations to EAA Chapter 27 on the completion of their RV-12 build project (part of EAA’s Give Flight program) and first flight. ... Read more

May 28, 2020May 28, 2020

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Georgia Bell/Dornier UH-1D

From The Hangar Floor, Warbirds

The UH-1 Huey has a well-earned reputation for dependability over a 65-year history. Now iconic, its image is synonymous with aircraft of the Vietnam era. This example, owned by a ... Read more

May 28, 2020May 28, 2020

Sole Survivor

AirVenture, Vintage

Ron Price bought his rare 1938 Luscombe Model 4 in 1977 when it was on display in a museum, but the restoration didn’t begin in earnest until nearly 30 years ... Read more

May 28, 2020May 28, 2020

Jacob and the Aeronca Chief

Vintage

Like many of us, Jacob Palmer was one of those kids who had to fly. He’s been obsessed with aviation for as long as he can remember. ... Read more

May 27, 2020May 27, 2020

What Now?

Flying Tips

A closer look at emergency procedures.

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May 27, 2020May 27, 2020

Solo Milestone — Piper Hechtl

Learning to Fly, Milestones

Congratulations to Piper Hechtl on her first solo! Piper, EAA 1166354, soloed a Cessna 152 on May 5 at Tracy Municipal Airport in Tracy, California. Piper began her flight training ... Read more

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020

Never Forget

AirVenture, Member Stories, Why We Fly

Will Golden taught me that the best way to face death is to live to the end. ... Read more

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020

Secondhand Homebuilt Owner, Part 2

From The Hangar Floor, Homebuilding

More traps and tips for secondhand homebuilt owners. ... Read more

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020

The Family Skywagon

AirVenture, Vintage

Carl Geisert, EAA Lifetime 852448, was the driving force behind the gathering of Cessna 180/185s at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. ... Read more

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020

Volunteer Spotlight — Bob Herman

AirVenture, Member Stories

Bob Herman, EAA Lifetime 61688, has been attending the EAA fly-in convention for 51 years and volunteering for 50 of those years. ... Read more

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020

Experiencing the Pacific Theater on the USS Hornet

History, Honoring The Past

As they moved away from the mainland United States, the ship’s captain, Marc A. Mitscher, came on the loudspeaker. Richard still remembers the words he heard come out across the ... Read more

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020

Milestone: Noah Forcier

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to Noah Forcier, EAA 1309864, for earning his private pilot certificate! ... Read more

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020

Aloha Aviators Are Helping in Hawaii

Member Stories, Why We Fly

The Aloha Aviators is a group of amateur female pilots and Honolulu-based Delta flight attendants who have been sewing masks and delivering them, plus other supplies, to the outer islands ... Read more

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020

EAA’s Attic — Boeing 757 Concept Display Model

Attic, EAA Museum

The aircraft that would become the Boeing 757 began as a development of Boeing’s then bestselling aircraft, the 727. ... Read more

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020

First Flights

Flying Tips, Homebuilding

Make sure you and your airplane are ready. ... Read more

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020

Ike’s Bird — A Little-Known Presidential Transport Has a New Mission

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Here’s a closer look at Ike’s Bird, a 1955 Aero Commander L-26B that served as “Air Force One” for President Dwight D. Eisenhower. ... Read more

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020

The Technical Counselor Visit: Safety

From The Hangar Floor, Homebuilding

Without safety awareness and practice, an accident is waiting to happen. ... Read more

May 13, 2020May 13, 2020

EAA’s The Green Dot — Stimulating Simulator Stories

Learning to Fly, Podcast

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down together, virtually, for a discussion of several of their favorite flight simulators, including stories from multiple simulated worlds. ... Read more

May 12, 2020May 12, 2020

One Family’s Passion for Vintage Twin-Tailed Aircraft

Warbirds

When Lockheed built the PV-2 Harpoon for the U.S. Navy, the last thing they were thinking of is how one of their aircraft would help a family spend quality time ... Read more