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January 13, 2021October 17, 2025

1,000 Certificates Later

Homebuilding, Milestones
On Friday, December 11, 2020, I issued an Airworthiness Certificate to Gregory Rodriguez for his amateur-built American Legend AL18. ... Read more
January 13, 2021November 5, 2025

The Future of Flight

Why We Fly
Last February, the GoFly Final Fly Off took place at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California. Hear from some of the engineers and innovators who are helping to ... Read more
January 13, 2021October 17, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Kathy Frey

Member Stories, Volunteers
Starting in 1998, Kathy Frey, EAA 1069808, has been a mainstay in Camp Scholler, assisting campers in finding suitable camping sites and helping out with just about anything else that ... Read more
January 13, 2021October 17, 2025

Engine Break-In

From The Hangar Floor

Myths debunked and best practices explained.

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January 7, 2021

Energized

Ultralights
As both a passionate pilot and environmentalist, Richard Steeves, EAA 65309, was looking for a greener way to fly. ... Read more
January 7, 2021October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — Commemorative Airship Cushion

Attic, EAA Museum
This leather cushion, most likely produced in 1931 or 1932, commemorates the construction and launch of the USS Akron (ZRS-4). ... Read more
January 7, 2021October 20, 2025

Aeronautical Decision-Making

Tips

When good choices build confidence.

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January 7, 2021January 8, 2021

EAA Young Eagles Pilot Receives Heartwarming Thank You

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach
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, 2020October 16, 2025

A Thank You From a Ray Scholar

Learn to Fly, Youth Outreach
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, 2020October 29, 2025

Voyaging on Skis

Member Stories, 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, 2020October 17, 2025

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, 2020October 20, 2025

Teaching the Teacher (To Be)

Learn to Fly, Tips

Prepping a new crop of CFIs.

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December 15, 2020October 29, 2025

A Rare Aeroplane

Member Stories, Vintage

Rebuilding a Beachboy biplane.

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December 15, 2020November 5, 2025

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

Homebuilding
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, 2020October 29, 2025

A Tour of Scott Black’s Hangar

Chapters, 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, 2020October 17, 2025

Chapter 1051 — Canada’s Most Easterly Chapter

Chapters, EAA Canada
How one EAA chapter has grown in the midst of the pandemic. ... Read more
December 10, 2020October 29, 2025

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, 2020October 20, 2025

Captain’s Briefing

Tips

Always have a Plan B.

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December 10, 2020October 31, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Gordon and Cathy Davis

Volunteers
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, 2020October 16, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Faith Rhoads

Learn to Fly, Milestones, Youth Outreach
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, 2020October 17, 2025

Solo Milestone — Hannah Treehan

Learn to Fly, Milestones
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, 2020October 28, 2025

SUN ‘n FUN Holiday Flying Festival Photos

Why We Fly
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, 2020November 5, 2025

The Technical Counselor Visit: Special Topics

Homebuilding, Tips
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, 2020October 29, 2025

Paperwork

Homebuilding, Tips, Vintage

The top five overlooked items.

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