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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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December 3, 2020October 29, 2025

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, 2020October 17, 2025

Solo Milestone — Jennifer Miller

Learn 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.

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December 3, 2020October 17, 2025

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, 2020October 29, 2025

Finding a Diamond in the Rough

Chapters, Youth Outreach

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

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November 24, 2020October 17, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Christina Basken

Learn to Fly, Milestones

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

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November 24, 2020October 20, 2025

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.

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November 24, 2020November 7, 2025

Making the Best of Noshkosh

Member Stories, Tips

Local gatherings re-create the spirit of AirVenture.

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November 24, 2020October 17, 2025

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — North Carolina Champion 7GCBC Citabria Explorer

Member Stories, Vintage

EAA member Mark Thoman takes us through the restoration of his Champion 7GCBC Citabria Explorer.

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November 19, 2020October 17, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Clinton Summers

Learn to Fly, Milestones

After retiring from 24 proud years serving this country as a Marine, it was time to go back and finish what I’d started in high school.

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November 19, 2020October 16, 2025

Giving the Widow Some Bite

EAA Museum, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Re-arming the EAA Aviation Museum’s Huey helicopter.

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November 19, 2020

Tribute To A Trojan

Honoring The Past, Warbirds
Although Vincent Hill, EAA 1066947, doesn’t come from an aviation background, the aviation bug has bit him hard. Even before he learned to fly, his goal was clear: he wanted ... Read more
November 18, 2020October 20, 2025

Landing Incidents

Tips

Why do they keep happening?

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November 12, 2020November 12, 2020

Checkride Milestone — Tim O’Hara-Haworth

Learn to Fly, Milestones, Youth Outreach

On July 30, 2020, Tim became a private pilot at the age of 17 years and 20 days.

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