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September 15, 2020October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — Molt Taylor’s Flight Jacket

Attic, EAA Museum
This customized, hand-painted leather flight jacket, a G-1 as worn by U.S. Navy pilots almost continually from World War II to the present day, was owned by Moulton B. “Molt” ... Read more
September 10, 2020November 5, 2025

North to Alaska

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Like most great adventures, this one started over dinner.

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September 10, 2020November 5, 2025

The Technical Counselor Visit: Workshop Essentials

Homebuilding, Tips
It doesn’t matter whether you have a large hangar to build in, or a one car garage to build in: setting it up at the beginning for your aircraft build ... Read more
September 10, 2020October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Warbirds President Jim ‘Zack’ Olzacki

Podcast, Warbirds
This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down with newly elected Warbirds President Jim ‘Zack’ Olzacki to discuss how he first got involved with aviation and with ... Read more
September 9, 2020September 9, 2020

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — California Carbon Cub EX-2

From The Hangar Floor, Homebuilding, Member Stories

Jackie and Tobias Burch take us through the build of their CubCrafters Carbon Cub EX-2.

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September 9, 2020October 20, 2025

A Good Instructor Is Always Learning

Tips

Things my students have taught me.

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September 3, 2020November 5, 2025

A Bright Future for Aviation

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

How one high school is keeping The Spirit of Aviation alive.

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September 3, 2020October 17, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Eric Rood

Member Stories, Volunteers

With a love of history and deep respect for veterans, Eric Rood, EAA Lifetime 192552, is a perfect fit to volunteer with EAA’s Timeless Voices of Aviation oral history project.

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September 3, 2020October 17, 2025

Commanding the F-35 Demo Team

Warbirds

Hear about flying the F-35 Lightning II and commanding the F-35 Demo Team from U.S. Air Force Captain Kristin “BEO” Wolfe.

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September 3, 2020October 20, 2025

Someplace to Go

Tips, Why We Fly

When it comes to maintaining proficiency, there is no better prescription than to go flying — anywhere — and have fun doing it.

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September 3, 2020October 17, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Ben Hausch

Learn to Fly

Congratulations Ben Hausch, EAA 1381716, on recently passing his private pilot checkride on August 6!

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September 3, 2020October 29, 2025

Looking Back at the 2020 Oshkosh Fly-In

Chapters, Member Stories

Never mind that AirVenture was canceled, one EAA chapter was determined to go to a fly-in at Oshkosh this year — any Oshkosh.

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September 3, 2020October 20, 2025

Your Post-Maintenance Checklist

Tips
Many owners assume that when an aircraft completes its annual inspection, it has been thoroughly scrutinized by well-trained eyes and can be depended upon to be in condition for safe ... Read more
September 2, 2020October 17, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Logan Henning

Learn to Fly, Milestones

EAA Chapter 631 is very pleased to announce that Logan Henning, 17, of Minong, Wisconsin, has earned his private pilot certificate!

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August 27, 2020November 5, 2025

Live with Mike Patey

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Watch never-before-seen Scrappy content, hear about Draco, and learn about Mike’s cool new projects in this interview that originally aired during Spirit of Aviation Week.

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August 27, 2020October 29, 2025

From Young Eagles Enthusiast to a Young Eagles Program Coordinator

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Congratulations Matt Steward, EAA 1027069, on becoming EAA Chapter 671’s Young Eagles Program Coordinator!

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August 27, 2020October 17, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Alexander Patrushin

Learn to Fly, Milestones

Congratulations to EAA Chapter 105 Ray Scholar recipient Alexander Patrushin, EAA 1262553, on passing his private pilot checkride!

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August 26, 2020October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — IAC President Jim Bourke

Aerobatics, Podcast
This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down with newly elected IAC President Jim Bourke to discuss his roots in both aviation and aerobatics, the intricacies of ... Read more
August 26, 2020October 17, 2025

Docent Combines Talent and Passion in New EAA Aviation Museum Exhibit

EAA Museum, Volunteers

Docent combines artistic talent and passion for aviation in new EAA Aviation Museum gallery exhibit to celebrate influential aviators and the history of flight.

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August 26, 2020November 6, 2025

How to Avoid Battery Trouble — Tips and Tricks

DIY, Tips

EAA Sport Aviation columnist Lisa Turner discusses a variety of tips and tricks associated with airplane batteries in her latest piece.

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August 26, 2020October 17, 2025

Warbirds that Won the War

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

A look at 20 aircraft types you might have seen at Oshkosh this year that played vital roles during World War II.

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August 19, 2020November 5, 2025

AirVenture Inspires Marymoor RC Field Members to Build 15-foot Model C-133

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach
After seeing a C-130 at AirVenture in 2019, Marymoor, Washington, RC Club members Bryan Connelly, Hailin Truman, and Ian Morrow were inspired to begin their dream project of building and ... Read more
August 19, 2020November 5, 2025

Just for the Fun of It

Member Stories, Vintage, Why We Fly

Jack Haggerty and his Piper J-5A Cruiser.

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August 19, 2020October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — Service Buzzer, Model 1914

Attic, EAA Museum

This telephone-telegraph dating back to World War I was designed to be used by ground troops in situations where telegraph and phone lines were in poor shape.

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August 19, 2020November 5, 2025

Pesky PPE and Maintenance

Homebuilding, Tips

Taking care of yourself and your airplane.

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