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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.

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May 14, 2020November 5, 2025

The Technical Counselor Visit: Safety

Homebuilding, Tips

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

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May 13, 2020October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Stimulating Simulator Stories

Learn 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.

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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
May 12, 2020November 6, 2025

From Young Eagle to Aeromedical Evacuation Officer

Milestones, Youth Outreach

Congratulations, William C. Buck III, EAA Lifetime 884321, on his recent graduation from the United States Army Flight School.

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May 7, 2020October 17, 2025

Solo Milestone — Tyler Pierson

Milestones
Congratulations to EAA Vintage Chapter 25 Ray Aviation Scholarship recipient Tyler Pierson on his first, second, third, and fourth solo! Tyler soloed four times, at four different airports, in the ... Read more
May 7, 2020May 7, 2020

Affordable Warbirds — Liaison Bargain Flyers

Warbirds

A look at liaison aircraft, one of the more affordable warbird options on the market.

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May 7, 2020November 5, 2025

Flying — It’s in the Blood (and the Genes)

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Four generations of flying Slingers.

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May 6, 2020October 20, 2025

Furthering the EAA Mission Through Scholarships

Youth Outreach
Jackson began his flying journey with funds from the Tinker Murdock Family Scholarship. He completed his first solo on January 3 of this year and hopes to complete his checkride ... Read more
May 6, 2020November 5, 2025

Paying It Forward

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Former Young Eagle Nathan Welch, EAA 1044612, gives back to youth as a STEM Flights pilot mentor.

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April 30, 2020April 30, 2020

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Massachusetts Van’s Aircraft RV-10

Homebuilding

EAA member Richard Dupée takes us through the building of his Van’s RV-10.

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April 30, 2020April 30, 2020

From Oshkosh to Australia

Member Stories
When I volunteered at the Australian table in the International Visitors Tent at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, I had no idea that my life would completely change just one month ... Read more
April 30, 2020October 20, 2025

Seeking Subtle Signs of Trouble

Tips

There’s more to taxiing than just going slowly.

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April 29, 2020November 3, 2025

Captain Eddie’s Fairey Firefly

AirVenture, Warbirds

Eddie Kurdziel, EAA 431776, brought his rare Fairey Firefly AS6 to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, and won Reserve Grand Champion: Post World War II.

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April 29, 2020October 20, 2025

Reflecting on AirVenture During Quarantine

AirVenture, Member Stories

Matt Carruthers, EAA 123832, shares his most cherished AirVenture memories.

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April 29, 2020October 17, 2025

Navigating Through a Family’s History

Honoring The Past, Warbirds
When Robert Riley was growing up, he first became interested in aviation through his father’s career, but soon he learned his family’s ties with aviation ran deep. Robert found out ... Read more
April 29, 2020October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Thumbing Through Aviation Books

Podcast

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down together, virtually, for a deep dive into some of their all-time favorite books covering various aviation subjects.

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April 29, 2020April 29, 2020

How EAA Launched Me Into Aviation

Member Stories, Youth Outreach

Matt Steward, EAA 1027069, took advantage of his time in quarantine to reminisce on his first EAA Young Eagles flight and set some goals for the future.

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April 23, 2020April 23, 2020

A Vari Clever Solution to a COVID-19 Problem

Member Stories

From a VariViggen to noninvasive ventilation — how one EAA member turned his talents toward solving a pandemic-related problem.

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April 23, 2020November 5, 2025

Angel Flight West

Why We Fly

Flying for a cause.

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April 23, 2020October 20, 2025

Spring Cleaning

Tips

Is a clean and organized airplane an airworthy airplane?

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April 22, 2020October 17, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Steve Owen

Member Stories, Volunteers

Steve Owen, EAA 382581, first attended EAA Oshkosh in 1982 after he happened to read about the event in an aviation magazine while he still lived in the United Kingdom.

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April 22, 2020November 3, 2025

Checkerboard Tribute

Honoring The Past, Warbirds
Carl Patrick bought this Mustang after it was damaged in a landing accident. Following an extensive restoration, he decided to paint the airplane to honor Clark Clemons, a pilot with ... Read more
April 22, 2020October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 382 Names Another Ray Aviation Scholarship Recipient

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Honesty Stanifer, EAA 1343045, became the chapter’s newest scholarship recipient when the chapter surprised her with the award during their annual Christmas party.

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April 16, 2020October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — Gorgon Missile Models

Attic, EAA Museum

Project Gorgon was a decade-long (1943-1953) development program by the U.S. Navy to develop both air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles, as well as effective control and guidance technologies.

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