April 16, 2020October 17, 2025

RV Maintenance — Follow-Up to the RV Maintenance Gotchas Webinar

From The Hangar Floor, Homebuilding

I am writing this column just days after having presented an EAA webinar on Van’s RV Maintenance Gotchas. I was absolutely amazed by the participation and response.

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April 16, 2020November 5, 2025

Flying Made it Possible: They Did so We Did

Why We Fly

We’d meant to go for years, but, like seemingly every good thing in life, it was just easier not to. When we finally did, flying made it possible.

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April 15, 2020November 5, 2025

Brockport Flying Club Takes Off

Why We Fly

It has been a long road, longer than expected, but we have our club up and flying at Genesee County Airport in Batavia, New York. We now have nine full-time ... Read more

April 14, 2020April 14, 2020

How to Recruit EAA Chapter Members From Home

Chapters

Gaining a new chapter member was the last thing I expected during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially with a stay-at-home order in effect, but that’s exactly what happened.

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April 10, 2020November 7, 2025

A Day at the Beach

EAA Canada, Member Stories

For most of us, the word “beach” immediately invokes thoughts of a relaxed freedom, stemming from our early primal experiences of cavorting on seemingly endless acres of soft sand, with ... Read more

April 10, 2020November 5, 2025

Moe’s Ottawa River Fly-In 2020

EAA Canada, Member Stories, Why We Fly

The last time I attended this event was with John Wyman in his ski-plane, a Champ, say five years ago.

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April 9, 2020November 5, 2025

The Technical Counselor Visit: Human Factors

Homebuilding, Tips

The best-laid plans can be foiled by human factors.

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April 9, 2020November 6, 2025

From Young Eagle to Instructor

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

From a free airplane ride to teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy — another example of the profound effect of EAA Young Eagles.

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April 8, 2020October 17, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Cindee Schneider

Member Stories, Volunteers

Cindee Schneider, EAA 1114863, has been volunteering at EAA’s annual fly-in convention for about 40 years, first in press headquarters and currently at helicopter operations.

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April 8, 2020October 20, 2025

Why Do Spins Scare the Heck Out of Most Pilots?

Tips

Another look at the misunderstood maneuver.

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April 2, 2020November 4, 2025

Use This Break to Learn Your Story

Honoring The Past

As you search for tasks to keep yourself busy, there is one that you really owe to yourself. Take the time to research your family history, and do it while ... Read more

April 2, 2020April 2, 2020

EAA Chapter 33 Hosts Virtual Young Eagles Rally

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Watch how one enterprising EAA chapter made the best of things, after they had to cancel their planned Young Eagles rally.

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April 1, 2020April 2, 2020

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Missouri Kitfox 7SS

Homebuilding

Richard Kampeter, EAA Lifetime 1128617, began constructing his Kitfox approximately four years ago. He performed a lot of the build himself, including installing the landing gear, airfoils in the tail, ... Read more

April 1, 2020October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Aviation Films III: Sequel to the Sequel

Podcast

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down together, virtually, to discuss even more (at least tangentially) aviation-themed movies, documentaries, and miniseries in Aviation Films III: Sequel ... Read more

March 31, 2020November 6, 2025

EAA Chapters Build and Fly With Local Youth

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA chapters are successfully implementing the Young Eagles Build and Fly program to teach young people more about building, flying, and having fun with aviation. EAA Chapters 172 and 1246 ... Read more

March 31, 2020October 20, 2025

Erroneous Indications — Avoiding Confusion in the Cockpit

Tips

If we know our airplane, pay attention, and perform the right cross-checks, we can avoid the confusion that comes with erroneous indications.

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March 26, 2020October 20, 2025

Keep Your Head in the Cockpit

Learn to Fly, Tips

Ten tips each for student and active pilots to make use of their downtime in a world of self-isolation and social distancing.

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March 26, 2020October 17, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Amy Crozier

Member Stories, Volunteers

Amy Crozier, EAA 1220935, was introduced to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2013 when a friend gave her tickets to the show.

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March 26, 2020October 17, 2025

Inspection and Troubleshooting — Are We Naturals?

Homebuilding

How you approach an inspection, a preflight, or a flying decision will lay the foundation for managing risk and, ultimately, your safety level.

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March 26, 2020April 2, 2020

NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters

AirVenture

NOAA brought Kermit, one of its Lockheed WP-3D Orions, to Oshkosh last year for AirVenture 2019.

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March 25, 2020October 17, 2025

Looking Back in Time Through a B-24 Bombardier’s Mementos

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

When Jack Harrington handed me a stack of B-24 Liberator items from World War II, his only ask to me was, “Maybe you can use this for something and share ... Read more

March 25, 2020October 17, 2025

Milestone — Sándor Pethes Private Pilot Checkride

Milestones

Sometimes, letting someone fly will change their life.

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March 18, 2020March 18, 2020

What to Read and Watch

Member Stories

If you’re looking for ways to stay engaged and entertained during a stint of self-isolation, here are 10 of my favorite aviation-related books and movies/television shows to consider.

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March 18, 2020October 17, 2025

The Montambo Family’s Four-Generation J-3 — Keeping Up a Family Tradition

Member Stories, Vintage

J-3 Cub NC1502N came to live with Ray Montambo in 1951, and while he loved the airplane and flew its wings off, it’s unlikely that he could have envisioned that ... Read more

March 18, 2020October 17, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Jim Heindl

Member Stories, Volunteers

Jim Heindl, EAA 570224, has been volunteering with EAA since 1993, primarily with flightline operations. For his volunteer service through the years, Jim was named a Brown Arch Brick Award ... Read more