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May 30, 2019November 7, 2025

Farewell Funk

Member Stories, Why We Fly
It’s never easy to say goodbye to an airplane. ... Read more
May 30, 2019October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic – TWA Boeing 707 Cutaway Model

Attic, EAA Museum
It’s easy these days to take for granted that most people are fairly comfortable with hopping into a jet airliner and flying to wherever they need to go. ... Read more
May 30, 2019November 5, 2025

Calling All Passengers of the KC-135A September 5, 1983, Mission

Honoring The Past, Warbirds
KC-135 crewman Ron Craft is looking for any passengers from a very special mission over the Atlantic Ocean in 1983. ... Read more
May 30, 2019May 30, 2019

Dyke Delta Donated to EAA Aviation Museum

EAA Museum, Homebuilding
The Dyke Delta JD-2, N555A, was the very first airplane to land on the EAA Oshkosh grounds in 1970. This model is also the first of its kind, built by ... Read more
May 29, 2019November 5, 2025

TBM Avenger Reunion and Salute to Veterans

Warbirds
EAA Staff Photographer Connor Madison recently visited Peru, Illinois, to cover the 4th Annual TBM Avenger Reunion & Salute to Veterans for a future issue of Warbirds. ... Read more
May 29, 2019October 17, 2025

Solo Milestone — Brendan Grahn

Milestones
Congratulations to 24-year-old Brendan Grahn, EAA 1302295, for soloing in a 1969 Piper Cherokee! ... Read more
May 29, 2019November 3, 2025

Stories of Oshkosh — Doug Doers

AirVenture, Member Stories
Doug Doers, EAA 62304, has been attending AirVenture every year since 1996 and has been flying for more than 50 years. ... Read more
May 23, 2019November 5, 2025

The Aeronca LB Low-Wing — A Tribute to Smilin’ Jack Tiffany

Honoring The Past, Vintage
When you hear the name Aeronca, chances are it brings to mind the iconic high-wing Champ or Chief. But Aeronca also manufactured a low-wing airplane, which by now has nearly ... Read more
May 23, 2019November 5, 2025

The Aeronca LB Low-Wing

Vintage
This rare 1936 Aeronca LB is a head-turner wherever it goes, and that was especially true when it came to Oshkosh for AirVenture 2018. Get a closer look at this ... Read more
May 23, 2019October 20, 2025

The Story That Speedy Told Me

Member Stories, Why We Fly
Dale Mitchell, EAA 766538, shares a special story of how one airplane can make a large impact on many people. ... Read more
May 23, 2019October 29, 2025

The Eaglet Inspires the Next Generation of Aviators

Ultralights, Youth Outreach
Ronald Stokes, EAA 250174, is doing his part in keeping aviation alive by teaching young kids about aviation with a little help from his friend, the Eaglet. ... Read more
May 23, 2019November 5, 2025

What Our Members are Building/Restoring — Tennessee Aeronca 7AC Champ

Member Stories, Vintage
I flew my newly purchased 1946 Aeronca Champ on December 29, 2009, to its new home at Poplar Grove Airport in Illinois. My goal was to restore the Champ as ... Read more
May 22, 2019October 20, 2025

Spring and the New Flying Season — Getting Safely Back into the Air

Tips
As the warmer spring breezes begin to blow, many of the local airport folks will begin to come out of hibernation. The itch to get back in the air and ... Read more
May 22, 2019October 28, 2025

Rachel Broom — Graduation Milestone

Milestones, Youth Outreach
It all started with a Young Eagles flight. ... Read more
May 22, 2019October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Lakeland Aero Club President Mike Zidziunas

Podcast, Youth Outreach
This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by Lakeland Aero Club President Mike Zidziunas to discuss his work with young people, how to missionize chapter events ... Read more
May 22, 2019October 28, 2025

Stories of Oshkosh — Ruth Gallatin-Bock

AirVenture, Member Stories
Ruth Gallatin-Bock, EAA 340695, recalls her memories of growing up at EAA fly-ins with her father Harold Gallatin, EAA 20, who was one of the original five to help Paul ... Read more
May 16, 2019October 16, 2025

Warbird Squadron Hosts Normandy-Bound C-47

Warbirds
Warbird Squadron 30, based at Lloyd Stearman Field (1K1), had the opportunity to host Betsy’s Biscuit Bomber and crew while it is en route to participate in the 75th anniversary ... Read more
May 16, 2019November 6, 2025

International Learn to Fly Day!

Learn to Fly, Why We Fly
International Learn to Fly Day is this Saturday! Are you thinking about taking the first steps to earning your pilot certificate? We can help! EAA has developed pathways to flight ... Read more
May 16, 2019November 5, 2025

Fifty Years of ‘Happiness’ – celebrating half-century of the Hatz

Honoring The Past, Vintage
It’s been 50 years since John Hatz made the first flight of his CB-1, a biplane he designed for himself when he couldn’t find exactly what he wanted on the ... Read more
May 16, 2019October 16, 2025

5,000 Miles in a Spitfire

Honoring The Past, Warbirds
Canadian Dave Hadfield flew this beautifully restored Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX on an epic 5,000 mile flight across North America, including a weeklong stop at Oshkosh for EAA AirVenture 2018. ... Read more
May 16, 2019May 16, 2019

5,000 Miles in a Spitfire — To Oshkosh via Vancouver

AirVenture, Warbirds
Canadian Dave Hadfield flew this beautifully restored Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX on an epic 5,000 mile flight across North America, including a weeklong stop at Oshkosh for EAA AirVenture 2018. ... Read more
May 16, 2019November 6, 2025

Landing the Space Shuttle — An Incredible Flying Machine and the Thrill of a Lifetime

Member Stories, Why We Fly
This was my first landing at the controls of Atlantis, and it was the culmination of a 10-day mission to the Russian Mir to deliver supplies and a fresh crew ... Read more
May 16, 2019November 5, 2025

Be Your Own Mechanic — The Secondhand Homebuilt Aircraft Owner’s Guide to Maintenance

Homebuilding, Tips
There is an argument that as the owner of your own airplane, you will actually be the best person to maintain it, assuming you have the skills or are willing ... Read more
May 16, 2019October 28, 2025

Fifty Years of Happiness — Celebrating a Half-Century of the Hatz

Homebuilding, Honoring The Past
It’s been 50 years since John Hatz made the first flight of his CB-1, a biplane he designed for himself when he couldn’t find exactly what he wanted on the ... Read more
May 14, 2019October 28, 2025

Stories of Oshkosh — Loren Zehr

AirVenture, Member Stories
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 brought many firsts for Loren Zehr, EAA 1252656, including visiting Oshkosh for the first time, flying in formation, and participating in the Honor Flight. AirVenture inspired ... Read more

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