May 30, 2024

A Weekend of Midwest Flying

Chapters, Member Stories

As warmer weather settles in throughout the Midwest, EAA chapter and flying activities ramp up. On Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, Bruce Jacobsen, EAA 1060967, of Rockford, Illinois, ... Read more

May 30, 2024

Crosswinds and Light Turbulence Cause Stomach Aches

Flying Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses how to regain your confidence in performing crosswind takeoffs and landings. ... Read more

May 30, 2024

EAA’s Attic — Leroy Lettering Set

EAA Museum

Aircraft drawings connect designers to the engineers who build our favorite aircraft, so legibility is key. Before word processors and CAD software, the Leroy lettering set was used to fill ... Read more

May 24, 2024June 7, 2024

Uncover the Heroic Tale of Bazooka Charlie at Museum Speaker Series

Speaker Series

Jim Busha, the co-author of Bazooka Charlie: The Unbelievable Story of Major Charles Carpenter and Rosie the Rocketer, is the next speaker in EAA’s Aviation Adventure Speaker Series. Jim will ... Read more

May 23, 2024May 30, 2024

The Fairchild Time Machine

Member Stories

A chance encounter at Oshkosh prompted Aaron Dabney to dig a little deeper into his family history, and he found himself a little closer to his WWII fighter pilot grandfather. ... Read more

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

May the Fourth Be With You!

Chapters

EAA Chapter 22 had reason to celebrate at its annual pancake breakfast on May 4, 2024. This was the 50th year for this tradition, and two young members were pleased ... Read more

May 22, 2024

Warbird Paradise: The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Warbirds

A long-overdue visit to Dayton, Ohio, and the world’s largest military aviation museum. ... Read more

May 22, 2024

EAA’s The Green Dot — A-1 Skyraider Pilot John Larrison

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Sam are joined by retired Lt. Col. John Larrison, EAA 23138, who flew some of the first A-1 Skyraider missions over ... Read more

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Minnesota Glasair IIRG

Homebuilding, Member Stories

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Russell Cunningham takes us through the build of his pristine Glasair IIRG. ... Read more

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

One Last Look

Flying Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses the importance of scanning for traffic in the pattern prior to lining up for takeoff. ... Read more

May 21, 2024

EAA Chapter 931 Member Flies With Wisconsin Air National Guard

Chapters, Member Stories

One EAA Chapter 931 member recently had the rare opportunity to fly aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker. ... Read more

May 15, 2024May 16, 2024

Volunteer Spotlight — Laurie Probst

Volunteers

Laurie Probst, EAA Lifetime 709262, has quite an extensive résumé when it comes to sharing aviation with today’s youths. She was introduced to aviation two decades ago when a friend ... Read more

May 15, 2024May 16, 2024

Should You Paint Your Airplane Yourself?

From The Hangar Floor, Homebuilding

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses the pros and cons of painting your homebuilt aircraft yourself. ... Read more

May 15, 2024

Planting the Aviation Seed

Member Stories

Millions of young people have experienced flight through EAA’s Young Eagles program, including Dusty Hanks, EAA 1140580, who is now a first officer for Delta Air Lines. He recently reunited ... Read more

May 9, 2024May 10, 2024

There’s a New Scholarship in Town!

Why We Fly

The Debbie Franceus Memorial Aviation Foundation was founded by Mike Franceus to continue his wife’s mission of helping women achieve their aviation dreams. Multiple flight training scholarships are offered to ... Read more

May 8, 2024May 8, 2024

One Among a Hundred Things to Dream Of

Ultralights

EAA member Jim Barnosky might be an airline captain by day, but his true passion is general aviation, particularly hot air ballooning. ... Read more

May 8, 2024May 8, 2024

Expecting the Unexpected

Flying Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses a recent situation in which he was very glad he knew the emergency procedures associated with his Hummingbird ... Read more

May 6, 2024

RCAF Col. (Retired) George E. Miller

Bits and Pieces

Bits and Pieces contributor Mike Davenport examines the life and career of George E. Miller, a retired colonel in the RCAF. ... Read more

May 6, 2024

Ruffled Feathers: The Three P’s

Bits and Pieces

What are the keys to success in the airline industry? Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman shares his philosophy. ... Read more

May 6, 2024May 21, 2024

Life as an African International Student Pilot in Canada

Bits and Pieces, Member Stories

Uganda native Cornelius Kalyango shares his experience living in Canada as a student pilot. ... Read more

May 6, 2024

Dress Rehearsal

Bits and Pieces

Bits and Pieces contributor Michael J. Martin attends SUN ‘n FUN and prepares for AirVenture Oshkosh 2024. ... Read more

May 2, 2024

EAA’s Attic — Waukau Avenue and Knapp Street Signs

Attic

These stamped steel street signs are a familiar sight to those who have attended EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Marking the intersection of Waukau Avenue and Knapp Street, or the intersection next ... Read more

May 2, 2024May 7, 2024

Carburetor Heat

Flying Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses how the carburetor heat system works in an aircraft and why it’s important to understand carb icing. ... Read more

May 2, 2024July 31, 2024

EAA’s The Green Dot — Masters of the Air Adviser Taigh Ramey

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris are joined by Taigh Ramey, EAA 288520, a noted warbird pilot and restorer who served as an aviation adviser on ... Read more

May 2, 2024

Two Historic Aircraft Take to the California Sky

History, Honoring The Past

Todd and Kelley Whitaker, EAA 1571783 and 1571782, took to the California sky to capture two historic aircraft: P-47D Bonnie and P-51D Goldfinger, capturing Bonnie over the Golden Gate Bridge ... Read more