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August 23, 2018

Getting Away – Javron Super Cub

Homebuilding, Member Stories, Why We Fly

Bill Rusk, EAA 350098, built his Javron Super Cub for a specific mission: Alaskan bush flying.

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August 23, 2018October 28, 2025

A Different Kind of VIP

Member Stories, Warbirds

His world went totally dark 40 years ago. This year, his friend Rex gave him a tour of AirVenture that changed both of their perspectives.

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August 22, 2018October 29, 2025

14-Year-Old EAA Docent Brings Passion, Knowledge

EAA Museum, Youth Outreach

Carson has years of experience at the EAA Aviation Museum even though he’s only just started high school.

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August 16, 2018November 6, 2025

National Aviation Day on August 19

Why We Fly
It’s National Aviation Day on August 19! It’s a time for our aviation community to not only celebrate our freedom to fly, but to reflect on how far we have ... Read more
August 16, 2018November 6, 2025

Eagle Vistas Ag Pilot Training

Why We Fly
Take a look inside the Eagle Vistas ag pilot training school — and inside the cockpit of a mighty Ag Cat during a crop dusting lesson — and learn how ... Read more
August 16, 2018October 29, 2025

Interested in Paragliding?

EAA Canada, Ultralights

A beginner’s guide to powered paragliding.

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August 16, 2018November 6, 2025

Flight Training for a Good Cause

Member Stories, Why We Fly

When 39-year-old Eric Sampson was asked to fly an animal rescue mission, he was happy to help. There was only one problem — he wasn’t a pilot, yet.

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August 15, 2018October 16, 2025

Calgary Amateur Aircraft Building in the Early Days

EAA Canada, Homebuilding, Honoring The Past
By Clark Seaborn, EAA 57197 The first amateur-built aircraft in the Calgary area were gliders, but within a couple of years, people began to build powered aircraft. This is a ... Read more
August 15, 2018October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Breaking Down AirVenture 2018

AirVenture, Podcast

On the latest episode of The Green Dot, several EAA staff members recap the fun of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018.

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August 9, 2018November 6, 2025

Chapter 534 Restoring Mini-Max with Local Youth

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Chapter 534’s youth program is helping to restore a Mini-Max that was damaged in a tornado.

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August 9, 2018October 29, 2025

RF-86 Reconnaissance Pilot to Speak at EAA

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Air Force pilot who flew top-secret missions over the Soviet Union will speak about his distinguished career.

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August 9, 2018November 3, 2025

Volunteers at AirVenture

AirVenture
More than 5,000 volunteers make up the backbone of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. We couldn’t do it without them, and they lend a hand in every part of our operations at ... Read more
August 7, 2018November 6, 2025

The Sky is Not the Limit

Chapters, Youth Outreach

When EAA Chapter 1005 noticed its membership base was aging, it teamed with the local school district to engage youth in aviation.

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August 1, 2018October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – KC-135 Tanker Crew

Podcast
Three crewmembers from a KC-135, who heroically risked their aircraft and lives to drag an F-4 Phantom jet to safety after it suffered mechanical issues, came to Oshkosh for a ... Read more
August 1, 2018October 16, 2025

Attending EAA’s Women Soar You Soar

Member Stories, Youth Outreach

Fifteen-year-old Abigail shares her experiences from EAA’s 2018 Women Soar You Soar camp.

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July 28, 2018October 28, 2025

Two Times 55 Equals 110

Aerobatics, AirVenture

Twin Yak is a one of a kind.

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July 28, 2018November 3, 2025

Flying Memorial to the Fallen

AirVenture, Honoring The Past

Red, white, and blue Baron has more than 7,700 names of lost servicemen on it.

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July 28, 2018October 28, 2025

Franckes Keep EAA Volunteering All in the Family

AirVenture, Volunteers

Four female generations of the Francke family have made volunteering at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh a tradition not to be missed.

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July 28, 2018November 3, 2025

Rachel’s Jewelry Funding Homebuilt LSA

AirVenture, Member Stories

Sixteen-year-old with flying dreams using small business earnings to build plane

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July 27, 2018October 28, 2025

Young Girls Soar in Aviation

AirVenture, Youth Outreach
By Abigail Oleniczak, , EAA 1157455 The Women Soar You Soar day camp that takes place during the week of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh has engaged many young women over the ... Read more
July 27, 2018November 3, 2025

Tinseltown-famous M.A.S.H. Machine Makes AirVenture Appearance

AirVenture, Warbirds

Restored Bell 47 draws crowds of civilians and veterans alike.

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July 27, 2018November 3, 2025

Foam Airplane From Ohio Makes World Debut

AirVenture, Homebuilding

Aero modeler built airworthy ultralight from insulation board.

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July 27, 2018November 3, 2025

Australian Veteran Attends 29th Oshkosh Convention

AirVenture, Member Stories

Bill Babb, EAA 374804, has a lot in common with the average EAA AirVenture Oshkosh attendee. In some ways, he is also very different.

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July 25, 2018October 17, 2025

EAA Member Makes First Visit to AirVenture as Red Bull Pilot

AirVenture, Member Stories

For an EAA member, there is no better way to arrive at AirVenture than by air. But Aaron Fitzgerald, EAA 1272985, has most pilots beat.

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July 25, 2018November 3, 2025

Behind the Scenes With Oshkosh ATC

AirVenture

What it’s like to control air traffic at the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration.

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