Sport Aviation Magazine

Expert tips and inspiring stories from EAA Sport Aviation, our premier monthly magazine. See more at EAA.org/SportAviation, or become a member at EAA.org/Join to get new issues in your inbox each month and gain full access to the digital archives dating back to 1953.

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  • Into Thin Air

    Into Thin Air

    In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses high-altitude flying and how to combat the dangers it can pose. Read more

  • Aging Aircraft

    Aging Aircraft

    In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses tips for preflighting older aircraft. Read more

  • Take Off Like a Boss

    Take Off Like a Boss

    In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray relays some tips for takeoff and depar-ture to mitigate potential risks. Read more

  • “Beating It” to Oshkosh

    “Beating It” to Oshkosh

    In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses his trip to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 in his Hummingbird helicopter. Read more

  • Poor Training, Lost Skill, or Lax Attitude

    Poor Training, Lost Skill, or Lax Attitude

    In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses some of the observations he’s made while flying with his tailwheel students over the summer. Read more

  • A Simple Flight

    A Simple Flight

    In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses the amount of planning needed for what might be considered a simple flight. Read more

  • Volunteer Spotlight — Jonathon McKenzie

    Volunteer Spotlight — Jonathon McKenzie

    Jonathon McKenzie, EAA Lifetime 1110671, became EAA’s Print Mail Center volunteer chairman in 2022, but he joined EAA and started volunteering more than 10 years ago after he caught a glimpse of the night air show… Read more

  • Got Logbooks?

    Got Logbooks?

    In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses some of the top problems found with logbooks during annuals and audits. Read more

  • Phantom Thing

    Phantom Thing

    In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor William Berson discusses the restoration and flight testing of his Phantom LSA. Read more

  • Kaboom!

    Kaboom!

    In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses a recent incident he had with his newly built Hummingbird helicopter. Read more