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.
Filter by our various columns, each offering a different expertise area.
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EAA’s Attic — Computer, Triple Slide With Instruction Book
This slide rule calculator was designed and manufactured by the Standard Aeronautical Co. of Chicago, Illinois, in 1916. It was intended to “supplement the slide rule for the special calculations involved in aeroplane design.” Read more
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Traps and Tips for the Secondhand Homebuilt Owner — Don’t Forget to Do Your Homework
While there is a lot to like about buying a homebuilt, there are some serious traps for the unwary. Read more
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The Technical Counselor Visit: Setting Expectations
Structuring your visits from that first call can help you and your builder navigate the complex landscape of what to work on, what questions to ask, and in what order to approach topics. Read more
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What Was and Wasn’t Said — Miscommunication and Mayhem
We learn the proper phraseology and terminology to communicate effectively and efficiently with air traffic control and other aircraft. However, even with the standard phraseology and terminology, we can easily find ourselves in a situation where… Read more
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Finding Something Funny About Airframe Ice
It’s unusual to have experienced airframe icing — or however this incident would be classified — and then to have laughed about it afterward. But that’s how it went. Read more
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The Technical Counselor Visit Matrix
Structuring your visits from that first call can help you and your builder navigate the sometimes complex landscape of what to work on, what questions to ask, and in what order to approach topics. Read more
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Volunteer Spotlight — Mert Taylor
Mert Taylor, EAA 156, has been around EAA since nearly the beginning. Years later, he’s still finding ways to volunteer with the organization. Read more
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Attitude + Attitude = Fun, Safe, and Exciting Flight
Those who have flown with me have heard me stress “attitude,” as well as stating every flight must be “safe, challenging, and fun.” Read more
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What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — California Van’s RV-12
I am happy to say that my RV-12’s first flight on August 19, 2018, was a successful one. Read more
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More Than Just Wind — Factors in Choosing the Best Runway
We like to think that at a nontowered airport, choosing the best runway for departure or landing is a simple matter of determining the wind direction and picking the runway best aligned with the wind. But… Read more