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 — Helmco-Lacy Hot Cup
This small electrical appliance is placarded as a “Cup; Food Warmer, Type A-1.” Transport and bomber crews would use devices like this for coffee, hot chocolate, soup — anything that might provide a little warming comfort… Read more
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Top 10 Overlooked Maintenance Items — What Can Happen and How to Prevent It
I asked a cross section of A&P/IA mechanics what items were most overlooked on an annual, condition, or 100-hour inspection. Read more
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Until the Prop Stops — Keep Your Head in the Game!
The lesson learned is a simple one: Keep flying the airplane until it and the prop comes to a stop. Then and only then does one adjust the carb heat, trim, radio, or transponder settings. Read more
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A Nefarious Foe: The Seasons of Fog
Driven by air and water temperatures, humidity levels, and winds, dreary conditions of dense gray that bring flying to a halt can be tenacious. Read more
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EAA’s Attic — Air Adventure Museum Sign
Learn more about the EAA Air Adventure Museum sign in this installment of EAA’s Attic. Read more
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Top Three Causes of Aircraft Build Errors and How to Avoid Them
Even if you consider yourself to be advanced, an extra pair of eyes from someone highly knowledgeable and as passionate about building as you are will improve the quality and safety of your work. Read more
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The Value of Good Training — Don’t Be Too Proud to Seek Instruction
The experience and supervision of a good powered paragliding instructor will not only mitigate risk and safely guide students through the training process but also teach proper technique, correct faulty technique, and equip students with lasting… Read more
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The ‘So What?’ Factor — Restoring a Certified Aircraft
Restoring an aircraft may end up being difficult. If you go into it thinking you can’t wait to get in the air, you may find yourself saying “so what?” when you should be digging in to… Read more
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Respect — An Important Word in Every Pilot’s Vocabulary
Respect for your airplane doesn’t just mean giving it a love tap on the engine cowling. It means that you truly care for your aircraft by carefully looking it over via a detailed preflight inspection before… Read more
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Setting Standards — Type Clubs Lead by Example With SOPs
Whether or not someone is paying us to fly, following best practices just makes sense. The safest approach to accomplishing a flight task is one that leverages consistency. Read more