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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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  • EAA’s Attic — Corsair Pilot Helmets

    EAA’s Attic — Corsair Pilot Helmets

    This piece originally ran in the November 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. These flight helmets were worn by Wesley Todd, who flew Corsairs as a Marine Corps fighter pilot in the Pacific theater during… Read more

  • Part 61 or Part 141?

    Part 61 or Part 141?

    By Steve Krog, EAA 173799 This piece originally ran in Steve’s Classic Instructor column in the November 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. Learning to fly under FAR Part 141 or Part 61 — which… Read more

  • What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — California Mooney M20

    What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — California Mooney M20

    By Richard Brown, EAA 1266320 This piece originally ran in the November 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. My wife and I were sitting in an Oklahoma City hotel room when I received a text… Read more

  • An Uphill (and Downhill) Struggle

    An Uphill (and Downhill) Struggle

    By Robert N. Rossier, EAA 472091 This piece originally ran in Robert’s Stick and Rudder column in the November 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. For a newly minted private pilot, the approach to Runway… Read more

  • Volunteer Spotlight — Kyle Breon

    Volunteer Spotlight — Kyle Breon

    This piece originally ran in the November 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. Kyle Breon, EAA 1335139, has been coming to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh pretty much since he was born. His dad, Shawn Breon, EAA… Read more

  • Plansbuilt or Kit?

    Plansbuilt or Kit?

    By Lisa Turner, EAA Lifetime 509911 This piece originally ran in Lisa’s Airworthy column in the November 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. If you were one of the lucky people wandering the EAA AirVenture… Read more

  • Rarified Air

    Rarified Air

    By Nathan Finneman, EAA 1459460 This piece originally ran in the October 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. Setting records has always been an interest of mine, being good friends with Bear Grylls who set… Read more

  • Becoming a New Amateur-Built Aircraft Owner

    Becoming a New Amateur-Built Aircraft Owner

    By Vic Syracuse, EAA Lifetime 180848 This piece originally ran in Vic’s Checkpoints column in the October 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. I mentioned I would continue with the RV-10 upgrades, but I have… Read more

  • EAA’s Attic — EAA 1969 Sport Aviation Convention Pennant

    EAA’s Attic — EAA 1969 Sport Aviation Convention Pennant

    This piece originally ran in the October 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. “AirVenture” goes by many names: Some call it “the convention,” others simply “Oshkosh,” locals call it “EAA,” but in 1969 it was… Read more

  • Frustrations and Questionable Training

    Frustrations and Questionable Training

    By Steve Krog, EAA 173799 This piece originally ran in Steve’s Classic Instructor column in the October 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. AirVenture is a time for me to take a break from everyday… Read more