Advocacy

July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

Cox: ‘Disability Doesn’t Mean Inability’

By Barbara A. Schmitz When Jessica Cox was born without arms, there were few role models she could look to for inspiration. “I grew up without a cellphone and without ... Read more

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026

Advocating for Aviation Through Volunteerism

AirVenture, Volunteers

By Emme Hornung David Forster, EAA 481383, has been recognized as one of EAA’s 2026 Volunteers of the Year. His work is often not the visible kind, but his support ... Read more

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

A Q&A With Sport Pilot Student Parker Fuller

Learn to Fly

As we quickly approach the one-year mark of the announcement of the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) rulemaking package, also known as Sport Pilot 2.0, and the expanded privileges ... Read more

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Taking Advantage of Sport Pilot 2.0

Member Stories

By Michael Chang, EAA Lifetime 1109992 I started learning to fly in 2012 at Trade Winds Aviation flight school in San Jose, California. I spent most of my hours learning ... Read more

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

Sport Pilot Milestone: Soloing With MOSAIC

Member Stories, Milestones

By Emme Hornung MOSAIC/Sport Pilot 2.0 went into effect just two weeks ago, and we’re already seeing sport pilots coming out of the woodwork because of it. Lorn M. Dennis, ... Read more

October 16, 2025October 17, 2025

Could Sport Pilot 2.0 Be the Next Red-Hot Revival?

Learn to Fly, Why We Fly

By Emme Hornung Picture it: Your local aviation scene flourishing. Most of the training aircraft at the flight school and the rentable aircraft at flying clubs are suddenly open to ... Read more

September 9, 2021October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Dr. Susan Northrup

Podcast

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we sat down with FAA Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Susan Northrup to ask questions about current and future policies, and to better understand ... Read more

February 13, 2020October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — The Proposed UAS Remote ID Rule

Podcast

The Green Dot crew sat down with EAA vice president of advocacy and safety Sean Elliott to cover the issues with the FAA’s proposed UAS remote ID rule in comprehensive ... Read more

November 8, 2018November 6, 2025

EAA Flight Test Manual Sent to FAA, NTSB officials

Homebuilding

The EAA Flight Test Manual is on its way to policymakers at both the FAA and NTSB, as well as hundreds of customers.

November 1, 2018November 6, 2025

Six General Aviation Associations Release Industry Recommended Best Business Practices

Why We Fly

‘Know Before You Go’ helps GA pilots make informed decisions.

October 25, 2018October 29, 2025

FAA Releases NPRM Supporting EAA Training Initiative

Ultralights

The FAA released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that amends a CFR to allow compensated flight training in E-LSA aircraft under certain circumstances.

March 27, 2018November 6, 2025

My BasicMed Journey

Member Stories

An EAA staff member logged his experience enrolling for BasicMed.

September 14, 2017November 6, 2025

Jack J. Pelton Appears on Lars Larson Show

Why We Fly

On September 13, EAA CEO/Chairman Jack J. Pelton was a guest on the nationally syndicated Lars Larson radio show to talk about the dangers of ATC privatization and why general ... Read more

June 29, 2017October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Jack J. Pelton on Current Air Traffic Control Privatization Legislation

Podcast

This week we have a special emergency edition of The Green Dot. Hal, Tom, and guest host Mack Dickson sit down with EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board Jack ... Read more

Jack J. Pelton on current air traffic control privatization legislation

This week we have a special emergency edition of The Green Dot. Hal, Tom, and guest host Mack Dickson sit down with EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board Jack ... Read more

May 31, 2017October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – EAA Government Advocacy Team

Podcast

EAA’s government advocacy team provide an overview of EAA’s government advocacy work, including the recently implemented BasicMed medical certification rule, EAA’s work to bring inexpensive retrofit equipment to type-certificated aircraft, ... Read more