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The “Ultralight World” column featured in EAA Sport Aviation, sharing tips, expert advice, and inspiring low-and-slow stories on all things ultralights.
  • The Ultralight

    The Ultralight

    This piece originally ran in the December 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. By George Karamitis, EAA 144192 Not a day goes by that someone doesn’t ask, “George, how can I fly like that?” And… Read more

  • A Model Citizen

    A Model Citizen

    By Emme Hornung, EAA 1463093 This piece originally ran in the November 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. When you think of Oshkosh, what specific airplanes come to mind? I’m sure many of our members… 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

  • An Evil Headwind

    An Evil Headwind

    By Larry Fleming  This piece originally ran in the September 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. The sun had risen on an early summer morning, as I prepared Nancy Anne, my new Aeros nanolight trike… Read more

  • Hang Loose

    Hang Loose

    By David Smith, EAA 1298935, and Ronald Smith This piece originally ran in the August 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. Following much reporting on the Hang Loose hang glider in various media through the… Read more

  • Don’t Let the Old Man In

    Don’t Let the Old Man In

    By George Karamitis, EAA 144192 This piece originally ran in the July 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. The song “Don’t Let the Old Man In” by Toby Keith is a big inspiration for me.… Read more

  • Oil in Strange Places

    Oil in Strange Places

    By Kenneth Florence, EAA 1509968 This piece originally ran in the June 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. In March 2024, I purchased a fine example of a Leonard Milholland-designed Legal Eagle XL. Three weeks… Read more

  • The Thinker

    The Thinker

    By George Karamitis, EAA 144192 This piece originally ran in the May 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. Every once in a while, someone will ask me, “George, when are you going to learn how to… Read more

  • Engine Failures During Cruise, Part 1

    Engine Failures During Cruise, Part 1

    In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray talks about concepts to review and practice prior to a potential in-flight engine failure. Read more

  • Round ’n Round It Goes

    Round ’n Round It Goes

    In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray talks about planning for engine failures while in the pattern. Read more