October 9, 2025October 17, 2025

John Moody’s Icarus II

By Rick Hayes, EAA Lifetime 262014 This piece originally ran in the August 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. John Moody is widely regarded as the “father of ... Read more

September 10, 2025October 17, 2025

Sailcloth Covering

Tips, Ultralights

By Malcolm Brubaker, EAA Lifetime 428307 This piece originally ran in the July 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. Stabilized Dacron is the easiest, fastest, and least expensive ... Read more

August 29, 2025October 20, 2025

Flying Together: Highlights From the 2025 UPAC Convention

EAA Canada, Ultralights

By Shiv Ram Krishna, EAA 1549613 The Ultralight Pilots Association of Canada (UPAC) welcomed aviators, builders, and enthusiasts from across the country to its 2025 convention. Under sunny skies and ... Read more

August 14, 2025October 17, 2025

What Is an Ultralight?

Ultralights

By Paul Hamilton, EAA 694707 This piece originally ran in the June 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. An ultralight is different things to different people. I will give ... Read more

July 3, 2025October 17, 2025

Engine Failures During Cruise, Part 2

Tips, Ultralights

By Mark Murray, EAA 394554 This piece originally ran in the May 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. What you’ve dreaded so long, practiced for, and feared, just ... Read more

May 29, 2025October 17, 2025

Out of Hibernation

Tips, Ultralights

By Jon Eisele, EAA Lifetime 739102 This piece originally ran in the April 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. As winter loosens its grip and the days begin ... Read more

May 1, 2025October 17, 2025

The Reality

Member Stories, Ultralights

By George Karamitis, EAA 144192 This piece originally ran in the March 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. Folks, I am going through a most difficult time. I ... Read more

April 1, 2025October 20, 2025

Early Days of Ultralight Flight

Member Stories, Ultralights

By J.C. Smart, EAA 1593637 This piece originally ran in the February 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. While historians will differ, my “golden age of aviation” was as ... Read more

March 6, 2025October 17, 2025

Flying the Superior Shoreline

Ultralights, Why We Fly

By Kevin Szalapski, EAA 792226 This piece originally ran in the January 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. All winter long, I had envisioned a long cross-country flight with ... Read more

February 6, 2025October 17, 2025

The Ultralight

Member Stories, Ultralights

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 ... Read more

January 9, 2025October 17, 2025

A Model Citizen

Member Stories, Ultralights

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? ... Read more

November 25, 2024October 17, 2025

Rarified Air

Member Stories, Ultralights

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 ... Read more

October 31, 2024October 17, 2025

An Evil Headwind

Tips, Ultralights

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 ... Read more

October 3, 2024October 17, 2025

Hang Loose

Honoring The Past, Ultralights

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 ... Read more

September 5, 2024October 17, 2025

Don’t Let the Old Man In

Member Stories, Ultralights

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 ... Read more

August 8, 2024October 17, 2025

Oil in Strange Places

Tips, Ultralights

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 ... Read more

July 27, 2024October 20, 2025

Alina Scott, 15, Returns to EAA AirVenture

AirVenture, Ultralights

By Abigail Oleniczak Alina Scott is a 15-year-old who is chasing her dreams with hopes to inspire other youths. After flying into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh solo in 2023, she returned ... Read more

July 3, 2024October 17, 2025

The Thinker

Member Stories, Ultralights

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 ... Read more

June 4, 2024

Engine Failures During Cruise, Part 1

Tips, Ultralights

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.

May 8, 2024May 8, 2024

One Among a Hundred Things to Dream Of

Ultralights

EAA member Jim Barnosky might be an airline captain by day, but his true passion is general aviation, particularly hot air ballooning.

April 18, 2024October 17, 2025

How I Became a Motor-Head

Member Stories, Ultralights

Larry Fleming, an experienced hang glider pilot, steps into the world of powered flight with his Aeros Nano Trike. Follow along his adventure of learning to fly the ultralight trike ... Read more

April 10, 2024April 12, 2024

Legal Eagle XL ORV (Off Road Vehicle)

Ultralights

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robbie Culver writes about Les Homan, EAA 1063924, and his Legal Eagle XL ultralight.

March 14, 2024October 29, 2025

Round ’n Round It Goes

Tips, Ultralights

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

February 14, 2024October 29, 2025

A Challenging Summer

Ultralights

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor George Karamitis discusses some of the health issues that sidelined him for AirVenture 2023 as well as flying his beloved Quicksilver. ... Read more

January 18, 2024October 29, 2025

Take Off Like a Boss

Tips, Ultralights

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray relays some tips for takeoff and depar-ture to mitigate potential risks.

December 6, 2023October 29, 2025

Phantom Thing

Ultralights

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor William Berson discusses the restoration and flight testing of his Phantom LSA.

November 9, 2023October 29, 2025

What About Us Older Pilots?

Ultralights

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor George Karamitis discusses ultralights as a lower-cost flying option for older pilots.

October 10, 2023October 29, 2025

Engine Failures Happen

Tips, Ultralights

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray discusses ways to avoid engine failures, and how to prepare yourself if one does occur.

September 14, 2023October 29, 2025

A Bird’s-Eye View

Ultralights, Why We Fly

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA staff member Timm Bogenhagen discusses his involvement with ultralights and light aircraft.

August 17, 2023October 17, 2025

The Fork in the Road

Learn to Fly, Ultralights

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray discusses some points for ultralight pilots to consider when contemplating earning your sport pilot certificate.

July 28, 2023October 29, 2025

From South Carolina to Oshkosh by Ultralight

AirVenture, Ultralights, Youth Outreach

After 42 short hops in six days, 14-year-old Alina Scott made her first trip to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh all the way from South Carolina in her Aerolite 103 ultralight!

July 27, 2023October 29, 2025

Easy Breezy

AirVenture, Ultralights

After earning his pilot certificate, John Limbach, EAA 602992, took a 13-year “sabbatical” from flying. As happens to so many folks, life got in the way and fly-ing fell by ... Read more

July 27, 2023October 31, 2025

Project First Flight Makes Flying Dreams Come True

AirVenture, Ultralights, Youth Outreach

Project first flight is intended to fulfill the dream of flying for those who may not achieve it otherwise.

June 28, 2023October 29, 2025

The Common Question

Ultralights, Why We Fly

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor George Karamitis discusses his answer to the question he often receives about ultralight flying.

May 25, 2023October 29, 2025

Fundamentally Fun

Member Stories, Ultralights

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA vice president Rick Larsen looks back at his Quicksilver days.

April 27, 2023October 29, 2025

Finding the Perfect Airplane

Ultralights

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray discusses the strategy for finding the ideal ultralight or sport airplane to own.

March 29, 2023October 29, 2025

Back in the Saddle at 81

Member Stories, Ultralights

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, contributor George Karamitis reflects on his experience getting back in the air after major surgery.

March 2, 2023October 29, 2025

Reality Check

Member Stories, Ultralights

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray discusses the efforts needed to properly own and operate an ultralight

February 2, 2023October 29, 2025

The Michigan Ultralight Association

Chapters, Ultralights

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray discusses the revitalization of a local ultralight club.

January 5, 2023October 29, 2025

Promoting Ultralights

Ultralights

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray discusses ultralight flight instruction and some of the difficulties associated with finding an instructor.

November 22, 2022October 29, 2025

Airplanes to Ultralights

Ultralights, Why We Fly

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor George Karamitis reflects on his many years in aviation.

October 18, 2022October 29, 2025

A Bad Example

Ultralights

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray discusses the value of ultralight training for newcomers.

September 20, 2022October 29, 2025

40 Years and Counting

Ultralights

This year marks the 40th anniversary of FAR Part 103, the FAA regulation that formally established ultralight vehicles in the United States. Only two pages long, Part 103 enabled a ... Read more

September 6, 2022October 28, 2025

A New Oshkosh Arrival

EAA Canada, Member Stories, Ultralights

EAA Canada Council’s Scott Knowlton arrived at AirVenture in style, flying in his recently finished Pietenpol.

August 23, 2022October 29, 2025

The Times They Are-a-Changin’

Ultralights

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, contributor George Karamitis discusses the growing trend of “heavy metal” pilots giving ultralights a try.

July 30, 2022October 22, 2025

It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! No, It’s an Electric Ultralight!

Member Stories, Ultralights

Jean Preckel flew her eGull, an electric ultralight, from West Virginia to Oshkosh for EAA AirVenture. The 808-mile journey took her 12 days and 24 stops.

July 30, 2022October 22, 2025

Paramotor Power

Member Stories, Ultralights

Harley Milne arrived in Oshkosh on Sunday after a grueling seven days paramotoring from Sonoma, California, to Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

July 19, 2022October 29, 2025

Slow Down

Ultralights

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor George Karamitis discusses the joys of ultralight flying and what you’re missing if you don’t give it a try.

June 21, 2022October 29, 2025

What’s in a Name?

Homebuilding, Ultralights

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray talks about the importance of using proper and consistent terminology.

May 16, 2022October 29, 2025

Love at First Flight

Ultralights, Why We Fly

Sixteen years and counting for EAA Sport Aviation contributor George Karamitis and his Quicksilver MX ultralight.

April 19, 2022October 29, 2025

Ultralight Flight Instruction

Learn to Fly, Ultralights

Thinking about learning to fly ultralights? EAA Sport Aviation contributor Mark Murray discusses some of the tips and tricks in his latest piece.

March 24, 2022October 29, 2025

Seeing Clearly in the Fog

Ultralights

Reflecting on a passion for ultralights, and one Quicksilver MX in particular, while waiting out the morning fog.

February 22, 2022October 29, 2025

Project First Flight

Member Stories, Ultralights

Skonkwerks’ Project First Flight is a natural and intuitive step to give back to the ultralight community, nurture the culture, and provide opportunities for prospective pilots, including interested youths and ... Read more

February 3, 2022October 20, 2025

Member Spotlight — Raymond Caswell

Member Stories, Ultralights

After a wonderful 87 years of flying, Raymond (Ray) Caswell, EAA 28431, reflects on some of his favorite memories at 99 years of age.

October 7, 2021October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Hang Glide Wisconsin’s Daniel Lange

Podcast, Ultralights

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we changed things up a bit as longtime host Hal Bryan welcomed former guest and EAA staff member Rick Larsen to co-host a ... Read more

September 7, 2021October 29, 2025

Gyroplane Adventures: Ottawa to Steinbach and Back — July 17-26, 2021

EAA Canada, Ultralights

With the increasing number of airstrips in Canada being closed or under threat, the distance between active aerodromes is increasing and with it the risk to safe passage continues to ... Read more

August 18, 2021October 20, 2025

Airythmia’s First AirVenture

AirVenture, Ultralights

Paramotor team Airythmia performed for the very first time together during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021’s Twilight Flight Fest.

July 30, 2021October 20, 2025

Texas Teen Scratchbuilds Sky Pup

Ultralights, Youth Outreach

Gage Wirtzberger, EAA 1324792, 18, of Greenville, Texas, built a Sky Pup from scratch and plans to fly it for the first time in a month.

July 1, 2021October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — On Paramotors with Jon Eisele

Podcast, Ultralights

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we welcomed Jon Eisele, EAA’s manager of air tours and flight programs, to the show to talk about his experience as a paramotor ... Read more

June 16, 2021October 20, 2025

Airythmia: A Heart-Stopping Performance

AirVenture, Ultralights

Flying will ruin your life in the best possible way.

January 7, 2021

Energized

Ultralights

As both a passionate pilot and environmentalist, Richard Steeves, EAA 65309, was looking for a greener way to fly.

January 30, 2020October 29, 2025

Finding Something Funny About Airframe Ice

Tips, Ultralights

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.

January 22, 2020October 17, 2025

On the Lighter Side

AirVenture, Ultralights

The Fun Fly Zone at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is home to ultralights and light-sport aircraft, not to mention rotorcraft, RC aircraft, and exciting demos of short takeoff and landing (STOL) ... Read more

January 16, 2020October 17, 2025

The Affordable Simplicity of the Aerolite 103

Ultralights

The Aerolite 103, as its name implies, is a legal ultralight that can be purchased fully assembled or as a kit. Take a closer look at this popular new flying ... Read more

January 9, 2020January 9, 2020

99 Miles on Batteries

Member Stories, Ultralights

At some point, apparently, I committed to flying my E-Gull electric ultralight from home base (KWVI) to my friend Bob’s home at Pine Mountain Lake (E45), nearly 100 miles away. ... Read more

October 8, 2019October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Ultralight & LSA Council Chairman Mark Solper

Podcast, Ultralights

The Green Dot crew sat down with EAA Ultralight & Light-Sport Aircraft Council Chairman Mark Solper to discuss his beginnings in aviation, why he loves the lighter side of aviation, ... Read more

August 21, 2019October 29, 2025

The Value of Good Training — Don’t Be Too Proud to Seek Instruction

Learn to Fly, Tips, Ultralights

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 ... Read more

August 8, 2019October 20, 2025

Fun Fly Zone at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019

AirVenture, Ultralights

Check out this unique vantage point of the Fun Fly Zone area at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019!

August 1, 2019October 20, 2025

Bo Flies His Paramotor From Florida to Oshkosh!

AirVenture, Ultralights

Bo Feldman, an 18-year-old pilot, has been flying paramotors for a few years and recently completed a safety training course for potential in-flight issues, so decided he wanted to make ... Read more

July 26, 2019October 17, 2025

The Lighter Side —Taking in the Fun Fly Zone

AirVenture, Ultralights

Juxtaposed with the stream of big iron arriving and departing Boeing Plaza throughout the week is the Fun Fly Zone, a special runway dedicated to light-sport and ultralight aircraft that ... Read more

July 24, 2019October 20, 2025

Aerolite 103 Kit Being Built at Fun Fly Zone

AirVenture, Ultralights

The thousands of homebuilders at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 know that building your own plane is achievable, but a significant percentage of attendees might not. To shine some light on ... Read more

May 23, 2019October 29, 2025

The Eaglet Inspires the Next Generation of Aviators

Ultralights, Youth Outreach

Ronald Stokes, EAA 250174, is doing his part in keeping aviation alive by teaching young kids about aviation with a little help from his friend, the Eaglet.

April 25, 2019October 29, 2025

Great Big Gyroplane Grins — The Modern Resurgence of a Misunderstood Machine

Ultralights

At first glance, gyroplanes look like a funky cross between a helicopter and an airplane. While sharing aspects of both, they combine a unique blend of flight characteristics into one ... Read more

April 9, 2019October 17, 2025

Take Your Kid Flying — Our Children Need to Know How Great It Is

Ultralights, Why We Fly

I had my older son, Kevin, in the right seat of my Ercoupe. (This would be my first Ercoupe, the one I had 30 years ago. Kevin was 30 years ... Read more

March 14, 2019March 14, 2019

Treasure Map — A Graphic Representation of a Place in the Heart

Member Stories, Ultralights

“A map is not the territory it represents,” Alfred Korzybski wrote in a scholarly paper in 1931.

February 28, 2019October 17, 2025

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring – Wisconsin Earthstar eGull

Homebuilding, Ultralights

My spouse observed that my deepening environmental concerns were expressed in my driving behavior but not in my choice of aircraft, which burned 10 gph. I explored electric-powered self-launching sailplanes, ... Read more

February 21, 2019October 17, 2025

Learn to Fly in Your Own Airplane

Learn to Fly, Ultralights

The cost of getting into flying has always been important to those dreaming of becoming a pilot. One strategy for would-be sport pilots is to take flight training in their ... Read more

January 17, 2019October 28, 2025

Quad City Aircraft’s 35th Anniversary: Celebrating the Challenger in all its iterations

Honoring The Past, Ultralights

The Quad City Ultralight Aircraft Corp. was founded 35 years ago, a year after the first Challenger single-place ultralight was designed. The QCUAC celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Challenger ... Read more

January 2, 2019October 20, 2025

In the Zone

AirVenture, Ultralights

The Fun Fly Zone at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is home to all kinds of flying machines, from autogyros and helicopters to powered parachutes, light homebuilts, EAA’s Twilight Flight Fest, and ... Read more

December 13, 2018December 13, 2018

Quad City Aircraft’s 35th Anniversary

Ultralights

Check out our photo gallery from the 35th anniversary celebration of the Quad City Challenger.

November 14, 2018October 29, 2025

Jeff Goin Speaks at EAA About Powered Paragliding

EAA Museum, Speaker Series, Ultralights

Powered paragliding expert Jeff Goin, EAA 630956, spoke at the EAA Aviation Museum in September as part of the Aviation Adventure Speaker Series.

November 8, 2018

Eugene Smith to be Posthumously Inducted Into EAA Ultralights Hall of Fame

Honoring The Past, Ultralights

The late Eugene Smith, designer of the Back Yard Flyer and more than 20 other ultralight aircraft designs, will be posthumously inducted into the EAA Ultralights Hall of Fame.

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.

September 27, 2018

Take a Tour of Peter Sripol’s Workshop

AirVenture, Homebuilding, Ultralights

Take a tour of YouTuber and foam airplane builder Peter Sripol’s workshop in Ohio.

September 13, 2018October 29, 2025

Powered Paragliding ‘Godfather’ Jeff Goin to Present at EAA Museum

EAA Museum, Speaker Series, Ultralights

Powered paragliding expert Jeff Goin will speak to the EAA Aviation Museum Aviation Adventure Speaker Series audience about the appeal of the sport and how to get involved.

August 16, 2018October 29, 2025

Interested in Paragliding?

EAA Canada, Ultralights

A beginner’s guide to powered paragliding.

June 27, 2018October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Operation Migration’s Joe Duff

Podcast, Ultralights

Joe Duff joined The Green Dot crew to talk about Operation Migration, the effort to reintroduce Whooping cranes into eastern North America, which inspired the movie Fly Away Home.

June 11, 2018October 29, 2025

Operation Migration’s Joe Duff to Speak at EAA Museum

EAA Museum, Speaker Series, Ultralights

Joe will speak about leading bird migrations with ultralight aircraft through the organization Operation Migration.

May 16, 2018October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Powered Paragliding with Eric Farewell

Podcast, Ultralights

EAA’s The Green Dot team sat down with Paradigm Aerobatic Team founder Eric Farewell to discuss the ins and outs of powered paragliding.

April 20, 2018October 29, 2025

Powered Paragliding Filmed by Google Satellite

Member Stories, Ultralights

An ordinary day of powered paragliding was etched into history.

January 11, 2018October 29, 2025

Replicating the Original Breezy

Member Stories, Ultralights

Rob Unger, EAA 585561, bought this airplane a few years ago to honor his late father Carl, EAA 25215, co-creator of the Breezy.

January 4, 2018October 16, 2025

Students of the Wing

Milestones, Ultralights, Why We Fly

Follow EAA Staff Writer Megan Esau’s journey to soloing a powered paraglider.

November 21, 2017October 29, 2025

AirVenture 2017 Inspires Homebuilt Foam Board Ultralight

Homebuilding, Ultralights

YouTuber Peter Sripol got his start in aviation like so many did, with a love of model and paper airplanes. After attending EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017, Peter decided it was ... Read more

August 17, 2017October 17, 2025

Twilight Flight Fest Video Captures Exciting Moments

AirVenture, Ultralights

Even when the night air show wasn’t going on during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017, there was another evening show to be found on the grounds. The Twilight Flight Fest, located ... Read more

July 29, 2017October 29, 2025

Tank Rider Hot Air Balloon Tethered in Oshkosh

AirVenture, Ultralights

Mike Kuehlmuss of Massachusetts came to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 much like many others — with a love of aviation and an RV. But Mike also brought something not commonly ... Read more

June 22, 2017October 29, 2025

Ultralight Day Takes Off Without a Hitch

EAA Museum, Ultralights

Flying fun on the lighter side of aviation!

March 8, 2017October 29, 2025

Aluminum Can Built Mini-Max

Homebuilding, Ultralights

Ron Detert used a little ingenuity and a whole lot of EAA Spirit to complete his project. In his 82 years of life, Ron Detert has not gone a day ... Read more

February 4, 2017October 29, 2025

See AirVenture From Above

AirVenture, Ultralights

What’s the best way to see the most at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh? By flying, of course! Get a unique view of the AirVenture grounds by flying the ultralight pattern with paramotor ... Read more

November 17, 2016October 28, 2025

37 Years of Aviation Fun for Ultralight Chapter 1

Chapters, Ultralights

November 10, 2016 – EAA’s Ultralight Chapter 1 (Microlite Flyers), has been engaging its community in southeastern Wisconsin in recreational aviation for almost 40 years. This year’s Chilly Chili Fly-In ... Read more