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Low and Slow Around the Lower 48
“Right now, I’m so tired of flying. It’s so great to be here on the ground … and I know by the time the whole convention’s over, I’ll be just itching to get back in the air.” — Arty Trost
Not Your Father’s Paper Route
This newspaper — yes, the one you’re likely reading as you enjoy that hot coffee and donut you got from the Red One Market — was delivered by EAA Print Mail Center volunteers.
Vietnam Through the Lens of a Combat Photographer
This Year at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, we are remembering those who served in the Vietnam War, 50 years after the official withdrawal of American troops.
Aviation’s Next Generation
Daniel Ruth, EAA 1298399, has many hobbies you’d expect from a ten-year-old: he is an infield catcher on a baseball team, is a Boy Scout, has a purple belt in Taekwondo, and loves video games. Not quite as expected: Daniel is a talented aviation photographer.
Three FDNY Firefighters to Present at 9/11 Speaker Series
Excerpt: Three members of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), Charles R. Blaich, Matt Nelson, and Steven SanFilippo, will be speaking about their 9/11 experience and honoring those who have fallen as part of the EAA Aviation Museum Aviation Adventure Speaker Series on Monday, September 11, at 7 p.m.
I Jumped Out of a “Perfectly Good Airplane,” and Here’s How It Went
Whether it’s a bucket list item or your biggest fear, I think everyone should consider taking the leap. Something inside you will change. There’s just something about falling 10,000 feet that builds character, you know?
The Ford Tri-Motor’s Biggest Fan
Do you believe in love at first sight? Or, perhaps more fitting, love at first flight? Arlene Maksymicz of EAA Chapter 846 sure does! The love affair started when the Liberty Ford Tri-Motor made a stop at the Wayne County Airport (KBJJ) in Ohio in September 2019. Since that day, Arlene has now sat right seat in the Tri-Motor numerous times (and awaits her ne
How a General Aviator Inspired UFO Folklore
The extraterrestrial frenzy we’re experiencing these days is nothing new. General aviation pilot Kenneth Arnold is widely credited with being the inspiration for the modern era of UFO folklore after reporting the sighting of nine unidentified flying “saucers” in 1947.
Youth Inspiring Youths
Ace Kehoe, EAA 1537419, is known as the “aviation kid” at his Florida high school, and it’s a title he’s fully embracing! At just 16 years old, Ace is forming an aero club to bring aviation education to local youths just like him.
Grounded No More: Healing Veterans One Flight at a Time
Many veterans reach out after their day at Grounded No More with stories of how the experience helped them. Some think about their flight when they are having a bad day. Some were reminded that people care about them in a time when they desperately needed it. “It’s overwhelming the changes you see in people when they come out and experience this, and the fam
Reflections of a Tri-Motor Stewardess (Or Should I Say, Hostess)
100-year-old Ruth Hunter considered the Tri-Motor her home at one point, having been a stewardess on the Tri-Motor in the early ‘50s, and getting to fly in EAA’s Ford Tri-Motor at a recent tour stop was “next to unbelievable.”
No Need for Speed: The Gordon Bennett Cup
Noah Forden, EAA 539700, and Brenda Cowlishaw spent almost three days in the gas balloon Intrepid, traveling 1,382 miles over the southern United States as part of the world’s oldest gas balloon race, the Gordon Bennett Cup. The team claimed fourth place amongst 16 teams from around the world, and they shared their unique experiences and their path to becomi
Volunteer Spotlight — Jonathon McKenzie
Jonathon McKenzie, EAA Lifetime 1110671, became EAA’s Print Mail Center volunteer chairman in 2022, but he joined EAA and started volunteering more than 10 years ago after he caught a glimpse of the night air show just outside the convention grounds.
MIA Recovery Archaeologist to Present at Museum Speaker Series
Dr. Brett Hoffman, a senior member of the University of Wisconsin Missing in Action Recovery and Identification Project, will share the history of the project and dive into work accomplished so far, as well as future developments, in his presentation at the EAA Aviation Museum on Thursday, January 18, at 7 p.m., kicking off the 2024 lineup of the Aviation Ad
Volunteer Spotlight — Cliff Chetwin
Cliff Chetwin, EAA Lifetime 429238, is a retired aviation program manager for the National Park Service and continues to educate others and spread The Spirit of Aviation through volunteerism.
Air Show Performer Matt Younkin to Present at Museum Speaker Series
Matt Younkin, an aerobatic air show extraordinaire, makes a return to Oshkosh for a different kind of show — this time on stage rather than in the sky. As the next speaker in EAA’s Aviation Adventure Speaker Series, Matt, EAA 864693, will share the Younkin history, his experiences, and the thrill of flying in front of crowds in his presentation at the EAA Av
A-1 Skyraider Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series
Retired Lt. Col. John Larrison, a pilot of some of the first A-1 Skyraider missions over Vietnam, is the next speaker in EAA’s Aviation Adventure Speaker Series. John, EAA 23138, will share stories from his missions in Vietnam and give the nitty-gritty of flying an A-1E in his presentation at the EAA Aviation Museum on Thursday, March 21, at 7 p.m.
Volunteer Spotlight — Craig and Bonnie Fitzsimmons
Craig and Bonnie Fitzsimmons, EAA 266725 and 814505, have been together for more than 50 years, having met when they were just 19 years old in Elgin, Illinois. Bonnie opened a Zayre Department Store, Craig worked in the electronics department, and the rest is history after just one date. Their EAA story also started more than 50 years ago when founder Paul P
Retired TOPGUN Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series
Retired Commander Hermon “Munster” Cook, an F-14 Tomcat pilot during the 1980s Libyan incidents, is the next speaker in EAA’s Aviation Adventure Speaker Series. Hermon will share his journey of graduating from the Navy’s TOPGUN fighter pilot program and his subsequent Navy career, as well as his experience engaging with two Libyan-operated MiG-23s in 1989, i
Volunteer Spotlight — Ann Sederquist
If you’ve ever visited the EAA Aviation Museum, there’s a good chance you interacted with one of our volunteer docents. One of those volunteers is Ann Sederquist, EAA 769163, who loves spreading her lifelong aviation passion to others.