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Taxicub History
Piper's Taxicub service of the late 1940s was meant to be the taxi of the skies.
The Helicopters that Flew Lindbergh’s Route
Two Sikorsky HH-3Es made the trip from New York to Paris in 1967.
International Young Eagles Day is June 10
June is the most important month for Young Eagles as anywhere from 12,000 to 15,000 Young Eagles flights are conducted, depending on the weather.
50 Years of Fly-Ins
Scott Christiansen, EAA 43627, hasn’t missed an EAA fly-in convention since he was 18 years old, 50 years ago. He’s flown into the convention each year since, and by Scott’s own estimate, a maximum of three of those flights were in certified airplanes.
Annual Young Eagles Pilot Gets Ride With Sean D. Tucker
Doug Milius, EAA 190535, is one of just 14 pilots who have given Young Eagles rides every year since the program began in 1992. Doug, like the vast majority of Young Eagles pilots, doesn’t do it for the recognition.
Print/Mail Volunteers Deliver AirVenture Newspapers
There’s nothing like having a morning paper on deck to help start your day at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017.
F-111 Aardvark Restoration Nearly Complete
EAA Chapter 414 has taken on the task of restoring the F-111, and has made significant progress since it was transported from the Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum, which closed its doors in December of 2015.
Still Working on that Left Turn
An EAA intern's first time in the right seat.
Ben Van Handel – Solo Milestone
Congratulations to Ben Van Handel, EAA 1145612, who soloed in a Cessna 172 on Saturday, September 9 after spending the summer interning with EAA’s Young Eagles program.
Olivia Cardwell – A Day of Milestones
Congratulations to Olivia Cardwell, EAA 1259093, who received her private pilot certificate with single-engine, multi-engine, and instrument ratings on her 17th birthday.
Model Airplanes Lead to a Pair of Pilots
More than a decade of work went into C.M. Shearer getting his certificate, and although he will turn 77 in October, he shows no signs of slowing down.
AirVenture 2017 Inspires Homebuilt Foam Board Ultralight
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 time for him to move up from model airplanes to something a little bit bigger.
Like Father, Like Son
Father and son Troy and David Toelle have both graduated EAA Air Academy — Troy from the first session and David from the most recent.
EAA Member Tim Cone Wins 2017 Air Race 1 World Cup
Tim Cone, EAA 374465, won the Gold Final of the Air Race 1 World Cup 2017 on Sunday.
EAA Member Flies 1,000 Young Eagles in Minnesota
This Young Eagles pilot will find a way to give a flight to any kid who asks.
Cherished Homebuilt Helps Spread Spirit of Aviation
An EAA member’s homebuilt carries an award-winning legacy tracing back to the original builder.
EAA Air Academy Turns Flight-Loving Youth into Professional Pilot
The EAA Air Academy sprung one young EAAer into a future as a professional pilot and homebuilder.
A Budding Journalist’s Report on EAA Air Academy’s Early Days
Attending the EAA Air Academy was another fun assignment for one lifelong aviation enthusiast and journalist.
Last Place Won Concorde Flight for Air Academy Grad
An EAA Air Academy graduate recalls how he won a coveted flight on the Concorde.
EAA Member Leads Heritage Flight Over Super Bowl 52
An EAA member led the Super Bowl flyover honoring U.S. air power history.