by EAA | Jul 18, 2026 | EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, Homebuilding, Honoring The Past, Vintage
By Jim Cunningham, EAA 594611 Anyone who has built or restored an airplane is familiar with the process of attaching the wings. A couple of friends hold the wing, maneuver it into position to line up the attachment fittings on the fuselage, and slide in a bolt or two....
by EAA | Jul 15, 2026 | restoration, Vintage
By Randy Shields, EAA Lifetime 847505 This piece originally ran in the May 2026 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. I have lusted after a Gullwing Stinson Reliant for decades, mostly based on its beautiful art deco lines. In the fall of 2017, I saw one that needed...
by EAA | Jul 12, 2026 | Podcast, The Green Dot
This time on The Green Dot, EAA CEO and Chairman Jack J. Pelton has a one-on-one conversation with Vertical Aviation International President and CEO François Lassale to discuss his background and aviation experience, the mission of VAI as an organization, and the...
by EAA | Jul 9, 2026 | Aerobatics, Air Show, Bits and Pieces, EAA Canada, Member Stories, Military and Veterans
By Ian Brown, EAA 657159, Editor, Bits and Pieces; Member, Canadian Council; Washago, Ontario Every year around this time, there’s an air show in Ontario — the Barrie Airshow. It’s held right on the shores of Kempenfelt Bay, which is part of Lake Simcoe. We were ready...
by Emme Hornung | Jul 6, 2026 | Ultralights
By Emme Hornung This piece originally ran in the May 2026 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. The AirVenture Lindy Awards honor aircraft craftsmanship, recognizing proud builders and owners of the “best of the best” aircraft. Lindy Awards or plaques cover six...