by EAA | Nov 1, 2025 | Classic Instructor, EAA Sport Aviation, learn to fly, Tips
By Steve Krog, EAA 173799 This piece originally ran in Steve’s Classic Instructor column in the September 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. I wrote an article several months ago about the lack of common sense I’ve observed in airport surroundings. This was...
by EAA | Oct 23, 2025 | EAA Sport Aviation, Pilot Proficiency, Stick and Rudder, Tips
By Robert N. Rossier, EAA 472091 This piece originally ran in Robert’s Stick and Rudder column in the September 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. Electrical system issues might not seem as urgent or consequential as engine failures or fires. However, accident...
by EAA | Oct 17, 2025 | airworthy, EAA Sport Aviation, Member Stories
By Lisa Turner, EAA Lifetime 509911/Vintage 724296 This piece originally ran in Lisa’s Airworthy column in the September 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. We talk about airworthiness, but what is it? We know it when we see it, but do we know it when we...
by EAA | Oct 17, 2025 | EAA Sport Aviation, volunteer, volunteers
This piece originally ran in the September 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. Tom Ewing, EAA 446994, was surrounded by aviation history since birth, coming from a family of military aviators, so he has always been fascinated with the stories and legacy. He...
by EAA | Oct 11, 2025 | checkpoints, EAA Sport Aviation, Member Stories
By Vic Syracuse, EAA Lifetime 180848 This piece originally ran in Vic’s Checkpoints column in the August 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. I work with many owners and buyers who are adamant as to whether they want an airplane with a carburetor or an...
by EAA | Oct 11, 2025 | EAA Sport Aviation, Ultralight, Ultralights
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 modern ultralight aviation” and has a significant connection with EAA. He didn’t intend to be the...
