The B-17 “Aluminum Overcast” will be at the Olympic Flight Museum at Olympia Regional Airport (KOLM) in Washington state Friday, May 12, through Sunday, May 14, 2017. This restored World War II bomber will be accompanied by a P-51D Mustang, which provided the air cover that made it possible to survive Nazi fighter attacks during the […]
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EAA launches Aviation Job Search Page with help from JSfirm.com
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is the newest partner to join the job distribution network of JSfirm.com, an aviation-only job website. Rebecca Fischer, Business Development Manager for EAA, said, “Our partnership with JSfirm.com continues to grow and we are happy to work with them to provide a job search feature to our website. This is a […]
New DVD saves time, money on aircraft preventive maintenance
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — A new how-to video from the Experimental Aircraft Association gives certificated aircraft owners a better understanding of preventive maintenance and ways to save money by personally completing some of the tasks. “Aircraft Ownership: Understanding Owner Preventive Maintenance” is a multi-part video series combined on one DVD that shows certificated […]
Pilots and life insurance
By BOB MACKEY Did you know traditional life insurance policies exclude all aviation risks except flying as a passenger onboard a schedule air carrier? No? Well, you are not alone. Can you have a traditional life insurance policy modified to include personal aviation? Yes, but it is expensive and you still might have some types […]
Young Eagles take flight at KLEE
On Saturday, March 18, 2017, members of Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 flew 12 Young Eagles at Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) in Florida. The EAA Young Eagles program introduces young people ages 8 to 17 to the wonders of flight by giving them the opportunity to fly in general aviation aircraft. For many, this is the first time […]
VMC Clubs introduced
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Non-instrument rated pilots who want to improve their skills and knowledge now have a new resource through the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), as VMC Club programs and content are now available as to members. VMC Club is based on the IMC Club, which is now a part of EAA. […]
2 millionth Young Eagle solos
The Experimental Aircraft Association‘s 2 millionth Young Eagle, Jodie Gawthrop, completed her first solo March 9, less than a year after her flight with former Young Eagles Chairman Harrison Ford. “Soloing was an empowering experience and being in complete control of the aircraft was unlike anything I had ever felt before,” Jodie said. “It featured […]
EAA Mobile Unit prepares for national tour
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Experimental Aircraft Association‘s “Spirit of Aviation” mobile unit will visit a dozen events throughout the year, with its next stop March 10-12 at South by Southwest in Austin. “We want to promote EAA, our passion for flight, and our mission of growing participation in aviation in a way that’s fun and engaging,” […]
Video: Flying in a winter wonderland
The Experimental Aircraft Association recently posted a video about skiplane flying, noting that flying doesn’t have to stop in the winter. “Skiplane flying becomes an integral part of life once winter weather begins to encroach on many remote communities in places like Canada and Alaska,” EAA officials said. “There, it can be a lifeline, a […]