Smitty Smith, the man behind the website Fun Places to Fly, recently posted a new video capturing two Stinsons flying in to a gathering of EAA Chapter 1246 in McKinney, Texas.
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Never fly a kid in your airplane
Unless he or she is signed up in a formal program that can give follow-up resources and support.
Tickets now on sale for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
Along with AirVenture admissions, other items available for advance purchase include camping credentials, auto parking passes, and Aviator Club tickets (both North and South locations), as well as B-25 and Ford Tri-Motor flights.
EAA Homebuilders Week returns in January
“The 2024 edition of Homebuilders Week was another record-breaking year, with more than 22,000 people attending webinars during the week,” said Charlie Becker, EAA’s director of chapters and homebuilt community manager. “The homebuilt community continues to be active, and this event has proven to be a valuable resource for new and experienced builders.”
STEM Flights and EAA join forces
Under the new agreement, STEM Flights students will have the opportunity to enroll in AeroEducate programs, and qualifying AeroEducate students will have the opportunity to take a flight with STEM Flights.
EAA VP receives Friend of Safety Award
Elliott received the FAA award for his involvement in multiple safety initiatives that included chairing the FAA’s General Aviation Joint Safety Committee, as well as his work on behalf of homebuilt aircraft, warbirds, and air show operations, according to EAA officials.
Experimental safety record at all-time best
Amateur-built aircraft fatal accidents have decreased 25% in the past decade, according to officials with the Experimental Aircraft Association.
Applications now open for 2025 EAA aviation scholarships
The flight training and post-secondary scholarships are available to everyone over the age of 16. The window to apply closes on March 1, 2025.
EAA updates Flight Test Manual
“The EAA Flight Test Manual provides the guidance and data collection process to bring simplicity to a flight test program,” EAA officials said. “It allows pilots to have a full understanding of an aircraft’s performance, characteristics, and limitations. It is also designed to be a handy reference that accompanies the aircraft for future flights.”