The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Virtual Ultralight Days returns for a third year Feb. 20-22, 2024, with three days of free webinars focused on the lighter side of aviation.
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EAA issues guide for those wanting to comment on LSA proposal
EAA has been promoting the MOSAIC concept for a decade as a natural evolution in the safe flying history demonstrated by sport pilots and light-sport aircraft over the past 20 years. MOSAIC would replace the current arbitrary gross weight limit in favor of performance standards and would allow thousands of sport pilots to continue flying familiar aircraft. Comments must be submitted by Jan. 22, 2024.
Young Eagles tops 57,000 flights in 2023
More than 57,000 youngsters had a Young Eagles flight in 2023. The flights were all made possible by 4,493 pilots from 616 different EAA chapters.
EAA’s AeroEducate expands in 2023
“AeroEducate’s rapid growth in 2023 reflected the program’s improvement and expansion throughout the year,” said Paul Maloy, EAA Director of Education.
A banner year for Young Eagles
Through the first 10 months of 2023, more Young Eagles have been flown than in all of 2022
EAA Homebuilders Week returns in January
EAA Homebuilders Week virtual presentations are open and free to everyone interested in building aircraft. Registration is required and space is limited.
Why I Fly: EAA Seaplane Base
The latest episode in the Why I Fly series features Shane Albers, chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Seaplane Base. Produced by Hemlock Films, in partnership with the EAA, this episode introduces us to Shane, who leads a dedicated group of volunteers at the annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Seaplane Base.
Picture of the Day: Hanging out in the EAA Chapter 25 hangar
John Schmidt submitted this photo and note: “Some members of EAA Chapter 25 meeting at the chapter hangar in Airlake Airport (KLVN) in Lakeville, Minnesota, at 7 p.m. on a warm Wednesday night in September 2023. A Pietenpol, a Gusty, a Hatz biplane, and a model of Bert Sisler’s trimotor design, the “6-Pack” (one of his last designs), are visible. The photo was taken by Ken Tuvman, the presenter that night, who shared stories of his father’s B-17 World War II service.”
EAA inducts five into Halls of Fame
Five individuals who contributed to recreational aviation were inducted into the EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame during a November 2023 ceremony.