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Welcoming Young Women Into Aviation
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses his experiences encouraging and welcoming women into the aviation industry. […]
Month: October 2022
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Looking Down on a Rainbow
Rose Rivera, the pen name of an EAA member and Ray Scholarship recipient who lives in Florida and is currently working on her instrument rating, shared this story that is a good reminder to all of us to always enjoy the view. […]
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Hustler Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series
Charlie Hooker, who flew the supersonic Convair B-58 Hustler for the U.S. Air Force’s Strategic Air Command, will speak about his career and experiences in the cockpit on Thursday, October 20, at 7 p.m. as part of the EAA Aviation Museum Aviation Adventure Speaker Series. […]
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EAA’s Attic — 1949 Cleveland National Air Races Pennant
Although there’s nothing particularly unique about this pennant itself, it’s an artifact from the last time the National Air Races took place in Cleveland, where they were held for the first time in 1929, and then regularly between 1931-39 and 1946-49. […]
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EAA’s The Green Dot — Astronaut-in-Training Alyssa Carson
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris were joined by Alyssa “Blueberry” Carson, who has attended numerous NASA space camps over the years and is currently studying and training toward the goal of one day becoming an astronaut. […]
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Ray Scholar Flies With a Hero
Ray scholar Daniel Roberts recently had a unique opportunity: flying with a WWII vet aboard B-25 Berlin Express. […]
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From Butterfly to Fly Girl
It seems only fitting that Olivia Carter, EAA 1143354, excelled in the swimming pool in the butterfly. As the 2021 NCAA champion in the 200-yard version of that event, Olivia is taking those ‘flying’ skills in a new direction. […]
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Volunteer Spotlight — John and Becky Lowe
John, EAA 522935, and Becky Lowe, EAA 696676, have been volunteering with Operation Thirst for almost 10 years, working to feed hundreds of employees and volunteers during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. […]
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Should You Wire Your Own Aircraft Project?
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses the factors that need to be considered prior to wiring your aircraft project. […]
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Walt’s Gulfstream
The story of Walt Disney’s legendary Grumman Gulfstream and how it helped to shape the growth and expansion of The Walt Disney Company in the 1960s. […]