Month: September 2023
A Bird’s-Eye View
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA staff member Timm Bogenhagen discusses his involvement with ultralights and light aircraft. […]
Getting to See It Happen
As a volunteer for the EAA Young Eagles program, my ultimate goal is to have one of the Young Eagles go on to become a pilot themselves. I got to experience this after providing Jalynn with her discovery flight! Now I get to see her continue to grow in her journey as I continue to grow in mine. […]
Helicopter First Flights: Part 2
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses the continued flight testing of his Hummingbird helicopter. […]
HURRICANE IAN MARINE INDUSTRY RELIEF FUND DISTRIBUTES $69,500
FORT MYERS,FL — As we approach the one-year anniversary of the devastation brought to southwest Florida by Hurricane Ian, the Marine Industries Association of Southwest Florida and Tampa Bay (MIA) and the Old Salt Fishing Foundation has wound down its Boaters Helping Boaters Fund. The fund was established to provide relief to those who make …
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Capt. Terry’s Hot Fishing Report
It’s been a fun and eventful summertime for 1st Mate Vicki and I working areas of the Florida Keys (‘KEYS’) when the winds permitted. A lot of our fellow Marine Industries Association of Southwest Florida and Tampa Bay members also take opportunities to do the same. A recent trip to Marathon produced quite a bit …
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Five Brothers Awarded Master Pilot Award
On Christmas Eve 2022, EAA members Joseph, John, William, Robert, and James Tymczyszyn became the first group of five brothers to be awarded the coveted Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. This achievement obviously called for a trip this year to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 for an iconic photo under the famous Brown Arch. […]
First Impressions of Oshkosh
This year I decided to tag along with my dad to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh because I had heard nothing but great things and I wanted to experience it myself. After just one week, I definitely agree that Oshkosh and the people who attend are insanely kind. […]