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Charting Your Course: A Step-by-Step Guide to Researching and Buying a New Boat

September 27, 2023 ks 0

As boat show season rapidly approaches, beginning with the 51st Annual Fort Myers Boat Show from November 9th to 12th, it’s crucial to do your research to make an informed decision and find the vessel that best fits your needs. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to research buying a new boat: Determine Your Boating …

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Secondhand Projects

September 21, 2023 ks 0

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses the pros and cons of purchasing a used homebuilt aircraft project. […]

HURRICANE IAN MARINE INDUSTRY RELIEF FUND DISTRIBUTES $69,500

September 12, 2023 ks 0

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

September 12, 2023 ks 0

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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Three FDNY Firefighters to Present at 9/11 Speaker Series

September 1, 2023 ks 0

Excerpt: Three members of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), Charles R. Blaich, Matt Nelson, and Steven SanFilippo, will be speaking about their 9/11 experience and honoring those who have fallen as part of the EAA Aviation Museum Aviation Adventure Speaker Series on Monday, September 11, at 7 p.m. […]

Ruffled Feathers: Scrounging and Cleaning House

August 4, 2023 ks 0

Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman talks about the importance of spare parts in his latest piece. […]

EAA’s The Green Dot — OV-10 Bronco Pilot John Van Etten

June 30, 2023 ks 0

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris are joined by John Van Etten, who was an OV-10 Bronco pilot and on-scene commander during the famed rescue of Bat 21 mission during the Vietnam War. […]

Chapter Build

June 16, 2023 ks 0

From Blueprints to Blue Skies – Students Soar! By: Sherry Niederkorn, EAA Lifetime 1277308 Members of EAA Chapter 5 combined forces with members of AMA Club 502 for the inaugural attempt at the Build and Fly program for seven students with an interest in aviation. The seven students were chosen from a pool of alumni […] […]

Welded Bliss

March 29, 2023 ks 0

That time an EAA staffer and his wife spent a snowy weekend melting metal and learning a new set of skills, thanks to an EAA SportAir Workshop. […]

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