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If you're ready to build or restore an aircraft, join us for EAA’s signature two-day SportAir TIG Welding Workshop in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on May 16-17, 2026. Save time, money, and frustration by learning from experienced and accomplished professionals. Register today at eaa.org/eaa/aircraft-b…

Today’s time capsule takes us back to 2004 with Symmetry, a 15-year passion project built by Cory and Patti Bird. Learning that this couple were longtime employees of Scaled Composites, you can’t help but notice hints of Burt Rutan’s influence in their design. 📸 @Jim_Koepnick #Aviation #Avgeeks #ThrowbackThursday #Oshkosh

Join fellow aircraft builders for EAA’s signature SportAir Electrical Systems & Avionics Workshop at AirVenture 2026 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on July 20-21. SportAir instructor Dick Koehler will teach proper soldering techniques, connector installations, multi-pin connections, and more. This course fills up fast — secure your seat today at eaa.org/eaa/aircraft-b…

I spy a warbird this #WarbirdWednesday, and it’s B-29 “Doc”! Sharp eyes might notice the red stripes are missing in this photo. This 2016 image predates the red stripes that @B29DocsFriends added in 2025 to commemorate the airplane radar calibration service from 1951 to 1956. 📸 Scott Slocum #Aviation #Avgeeks #Warbirds #PlaneSpotting

Back by popular demand is the high-soaring EAA Wings on Strings event at the EAA Aviation Museum on May 30! Join us for a day filled with interactive family-friendly activities including building your own kite and a chance to fly it on historical Pioneer Airport’s grass runway. The event will conclude with a hot air balloon glow. All events and activities inside and outside the EAA Aviation Museum require admission. EAA members receive FREE admission. Nonmembers: Adults, $15.00; Seniors ages 62+, $13.00; Youths ages 6-18, $12.00; Children ages 5 and under, FREE. Wings on Strings is sponsored by Alro Steel, Capital Credit Union, Community First Credit Union, Cozumel, Kwik Trip, Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists, Pilotsmith, Sargento, and The Taqueria. Learn more at discover.eaa.org/FUhG50YvANS

’Tis St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ If your airplane isn’t as green as this Beechcraft Staggerwing, it might just earn a pinch today. Often described as one of the most beautiful airplanes ever built, flying the Staggerwing is, to some, a bit like finding a pot of gold. #Aviation #Avgeeks #StPatricksDay☘️ #AviationGoals

This 1932 Curtiss-Wright Travel Air 12W is owned and displayed by the Kelch Aviation Museum in Brodhead, Wisconsin. The “W” in its name refers to the Warner Scarab radial engine that powers this biplane. 📸 Jason Toney #Aviation #Avgeeks #Biplane #Aviation4U

Justin Miller’s SeaRey gives him the best of both worlds, as he loves the water almost as much as he loves to fly. After a military career flying the E-3 Sentry and C-130, this amphibious aircraft offered a new kind of adventure that he has been thoroughly enjoying. Read the full story in the March 2026 issue of Sport Aviation to learn more. discover.eaa.org/a42f50YsBJz 📸 Andrew Zaback ✏️ Hal Bryan #Aviation #Avgeeks #Oshkosh #PilotLife

Harrier, anyone? This arrival was one of three AV-8 Harriers to visit us at #OSH24. Known for their V/STOL capabilities, this pilot opted for a conventional landing!   #Aviation #Avgeeks #Oshkosh #PilotLife

The EAA Aviation Museum will be closed on Sunday, March 15, because of the weather. In addition, the museum and EAA main offices will be closed on Monday, March 16.

One is a MiG-21, and the other is its “imposter”! In 1969, the U.S. Navy established the TOPGUN training program to prepare pilots for air combat during the Vietnam War. A-4 Skyhawks were the first aircraft used in the program as aggressors, simulating the flight characteristics of opposing MiG-21s. 📸 Michael O'Leary #Aviation #MilitaryHistory #FighterFriday #FormationFriday

In 2025, the iconic Goodyear blimp celebrated an incredible milestone —100 years of flight! The company marked the centennial year by painting one of its airships, Wingfoot One, in the throwback 1925 livery, and sent its airships on a 100-city tour across North America and Europe. They made appearances at various sporting events, music festivals and of course, air shows. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh was a highlight, when Goodyear brought two airships for the first time ever. #EAA #aircraft #aviation #goodyearblimp #goodyear #osh25 #airventure #oshkosh #blimp #airship #airshow

🚨 #OSH26 News: Ultralight aviation legend John Moody and his original Icarus II aircraft will be the centerpieces of a special half-century celebration of this segment of flight during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026.   But tickets at: EAA.org/tickets   Read more: discover.eaa.org/jwb450Yt9Kb   #Aviation #Avgeeks #Oshkosh #EaaAirVenture

Join us on March 19 for the next EAA Aviation Museum Speaker Series event, when we welcome Doug Rozendaal! When it comes to warbirds and vintage aircraft, Doug has been flying them for several decades, and he will be joining us to talk about his career and the many incredible adventures he has gotten to take in some historic airframes. The presentation begins at 7 p.m. and is free for EAA members and only $5 for nonmembers. Learn more about Doug: discover.eaa.org/xCXp50YsCa6 Event info: EAA.org/SpeakerSeries

The March/April 2026 issue of Vintage Airplane is now available, and this special edition is all about the Piper Comanche. Learn about the type’s history, hear from pilots, and read about recent restorations, including Lee Hussey’s Comanche, featured on the cover. Read more here: discover.eaa.org/rZyE50YsBBa 📸 Erin Brueggen #Aviation #Avgeeks #AviationHistory #Airplanes

Odd to some, revolutionary to others, but for Burt Rutan, just another well-engineered airplane. The Model 72 Grizzly embraces a truly unconventional look, yet like many Rutan designs, it is as capable as its design is creative. 📸 Carl Schuppel #Aviation #Avgeeks #Planespotting #AviationLovers

David Teitelbaum, EAA 241322, is restoring a rare 1959 helicopter flight simulator with hopes to educate future generations on the evolution of flight simulation technology. Read more: discover.eaa.org/x2Qo50YqqYK #Aviation #Avgeeks #Airplane #Aircraft

John Thorp was quite the designer, and this #TwinTuesday we’re checking out the T-17, better known as the Wing Derringer. Produced in limited numbers, it showcases Thorp’s ingenuity and Wing Aircraft’s innovation with Hi-Shear rivets, which reduced fastener weight by 60 percent. 📸 @Jim_Koepnick #Aviation #Avgeeks #Airplanes #Aircraft

Join us for our signature EAA SportAir TIG Welding Workshop courses at AirVenture 2026 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on July 18-19. TIG welding is the welding method of choice for people building their own aircraft. It allows you to weld 4130 chromoly tubing and aluminum with ease and provides high-quality welds. It’s a great skill for anyone working with delicate applications and thin materials. Courses fill up fast — secure your seat today at eaa.org/eaa/aircraft-b…

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member William Allen takes us through the restoration of his rare 1959 Pilatus P-3. Read more: discover.eaa.org/LLMZ50YqqUk #Aviation #Avgeeks #Airplane #Aircraft