Discover the fundamentals of lightweight composite aircraft construction in an intensive two-day EAA SportAir Composite Construction Workshop in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on January 16-17, 2027. In this hands-on course, you’ll put new learned techniques to work through a series of practical projects, including creating a composite sandwich panel, hot-wire cutting and constructing a canard airfoil, practicing laminate bonding techniques, producing a simple molded part, and a lot more. Register today at discover.eaa.org/ACIm50ZYX8B. #aircraft #airplane #homebuiltaircraft #DIYairplane #SportAir #EAA

This is it! We're taking our final look at the remaining Gold Lindy winners from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. Our final group of winners includes this Cessna 140, Thorp T-18, and Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser. Read more about these aircraft and all of this year's winners in the October 2026 issue of Sport Aviation. ➡️ discover.eaa.org/BCGJ50ZY9sK 📸 Sam Sasin, Phil High, Connor Madison #Aviation #Avgeeks #Oshkosh #Planespotting

Meet one of the newest additions to the Caldwell Collection, a 1929 Lincoln PT-W. Originally built as a primary trainer, only 56 were produced, and this aircraft is believed to be the only example in the United States and the only airworthy example in the world. Read the full story in the September/October 2026 issue of Vintage Airplane here: discover.eaa.org/CksJ50ZY9q7 📸 Jim Raeder #Aviation #Avgeek #Biplane #Aviation4u

Helping us feel those #SpookySeason vibes – Strega and Voodoo. 👻🧟 Did you know that “strega” is Italian for witch? The only thing scary about these two P-51 air racers is how frighteningly fast they are, as demonstrated here at the @PlanesofFame Air Show in Chino, California, in 2018. #Halloween #aviation #avgeek #airracing #P51 #Mustang

It's #FormationFriday, and we're taking a trip back to 1991 with two Cessna Skymasters! Both aircraft are depicted in U.S. Air Force markings, but the type's military service extended beyond the Air Force, serving with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army as well. #Aviation #Avgeeks #AviationHistory #Warbirds

🏛️✈️ Come see what's new inside the EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin! The EAA Aviation Museum is introducing six aircraft to its exhibits, each of which has historical importance to aviation. The aircraft include Douglas World Cruiser and Epps Monoplane replicas, the Icarus II built by John Moody, a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk and a Grumman F4F Wildcat on loan from the Frasca Collection, and a PBY-5A Catalina, on loan from the American Heritage Museum and Collings Foundation. Read more ➡️ discover.eaa.org/4N4e50ZY9J8 #aviation #aviationmuseum #airplanes #avgeek #Oshkosh

📸 Photographer Spotlight: Jim Raeder 📸 Enjoy these photos from one of our many talented photographers at #OSH26. 🤩 #Aviation #Airplane #Avgeeks #AviationPhotography #PhotographyEveryday

Join EAA SportAir Workshops in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 23-24, 2027, for two immersive days of hands-on learning designed to help you build confidence, sharpen your skills, and make real progress on your aircraft project. Whether you're just getting started, restoring a classic, or looking to refine your techniques, EAA SportAir Workshops put you side-by-side with expert instructors who have spent decades building, restoring, and maintaining aircraft. Workshops include Fabric Covering, Electrical Systems and Avionics, and Sheet Metal Basics. Register today at eaa.org/eaa/aircraft-buildin…

Blast into the past with a three ship Rutan formation. In this photo is Mike and Sally Melvill’s VariViggen, joined by a Rutan Quickie and a VariEze. Not your everyday formation, but a welcome sight that appeared in the January 1979 issue of Sport Aviation magazine. 📸 Howard Levy #Aviation #Avgeeks #PilotGoals #FlyingHigh

Join us for the EAA Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet on Friday, December 11, for a memorable evening that celebrates the spirit, innovation, and achievements of Wilbur and Orville Wright. We are excited to be joined by Rob Collings Jr., executive director and chief pilot of the Collings Foundation, who will be talking about the history of the American Heritage Museum’s Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina, which is currently on display inside the EAA Aviation Museum’s Eagle Hangar. This annual banquet brings together both aviation and history enthusiasts for an unforgettable evening of inspiration and reflection of the Wright brothers’ legacy that continues to shape the world of aviation. Enjoy cocktails and a full-service dinner inside the Eagle Hangar, a hall dedicated to the memory of those who have served valiantly. Seating is limited, so reserve your seat now. Purchase your tickets at EAA.org/WrightBrothers.

Happy birthday, U.S. Navy! Today, we celebrate 251 years of honor, courage, and commitment. Thank you to the dedicated men and women who safeguard our freedom across the sea and sky. ⚓🛥️✈️ #USNavy #aviation #navalaviation #avgeek #USMilitary

Remember that one time an F-16 was parked in Vintage? Yeah, that was just Maj. Sam "RaZZ" Larson with Thunderbird 8. ...no big deal. 😎 @AFThunderbirds #OSH26 #Oshkosh #Thunderbirds #USAF #VintageAircraft

📸 Photographer Spotlight: Ryan Kelly 📸 Enjoy these photos from one of our many talented photographers at #OSH26. 🤩 #Aviation #Airplane #Avgeeks #AviationPhotography #PhotographyEveryday

We’re back with part two of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 Gold Lindy winners, and what an incredible group of airplanes! In this carousel, we have the PBY Catalina, RV‑12, Temco T‑35A, and Safari 400. Want to read and see all of this year’s winners? Check out the October 2026 issue of Sport Aviation. discover.eaa.org/3JF150ZWjCJ #Aviation #Avgeeks #Oshkosh #OSH26

Some people teach sheet metal. Mike Dooley lives it. From building and flying his own RV-8 to leading Homebuilders Headquarters at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Mike has spent years helping builders gain the skills and confidence to tackle their next project. Now, he's bringing that experience to EAA SportAir Workshops, where participants learn the fundamentals of sheet metal construction through hands-on instruction. 🎥 Hear Mike share what makes the Sheet Metal Basics workshop such a valuable first step for builders of any experience level — then join him at the next EAA SportAir Sheet Metal Basics workshop. Workshop schedule: eaa.org/eaa/aircraft-buildin… #EAA #SportAirWorkshops #HomebuiltAircraft #AircraftBuilding #SheetMetal #ExperimentalAircraft

Beech 18? Not this time. This is the SAI KZ IV, a rare Danish design built as a WWII air ambulance, with only two ever produced. Today this particular aircraft is part of Danmarks Flymuseum, captured here during its appearance at the 2025 Hahnweide Oldtimer Fliegertreffen fly in. 📸 Julia Apfelbaum #Aviation #Avgeeks #AviationHistory #AviationLovers

Anyone who visited the Homebuilts area at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 was treated to a seemingly endless lineup of aircraft, each of which was the pride and joy of its builder. Here’s a look back at some of the homebuilt highlights from AirVenture 2026. #HomebuiltAircraft #aviation #avgeek #OSH26 #planespotting

David F. Lahrman’s photo of a Waco UKC and YKC was recently featured in the latest issue of Sport Aviation in the FlyBy section. These red biplanes look incredible against this green grassy landscape in western Ohio. Want to be featured next? Send your photos to EAA.org/Submissions for a chance to be featured. 📸 David F. Lahrman #Aviation #Avgeeks #AviationPhotography #PlaneSpotting

Join us next Saturday, October 17, at the EAA Aviation Museum when we welcome former F-14 pilot Cmdr. Meagan Flannigan who will lead a discussion and a Q&A session about the F-14 Tomcat, an aircraft that became widely popular after being featured in movies such as Top Gun. This presentation will follow the conclusion of ScaleVenture in the EAA Aviation Museum and will be hosted in the EAA Education Center at 4 p.m. If arriving after 4 p.m. for the Speaker Series presentation, admission is free for EAA members and just $5 for nonmembers. If you plan to arrive prior to 4 p.m. to enjoy ScaleVenture activities, regular museum admission prices apply. Learn more about our speaker: discover.eaa.org/Wif650ZVEv8 Event info: EAA.org/SpeakerSeries

📸 Photographer Spotlight: Bernie Koszewa 📸 Enjoy these photos from one of our many talented photographers at #OSH26. 🤩 #Aviation #Airplane #Avgeeks #AviationPhotography #PhotographyEveryday