EAA Chapter 534 in Leesburg, Florida, introduced 18 kids to the magic of flight on Jan. 3, 2026.
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Rare Nord Stampe restored
After a meticulous two-year restoration, a rare 1946 Nord Stampe SV4C biplane is once again flying over the Texas Hill Country from its base at Castroville Municipal Airport. Owner Tim Barrow and a team of volunteers brought this unique French aerobatic trainer back to life, making it one of only approximately 20 currently flying in the United States.
The Worst Trip Around The World
Matt Guthmiller, well-known in general aviation for his popular YouTube channel and his around the world flight in a Bonanza when he was just 19, finds himself in a place he never thought he’d be: Co-starring in a hit television series on Disney Plus.
A well-attired trip back in time
Twice every year, the 1940s return to Boulder Municipal Airport (KBDU) in Colorado, an event that features fun and a lot of airplanes.
Old school flight training
To hear my flight instructor tell it, I was the most inept student he ever had. I heard these words repeatedly: “Why, oh why, do I always draw the worst students? Can’t you remember anything? How the hell did you get a diploma from an engineering college? Use the damn rudder pedals when you make a turn! Can’t you feel the plane slipping? How will I ever make a pilot out of you?”
Where’s Jamail? Back in college
Jamail Larkins, the FAA Ambassador for Aviation & Space Education, brings the DreamLaunch tour to Hampton University in Virginia.
Paper or plastic?
Is your logbook the heart and soul of your aviation life? And can that be adequately captured in a digital logbook?
A busy day in the hangar
Although it would have been a perfect day for flying, members of a Florida EAA chapter chose to stay ground bound to work on a variety of projects, including restoration of a C150, preparations for a new Sonex build, and much more.
Where’s Jamail? Delaware
“DreamLaunch may spark interest, but long-term development requires partners who help students grow beyond that first spark,” says Jamail Larkins.