For the federal fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2022, the FAA reported there were 56 fatal accidents in experimental category aircraft over the preceding 12 months, including 39 in amateur-built aircraft. That compares to 42 total accidents — 33 in amateur-built aircraft — during the 12-month period between October 2020 and September 2021.
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Jewelry made from B-25 metal featured in 2022 EAA Holiday Gift Guide
The B-25 jewelry was created after the “Berlin Express” was restored to its flightworthy status, a restoration that included replacing some metal sections of the airplane’s fuselage.
More than 100,000 Young Eagles take the next step in aviation
The concept to provide Sporty’s online courses at no charge for Young Eagles was developed with input from EAA pilots who had been flying Young Eagles.
EAA chapter adds new sim to training room
EAA Chapter 292 at Independence State Airport (7S5) in Oregon now has a full-fledged training room complete with two simulators, including a Redbird FMX simulator and an Elite RC-1.
Tom Reilly to be inducted into EAA Warbirds of America Hall of Fame
Reilly is renowned in the warbird community for his restorations, including the rare XP-82 Twin Mustang, as well as his more than 5,500 hours as PIC.
Pappy Spinks to be inducted into International Aerobatic Club Hall of Fame
Maurice Hunter “Pappy” Spinks, a legendary aerobatic flight competitor, organizer, and aircraft designer, will be posthumously inducted into the International Aerobatic Club Hall of Fame.
EAA SportAir Workshops hit the road
The Experimental Aircraft Association’s SportAir Workshops will close out 2022 with stops in five locations across the country from Connecticut to California.
Picture of the Day: Landing at Pioneer Field
Bill Steinmetz submitted this photo and note: “My 172 at Pioneer Field for lunch and a tour sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Association and Recreational Aviation Foundation on May 15, 2022. I am the Indiana State Liaison for the Recreational Aviation Foundation. We just concluded our biennial conference at Waukesha, Wisconsin, which included a fly-out to Pioneer Field to meet with Jack Pelton, CEO of the EAA, have lunch, and tour their new education and conference center. There were 22 aircraft in all. It was a great thrill to land at Pioneer Field!”
A 21st Century Jenny
Members of EAA Chapter 1414 joined forces with the Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum in Poplar Grove, Illinois, to build a new Jenny, which was the talk of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022.