Just as aviation has advanced since
the Wright brothers’ day, so have the
means of communicating. The world
communicates electronically because it’s
easy, fast, and convenient. That’s why
EAA has made it a priority to invest in
technologies that will more efficiently
deliver information to members.
EAA Sport Aviation archive
May 2008 marked the official launch
of the complete EAA Sport Aviation
online archive. Members could stop
saving old issues because more than
59,000 pages from 1953-2006 were made
available electronically to them. Having
instant access to 50 years of history and
knowledge makes finding information
quicker and easier. The online archive
was made possible through a donation
by EAA member John Craparo.
Oshkosh365
In 2008, EAA developed an online
community dedicated to people
passionate about aviation. Launched
in spring of 2009, Oshkosh365 users
can participate in group discussions
and forums, access personalized news,
weather, and events, share photos and
videos, join special interest groups,
and connect with likeminded aviation
enthusiasts. This social network
gives users the opportunity to stay
connected to their aviation interests
all year long.
Earning My Wings Blog
In October 2008, Brady Lane,
EAA Multimedia Journalist, began
“vlogging” (video blogging) about
his journey toward a sport pilot
certificate. Aviation enthusiasts
around the world were able to “ride
along” as each flight by Brady and his
flight instructor, Jason Blair, Executive
Director of NAFI, was recorded by
cockpit cameras. Brady followed up
with his thoughts of those flights on
the ground, and welcomed comments
from viewers. After EAA’s homepage,
the blog became the number one page
visited, showing a real interest in the
relevant subject matter and engaging
delivery method.
At EAA, our future is guided by our
past—an inheritance of values and
beliefs that underlines the spirit of
aviation. Experiencing eras gone by is of
vital importance to future generations.
Founders’ Wing
The Founders’ Wing was the newest
gallery developed in the museum
in 2008. Construction started late
in fall 2008 and was completed
in spring of 2009. The Founders’
Wing was conceived by long-time
members Lew Shaw and John
Dunham, and the capital campaign
was spearheaded by EAA board
member Fred Telling. Donations and
pledges totaled nearly $1.2 million,
including 120 bricks purchased
for the Founders’ Wing Wall. This
commemorative area is the home
of the Paul and Audrey Poberezny
collection. It will provide a better
understanding and respect for
EAA’s early years, and give future
generations the opportunity to learn
about and embrace the EAA culture.
Innovation, culture, dreams, and
high standards are among the core
values that have made EAA, and
the Founders’ Wing is meant to
preserve those values. The gallery
will be formally dedicated during
AirVenture 2009.
EAA AirVenture Museum
This year marks 25 years and more
than 2. 5 million visitors since the
EAA Aviation Center and AirVenture
Museum became a reality in Oshkosh.
It also marks 25 years of preserving
and sharing the legacy of EAA,
aviation, and aviation legends. EAA
hosted an anniversary celebration
and open house on October 4 and
5 and produced a commemorative
guidebook to honor this milestone.
The museum provided more than
140,000 people with a historical
perspective to the ongoing spirit of
innovation that drives aviation and
EAAers. The museum also offered
