This summer, sparks flew—literally—as we hosted a sculptural welding course at Habitat for Aviation, led by the wildly talented metal artist Louisa Ulrich.

We had the unique opportunity to present to the Women in Aviation International Vermont Chapter during their summer gathering at a hangar in Middlebury.

Dad, John Fitz, Remi, and I had the joy of spending a bluebird day in the air for the Vermont Poker Run—one of those simple and wonderful aviation traditions that reminds you just how special our little state airports really are.

Every six months, we look forward to welcoming our friends from Northwestern Counseling & Support Services (NCSS) to Franklin County State Airport—and this summer’s visit was extra special.

Attending the Ninety-Nines International Conference in Burlington, Vermont felt like coming home to a global sisterhood of aviators. Our

On August 1, 2025, Summer Fest returned—and thanks to a small but mighty crew, it was ready to shine.

Big Bang 2025 was more than a conference. It was a homecoming.

This summer, I received an incredible honor: the EAA Young Eagles Horizon Award, presented at AirVenture Oshkosh 2025.

Habitat for Aviation had the pleasure of meeting with the Vermont Agency of Transportation’s Aviation Division for an inspiring and productive conversation.

It is important to regularly gather to celebrate milestones – our graduating seniors are no exception.

When Captain Lynn Rippelmeyer walked into our hangar, it felt like history, possibility, and a whole lot of joy arrived with her.

As graduation season begins and students move into new phases of life, we’re taking a moment to look back at some of the young people who helped shape Habitat for Aviation and EAA Chapter 613 in our early days.

When General Aviation News writer and pilot Kevin Brooker taxied up to our hangar at Franklin County State Airport, we thought he might stay for a quick tour, a few questions, a group photo, and then be on his way. Instead, he spent the whole day with us.

This summer, Miranda Gallagher stepped into a new seat at Habitat for Aviation—as our communications and operations intern—and she absolutely soared.

We gathered in late June at the Clark Family Farm in North Lincoln for our annual board meeting—and it felt like classic Vermont: sunshine, fresh pasture air, and a long farmhouse table set for friends.

We had the pleasure of welcoming Mary Build from the Katahdin Ninety-Nines to Habitat for Aviation for a special Lunch & Learn, accompanied by her friend Ed Bergeron.

We had the joy of hosting New American Youth on the Rise—a mentorship and enrichment program supporting immigrant, refugee, and first-generation youth in Vermont.

When the latest issue of Aviation for Women landed and we saw so many badass women from BETA Technologies featured, our whole crew lit up.

On Memorial Day, we pause to honor the women who flew before us—the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II, whose courage cleared a runway for every Modern Rosie in our hangar.

“Youth in Aviation – The Next Generation” shined a national spotlight on a powerful truth: young people do not need deep pockets or long aviation legacies to step into this field.