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Aircraft Spruce sponsors Homebuilders’ Hangar at AirVenture

By Janice Wood · August 4, 2010 ·

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co., a distributor of homebuilt and certificated aircraft supplies, has donated $100,000 to the Experimental Aircraft Association to sponsor the new Homebuilders’ Hangar on the EAA grounds at Oshkosh.

During last week’s AirVenture, the Homebuilders’ Hangar was used for presentations by renowned aircraft designers and builders. There also was a social area, message boards, and displays featuring Homebuilt Grand Champion aircraft dating back to 1953. Homebuilders’ Hangar was dedicated on opening day of AirVenture with remarks from EAA President Tom Poberezny and Aircraft Spruce President Jim Irwin.

HomeBuildersEAA:  Homebuilder's Hangar Dedication (L-R) Jeff, Rob, Mike, and Jim Irwin (Aircraft Spruce), Tom Poberezny (EAA) (L-R) Jeff, Rob, Mike, and Jim Irwin of Aircraft Spruce with EAA Chairman Tom Poberezny.

For more information: 951-372-9555 or AircraftSpruce.com or EAA.org

About Janice Wood

Janice Wood is editor of General Aviation News.

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