The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has a new, expanded location at AirVenture this year, across from the historic brown arch that serves as the gateway to the airshow and fly-by action at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH). AOPA’s campus in 2014 will not only feature a central membership tent as in years past, but […]
Flying Musicians return to Oshkosh
The Flying Musicians Association will once again unite pilots who are musicians at the Big Dance in Oshkosh, Wis., for the annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. This is FMA’s five-year anniversary and fifth year participating at AirVenture, according to association officials. Members will perform at private parties, hosting jams, and being interviewed by EAA Radio on […]
Scheme Designers brings Scavenger Hunt to Oshkosh
After an enthusiastic reception at SUN ‘n FUN, Scheme Designers is bringing its Scavenger Hunt to EAA AirVenture 2014. If you are attending the big show next week, stop by Scheme Designers booth #3056 in Hangar C for a chance to win a custom model airplane made by Factory Direct Models. Players will be hunting for aircraft […]
AirSide Door to showcase new hydraulic doors at Oshkosh
When the AirSide Door team decided to launch their new brand of hydraulic lift doors, they decided that EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh was the place to be. The AirSide team, based out of Florida, and comprised of engineers, designers, installers, fabricators, and door specialists, put together a new design over the course of a year. […]
Van’s debuts Dynon Skyview touch panel for RV-12
Just in time for EAA Airventure Oshkosh, Van’s Aircraft and Dynon Avionics have introduced the dual-screen Dynon Skyview Touch option for the factory-built RV-12, available Sept. 1. The dual-screen option provides a larger view of mapping, the ability to share information across screens, and redundancy in the rare event that one of the screens fail, company officials said. […]
Think Global Flight resumes around the world flight to promote education
Think Global Flight, in partnership with Ardwin Freight, will soon depart from Burbank, Calif., for completion of its around the world flight in a Citation Mustang under Captain Judy Rice’s command. Second Officer will be Ardwin Freight president and owner, Edwin Sahakain. This effort was launched in a Cirrus SR20 donated by Guidance Aviation of […]
Bluetooth technology helps paper planes take off
TORONTO – PowerUp 3.0 has taken the average origami paper plane and transformed it into a paper drone by using the latest in Bluetooth Smart Technology and a free app for iPhone and Android devices. Next week, the PowerUp 3.0 will take to the skies from July 28-Aug. 3, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, while making its USA […]
Redbird sponsors MyGoFlight’s iPad EFB Challenge
Redbird Flight Simulations is now a sponsor of the MyGoFlight iPad Takes Flight! EFB Challenge Edition, a seminar and contest series challenging pilots to get the most out of their iPads and other tablet devices. This Challenge Edition series builds on the iPad Takes Flight! seminar series given by MyGoFlight, maker of iPad gear for […]
MyGoFlight introduces four new products for iPads in the cockpit at OSH
OSHKOSH — At AirVenture, MyGoFlight, maker of iPad and tablet gear for pilots, introduced four new products that “simplify and improve how pilots use their iPad or tablet in the cockpit of planes,” company officials said. “The iPad and tablet computer have become universally adopted by pilots of all types – general aviation, corporate, commercial and military,” […]