Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John Pistole unveiled two GA security initiatives on opening day of AirVenture in Oshkosh: The general aviation component of DHS’s nationwide “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign, and a streamlined system for vetting passengers and crew on general aviation aircraft […]
Homebuilders Hangar dedicated at OSH
The new Homebuilders Hangar on the AirVenture grounds in Oshkosh was officially dedicated on opening day. The hangar, in the old NASA building, was made possible through a $100,000 grant from Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. It is designed to be a meeting place for homebuilders, according to Adam Smith, EAA’s vp of member services. […]
New president for EAA
The Experimental Aircraft Association has a new president — and his last name isn’t Poberezny. Longtime pilot and EAA member Rod Hightower (pictured, left), a businessman who flies a Stearman, was named to the association’s top post on opening day of AirVenture. Hightower is only the third president in the history of the association and […]
Tecnam Service Center established in Washington State
West Coast Sport Aircraft, a regional distributor for the S-LSA manufacturer Tecnam in North America, has expanded its support for Tecnam aircraft on the west coast with the addition of Aircore Aviation, located at the Arlington Municipal Airport (AWO), as the newest authorized Tecnam Service Center. Aircore Aviation specializes in S-LSA maintenance and repair, and […]
AOPA, EAA team with new TV series
The Aviators, the new weekly magazine-style television series that premieres this September, has partnered with North America’s two largest general aviation organizations, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). EAA will be supporting The Aviators at AirVenture 2010 in Oshkosh by hosting a media launch of the show on Wednesday, […]
STC for Challenger WiFi granted
Duncan Aviation recently completed a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of Aircell High Speed Internet Router with Wi-Fi capability in the Challenger 300. The system provides high speed inflight connectivity in the cabin. Passengers will be able to use their laptops, Blackberrys, iPhones and other Wi-Fi devices at connection speeds of 1-3 MBPS, […]
beyerdynamic debuts new headset
The German audio company beyerdynamic has unveiled two new headsets at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh: HS 400 Signum and HS 400 Rotor. While the HS 400 Signum is the standard version with double jack plugs, the HS 400 Rotor is the helicopter version with a coiled cable and a single U-174/U jack plug. The HS […]
B&S Aircraft to host combat veteran at AirVenture booth
Every war veteran has a story, but U.S. Army Capt. Brian Brennan’s has been making headlines ever since his Humvee exploded in Afghanistan and the 23-year-old was left fighting for his life. It’s a story that B&S Aircraft wants others to hear and celebrate during this year’s “Salute to Veterans” at AirVenture. “We couldn’t think […]
SR-71 Mustang to be raffled off at OSH
Two automotive icons, legendary racer and manufacturer Carroll Shelby, and world-renowned racer, engineer and designer Jack Roush, have come together in their first vehicle collaboration project to join Ford in creating a one-off 2011 Mustang, the aviation-themed SR-71 “Blackbird.” The one-of-a-kind vehicle will be sold at the Gathering of Eagles July 29 during the Experimental […]