Aircraft Spruce & Specialty began distributing printed copies and CD versions of its new 2014-2015 catalog at EAA’s AirVenture 2014, which kicked off Monday. The 2014-2015 catalog cover features the Zenith CH 750 Cruzer light sport kit aircraft, which is the One Week Wonder aircraft being built at AirVenture 2014. Not at Oshkosh? You can request your […]
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Winner of the Lightspeed Aviation VIP Trip to AirVenture 2014 revealed
William Klein of Vidalia, Georgia, was randomly selected as the winner of Lightspeed Aviation‘s VIP Trip to AirVenture 2014, a travel package valued at nearly $4,000 that includes lodging, airfare, and a suite of aviation experiences at the world’s biggest fly-in. He was entered into the drawing when he submitted a rebate form for a new Zulu.2 headset […]
King Schools launches Alaskan Aviation Adventure Sweepstakes
OSHKOSH — On opening day of AirVenture, John and Martha King of King Schools unveiled their Alaskan Flying Adventure Sweepstakes. The winner will take home a package of prizes that includes an Alaskan flying vacation for two where the winner will earn their seaplane rating and also take a bush flying course. “Alaska has a special place […]
Trig Avionics debuts new ADS-B Out solution
Trig Avionics has debuted the TN70, a WAAS GPS with companion antenna, optimized for use with Trig products for a complete ADS-B Out solution. “Equipage rates for ADS-B are set to grow,” said Andy Davis, CEO . “Our latest TN70 product provides aircraft owners with a ‘single source’ compliant solution. The TN70 is easy to install and […]
AirVenture: Day 0
OSH bound in a classic LSA
By ALBERT DYER So, here it is, late July. For me, that means aviation convention and airshow. Not just any — the largest in the USA. And I wanted to attend in my LSA. EAA AirVenture at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wis. — or OSH as it is known among pilots — is an event where pilots dream […]
Cirrus debuts special mission aircraft
Cirrus Aircraft has introduced a “sensor-capable” special mission aircraft based on its Generation 5 SR22/SR22T aircraft. Known as the Cirrus Perception, it will be available in mid-2015. Cirrus Perception offers the capability and safety benefits that are available in all SR22/SR22T aircraft: the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS), Cirrus Perspective by Garmin cockpit, air conditioning, 215+ […]
Sporty’s CFIs offer free daily office hours at AirVenture
Sporty’s CFIs will be available daily at this week’s AirVenture for “office hours” at the Sporty’s Tent to answer any question about learning to fly, choosing a flight school and making that first step toward becoming a licensed pilot. “There are no dumb questions; we’re ready to give frank, real-world answers to any question about flight […]
NASA WB-57 makes first visit to AirVenture
NASA will bring a Martin/General Dynamics WB-57F high-altitude aircraft to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014, the first appearance by a WB-57F at AirVenture, which is July 28-Aug. 3 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Based at Ellington Field near NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, the WB-57F operates in NASA’s High Altitude Research Program. The […]