Next summer, a father and son from Idaho plan to take off in a Cessna 172 and stay flying for 65 or more continuous days. That’s 1,560 hours or more in the air. According to a report in AirVenture Today, the pair hope the flight will land them in the Guinness World Records. Read the […]
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#OSH11: SportairUSA debuts EPApower
SportairUSA, which just introduced EPApower engines and performance parts for Rotax, is showing the Dallair FR-100 Light Sport Aerobat, powered by EPApower, at AirVenture. “EPApower has long built custom engines for automotive racing teams,” said Bill Canino, President of SportairUSA, “and has recently turned its attention to the aviation market.” Canino noted that “EPApower engines […]
#OSH11: ‘The Millionaires’ Unit’ screened at AirVenture
A documentary in production, “The Millionaires’ Unit: America’s Pioneer Pilots of the Great War,” had its initial screening at this week’s AirVenture. About 45 minutes of the documentary, which is expected to be two hours long when complete, was shown to Oshkosh crowds several times. The documentary is the story of the First Yale Unit, […]
#OSH11: New era for Sun ’n Fun
Sun ’n Fun’s new president, John Leenhouts, has a mission: Make the yearly event in Lakeland, Florida, the “centerpiece of every aviator’s yearly calendar.” Leenhouts, who was just appointed to the position, told an Oshkosh crowd that he’s amazed when he talks to pilots and asks if they are going to Sun ’n Fun and […]
#OSH11: ‘Blue Angel’s Mustang raises $400,000
A one-of-a-kind “Blue Angels” edition 2012 Ford Mustang GT sold for $400,000 at the Gathering of Eagles charity auction Thursday evening at AirVenture. All proceeds from the car donation and sale will benefit the EAA Young Eagles organization, which provides free introductory flights to young people. The “Blue Angels” edition joins three other one-of-a-kind Mustangs […]
The impact of the FAA shutdown: $7 billion and counting
As a result of Congress’ failure to pass an authorization extension, the FAA has been forced to issue stop work orders on contracts reportedly worth more than $7 billion, noted Marion Blakey, president and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and the former FAA administrator. Reports from AIA member companies reflect contract employee layoffs […]
#OSH11: Redbird Skyport to open in November
Redbird Flight Simulations, with several industry partners, will open a research and development laboratory at the San Marcos Airport (HYI) in Texas. The new facility, designated Redbird Skyport, will open Nov. 8. Skyport is the culmination of the efforts of Redbird Flight Simulations and King Schools and is supported by GAMA, AOPA, Cessna, Avemco and […]
#OSH11: PC-Aero wins Lindbergh Prize
Today at the World Electric Aircraft Symposium at EAA’s AirVenture, Erik Lindbergh, founder of LEAP, named PC-Aero as the 2011 AirVenture winner of the Lindbergh Prize for Electric Aircraft. This year LEAP chose to focus on a different aspect of electric aircraft propulsion than past Lindbergh Prizes by awarding a Vision Award, officials said. The […]
#OSH11: Eclipse sales take off
Officials at Eclipse Aerospace say they’ve sold five Total Eclipse Twin-Engine Jet Aircraft during this week’s AirVenture. All five of these Total Eclipse Jets will be delivered to individual customers within 45 days. “Enthusiasm is really building for our Eclipse Jet. With the return of the 41,000 foot certified service ceiling, interest here at AirVenture […]