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 […]
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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 […]
Worldwide premiere of ‘Pearl’ at Oshkosh
It’s not often that Hollywood takes a back seat when it comes to a movie premiere, but that’s exactly what will happen this year at AirVenture, slated for July 26-Aug, 1, in Oshkosh, when a major motion picture, “Pearl,” will debut. “Pearl” is the true story of a Chickasaw Indian teen who discovers her dream […]
The Raviator heads to Oshkosh
Musician and aviation activist Ravi has planned a busy week at AirVenture in Oshkosh, which kicks off July 26 and runs through Aug. 1. He will be a featured performer on Monday at 11 a.m. and Thursday and Friday at 12 p.m. in the Sennheiser Aviation Headsets tent — in conjunction with the Flying Musicians […]
The ‘Appleization’ of aviation
The new CEO at LoPresti Aviation, Rj Siegel, is shaking things up a bit. He wants to “Appleize” LoPresti, which means introducing the Apple concept of products to the aviation company. For Siegel, who was on the original Mac development team at Apple and was instrumental in the aviation applications of the iPod, it’s a […]
Showing off G100UL
The movers and the shakers of GA are descending on Ada, Okla., these days, as concern about a replacement for 100LL heats up. One of those potential replacements, G100UL, is being developed by Ada-based General Aviation Modifications, Inc. (GAMI), which recently hosted AOPA President Craig Fuller, as well as Cessna President Jack Pelton. Other heavy-hitters […]
How important is 100 octane to GA?
In the ongoing debate the elimination of 100LL, a statistic that’s often thrown around is that 70% to 80% of the existing fleet could operate on existing fuels, while only 20% to 30% of the fleet require 100 octane fuels. But what GA needs to remember is that those 20-30% buy a majority of the […]
New CFI insurance program from SAFE
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educator‘s (SAFE) flight instructor liability insurance program will debut during AirVenture. The launch of this program fulfills a key promise made during the organization’s founding in 2009. The program offers extensive coverage for CFIs, including online applications and the ability to finance premium payments. A discount is also available […]
Wicks adds Power Flow system to catalog
Wicks Aircraft Supply has added Power Flow Tuned Exhaust Systems for the Cessna Skyhawk and Cardinal to their list of products for GA aircraft. Power Flow’s system replaces a stock exhaust unit with an FAA certified, performance enhancing asset. The design enables the engine to breathe better and develop closer to its actual rated horsepower, […]