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Cessna Unveils its LSA, surprises crowd with “next generation” aircraft
Cessna Aircraft Co. opened this year’s AirVenture with a buzz, showing off its proof-of-concept Light Sport Aircraft, then wowing the crowd with a fly-by of its Next Generation Piston aircraft. The much-anticipated unveiling of the Cessna LSA took place at AeroShell Square, attracting hundreds of onlookers, including many industry insiders who spent the minutes before […]
“The Aeronca Kids”
Over the past several years, 35 high school students, aged 14 to 18, have been getting together at Flabob Airport in Southern California on the weekends to restore a 1941 Aeronca Chief. Under the watchful eyes of Al Gester and Roger Farnes, along with a group of EAA Chapter One volunteers, the 23 boys and […]
Diamond Aircraft’s new D-Jet makes debut at Oshkosh
Diamond Aircraft’s new D-Jet made its public debut July 26 at AirVenture. The jet made its dramatic entrance to AeroShell Square after performing several fly-bys for the crowd. “Is this an elegant plane or what?” asked Marion Blakey, FAA adminstrator. The jet, which has been flying for about 30 hours, is powered by a single […]
LSA Model Code of Conduct released
LSA Model Code of Conduct released The Light Sport Aviators’ Model Code of Conduct was introduced at AirVenture. The code seeks to advance flight safety by presenting a vision of excellence in the light sport community, said Michael Baum of SecureAv, who helped draft the code.The code makes recommendations on everything from the general responsibilities […]
Doolittle Raider Reunion
The 65th annual reunion of the Doolittle Raiders is slated for April 18-21 next year in San Antonio. Host will be the Yellow Rose B-25 Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF), which has invited at least 16 flying B-25s. They plan a flyover, as well as a public access static display. 830-379-6540 or [email protected].
“The Ultimate Toy Auction”
The “ultimate toy auction,” which featured several airplanes and helicopters, drew bidders from around the world, attracting the largest crowd the auctioneers have ever seen. The auction, held July 15 in Lubbock, Texas, featured airplanes, cars, sports memorabilia and farm equipment amassed by Jonathan D. “Jody” Nelson, who pleaded guilty April 27 to embezzling more […]
Travel to Eastern Pennsylvania’s aviation museums to see the rare and exotic
Eastern Pennsylvania offers a wealth of museums, many of them world famous, making the area a great destination for airplane owners. Philadelphia’s elegant Greek-temple-like Art Museum and nearby Franklin Institute, not to mention Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, doubtless are the best known. On a pedestal outside the Franklin Institute stands a gleaming stainless […]
New Sport Pilot fly-in takes off next onth
The Sky Bryce Airport (VG-18) in Virginia will become a sea of Light Sport Aircraft activity Sept. 16-17 when the first-ever Mid-Atlantic Light Sport Aircraft Show kicks off. All 34 of the FAA-certified Special Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA) have been invited to the show, which is sponsored by Bryce Mountain Resort and Mid-Atlantic Sport Planes. […]