EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Officials with the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program, which has provided more than 2.1 million free flight experiences to kids, has hit another milestone: 60,000 of those Young Eagles have enrolled in Sporty’s Learn to Fly course, offered free to the kids. The Sporty’s Learn to Fly course […]
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Win cash at Oshkosh to help install ADS-B
The Aircraft Electronics Association will randomly award five aircraft owners with $1,000 toward an ADS-B compliant upgrade during the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture Oshkosh, July 22-28. This is the sixth-consecutive year that AEA has made the $1,000 award available to five aircraft owners. Aircraft owners may enter to win one of the five $1,000 awards […]
2-place SubSonex jet in development
Officials estimate the 2-place jet can be built for less than $140,000.
More power for the XCub
XCub has gained a 17% increase in thrust with the new powerplant, while empty weight has only increased by 2%.
Researcher seeks pilot input on sharing airspace with drones
A researcher seeks pilot input on flying the same airspace as drones.
Text messaging added to AirVenture arrival procedure
Text OSHArrival to 64600 to get the latest updates on arrivals to the big show.
Don’t let your ADS-B rebate expire
If ADS-B isn’t installed within 90 days, you lose your rebate.
NAA establishes trophy in honor of late FlightSafety CEO
The new trophy will be awarded to individuals who made significant contributions to aviation, as well as honoring the military.
New FAA regulations require towers under 200′ to be marked
From 2008 to 2018, there were 40 tower-related accidents and incidents resulting in 36 fatalities.