On July 28, 1976, Eldon W. Joersz officially became the fastest man in the world, when he flew his U.S. Air Force SR-71 Blackbird at an astonishing 2,194 mph — a record that still stands today. Flying with George Morgan as reconnaissance systems officer, Joersz flew 2,193.64 mph over a 25-kilometer straight-line course 80,600 feet about Edwards […]
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Avidyne introduces Don’t Wait Rebate
OSHKOSH – During AirVenture 2016, Avidyne began offering a “Don’t Wait” ADS-B Rebate in the amount of $500 for single-engine piston aircraft owners who equip with qualifying ADS-B avionics before Sept. 30, 2016. “We have made it really simple for customers to buy Avidyne ADS-B Out compliant avionics and receive a $500 Instant Rebate, with no waiting period and none […]
AOPA and Jeppesen launch Captain Jepp Challenge
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Jeppesen launched the first of three Captain Jepp Challenges on July 26 at AirVenture. New challenges will launch in October and January, giving pilots the opportunity to participate and enter for a chance to win a gift card or trip to AirVenture 2017. Pilots should visit the Captain Jepp […]
The Ultra prop unveiled at Oshkosh
OSHKOSH — Flight Resource, a distributor of MT propellers, introduced on opening day of AirVenture the soon-to-be available new design speed/climb prop, nicknamed “The Ultra.” The 80-inch diameter, 2-blade, scimitar-shaped composite propeller system with Kevlar spinner weighs only 42 pounds, company officials report. The life-unlimited, repairable composite blades are protected with nickel-cobalt leading edges that provide 60% […]
Win a NavWorx ADS600-EXP at Oshkosh
NavWorx will give away five ADS600-EXP units to attendees at this week’s AirVenture. The ADS600-EXP, intended for installation in experimental and light-sport aircraft, It is based on the certified and 2020 compliant ADS600-B Universal Access Transceiver (UAT). The ADS600-EXP provides ADS-B Out (Transmit) and In (Receive), and sells for $1,399. The ADS600-EXP is a remote mounted device with […]
Cessna introduces Turbo Stationair HD
OSHKOSH, Wis. — On opening day of AirVenture, Cessna debuted the Cessna Turbo Stationair HD, the enhanced version of its Cessna Turbo Stationair T206H single-engine piston aircraft. Now available to customers, the Cessna Turbo Stationair HD features a gross weight increase of 189 pounds, giving the aircraft a maximum useful load of 1,470 pounds in its […]
Pictures of the day: Opening Day of Oshkosh
Photographer Bert Reiheld captured some great images while prowling the grounds of AirVenture on opening day. Check them out below:
FAA restores birthday solos
Following a request from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the FAA has once again made it possible for student pilots to solo on their 14th or 16th birthday, depending on the type of aircraft they are flying. Changes to the application process implemented in April meant that pilots-in-training couldn’t apply for a student pilot certificate […]
FreeFlight Systems to give away ADS-B transceiver
OSHKOSH — FreeFlight Systems has launched the “Win a RANGR” promotion for U.S.-registered aircraft owners, with a grand prize of a RANGR FDL-978-XVR ADS-B Universal Access Transceiver (UAT), as well as $2,500 towards the cost of installation. This year’s giveaway at EAA AirVenture marks the sixth RANGR ADS-B system that FreeFlight Systems has awarded to contest participants. Aircraft […]