Wednesday was Women’s Day at AirVenture. An annual tradition for more than nine years now is a gathering of women in the main plaza, now known as Boeing Centennial Plaza, for a group photo. This year’s photo was taken by Erin Brueggen. Now in its ninth successful year, WomenVenture activities were expanded this year to a […]
EAA avionics STC expanded to more models
OSHKOSH — The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) reported several updates to the FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) it pioneered for the Dynon EFIS-D10A, an STC that was originally announced at SUN ‘n FUN at Lakeland, Florida, in April. The Accessible Safety STC, which is now available to EAA members for $100 each, has been expanded. In addition to […]
National Park Service tells Wright story at AirVenture
By Tim Gaffney OSHKOSH, Wis.— For one week in late July every year, flight enthusiasts from around the world gather for what’s billed as the world’s greatest aviation celebration — the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture convention and fly-in. More than 500,000 visitors, including more than 2,000 from 80 foreign countries, flock to EAA’s headquarters at […]
Airbus E-Fan makes U.S. debut at Oshkosh
OSHKOSH – Airbus showcased its ideas for the future of electric aviation at AirVenture 2016 with the U.S. debut of the Airbus E-Fan 1.2, an experimental electric aircraft recently updated with a new hybrid electric/gas engine. The Airbus E-Fan was on static display at the Airbus Group tent in Aviation Gateway Park. “Hybrid electric flight represents one of […]
Pennsylvania pilot wins Phillips 66 Aviation Leadership Award
OSHKOSH – Phillips 66 Aviation reports that this year’s Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles Leadership Award winner is John Mininger, an active member of the Quakertown Pilots Association, EAA, and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. To date, he’s flown more than 750 children as part of the EAA Young Eagles program. For the past 23 years […]
ForeFlight Mobile 8 debuts
At this week’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, ForeFlight introduced ForeFlight Mobile 8, a new release that delivers ForeFlight’s global datadriven aeronautical maps, featuring Continuous Zoom technology and decluttering powered by an all new map engine, built from the ground up to deliver next generation maps to pilots. Also with ForeFlight 8 comes the unveiling of the Logbook Connect […]
Epic Aircraft completes world tour at Oshkosh
On opening day of EAA AirVenture, Epic Aircraft completed its inaugural Odyssey World Tour. The 21-day, 21-city journey concluded with the six participating aircraft flying inline formation to the show to celebrate their successful circumnavigation of the globe. Epic coordinated the tour on behalf of a group of its customers. “We wanted to offer our owners […]
Redbird expands Alloy product line
At this week’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, Redbird Flight introduced three new products for its Alloy line of controls for homebuilt simulators, a new visual expansion kit for its larger devices, and updates to Parrot and Scarlet. Aimed at offering professional grade flight controls for the home simulator builder, Redbird expanded its Alloy product line with the new […]
CAP honors partners with Congressional Gold Medal replicas
OSHKOSH — The Civil Air Patrol recognized two of its staunchest partners, the Experimental Aircraft Association and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, on the opening day of the world’s largest air show by presenting them with replicas of CAP’s Congressional Gold Medal. Maj. Gen. Joe Vazquez, CAP’s national commander, presented the medals during AirVenture to Jack […]