Famous as movie mogul, daring aviator and eccentric real estate tycoon, Howard Hughes was not well known for starting a helicopter manufacturing empire. A newly published book, “Howard’s Whirlybirds: Howard Hughes’ Amazing Pioneering Helicopter Exploits,” published by UK-based Fonthill Media, tells the little-known story of how he started and grew that enterprise. His company, sometimes […]
New STCs approved for Cessna Caravans
Aircraft Structures International Corp. has received STC approval for its Wing Jack Pad, L.E.D. Cargo Pod Lights, and Standby Flap System Limit Switches for the Cessna Caravan 208 and 208B. These three STCs will make the Cessna Caravan 208 and 208B safer, easier to maintain, and more convenient for all who use it, company officials […]
Flying is serious: Pilots don’t always have to be
Now available at Sporty’s are several humorous signs that show the light-hearted side of aviation. Patterned after vintage signs from the 1920s and 1930s, these three signs have a weathered, old-style look. “Four Forces of Flight” aren’t what you are taught in ground school. Rather, the sign illustrates the Four Forces as money, dreams, the […]
5,000 kids take flight, thanks to Oregon couple
OSHKOSH, Wis. – Only one other person has flown more kids for EAA’s Young Eagles program than volunteer pilot Larry Durst. Since 1994, 5,000 children have taken flight with Durst. Working as a team — he flies, and his wife, Maxine, recruits — the Dursts’ relentless devotion to inspiring kids with aviation has earned the […]
Winners announced for AirVenture Cup
OSHKOSH — The winners have been announced for the 16th Annual EAA AirVenture Cup cross-country air race. The fastest aircraft of the day was a Turbine Legend, flown by Marty Abbott who came in at a time of 1:17:55 and an average speed of 354.30 mph. The race started at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, departing from […]
Flight Design selects Garmin for new C4
OSHKOSH — Flight Design announced at AirVenture that it has chosen Garmin avionics for its new C4 all-carbon composite four-seat light aircraft. “Garmin’s innovative glass cockpit avionics will enhance the capabilities and safety of the C4,” said Matthias Betsch, President and CEO of Flight Design. “The ability to offer our customers features like Angle of […]
DTC Duat onsite at AirVenture to provide pilot services
DTC DUAT Service is on site at AirVenture to assist pilots in need of a weather briefing, flight planning or filing a departure flight plan. You can also access DTC DUAT via the web, your smartphone or via an iPhone or Android app. DTC DUAT Service is in Hanger “A” booth 1105. DTC is currently under contract to […]
House members protest FAA’s AirVenture ATC fees
A bipartisan group of 30 members of the U.S. House of Representatives have signed a letter to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta, denouncing the agency’s assessment of fees on aviation events nationwide, including EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The House letter follows a bipartisan letter from 28 U.S. senators last month that also criticized the assessments. The senators […]
Dual fuel aircraft to be unveiled at Oshkosh
OSHKOSH – Airplane manufacturer Aviat Aircraft and Minneapolis-based Aviation Foundation of America will unveil the first dual fuel, piston powered aircraft to operate on both compressed natural gas (CNG) and aviation gasoline at this year’s AirVenture. The Aviat Husky CNG will be on display outside the Innovations Pavilion throughout AirVenture 2013, which takes place in […]