It ferried sales-hungry oil executives out of Oklahoma in art deco style, became a nuts-and-bolts workhorse for the military during World War II, then tolerated extensive modifications from a 50’s decade intent on modernization. Now, 73 years later, that 1938 Lockheed 12A Electra Junior – gleaming in its original, polished metal splendor – will be […]
Music in the air at Sennheiser Pavilion
Aviation headset manufacturer Sennheiser will once again host the Flying Musicians Association each day at the Sennheiser Pavilion during this week’s AirVenture, in Oshkosh. The Flying Musicians — which include the popular pilot, motivational speaker and musician Ravi — will perform each day between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Following is a complete schedule of […]
Embry-Riddle teams sweep FAA challenge
Three student teams from Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach campus recently took first, second, and third place in the Runway Safety/Runway Incursions Challenge category of the 2010-2011 Design Competition for Universities sponsored by the FAA. The annual event, now in its fifth year, tasks undergraduate and graduate students at U.S. colleges in designing solutions for technical challenges […]
B&S Aircraft to host veteran at AirVenture booth
For a second straight year B& S Aircraft Parts & Accessories will offer a salute to wounded veterans at its exhibit in Hangar C, #3085, during AirVenture, which kicks off tomorrow. Marine Sergeant Jonathan Blank of Augusta, Kan., will be the company’s guest during the show. Sergeant Blank was injured in October 2010 in Helmand […]
CAV displays FIKI, float combo
Aviators very seldom will be flying in ice one minute and landing on water the next, but at AirVenture, which kicks off July 25 in Oshkosh, CAV Aerospace is exhibiting a Cessna Caravan with the capability to do both. The Cessna Caravan is already a very talented turboprop, CAV Aerospace officials note. With floats it […]
‘I bought an iPad. Now what?’
Pilots who want to learn to incorporate iPads into their flying, or learn more about the utility of the iPad, are invited to attend Sporty’s EAA AirVenture forum “Flying with the iPad.” First presented to a standing-room only audience during this year’s Sun ‘n Fun, “Flying with the iPad” is scheduled for Friday, July 29, […]
Scheyden to unveil newest products at Oshkosh
Scheyden Precision Eyewear is debuting the company’s Albatross and Mustang models at the 2011 EAA AirVenture, going on now at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Co-designed by company founder Jeff Herold and eyewear industry veteran Patrick Hussey, the Albatross and Mustang styles are priced $299 to $329. Albatross’ aviator-like frames are ideal for nearly […]
Stinson loses power after takeoff
This July 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Stinson 108. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Gardner, Kan. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, the airplane had just taken off […]
Flying for the Cure
Now that Stephan Armstrong and his son, Charlie, have finished building their RV-8, they are preparing for the trip of a lifetime. The team, from Julian, Calif., plan to launch on an around-the-world flight next year as a way to raise awareness about childhood cancers. It’s a flight that’s been in the making for a […]