Erik Lindbergh, founder of the Creative Solutions Alliance (CSA) and grandson of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, awarded the first Lindbergh Electric Aircraft Prizes (LEAP) at the World Electric Aircraft Symposium at AirVenture. LEAP is a suite of prizes that recognizes contributions to the development of practical electric flight, according to Lindbergh. LEAP awarded a […]
First-ever AirVenture auction a hit
Hundreds of people attended the first-ever EAA Spirit of Aviation Auction at AirVenture, where 50-plus airplanes were available for sale. The auction attracted a standing-room-only crowd, according to a report at EAA.org, which notes a diverse collection of homebuilts, warbirds, seaplanes, LSAs, jets, and other aircraft were up for auction. The story quotes EAA Chairman/President […]
Reaching the next generation
Two young boys try out some of the many simulators on display at this year’s AirVenture in Oshkosh. Getting kids excited about aviation was a big topic of conversation at the show, with many noting the aging of the GA pilot population.
SR-71 Mustang raises $375,000 for Young Eagles
Ford Motor Co.’s one-of-a-kind, aviation-themed 2011 Ford Mustang raised $375,000 for the Young Eagles at an auction Thursday evening during AirVenture in Oshkosh. The vehicle, a first-ever collaboration between legendary automotive icons Jack Roush and Carroll Shelby, was auctioned during the Gathering of Eagles event at the show. A man from Texas purchased the vehicle, […]
Jeppesen enhances FliteStar
Jeppesen introduced at AirVenture a new version of its FliteStar flight planning program that includes enhanced global weather data services. Jeppesen FliteStar users will now be able to improve situational awareness through receiving continually updated weather information, Jeppesen officials said, noting weather data is presented through multiple customized graphical formats displayed according to FliteStar coverage […]
ESP in the cockpit
Garmin International Inc. announced at Airventure that it is developing a new stability augmentation system called Garmin’s Electronic Stability and Protection (Garmin ESP) for G1000 and G3000 flight decks. ESP works to assist the pilot in maintaining a safe, flight stable condition, helping in certain situations to prevent the onset of stalls and spins, steep […]
Concorde debuts LSA battery
Concorde Battery Corp. unveiled a battery specifically designed for Light Sport Aircraft at this year’s AirVenture: The RG-12LSA, a recombinant gas (RG Series) maintenance-free, sealed lead acid battery that never needs water or electrolyte, according to company officials. The RG-12LSA features Concorde’s 8mm (roughly 5/16”) terminal bolts of corrosion-free silicon bronze and the absorbed glass […]
FPR runway wins ‘project of the year’ award
St. Lucie County International Airport (FPR) in Fort Pierce, Florida, recently earned the Southeastern U.S. Airport’s General Aviation Airport Project of the Year Award for the design of the new runway 10L–28R from the Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives The project, consisting of a new 4,000-foot parallel runway, was located in […]
Share stories of your welding projects
Lincoln Electric is encouraging homebuilders to share their welding projects through a section of Lincoln’s free monthly iWeld e-newsletter titled “How I Did It.” Customers can submit stories and photos of their welding projects, allowing others to see and learn from their successes. Along with customers’ project successes, the electronic newsletter provides updates on Lincoln […]