NASA will bring a Martin/General Dynamics WB-57F high-altitude aircraft to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014, the first appearance by a WB-57F at AirVenture, which is July 28-Aug. 3 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Based at Ellington Field near NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, the WB-57F operates in NASA’s High Altitude Research Program. The […]
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Avfuel teams with Yankee Air Museum’s B-17 at Oshkosh
Avfuel Corporation will once again sponsor the Michigan-based Yankee Air Museum’s flyable B-17 aircraft — the Yankee Lady — at the annual EAA AirVenture. The B-17, also known as the “Flying Fortress”, was a popular World War II bomber aircraft primarily used in the destruction of enemy war facilities. The Yankee Lady is one of […]
Carter Personal Air Vehicle showcased at AirVenture
Carter Aviation Technologies is showcasing its newest Personal Air Vehicle (PAV) at the HAI-HELI-CENTER on the AirVenture grounds this coming week. Twenty years in the making, Carter’s second generation PAV (PAV-II) is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Carter’s Slowed-Rotor/Compound (SR/C) technology provides 200 mph cruise on 300 hp. Carter’s PAV-II makes an autorotational landing every time it lands, according […]
AOPA moves to new location at AirVenture
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has a new, expanded location at AirVenture this year, across from the historic brown arch that serves as the gateway to the airshow and fly-by action at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH). AOPA’s campus in 2014 will not only feature a central membership tent as in years past, but […]
Flying Musicians return to Oshkosh
The Flying Musicians Association will once again unite pilots who are musicians at the Big Dance in Oshkosh, Wis., for the annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. This is FMA’s five-year anniversary and fifth year participating at AirVenture, according to association officials. Members will perform at private parties, hosting jams, and being interviewed by EAA Radio on […]
Scheme Designers brings Scavenger Hunt to Oshkosh
After an enthusiastic reception at SUN ‘n FUN, Scheme Designers is bringing its Scavenger Hunt to EAA AirVenture 2014. If you are attending the big show next week, stop by Scheme Designers booth #3056 in Hangar C for a chance to win a custom model airplane made by Factory Direct Models. Players will be hunting for aircraft […]
Poor maintenance brings down twin
Aircraft: Piper Twin Comanche Injuries: None. Location: Bragg City, Mo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot said the right engine stopped producing power in flight and that he was unable to maintain altitude. He made a forced landing to a field with the landing gear up. The post-accident examination of the right engine revealed that the […]
Flying the Searey
I’m retired, so officially every day is a day off. But I do a lot of writing and lately, I’ve been looking for a little more fun in my new home state of Florida. Last week, I kicked around some boat clubs and breezed through the sailboat ads. Then, my EAA chapter emailed that Searey […]
Van’s debuts Dynon Skyview touch panel for RV-12
Just in time for EAA Airventure Oshkosh, Van’s Aircraft and Dynon Avionics have introduced the dual-screen Dynon Skyview Touch option for the factory-built RV-12, available Sept. 1. The dual-screen option provides a larger view of mapping, the ability to share information across screens, and redundancy in the rare event that one of the screens fail, company officials said. […]