JSfirm.com, an aviation job website, has partnered with the Experimental Aircraft Association to help promote EAA’s week-long Job Fair to aviation job seekers. The event will take place during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, slated for July 25-31. “We are more than happy to support EAA,” said Abbey Hutter, marketing coordinator for JSfirm.com. “Their dedication to growing participation in aviation is […]
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Scholarship winners to intern in France
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — Kristin Sandager of Albert Lea, Minnesota, and Dalton Nonweiler of Tulsa, Oklahoma, have been named the recipients of this year’s Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)/DAHER International Scholarships. For the program, now in its eighth year, each recipient receives a five-week internship at Daher‘s Tarbes facility in France, followed by a week […]
Bravo FAA, Bravo
The FAA just made flying safer. In case you missed it, the Experimental Aircraft Association announced — at SUN ‘n FUN — a new Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that will allow Cessna 150s, 152s, 172s and Piper PA-28s and PA-38s owners to install Dynon’s EFIS-D10A. The EFIS-D10A fits a standard 3-⅛” panel hole and can replace either […]
On the verge: 2 million Young Eagles
The next two years will see tremendous milestone for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program, already the largest youth aviation education program created. In 2016, the Young Eagles program will fly its 2 millionth young person since its founding in 1992, a spark that will lead the program into its 25th anniversary in 2017. […]
EAA teams with Soaring Society of America to boost participation in aviation
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Soaring Society of America (SSA) have signed a memorandum of understanding that expands the organizations’ joint efforts to bring the possibilities of flight to more people. The agreement also includes initiatives ranging from membership growth and communications to advocacy and youth activities. “There is […]
EAA joins forces with Academy of Model Aeronautics
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) have signed a memorandum of understanding that expands the organizations’ joint efforts to bring the possibilities of flight to more people. The memo, signed during AMA’s annual AMA Expo in Ontario, California, builds on the original memo of […]
Homebuilt safety improves in 2015
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The safety level of homebuilt aircraft continues to improve, as fatal accident totals have dropped significantly over a 12-month period covering much of 2015, according to data analyzed by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). The totals, which include fatal accidents during the 2015 federal fiscal year (October 2014 through […]
Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2 clears key Senate committee
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has passed S. 571, better known as the Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2, bringing third-class medical reform one step closer to reality. The committee passed the measure on an overwhelming bipartisan vote on Dec. 9. The bill will now go to the full Senate, where it has strong […]
‘Aluminum Overcast’ takes starring role in new movie
By Deborah Grigsby Smith, Centennial Airport While a majority of B-17s made their way to Europe during World War II, one hit the U.S. Army Air Corps inventory too late to ever see military action. However, thanks to a compelling love story and a Colorado filmmaker, the “Aluminum Overcast,” a 1945 B-17G Flying Fortress, will […]