The U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, held in Sebring, Florida, Jan. 19-22, posted record-breaking attendance this year. According to Bert Simpson, FAA Staff Manager, North Florida District, “There were a total of 3,434 flight operations during the four-day event with Saturday being the biggest at 1,256. The busiest hours were Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 […]
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NTSB completes data collection on experimental accidents
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Throughout 2011, the National Transportation Safety Board conducted a study of Experimental Amateur-Built (E-AB) aircraft to evaluate the safety of this growing and innovative segment of general aviation. In addition to using the information gathered during its accident investigations, the NTSB has been working with the FAA, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), […]
Street at Edwards AFB renamed to honor Scott Crossfield
From now on, anyone heading to the golf course at Edwards Air Force Base in California will take Crossfield Drive to the clubhouse, as the former Crest Drive was renamed for the legendary aviator and test pilot, Scott Crossfield, at a special ceremony Wednesday, Jan. 17, according to a report at EAA.org. Crossfield became the […]
EAA restructures
One of general aviation’s oldest alphabet groups, the Experimental Aircraft Association, has reshaped its organization to “to better fulfill its mission to grow participation in aviation.” The changes include the addition of new positions, transfers of responsibilities, and the elimination of some positions, according to officials. “This will strengthen our organization in several key areas […]
Georgia EAA chapter flies 248 Young Eagles in 2011
Chattahoochee Valley Chapter 677 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA 677), based at Columbus Airport (CSG) in Columbus, Ga., reports it carried 248 Young Eagles during 2011, including 13 who flew on Dec. 31. The EAA Young Eagles program is designed to introduce children between 8 and 17 years old to general aviation by providing […]
EAA Skiplane Fly-In set for Jan. 21
The annual EAA Skiplane Fly-In will be held Saturday, Jan. 21, at the EAA AirVenture Museum’s Pioneer Airport in Oshkosh, Wis. In past years, more than 25 skiplanes landed at Pioneer Airport to participate in the event, showcasing this unique segment of flight that is quite popular throughout many parts of North America, according to […]
New ruling could harm electric aircraft growth
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and the Electric Aircraft Development Alliance (EADA) are opposing a proposed Department of State rule that would place strict restrictions on the types of lithium-ion batteries that would be available on the commercial marketplace. EAA submitted comments to the State Department explaining that such limits could greatly hamper the further […]
Online advance tickets now available for AirVenture 2012
Advance purchase admission tickets and camping are now available for the 60th annual edition of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The week-long event will be held July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. EAA members and non-members can purchase daily and weekly admissions. Discounts are available to those who pre-purchase AirVenture tickets online before June 15, […]
Aspiring pilots win Young Eagles scholarships
Four young people are on the path to fulfilling their aviation dreams as recipients of scholarships through the EAA Young Eagles Scholarship Program, which funds flying lessons and flight experiences for teenage student pilots interested in aviation and aviation careers. These flight-training scholarships are awarded to students ages 16-20 who have completed the majority of […]