The Experimental Aircraft Association recently posted a video about skiplane flying, noting that flying doesn’t have to stop in the winter. “Skiplane flying becomes an integral part of life once winter weather begins to encroach on many remote communities in places like Canada and Alaska,” EAA officials said. “There, it can be a lifeline, a […]
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EAA Sport Pilot Academy returns in 2017
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Sport Pilot Academy, which immerses people in a three-week course that concludes with earning a sport pilot certificate, returns in 2017 with three sessions throughout the year. The all-inclusive course at EAA headquarters in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, features dedicated aircraft and instructors focused on successful completion […]
EAA teams with Seaplane Pilots
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Seaplane Pilots Association (SPA) have entered into a joint effort to boost participation in aviation. “There is a common passion for flight that connects SPA and EAA, with our organizations sharing a significant number of members,” said Jack J. Pelton, EAA Chairman/CEO. “This memo […]
Will medical reform be put on hold by new administration?
The Experimental Aircraft Association is reporting that the Trump administration put a freeze on new federal regulations, ordering that no new regulations be published in the Federal Register — which serves as official notification of the nation’s regulations and policies from the executive branch of government. As part of that order, all regulations that have […]
50th anniversary of Apollo program to be celebrated at Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Astronauts from the Apollo missions that put humans on the moon for the first time are expected to be at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo program. The 65th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 24-30 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. […]
New pathway towards FAA approvals emerges
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — A proposed new compliance pathway for Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for manufacturing of safety-enhancing avionics and other low risk equipment emerged during a Jan. 17 meeting in Oshkosh between officials with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), top FAA officials, and others in the aviation industry. This alternate approach would […]
Oshkosh highlights unveiled
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Historic aviation achievements, legendary pilots, and groundbreaking innovations will be featured as some of the themes of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 July 24-30 at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH). The 65th annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) fly-in convention annually draws an attendance of more than 500,000 people and 10,000 airplanes. […]
Aircraft Spruce acquires Poberzny estate
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. has purchased the former home of Experimental Aircraft Association founders Paul and Audrey Poberezny in Oshkosh, Wis., and will make the home available to the EAA for tours and special events. The original stone farmhouse is over 100 years old and was Paul and Audrey’s home from 1991 until his death in […]
McKenzie joins EAA board of directors
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Ken McKenzie, a recreational aviation enthusiast and senior vice president for strategy and corporate development for Airbus, has joined the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) board of directors. As a Class III director for EAA, McKenzie will serve a one-year renewable term on the EAA board. “Ken McKenzie is an […]