While at AirVenture 2016, ace photographer Bert Reiheld captured these images from the Experimental Aircraft Association’s museum on the grounds of Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH):
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EAA members now have free access to SOLIDWORKS design kit
OSHKOSH — The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) now provides members with free access to Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Student Design Kit – EAA Maker Edition software, MySolidWorks online video tutorials, the MySolidWorks Manufacturing Network, and related training and design resources. “Since its humble beginnings in Paul and Audrey’s basement, EAA has inspired, enabled, and defended our […]
EAA avionics STC expanded to more models
OSHKOSH — The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) reported several updates to the FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) it pioneered for the Dynon EFIS-D10A, an STC that was originally announced at SUN ‘n FUN at Lakeland, Florida, in April. The Accessible Safety STC, which is now available to EAA members for $100 each, has been expanded. In addition to […]
Third class medical reform reality
On July 15, general aviation changed forever. That’s when President Barack Obama signed into law an FAA authorization extension that includes third class medical reform. “Medical reforms are now the law, and that’s a big win for general aviation,” said Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) President Mark Baker. “This is the most significant legislative […]
Aircraft of Desert Storm/Desert Shield to gather at Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The aircraft of Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield, which formed one of the largest air power operations in history, will return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2016 for a look back 25 years after this massive undertaking. The 64th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in will take place July 25-31 at […]
To protect grassroots flying, ‘they’ are ‘us’
SUN ’n FUN always marks a big time of year for many of us who fly elsewhere throughout the country. It marks the end of the season where our priorities are making sure the engine heater is plugged in, the snow and ice are chipped away from the hangar door, and weight-and-balance includes the weight […]
EAA teams with JSfirm.com
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 […]
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 […]
EAA partners with FAA, Dynon, for STC breakthrough
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) joined with Dynon Avionics at SUN ’n FUN to reveal they have established a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) process to install Dynon’s EFIS-D10A in certificated aircraft. This allows innovations developed for the amateur-built aircraft fleet to make their way into Cessna 150s, 152s, and 172s, as well asPiper PA-28 and […]