By DEAN BILLING. As I was preparing my motorhome for the trip to AirVenture 2016, it dawned on me that I haven’t written anything for the GA Fuels blog in quite sometime. Perhaps that’s because not much is happening in the aviation fuel arena despite the nagging problems of TEL contamination and the perceptible decline […]
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P-51 Mustang, SB2C Helldiver rides available at AirVenture
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) will fly its P-51 Mustang, “Red Nose,” and SB2C-5 Helldiver, “The Beast,” to Fond du Lac airport (KFLD) as part of the 2016 Experimental Aviation Association (EAA) AirVenture at Oshkosh, Wis., from Monday July, 25 until Sunday July, 31. Rides will be available on both of these historic aircraft. The […]
GlobalAir.com unveils Oshkosh fuel deals
The annual AirVenture fuel price specials have now been released by GlobalAir.com for pilots flying to and from Oshkosh. Each year, GlobalAir.com works with FBOs across the country to provide aviators with this resource, according to company officials. Some of the AirVenture fuel specials that visitors will find include $.50 discounts on 100LL, free overnight […]
Picture of the day: Happy Fourth of July!
In honor of Independence Day, we thought we’d bring you the most iconic Fourth of July photo: Fireworks. These are the spectacular fireworks that end the night air show at AirVenture in Oshkosh. The photo is from a new book, “EAA Oshkosh: The Best AirVenture Photography.”
Aerox to provide free oxygen refresher at Oshkosh
Shaw Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems will provide a free Oxygen Refresher during EAA Air Venture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 25-31. During the show if you are feeling a bit tired, sluggish or just in need of an energy boost, visit the Shaw Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems Booth Number 2130 in Exhibit Hangar B, Aisle B, for […]
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 […]
Symposium broadens dialogue on UAS integration
The FAA recently held a symposium in conjunction with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to broaden the dialogue with industry and the public on how to safely integrate unmanned aircraft into the National Airspace System. FAA Administrator Michael Huerta and Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker both noted the progress the FAA and industry have made on integration by […]
Snowbirds to appear at Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Canadian Forces Snowbirds, one of the most popular military aerial demonstration teams in the world, will include EAA AirVenture Oshkosh as part of its 2016 schedule, which would be the first time in more than 30 years that the team will be back at Oshkosh. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the 64th […]
Picture of the day: Check that off the bucket list
Pete Zutrauen sent in this photo with this explanation: “My bucket list — #Osh15 Hummelbird arrival — what a great 650 nm trip!”