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FORD TRI-MOTOR
HEADS EAST TO BEGIN TOUR
This weekend
EAA's 1929 Ford
Tri-Motor embarks on a seven-city mini tour in the Eastern
U.S. that continues through July 4. The first stop will be
June 9-12 at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania's Capital City
Airport, followed by a June 14-15 visit to Manassas,
Virginia, and June 17-19 at Caldwell, New Jersey. Everyone's
invited to come out and "Fly the Ford" while
taking in some real aviation history. Ford Tri Motors were
the world's first mass-produced airliner. For complete tour
information, visit the EAA
AirVenture Museum website.
PLANES,
MANES, AND AUTOMOBILES AT PIONEER JULY 1
Ford and Mustang owners, there
is still time to register for the Planes, Manes and
Automobiles event July 1 at Pioneer Airport. This annual
event combines two classic examples of American engineering:
the legendary P-51 Mustang WWII fighter and a wide selection
of Ford Mustangs, ranging from classic 1960s-era models to
modern "supercars." EAA event partner, the Midwest
Mustang Association, is expecting more than 200 cars overall
and several P-51s. The event is free with regular museum
admission, and EAAers always enter the museum at no charge.
Those who pre-register online
by June 15, will receive a free souvenir dash plaque and
have the opportunity to photograph their vehicle with a P-51
Mustang or an A-4 jet. A registration fee is required. All
Ford-powered vehicles are welcome to participate. This event
is presented with support from Racette Ford of Oshkosh.
B-17 TOUR SET TO
WRAP UP WESTERN LEG
EAA's World War II
bomber Aluminum Overcast wraps up its first leg of the Keep
it Flyin' tour this weekend at Denver Centennial Airport June 9-11.
The airplane will return to Oshkosh for its
scheduled 120-hour maintenance, then head out for the rest of
the pre-AirVenture tour beginning June 23 at West Bend, Wisconsin,
Municipal Airport.
For complete tour information,
or to reserve your seat on-line, visit www.B17.org.
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Q & A:
Question of the Week
EAA Aviation Services
I looked at your list of
eligible planes for the light-sport aircraft category, and I
have a question. Listed as NOT eligible was the Ercoupe 415-D.
My question is: If the 415-D has been rebuilt and now has
fabric wings making the plane lighter, i.e. within the 1320
lb. weight limit, would that qualify as an LSA?
Answer:
We've answered several forms of this question, but people are
still asking it. So here goes.
The definition of a light-sport
aircraft, as called out in 14 CFR 1.1, requires that the
aircraft be originally certificated within the definition in
order to be eligible for sport pilot operations.
Since the Ercoupe 415D was not
originally certificated within the definition, no amount of
modification will make it sport pilot-eligible. Again, an
Ercoupe 415D cannot be made eligible for sport pilot
operations no matter what modifications are done.
How can
we help you?
To ask a question regarding government
issues, e-mail govt@eaa.org.
If you have a question about registration, airmen, aircraft
and medical certification, safety records, performance, or any
other matter, e-mail infoserv@eaa.org.
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June
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EAA Desktop
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There's no place like EAA
AirVenture Oshkosh, and for checking out light-sport aircraft,
there's no place quite like the LSA Mall situated off
AeroShell Square. More than 30 types on display, manufacturer's representatives, and EAA sport pilot experts
available to answer any and all questions throughout the week.
To download this image for your computer
desktop, visit the EAA
website. You can also download any of the previous
EAA monthly desktop images.
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45 Days Until EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2006!
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A DREAM COME
TRUE
EAAer Set to Fly B-1 to
AirVenture Oshkosh
 Capt. Kyle Wilson, USAF, will fulfill one of his dreams this
summer when he pilots a B-1B Lancer bomber from Ellsworth Air
Force Base, South Dakota, to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The
just-confirmed arrival of the supersonic jet has Wilson
arriving on opening day Monday, July 24, and departing Friday,
July 28. During the interim he and his three crewmates will be
on AeroShell Square with the airplane, meeting and greeting
attendees.
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more)
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HONDAJET
RETURNS TO EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH
 Honda will return to EAA AirVenture
Oshkosh this year with the groundbreaking very light jet
HondaJet, which was unveiled to the world in a brief
appearance at AirVenture 2005. Honda will display the jet for
the duration of the show inside the new Honda Pavilion, now
located just north of AeroShell Square. Members of the
HondaJet development team, including Michimasa Fujino,
HondaJet project leader and vice president of Honda R&D
Americas, Inc., will be on hand throughout the week to talk
about the innovative aircraft and answer questions.
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more)
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'DEWEY'S RIDE'
TO APPEAR AT TRAINING COMMAND EXHIBIT
 Pete and Dewie Quortrup's
award-winning Beechcraft SNB-5, Dewey's Ride, will be featured
in the World War II Training Command display area during EAA
AirVenture Oshkosh 2006. The gleaming twin Beech will
represent the advanced multi-engine trainers used by the U.S.
Army Air Corp and Navy.
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more)
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HALLMARKS
OF HOMEBUILDING -
THORP T-18 ADVANCED METAL HOMEBUILT CONSTRUCTION
 The
individual "Hallmarks of Homebuilding" have been
so designated because they fundamentally changed an element
within the homebuilt movement. By definition, one very
definitive hallmark is represented by John Thorp's all metal
airplane, the Thorp T-18.
By his own admission, Thorp stuck his neck out-"way
out"-when he wrote in the February 1962 issue of Sport
Aviation that "metal airplanes can be simpler to build
than wooden airplanes."
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TAKE A RIDE IN
THE SKY AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH
If you're heading to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this year, there
are plenty of opportunities to take flights in three
distinctively different aircraft: EAA's B-17 Aluminum
Overcast; a Bell 47 helicopter; and EAA's 1927 Ford Tri-Motor.
Don't miss out on seeing the World's Greatest Aviation
Celebration from above.
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more)
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CHILDREN HAVE
THEIR OWN ACTIVITY HANGAR AT AIRVENTURE
Children ages 3-7 have their own
place to "hang" out at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2006.
The Children's Activity Hangar is a shady spot for pre-schoolers
through younger primary ages to participate in age-appropriate
aviation activities
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more)
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MECHANICAL
PROBLEMS SIDELINE 'FIFI' AGAIN
Aircraft will miss "Big
Bomber Reunion" at EAA AirVenture
For the second straight year, mechanical problems have put
the Commemorative Air Force's B-29 "Fifi" back in
the hangar, cutting short the big World War II bomber's
appearance schedule and forcing CAF to cancel its scheduled
flight to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2006.
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PRE-PLAN YOUR
EAA AIRVENTURE ADVENTURE
Forum-workshop schedule now
online
With many hundreds of available forums and workshops to choose
from at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, wouldn't it be great if you
could pre-plan which ones you wanted to attend? Now you can,
by visiting www.AirVenture.org's online forums and workshops
schedule.
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more)
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MILLER TO
RECEIVE EAA'S TONY BINGELIS AWARD
 Jim
Miller, of Kansas City, Missouri, has been selected as the
2006 recipient of the EAA's Tony Bingelis Award, recognizing
his involvement as an active Technical Counselor volunteer and
aircraft builder. Miller (EAA #6110) has been an EAA Technical
Counselor since 1973, has advised countless aircraft builders
about safety and effective low-cost aviation techniques, and
has documented more than 150 aircraft project visits. In
addition, Miller is an FAA Designated Airworthiness
Representative volunteer for amateur-built aircraft.
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more)
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ULTRALIGHT
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE PROCEDURES IN NOTAM
Those planning to fly to the EAA
AirVenture 2006 ultralight area, need to obtain a copy of this
year's FAA-issued Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). Detailed
instructions, maps, and landmark-specific photographs will
ensure an easier, safer flight in and out of AirVenture.
Pilots must also attend a  briefing
held in the Ultralight Barn if they wish to fly in the pattern
during the week.
GET YOUR EAA AIRVENTURE
NOTAM TODAY
Get your copy of the official EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2006 Notice To Airmen (NOTAM)
booklet by calling 800/JOIN-EAA (564-6322) today. You can also
download an easy-to-print PDF document form posted on the AirVenture
website.
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AIRVENTURE
WAYPOINTS, FUEL STOPS, ALTERNATE AIRPORTS
 EAA AirVenture specials are
available along routes to and from the World's Greatest
Aviation Celebration. Visit the AirVenture
website to see the complete list, or include your
business by e-mailing the name, airport, phone number, e-mail address, and
any special offers or discounts to webmaster@eaa.org.
EAA
AIRVENTURE RIDESHARE
Looking for a ride, or have a spare seat to get to Oshkosh? Visit www.airventure.org/rideshare.
VISIT
www.airventure.org FOR LATEST UPDATES
Get
the latest news and information about the World's Greatest
Aviation Celebration at www.airventure.org,
the official website of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2006!
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EAA WELCOMES
CESSNA'S INTEREST IN LSA MARKETPLACE
EAA welcomes Cessna Aircraft
Company's participation in light-sport aircraft activities at
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2006, following today's announcement by
Cessna that it will have a full-scale, proof-of-concept
aircraft at AirVenture as it studies the possibility of
producing a light-sport aircraft.
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more)
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MORE THAN 140
IYED EVENTS PLANNED
 It
looks like EAA's International Young Eagles Day (IYED) this
weekend, June 10, will have at least 10 percent more flight
rallies that 2005, reports the EAA Young Eagles office Last
year we had 130 registered rallies on IYED, and this year we
have 144. 2003 considered one of the largest IYED events, had
138! And this doesn't count the thousands of individual EAA
members who are expected to participate in Young Eagles
flights on Saturday. Thanks so much, EAA volunteers and
chapters!
And don't forget to get your paperwork in ASAP to make sure
you're eligible for the special
drawings and grand prize - an all-expense paid trip to EAA
AirVenture 2006 for the pilot who flies and registered Young
Eagle No. 1.25 million!
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JUNE 17 IS
ULTRALIGHT DAY AT EAA'S PIONEER AIRPORT
 The
fun-flying world of ultralights will be highlighted on
Saturday, June 17, during EAA's annual Ultralight Day at
Pioneer Airport, adjacent to the EAA AirVenture Museum.
Weather permitting, the event
from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. will include more than 40 aircraft
from numerous Wisconsin EAA Ultralight Chapters for public
viewing. A friendly competition between pilots will take place
at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., which includes a spot landing, message
drop, and "torpedo run" contests.
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more)
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SHEBOYGAN'S
16TH WINGS AND WHEELS ON FATHER'S DAY
 June
18 is Father's Day, which means members of EAA Chapter 766
based at the Sheboygan County (Wisconsin) Airport (SBM) are
busy preparing for their 16th annual Wings and Wheels event at
the county's sparkling new Aviation Welcome Center located
there.
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more)
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HOLY TOLEDO,
WHAT AN AIR SHOW!
EAA Chapter 582 in Toledo, Ohio,
is gearing up for its Plane Fun air show set for June 24-25 at
Metcalf Airport. This highly anticipated annual community
event features an air show both days with the likes of the Red
Baron Squadron, a Navy C-130, and classic warbirds. Also
slated is the flaming Chicago Rush dragster.
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more)
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PLANES,
MANES, AND AUTOMOBILES AT PIONEER JULY 1
Ford and Mustang owners, there
is still time to register for the Planes, Manes and
Automobiles event July 1 at Pioneer Airport. This annual
event combines two classic examples of American engineering:
the legendary P-51 Mustang WWII fighter and a wide selection
of Ford Mustangs, ranging from classic 1960s-era models to
modern "supercars." EAA event partner, the Midwest
Mustang Association, is expecting more than 200 cars overall
and several P-51s. The event is free with regular museum
admission, and EAAers always enter the museum at no charge.
Those who pre-register at www.airventuremuseum.org/mustangs
by June 15, will receive a free souvenir dash plaque and
have the opportunity to photograph their vehicle with a P-51
Mustang or an A-4 jet. A registration fee is required. All
Ford-powered vehicles are welcome to participate. This event
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FORD ADDS FLEX
FUEL VEHICLES TO
EAA PARTNER RECOGNITION PROGRAM
 Through
the EAA Partner Recognition Program with the Ford Motor
Company EAAers not only save money on Ford, Lincoln, and
Mercury vehicles, they can also save money on gas! Ford Motor
Company has been a major influence in the advanced technology
and alternative fuel vehicle fields and has introduced several
Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) that use E85 including Ford Ranger,
Explorer, and Explorer SportTrac. In 2006, Ford will add five
new vehicles to this list: Ford Taurus, Crown Victoria,
F-Series (under 8500 GVW), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln
Town Car.
(read more)
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EAA INSURANCE
TIP -
FLY-IN FLYING
By Bob Mackey
Falcon Insurance Agency, Inc.
I've had the fun and
enjoyment of flying into many fly-ins: EAA Chapter fly-ins,
fly-in air shows, and yes, I've even flown into EAA AirVenture
Oshkosh. It is important to be safe and having fun while
participating in a fly-in. If you're going to fly to a fly-in,
it is likely you will take someone with you; a friend, maybe
another pilot, or a non-pilot. As the pilot-in-command, it's
your job to be safe, but you're also acting as an ambassador
for all of aviation. Be smart; this is your opportunity to
share aviation and turn others on to the great world of
flying.
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more)
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U.S.-MANUFACTURED TRIKE EARNS
S-LSA APPROVAL
The Delta Jet AS-III912S weight-shift control
aircraft (trike), manufactured by Apollo North America, earned special
light-sport aircraft approval on May 24, 2006. It is the first trike
manufactured in the United States to earn this approval. The S-LSA model trike
is powered by a 100-hp Rotax 912S engine; other versions of the aircraft may be
powered by the 80-hp 912 engine.
The trike is offered with a choice of three different wings: the H12 Classic,
the H12S, and the Profi. The wings give the trike a cruise speed that ranges
from 47 to 84 mph, and a stall speed that ranges from 32 to 45 mph, depending
on the wing used. The trike has a top speed of 99 mph.
For more information, contact Tampa Bay Aerosports, distributor for Apollo
North America, in Zephyrhills, Florida. Call 813-810-9262, e-mail abid@tampabayaerosports.com,
or visit www.tampabayaerosport.com.
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CIRRUS
CELEBRATES FOURTH ANNUAL COPA MIGRATION
Cirrus airplane owners, pilots,
and guests landed in the hometown of Cirrus Design Corp.
headquarters last weekend for what the Cirrus Owners and
Pilots Association dubbed "M4" - the fourth annual
fly-in, or migration to Duluth, Minnesota. M4 had the largest
turnout of any COPA organized event. About 500 people
participated this year, including vendors and members.
"I have never seen an owner's organization like COPA that
is so enthusiastic and dedicated to safety and continuing
pilot education," said Alan Klapmeier, Chairman and CEO.
"Cirrus is fortunate to have our owners feel the same
passion for our product and philosophy as we do." To
learn more, visit www.cirrusdesign.com.
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ALEXANDER NEWEST SARC DIRECTOR
WITH SPORTSPLANES.COM
Mark Alexander has signed an agreement with
Sportsplanes.com to act as the director of the company's newest Sport Aircraft
Regional Center (SARC). Alexander will represent Sportsplanes.com in Colorado,
Kansas, Wyoming, and New Mexico. Starting in Colorado Springs, Alexander will
set up an LSA sales operation to market C-42s, Skylarks and Breezers, while
setting up a number of Sport Pilot training operations in his assigned
territory. In time, he plans to open a number of maintenance operations. For
more information visit www.sportsplanesofcolorado.com
or call 719-332-7541.
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SPECIAL ROTAX
SCHOOL DATE FOR AIRVENTURE
Aero Technical Institute has
announced a special class date for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
2006. The one-day class is tailored for owner/operators of
Rotax four-stroke engines, and will cover the essentials of
operations and line maintenance. The class will be held in the
Batten Board Room of the EAA AirVenture Museum, in Oshkosh,
Wisconsin, and is limited to 25 people. The cost, which
includes lunch, is $250. To sign up, call Lockwood Aviation at
800-527-6829.
For information on other courses and dates offered by Aero
Technical Institute visit www.aerotechnicalinstitute.com.
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EAAERS
"ROMP AROUND WISCONSIN" RE-SET
The "Romp Around
Wisconsin" flight that was postponed in May due to
unfavorable weather conditions will be tried again on June 20
or 21. Two Wisconsin EAAers, Dr. Bruce Kaufman, MD, EAA
457896, and Boeing 717 pilot Matthew McDaniel, EAA 256559,
will embark from Milwaukee Timmerman for the 2,000-mile,
104-airport mission to raise money for Children's Hospital of
Wisconsin. They aim to land at every paved, public-use airport
in the state, plus one military airport (Volk Field Air
National Guard Base), and one private airport (Lake Geneva
Aire Estates). To learn more about the effort, visit www.firstgiving.com/romp.
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AIRCRAFT SPRUCE
ADDS LOWRANCE AIRMAP 600C GPS
Aircraft Spruce offers
the new Lowrance AirMap 600C, featuring colored sectional map
depiction based on GPS input. It also includes the 512MB
Terrain Awareness Americas along with the Jeppesen Americas
and Lowrance Obstruction aeronautical databases. In addition,
there is an enhanced Safe Flight 21 Airport taxiway map
database. AirMap 600C comes with an MMC/SD digital card reader
for online Jeppesen updates; MapCreate Topographical custom
mapmaking CD software; a remote amplifying antenna; plug power
adapter and yoke and car mounts. The unit features a
16-channel GPS+WAAS receiver, a 2.83 inch diagonal screen with
brightness control for excellent direct sunlight viewing or
night flying operations. See the recent Pilot Shop Catalog or
online catalog at www.AircraftSpruce.com,
or call 877-477-7823.
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GA CONTRIBUTES
MORE THAN $150B TO U.S. ECONOMY
According to a study co-authored
by some of the country's most knowledgeable transportation
economists, general aviation contributed more than $150
billion to U.S. economic output in 2005, and employed more
than 1,265,000 people whose collective earnings exceeded $53
billion. Jack Pelton, GAMA chairman, and president, chairman,
and CEO of Cessna Aircraft Company, announced the release of
the study at a hearing before the Aerospace States Association
on the National Aeronautics R& D Policy.
"This study quantifies what is at stake in the upcoming
user fee debate for a significant number of Americans whose
livelihoods are supported by general aviation," said Pete
Bunce, GAMA president and CEO. "If the airlines are
successful in shedding their own costs of an air
transportation system that is built for them onto GA, a
significant negative impact will be felt by many more than
just GA operators."
View the study at www.gama.aero/PUBLIC/GAcontribution.pdf.
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FLITELite DUAL
INTENSITY PILOT'S LIGHT
Momentum Interactive has
introduced a hands-free, light source that snaps on to a
headset mic. With one touch the light will beam bright, a
second touch will lower the light's intensity, and a third
will turn it off. The LED system is also programmed to turn
off automatically after one minute, or when exposed to bright
light, saving battery life.
FLITELite will be available at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2006 in
Hangar C, booth 3086. Orders placed online before August 1
will receive special show pricing and free shipping. For more
information visit www.FLITELITE.com.
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POWER FLOW
SHIPS ITS TUNED EXHAUST SYSTEM NO. 2,000
Power Flow has shipped its 2,000th
tuned exhaust system. The Power Flow installation, which can
be applied to a wide range of single engine aircraft, provides
a number of performance enhancements: engine efficiency is
improved; fuel savings are realized at the same cruise speeds,
oil temperatures remain lower during climb and the rate of
climb can see an increase of up to 50 percent. Results vary
from one aircraft to another, but with normal cruise an
aircraft with fixed pitch can see a fuel savings up to 2 gph
at the same speed, while those aircraft with constant speed
props see an increase in cruise speed with a minimal increase
in fuel burn.
For more information call 386-253-8833 or visit at www.powerflowsystems.com.
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