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A SIGN OF SPRING...
2007 EAA B-17 TOUR BEGINS NEXT WEEK IN LAS VEGAS
A week from today EAA's 2007 B-17 "Keep It Flying"
national tour launches at North Las Vegas Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The opening tour stop is hosted by EAA Chapter 163. Between now and
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007, EAA's Fighting Fortress Aluminum
Overcast is scheduled to visit 20 airports in seven Western
states, so be sure to see the majestic bird when it visits your
area. Following the
tour-opener, Aluminum Overcast will travel to Chino California
(April 3-4, Warbird Squadron 16); San Diego Gillespie Field (April
6-8, EAA Chapter 14); and Torrence (CA) Zamperini Field (April
13-15, EAA Chapter 7). For complete tour information, including
on-line reservations, visit www.B17.org.
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Q & A:
Question of the Week
EAA
Information Services
I am looking for FAA Form 8710-11 (Airman Certificate and/or
Rating Application) on the FAA website but cannot find it. I
did see an 8710-1 listed there, but it does not mention sport
pilot. Does the EAA website have something I can print?
Answer:
You must not have looked hard enough; FAA form 8710-11 is
available on the FAA website at http://forms.faa.gov
/forms/faa8710-11.pdf.
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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April
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EAA photographer Bonnie Kratz
shot this air-to-air photo of Ray Somerlock's Christen Eagle
II while on a photo mission over Lake Poygan, just west of
Oshkosh. To Sport Aerobatics subscribers, this
particular homebuilt biplane should look familiar; it's featured
on the cover of your March magazine.
To download this image for your computer, visit the
EAA
website and choose among five resolutions to suit your
screen. You can also view and download any previously used EAA monthly desktop image.
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General
Aviation United Against User Fees
EAA works hard to protect the rights of general aviation
enthusiasts. Lend your voice to our efforts by becoming
informed on how user fees threaten your rights as an aviation
enthusiast.
Learn more now!
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OPPOSITION TO
USER FEES MOUNTS IN HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE
More doubt and outright opposition to the FAA's proposal for
funding the nation's air traffic control system was expressed
at Wednesday's marathon House Aviation Subcommittee hearing on
Aviation Consumer Issues. Nearly all the members who spoke
echoed previous concerns regarding the crippling effect user
fees and a sharp increase in aviation fuel taxes would have on
general aviation.
None were more direct than Rep. James Oberstar, Chairman of
the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, who
remains "unpersuaded" by the administration's
proposal. "I've been through these schemes for 25 years,
and you're on the wrong track.
"There is a great deal of skepticism on both sides of the
aisle on this financial scheme, and my intention is to give
this proposal a decent burial."
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EXPERIMENTAL
EXHIBITION RECOMMENDATIONS ADVANCED
AT EAA/WOA CONFERENCE
 A
substantial list of recommended changes and improvements to
FAA Order 8130.2F resulted from a two-day meeting hosted by
EAA and the EAA Warbirds of America (WOA) this week at the EAA
Air Academy Lodge in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Several FAA and
industry representatives were present to provide input on
updating the order, which deals with certification and
operation limitations of experimental exhibition and air
racing aircraft. The hope is that senior FAA officials are
receptive to the suggested changes and several onerous
barriers to owning and operating these types of aircraft can
be removed.
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more)
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EAA PROVIDING
SUPPORT TO FAA FOR E-LSA REGISTRATIONS AT SUN 'N FUN
 The
FAA will provide on-site registration during opening day
(April 17) at the Sun 'n Fun Fly-In in Lakeland, Florida, for
a limited number of EAA members who wish to transition an
ultralight to the experimental light-sport aircraft (E-LSA)
category. The first 50 EAA members who sign up in advance will
be eligible to have an FAA employee review and process their
registration materials for issuance of an N-number at Sun 'n
Fun.
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EAA, SWRFI
PROVIDE BIG DAY FOR TEXAS BOY SCOUTS
 They
say everything is bigger in Texas, and that apparently applies
to Young Eagle events, too. Volunteer EAA pilots, including
several from EAA's Southwest Regional Fly-In (Texas Fly-In),
provided nearly 600 Boy Scouts with Young Eagle flights during
the third annual Hondo Aviation Day and EAA Young Eagles
Aviation Merit Badge weekend on Saturday, March 17. The
combination campout/aviation merit badge weekend was held at
SWRFI's home Hondo Municipal Airport and brought participating
scouts one step closer to becoming Eagle Scouts.
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more)
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NAFI LEADER
OUTLINES FUTURE FLIGHT TRAINING CHALLENGES
 National
Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) Executive Director
Rusty Sachs outlined the challenges of training general
aviation pilots in advanced avionics systems as well as the
growing sport pilot population during last week's panel
discussion on the future of GA held at the FAA's annual
Aviation Forecast Conference in Washington, D.C.
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more)
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LOVELL TO
INTRODUCE 'APOLLO 13' AT EAA FLY-IN THEATER
 Capt.
James Lovell, who commanded the near-disastrous Apollo 13 moon
mission that became a model of crisis ingenuity and teamwork,
will be a featured guest at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007,
"The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration," which
will be held July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport in
Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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more)
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2007 EAA
MEMORIAL WALL RESERVATIONS DUE APRIL 2
 Honor
the memory of your special someone whose support and passion
for aviation positively impacted your life by dedicating a
plaque on EAA's Memorial Wall. To have a person recognized
during the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007 ceremony, your order
must be made by Monday, April 2. With a donation of $350, you
can personalize the plaque with your loved one's name and
outstanding life details.
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more)
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AIRLINES
OFFER EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH DISCOUNTS
For those people not flying into
Wittman Regional Airport or who live too far to drive to the
World's Greatest Aviation Celebration, several airlines are
offering airfare discounts during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
2007. The discounted fares are available courtesy of the
participating airlines, which include American, Midwest, and
Northwest. Discounts are subject to individual airline
restrictions. For more information, visit the EAA
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VOTE FOR THE
GREATEST AVIATION MOVIE OF ALL TIME
 Visit www.airventure.org/movie
and vote for your choice of the best aviation movie of all
time. The page will be open through May 2, 2007, with the overall top vote getter
to be shown on the big screen at
the Ford-Eclipse Fly-In Theater during the week of EAA
AirVenture Oshkosh 2007!
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PRE-ORDER YOUR
EAA AIRVENTURE 2007 NOTAM TODAY!
 If you're flying to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007, the most
important information you can have is the Notice to Airmen
(NOTAM) that is created specifically for the event. It
includes all the arrival and departure procedures to Wittman
Regional Airport and other area airfields, as well as
essential information that every pilot needs to know before
flying to The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration.
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SEND US YOUR
AIRVENTURE WAYPOINTS, FUEL STOPS
 We're
up to 45 locations in 18 states listed on EAA AirVenture's Alternate
Airports and Stops page, providing special offers to EAA members on
their flights to and from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. If you have
a landing facility and would like to
be among the waypoints, FBOs, and other sites listed, please send us your information, including
name of business, airport, phone number, e-mail address, and
any special offers you'd like to announce. Send to webmaster@eaa.org,
then watch for it on the EAA
AirVenture website.
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SPECIAL FOR MEMBERS
WEATHERVANES FOR AVIATORS
 Bob
Dylan wrote, "You don't need a weatherman to know which
way the wind blows." But a weathervane is another matter
entirely, and have we got some great, aviation-themed
weathervanes for you! Our honest-to-goodness,
three-dimensional, copper sculptured airplane weathervanes
come in three styles: a handcrafted, copper-coated biplane (21
inches x 9 1/2 inches, item # F00500, $49.99); copper
high-wing design (21 inches x 9 1/2 inches, item # F03339,
$49.99); or a green patina copper biplane (13 inches x 5
inches x 12 inches, item # F00598, $152.99). Note that the
dimensions are for the top portion of the weathervanes - total
height is approximately 5 feet. Order online
today or call 800-843-3612.
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SONEX
GARNERS 2007 WISCONSIN SBA AWARD
Sonex Aircraft's John Monnett,
Betty Monnett, and Jeremy Monnett were named co-recipients
of Wisconsin's SBA Small Business Person of the Year -
Honorable Mention award for 2007. Sonex is an experimental
aircraft business based in Oshkosh that sells plans and
component kits for its line of two-place sport aircraft. The
company also offers the AeroConversions line of experimental
aircraft engines and accessories. Sonex was formed in 1998
and sold its first set of plans at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
that year. Today the company has planes flying or under
construction in 23 countries. Visit www.sonex-ltd.com
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MICHIGAN
AVIATION CAREER EXPO SCHEDULED IN MAY
The Michigan Institute of
Aviation and Technology will host its annual Aviation Career
Expo May 8 at the Willow Run Airport in Belleville,
Michigan. The event runs from 12-7 p.m. and is open to all
ages. Organizers say more than 100 aviation companies will
be there recruiting, as well as representatives from all
military branches. For more information contact Amy at akienast@miat.edu. |
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HARTZELL
INTRODUCES PROPRIETARY PROPELLER DE-ICE LINE
Hartzell Propeller Inc. has
announced its own line of propeller de-ice components with
plans to support the entire catalog of Hartzell propellers
that feature de-ice capability. The new de-ice components
will replace previous, third-party manufactured de-ice parts
including boots, wire harnesses, and slip rings. For more
information visit www.hartzellprop.com,
or e-mail newpartssales@hartzellprop.com. |
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SECOND
KODIAK AIRCRAFT ENTERS FLIGHT TEST PROGRAM
Quest Aircraft announced the
first successful flight of its first fully conforming
production aircraft. N491KQ flew for approximately 45
minutes Friday, March 16 from Quest's facility at the
Sandpoint Municipal Airport. After production
flight-testing, the aircraft will immediately be placed in
service for function and reliability flight-testing. This
aircraft also incorporates several systems and extended
options that will be installed on production aircraft,
including an Environmental Control System (ECS), oxygen for
all seats, and a new split cargo door with integrated steps.
For more information visit www.questaircraft.com. |
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U.S.
CERTIFICATION EARNED BY THIELERT CENTURION 2.0 ENGINE
Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH
received official certification documents from the FAA March
12, certifying the installation of the Centurion 2.0
kerosene piston aircraft engine in different models of the
Cessna 172. Installation of the Centurion 2.0 in the C-172
has been certified in Europe since fall 2006. For more
information visit www.thielert.com. |
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GATHERING
OF MUSTANGS & LEGENDS TICKETS AVAILABLE
Discounted advance tickets for
the Gathering of Mustangs and Legends September 27-30 are
now available online at www.GML2007.com.
Discounted rates are also available for children, students,
and military personnel. The event will feature aerial
demonstrations and performances including an estimated 100
P-51 Mustang aircraft and additional World War II
fighters/bombers, U.S. Air Force aircraft including the
Thunderbirds, and top civilian performers. |
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MERCURY
INTRODUCES CLASS II EFB SYSTEM WITH SYNTHETIC VISION
Mercury Computer Systems is
nearing completion of its Commercial Class II EFB system
with synthetic vision. The company says the system includes
advanced graphics processing capabilities, with a dedicated
accelerator designed to run the most demanding
graphics-intensive applications. It also features a
sunlight-readable touch-screen display with built-in
avionics-style hard buttons, and an emergency battery
backup. The system will be packaged with the VistaNav 3D
Synthetic Vision software. For more information visit www.vistanav.com. |
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MID
ISLAND AIR SERVICES BECOMES FLIGHT DESIGN CT DEALER
Mid Island Air Services, Inc.
and Michael Mancuso Airshows have become the authorized
dealer for the Flight Design CT in the metro New York City
area. Mid Island's sales and service area includes Long
Island, New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Southern New
York State. For more information visit www.FlightDesignUSA.com. |
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