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EAA B-17 TOUR
OPENS JUNE IN OREGON
EAAers and aviation enthusiasts in the
Portland, Oregon, area will want to head down to Hillsboro Airport
this weekend (June 1-3) to see EAA's B-17 Aluminum Overcast
as the "Keep it Flying" tour continues. The tour stop is
being hosted by EAA Chapter 105. Next week it's off to Caldwell,
Idaho, and Industrial Airport June 5-6 (EAA Chapter 103.),
followed by a visit to Ogden, Utah (EAA Chapter 23).
Don't miss your chance to see the Flying Fortress when it comes to
your area! For the complete tour schedule, including online reservations for flight missions, visit www.B17.org,
or e-mail b17reservations@eaa.org
for more information.
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Q & A:
Question of the Week
I have been told by two people that aerobatic flying is
forbidden under the Sport Pilot Rule. I looked at them and saw
no reference to aerobatic flying. Is
there such a restriction?
Answer:
There is nothing in the regulations that would prohibit a
sport pilot from performing aerobatics. So long as the
aircraft is capable of aerobatic maneuvers and meets the
light-sport aircraft definition, a sport pilot would be
allowed to perform aerobatics in that aircraft.
Of course the pilot should have appropriate training before
attempting any aerobatic maneuvers.
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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One of the most popular,
longstanding air show attractions is the AeroShell Aerobatic
Team, which fly North American T-6 Texan advanced trainers.
When these powerful airplanes are in the air, there's no
mistaking the sound of four 600 hp Pratt & Whitney Wasp
engines growling in unison. EAA volunteer photographer Dennis
Biela took this image from EAA AirVenture 2006.
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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ALLIANCE
ANSWERS ATA'S DECEPTIVE CARTOON COMMERCIAL
 The
Alliance for Aviation Across America (AAAA), of which EAA is a
member, has effectively rebutted an extremely misleading
pro-user fee commercial produced by the Air Transport
Association (ATA) that began running in airports around the
country, including on the CNN Airport Network. ATA's
commercial, which features cartoon airplanes awaiting takeoff
on a runway, falsely claims that airport congestion is caused
by small aircraft, that small aircraft get preferential
treatment at airports, and that they don't pay for costs
imposed on the system.
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General
Aviation United Against User Fees
Learn
more about this important issue and how you can help in
the effort to defeat the government's user fee proposal.
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52 Days Until EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007!
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GOODYEAR BLIMP
MAKING HISTORIC RETURN TO EAA AIRVENTURE
First appearance at Oshkosh in
nearly 20 years
 One
of the world's most recognizable flying machines, the Goodyear
blimp, will be visible up-close and in the sky this summer at
EAA AirVenture 2007, "The World's Greatest Aviation
Celebration," July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport in
Oshkosh. The "Spirit of Goodyear" will be on-site
throughout the week and will be flying regularly during the
festivities.
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more)
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GLACIER
GIRL TO RECREATE ABORTED MISSION BEFORE ARRIVING AT EAA
AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH
 Glacier
Girl, the Lockheed P-38 WWII fighter that was rescued from
beneath the ice in Greenland and meticulously restored to
original condition, will appear at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
2007, parked on display at the main showcase ramp, AeroShell
Square. But before she gets to the World's Greatest Aviation
Celebration for the week July 23-29, the airplane has some
unfinished business to take care of.
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WARBIRDS
TRAINING COMMAND RETURNS TO EAA AIRVENTURE
Navy N3N one of many featured
aircraft
 The
EAA Warbirds of America created a new display area at last
summer's EAA AirVenture Oshkosh highlighting the WWII
training aircraft that prepared combat pilots for their
frontline cockpits. World War II Training Command was an
instant hit with attendees and returns in 2007, but with a
different name: It's now called simply The Training Command.
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RARE VINTAGE
AIRCRAFT VIE FOR "BEST OF THE BEST" AT EAA
AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH
 Six
of the world's finest restored vintage aircraft will travel to
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this summer to participate in the
National Aviation Hall of Fame's first "Best of the
Best" People's Choice Award competition. AirVenture
visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite
among these restored vintage aircraft, all former winners of
various NAHI events held throughout the country since 1999.
They include the Lockheed P-38 Glacier Girl (owned by Rod
Lewis); Piper L-4 (owned by June and Colin Powers); Spartan
Executive (owned by Kent and Sandy Blankenburg); Fairchild
KR-21 (owned by Pat McNerney); Grumman Duck (owned by Chuck
Greenhill); and Waco ATO (owned by Alan Hoeweler).
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EAA TEXAS FLY-IN
UNDER WAY TODAY
 Hondo Municipal Airport,
Texas, is the place to be this weekend for the 43rd annual Texas Fly-In (Southwest EAA
Regional Fly-In), June 1-2. Throughout the weekend visitors
can enjoy forums and
workshops, Young Eagle flights, flight demonstrations, and of
course, plenty of aircraft in the air and on the ground.
Featured guest of the fly-in is Gene Kranz of Apollo 13 fame,
who will speak at Saturday night's awards dinner. For more information,
visit www.swrfi.com.
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ETHANOL-FREE
AUTOFUEL TO BE AVAILABLE
AT THREE NEW ENGLAND AIRPORTS NEXT WEEK
Petersen Aviation, Inc., which
like EAA provides autofuel supplementary type certificates
(STC), reports it will begin distributing non-ethanol,
91-octane gasoline to three New England airports during the
first week of June 2007. The airports include Minuteman
Airport (6B6) in Stow, Massachusetts (978-897-3933); Plymouth
Airport (PYM) in Plymouth, Massachusetts (508-746-2020); and
Skylark Airport (7B6), East Windsor, Connecticut
(860-623-8085).
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more)
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EAA AIRVENTURE
MUSEUM PLANS SPACE EXPLORATION WEEKEND
 EAA
AirVenture Museum will host an event for the whole family July
14-15, Space Exploration Weekend. A variety of fun and
educational events will take place throughout both days, 10
a.m.-5 p.m., highlighted by Saturday afternoon's special
presentation by Astronaut and EAA member Jim Voss, who will
speak about his experiences traveling and working in space.
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more)
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SWALLOW'S
HISTORY REVEALED THIS WEEKEND AT PIONEER AIRPORT
 One
of EAA's vintage aircraft, the 1927 Swallow biplane (NC4028),
will take center stage at Pioneer Airport, June 1-3, during a
special Swallow History Weekend. EAA volunteer Fred Stadler,
who spent two years researching the airplane and the company
that produced it, will give two presentations at Pioneer
Airport, scheduled for noon Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday inside
the Vette Hangar.
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more)
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POPULAR EAA SPORTAIR WORKSHOPS
SLATED IN JUNE
 Limited
space is available in several upcoming EAA SportAir Workshops
scheduled in June. RV Assembly and Electrical System &
Avionics workshops will be offered in Watsonville, California,
the weekend of June 9-10. RV Assembly teaches the necessary
skills to build the popular Van's RV kit aircraft. Electrical
Systems & Avionics gives you hands-on training in aircraft
electrical systems and the installation process. SportAir
Workshops will also conduct the E-LSA Repairman course in both
Arlington, Washington, (June 8-10), and Frederick, Maryland
(June 15-17). Those who complete this course are authorized to
perform the annual condition inspection on their Experimental
Light-Sport Aircraft. To learn more or enroll, call
800-967-5746, or visit www.sportair.com.
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EAA
FORD TRI-MOTOR TOUR BEGINS NEXT WEEK
 EAA's
vintage 1929 Ford Tri-Motor, one of the finest examples of
America's first mass-produced airliner, heads out on a
mini-tour next week beginning June 7-10 at Elkhart,
Indiana's Municipal Airport. Other cities on the itinerary
include Columbus, Indiana; Columbus Ohio; New Philadelphia,
Ohio; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Sandusky, Ohio; and Madison,
Wisconsin. Plenty of seats are available and you can order
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EAA MEMBER SPECIAL
ORIGINAL BUILDING AND FLYING MANUAL REPRINTS
 Get
your very own reprints of the original Building and Flying
Manuals published from 1929 to 1933 by Modern Mechanix and
Inventions Magazine. Just for EAA members, the manuals are
on sale for $5.95 each or $24.95 for the complete set.
(Regular price: $6.95 and $29.95.) Order yours online
today or call 800-843-3612.
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MURPHY TO
UNVEIL YUKON AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH
Murphy Aircraft announced this
week it would show its newest design, the Yukon, this year at
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The Yukon is the original concept
design behind two of Murphy Aircraft's high-wing, tail-wheel
airplanes, the Super Rebel and the Moose. Features include
all-metal construction, rough-field suspension, room for four,
and plenty of cargo space. "We are very proud of the
Yukon, not just for its capabilities and performance, but for
the opportunity it will provide average people to fly
themselves, friends or family to just about anywhere,"
says Joel Landry, sales and marketing manager at Murphy
Aircraft. The Yukon has the same seats, cabin length, width,
and fuselage size as the Moose, yet it burns about half the
fuel of the radial-powered version. For more information,
contact Joel Landry at 604-792-5855 or visit www.murphyair.com.
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TEMPEST
RESPONDS TO AIRBORNE SERVICE LETTER NO. 66
In a statement issued this week,
Tempest (Aero Accessories) states that its FAA/PMA-approved
dry air pumps and pneumatic components are not affected by
wording contained within or related to Airborne Service Letter
66 (January 31, 2007), or any previously written Airborne
Service Letters or Bulletins. Tempest said that goes for new
Tempest dry air pumps as well as all new Tempest pneumatic
filters, regulators, and manifold/check valves. Tempest says
it does overhaul various types of Airborne dry air pumps,
vacuum and pressure regulators, manifold/checks valves, as
well as de-ice valves using process specifications written by
Aero Accessories and approved by FAA engineering in Atlanta
and the local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). As
such, Airborne Service Letters or Bulletins do not apply. For
more information regarding FAA enforcement of mandatory
Service Letters or Bulletins refer to FAA Order 8620.2
"Applicability and Enforcement of Manufacturer's
Data." For more information regarding Tempest products,
visit www.tempestplus.com,
e-mail information@tempestplus.com
or call 843-991-1199.
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GET OFF THE HOT
SEAT WITH SPORTY'S SEAT COOLER
Sporty's Seat Cooler can turn a
brutally hot seat into a comfortable ride. Operating on your
airplane's 12-volt lighter socket, the cooler has an
adjustable fan in the front flap that circulates air through
hundreds of tiny vents in the microfiber and mesh materials.
It securely attaches to the airplane seat with clip-type
fasteners and is programmed with a 60-minute automatic
shut-off and stand-by mode. A 7-foot cord connects the seat
cooler with the plug so a backseat passenger can also use it.
Priced at $69.95, the cooler can be ordered through www.sportys.com
or by calling 800-SPORTYS.
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AIRCRAFT SPRUCE
PLANS 11TH SUPER SALE/FLY-IN
The 11th annual Super Sale/Fly-In
(October 13) at Aircraft Spruce West will include a free
lunch, educational seminars, raffle prizes and an opportunity
to socialize with a large group of pilots. Special pricing on
a wide range of products in the Aircraft Spruce Catalog will
be demonstrated and discussed by manufacturer reps attending
the event. For more information, visit www.AircraftSpruce.com
or call the company at 1-877-4-SPRUCE.
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