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ALUMINUM OVERCAST
BACK ON TOUR
EAA's
B-17 Tour heads out to Waukesha, Wisconsin, as it resumes its
pre-EAA AirVenture "Keep it Flying" tour. Next up is July
3-4, La Crosse, Wisconsin Municipal Airport; July 6-8 at
Minneapolis Anoka County - Blaine Airport; July 10-11
St Cloud, Minnesota Regional Airport; and July 13-15, Rochester,
Minnesota
International Airport.
The airplane will also fly "missions" at AirVenture, July
23-29. (Visit the AirVenture
website for more information.)
For the complete tour
schedule, including online reservations for flight missions, visit www.B17.org,
or e-mail b17reservations@eaa.org
for more information.
FLY THE FORD!
TRI-MOTOR TOUR VISITS
SANDUSKY, OH
EAA's 1929 Ford Tri-Motor mini-tour
continues this week at Sandusky, Ohio's
Griffing Sandusky Airport, June 29-July 4, before wrapping up at
Truax Field in Madison, Wisconsin, July 6-8.
Plenty of seats are available and you can order yours today through www.flytheford.org
(walk-ups are welcome).
Don't miss your chance to see one of the finest examples of
America's first mass-produced airliner!
PLANES, MANES, AND
AUTOMOBILES JUNE 30
This Saturday, June 30, EAA hosts an
increasingly popular event featuring two classic examples of
American engineering: the North American P-51 Mustang and Ford Motor
Company's Mustang. Planes, Manes, and Automobiles, sponsored by EAA,
Mercury Marine, Action Printers, and Rainbow Screen Printing, takes
place 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on the EAA AirVenture Museum grounds.
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Q & A:
Question of the Week
How can I get a copy of the FAA records for my airplane?
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Answer:
You can order a CD copy through
the FAA
website. The cost is $10, but you can save the sawbuck if
you order the CD at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh at the FAA Civil
Aviation Registry booth located in the FAA Pavilion. (You are
coming to AirVenture, aren't you?)
Be on the lookout for a special feature story about how to
research the history of your airplane, coming in a future
issue of EAA Sport Aviation.
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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920-426-5912.
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July
2007
EAA Desktop
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Place this terrific image of
EAA's magnificent B-17 Aluminum Overcast on your desktop this
month. You can also see the masterfully restored Flying
Fortress gracing the cover of the August issue of EAA Sport
Aviation.
To download the 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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CIRRUS'
'THE-JET' DESIGNED FOR PILOT-OWNERS
 Cirrus
Design Corporation showed a mock-up of its much anticipated
"The-jet" at a special unveiling ceremony held
Thursday at the company's headquarters in Duluth, Minnesota.
Calling the single-engine aircraft a "personal jet"
and a natural extension of the company's SR22 line, co-founder
Alan Klapmeier said, "The-jet is designed to be owner
flown and it will be loaded with innovative features,
including the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System. While it's
technologically advanced, it's designed to be exceptionally
easy to fly, offering customers the opportunity to grow into
yet another lifestyle change with Cirrus."
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NO ATC USER FEES
INCLUDED IN HOUSE COMMITTEE'S FAA REAUTHORIZATION BILL
Proposal includes increases in
registration and certification fees
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
introduced its version of a FAA Reauthorization Proposal (H.R.
2881) late Wednesday without the inclusion of any user fees.
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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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24 Days Until EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007!
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EAA AIRVENTURE
IS AN EXTENDED FAMILY FOR VOLUNTEERS
 Audrey's
Park, the EAA volunteers' campground named for EAA Matriarch
Audrey Poberezny, is a transitory home for a few hundred
people before and during the World's Greatest Aviation
Celebration (which is less than four weeks away at this
writing). The people camping there epitomize what most EAAers
have heard Audrey's husband, Founder and Chairman Paul
Poberezny, say many times: "It's not just about
airplanes, it's about people."
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PT-3 TO BE
FEATURED AT EAA WARBIRDS TRAINING COMMAND
 A
very rare, post-World War I aircraft, the Consolidated PT-3,
will be displayed at the EAA Warbirds of America Training
Command area at AirVenture. Display organizers did not have to
venture far to find this historically significant aircraft, as
the EAA AirVenture Museum possesses an airworthy example in
its collection.
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NEW PARTNERS
BRING USEFUL PRODUCTS, SERVICES TO EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH
EAA AirVenture
Oshkosh 2007 attendees will notice three new retail stores on
site this year as Gander Mountain, OfficeMax and Wheel &
Sprocket have partnered with EAA to offer a wide variety of
products to those visiting Oshkosh for the convention.
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FAA TO ISSUE
E-LSA REGISTRATIONS AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH
 In
a program similar to what was done at Lakeland earlier this
year, the FAA will provide on-site registration for a limited
number of EAA members who wish to transition an ultralight to
the experimental light-sport aircraft (E-LSA) category at EAA
AirVenture Oshkosh 2007. EAA members must sign up in advance
for an appointment at the FAA Building, where an FAA employee
will review and process their registration materials for
issuance of an N-number. Appointments are available during the
first two days of AirVenture, July 23-24.
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more)
E-LSA
CONVERSION REMINDER
Individuals
converting aircraft into an experimental light-sport aircraft
(E-LSA) have until January 31, 2008, to complete the E-LSA
registration, the E-LSA airworthiness inspection, and the
E-LSA certification process. The FAA will guarantee that your
registration and certification packet will be reviewed and
your E-LSA aircraft inspected in sufficient time to meet the
January 2008 deadline if applicants meet three deadlines.
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more)
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ORDER YOUR 2007
EAA AIRVENTURE PROGRAM TODAY
 No
need to wait until you get to Oshkosh to buy your 2007
Official EAA AirVenture Program. You can get the 208-page
souvenir book before the start of convention on July 23.
Revisit highlights from last year's event, find out what's new
this year, and get an insider's take on presentations, the air
show, exhibitors, forums, workshops, and everything else that
makes this annual gathering a must-visit event. To purchase
one or more copies, contact Membership Services at
800-843-3612 or order
online. The cost is $5 per book, plus shipping. To ensure
pre-convention delivery, please place your order before July
16. Shipments begin on July 9. Remember, you can plan your
daily AirVenture schedule on the AirVenture
website.
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RMRFI ENJOYS
RECORD WEEKEND
 By
most measures, the 2007 Rocky Mountain EAA Regional Fly-In
surpassed all previous events, as the event concluded Sunday,
June 24, at Front Range Airport in Watkins, Colorado. "We
had record-setting temperatures (in triple-digits Sunday), and
we had record-setting attendance," said Jim Cimiluca,
RMRFI director. We're very pleased with the overall event.
We're especially thrilled with the three-day format."
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more)
EAA MOURNS
TRAGIC LOSS OF LONGTIME FLY-IN ANNOUNCERS
 EAA
joins its fellow members in the Rocky Mountain and Copperstate
Regional Fly-Ins in mourning the deaths of Herb Berkman (EAA
259634) and Terry Langen, (EAA 476184), who died Monday when
the RV-6A they were flying in reportedly crashed short of the
Greeley-Weld County (Colorado) Airport runway. Both were
longtime event announcers at the Rocky Mountain and
Copperstate EAA regional fly-ins. Rocky Mountain's event had
just concluded on Sunday. Visit www.rmrfi.org
for a heartfelt memoriam for Herb and Terry.
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GOLDEN
WEST BEGINS TODAY...
 The
Golden West EAA Regional Fly-In is this weekend, June
29-July 1, at the Yuba County Airport, Marysville,
California. Golden West welcomes Mike Melvill, the world's
first civilian astronaut, as special guest and
featured speaker on Saturday night. The fly-in's theme is
"Feed Your Need For Speed," featuring Reno Air
Racers, a new speed record attempt by the Blue Thunder
Mustang, and more.
EAA Vintage Aircraft Association Executive Director H.G.
Frautschy will be reporting from the fly-in, and EAA Sport
Aviation contributor Lauran Paine, Jr., is also in
Marysville and will Check out the event's website at
www.goldenwestflyin.org
for more information.
...AND ARLINGTON BECKONS JULY 11-15
 We're
also less than two weeks from the 39th Northwest EAA
Regional Fly-In (July 11-15) at Arlington Municipal Airport,
Washington. EAA's second
largest fly-in will feature Julie Clark
and her T-34 in the fly-in's July 15 Salute to Veterans;
Eric Tucker's Columbia Aviation Safety Tour stop; Flying
Heritage Vintage Planes; the Cascade Warbirds, great evening
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EAA-HARLEY
AUCTION CONCLUDES MONDAY!
Great Bonus Prizes Added!
 Time
is running out on your chance to bid on a new, customized 2006
Harley-Davidson V-Rod motorcycle, proceeds to benefit EAA's
youth education programs and activities. Current high bid at
this writing is $18,500, and the bidding ends at 5 p.m. CDT on
Monday, July 2, 2007. And just to make things a little more
interesting, we've added several great bonus prizes.
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MEMORIAL
SERVICE FOR BRIG. GEN. ROBIN OLDS ON SATURDAY
View Timeless Voices interview
on EAA website
 The
United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado,
will conduct a special memorial service this Saturday, June
30, for legendary fighter pilot, retired Brig. Gen. Robin
Olds, who passed away on June 14 just shy of his 85th
birthday. The memorial service itself starts at 10 a.m. at the
USAFA Chapel and the internment at the cemetery will follow.
Scheduled tributes include a massive fly-over of F-15s, F-16s
and even F-4s, along with P-51s and other older Warbirds. Olds
had been scheduled to speak at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this
year, and in 2005 participated in the convention's popular EAA
Warbirds In Review Program. Olds was interviewed in 2002 for
EAA for Timeless Voices of Aviation. You can see the interview
on the EAA
AirVenture website.
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NEW LSA
FINANCING TERMS THROUGH EAA AIRCRAFT FINANCING PROGRAM
 The
EAA Financing Program (EAAFP) now offers new terms, extending
up to 20 years, for light-sport aircraft (LSA) financing.
"Over the past two years we've worked hard to inform the
aircraft financing community on the potential of the LSA
market," said Steve Smestad of AirFleet Capital, EAA
Financing Program administrator. "As a result, we've been
successful in gaining more favorable terms for LSA, now
extending up to 20 years." The EAAFP is also now able to
offer financing for LSA to be used in commercial environments
(flight-training and leasebacks), and can offer a variety of
finance alternatives to meet the needs of the varying
borrowers.
Additionally, the EAAFP offers lower interest rates, which is
the industry's reaction to lowering risk, increasing market
acceptance, and the growing popularity of light-sport
aircraft, Smestad added. Call 866-808-6040 for an updated
quote reflecting these new and improved rates and terms for
light-sport aircraft.
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VISITORS FLOCK
TO 'WINGS ON STRINGS'
 EAA's
5th annual Wings on Strings Kite Festival drew over 1,800
visitors to Pioneer Airport last Saturday. Beautiful weather
and moderate winds drew numerous families with picnic baskets,
lawn chairs and kites, making for a grand kaleidoscope in the
sky. Participants flew their own kites and watched professional
performers from all over Wisconsin and Illinois as they
performed their kite "ballets" set to music. The
giant octopus, teddy bear and owl kites were the highlight for
many as well as the famous five-person Chicago Fire kite team.
Highlights of the day included the Candy Drop, the Great Brat
Drop, and the Kid's Mad Dash. Amateurs and professionals alike
participated in the Grand Launch at noon as all kites on the
field were taken down and then re-launched again with
"Let's Go Fly a Kite" playing over the sound system.
Gift of Wings Kite Shop and the Kite Society of Wisconsin and
Illinois supported the event. (See a photo
gallery from the event.)
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EAA MEMBER SPECIAL
GET YOUR VERSATILE, REVERSIBLE TOTE TODAY
 Did
you ever wish for just the right sized tote bag for all those
gadgets and things we always seem to be carrying around? EAA's
tote does the trick, and it's reversible. Have the pocket on
the outside with the large EAA logo showing, or turn it the
other way to show EAA logos in a tiled pattern and safely tuck
away items with the pocket inside. They're originally priced
at $20.99, but now on sale for $12.99. Order
online or call 800-843-3612.
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CESSNA
ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH THIELERT AIRCRAFT ENGINES
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron
Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced an agreement with
Germany's Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH to collaborate on
future programs centered on the Thielert diesel engine.
"We think the Thielert engine may provide a very
worthwhile power option for many of our customers since it
runs on jet fuel and diesel," said Cessna Vice President,
Worldwide Propeller Aircraft Sales John Doman. "We have
had discussions with Frank Thielert and his group for some
time, and we think the time is right to move forward."
Cessna will announce additional details later this year. For
more information, visit www.cessna.com.
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HOME
AT LAST!
It took longer than expected,
but he did it. And while his flight should make it into the
record books, equally important is that it should also
encourage others to pursue their dreams. EAA and NAFI member
Barrington Irving, a 23-year-old aerospace student at
Florida Memorial University, completed his round-the-world
flight this morning, becoming the youngest pilot to cross
the globe solo, as well as the first black to do so.
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NEW REMOS
DEALER: SOUTHERN WINGS AIRCRAFT
Southern Wings Aircraft has made a
commitment to stock, sell, and service Remos Aircraft. Tony
Plant, and his father, Randy, who founded Southern Wings
Aircraft, plan to launch a marketing campaign in Oklahoma and
surrounding states. "We were told by a representative of
the FAA in Oklahoma City that the future for Sport Aircraft is
very bright," said Tony Plant. "We really like the
benefits associated with REMOS ownership and anticipate a lot
of customers will share our enthusiasm for this aircraft. For
more information visit www.southernwingsaircraft.com
or cal1 405-789-7402. For information on REMOS aircraft, visit
www.remos.com.
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ROTAX 912 DVD
TEACHES MAINTENANCE SPECIFICS
A new DVD is available that
explains what it takes to treat the Rotax 912 family of
aircraft engines right, according to a recent press release.
Rotax 912 Engine Introduction steps the owners through what
they need to know, answering questions such as, "What oil
should I use?" "How do I purge the air from the oil
tank?" and "What gasoline is best, and why?"
The DVD helps those unfamiliar with the 912 from doing things
that cause damage, the DVD's creators said. Available for
$49.95, call Adventure Productions at 775-747-0175 or visit www.AP-store.com.
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BRS HAS NEW
STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH SPANISH COMPANY
Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc.,
a manufacturer of whole-aircraft parachute recovery systems
for general aviation and recreational aircraft, announced
recently it has entered into a tactical partnership agreement
with Spain's CIMSA Ingenieria de Sistemas to develop a new,
long-term strategic relationship. Under terms of the
agreement, BRS and CIMSA will sign a manufacturing and product
development agreement to jointly develop new and existing
parachute systems aimed at advancing the companies' shared
technology into the global aerospace market. For more
information, visit www.brsparachutes.com.
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'U OF I'
AVIATION INSTITUTE GETS GLASS COCKPIT ARROW III
The University of Illinois
Institute of Aviation has taken delivery of its first glass
cockpit aircraft. The 200 horsepower, 2007 Piper Arrow III is
equipped with the Avidyne Entegra flat panel Primary Flight
Display, Multi-Function Flight Display, and Stand-by Flight
Instrumentation. "The acquisition of this aircraft is
truly momentous," said Sybil Phillips, the Institute's
Chief Pilot and Head of the Professional Pilot Program.
"It illustrates the commitment of the Institute
throughout its long history to advances in aviation technology
and education. That commitment has benefited our students for
more than 60 years by preparing them as leaders in the
field." For more information on U of I aviation programs,
visit: http://www.aviation.uiuc.edu/main.
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COLUMBIA
RAMP-UP CONTINUES
Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing
Corporation announced this week that it has restored its
production level to three new aircraft per week. Nearly all
employees furloughed in late March are now back at work,
according to a recent press release.
"We made a lot of dramatic
moves earlier this year with the objective of increasing our
efficiency and strengthening Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing
Corporation," said company President Wan Majid.
"Over the past eight to 12 weeks, we've made significant
improvements to our production processes and tooling and laid
a foundation for our future success. We are grateful to all of
our employees for their dedication and the sacrifices they've
made to enable this evolution of our Company."
"The returning employees
will have plenty to do," said Randy Bolinger, vice
president of marketing and sales. "We don't publish sales
or backlog figures, but I can safely say that we're
comfortable with the order level of the past few months."
Learn more at www.flycolumbia.com.
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