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July
26, 2009 Volume 9,
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EAA
AIRVENTURE 2009: CHANGE IN THE AIR AND EVERYWHERE
 Change,
the only constant, has really landed at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009,
something veterans will notice upon arrival and newcomers will learn
about from the old-timers. From the removal of the landmark tower,
to the relocation of some buildings, to the installation of new pathways
and pylons, the differences share a major element: they result from
EAA’s long-range planning to improve the AirVenture experience. Read
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WELCOME
TO EAA MEMBER SQUARE
 With
the relocation of the EAA Sweepstakes building to FLYING magazine’s
previous location, the “four corners” at Knapp Street and
Celebration Way create the new EAA Member Square, just west of AeroShell
Square. EAA Member Square is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The EAA Welcome Center is on the
northeast corner and provides a variety of EAA membership services, plus
it also serves as a resource to all AirVenture attendees looking to
learn more about EAA and AirVenture. Just think of the Welcome Center as
the “help desk” to The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration.
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MASS ARRIVALS MEANS AIRVENTURE READY TO START
 With
group arrivals by Comanches, Pietenpols, and Van's RVs on Sunday, it can
only mean one thing: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009 is ready to begin.
Sixteen Pietenpol Air Campers were the first group to arrive on the
fly-in convention grounds on Sunday, after departing Brodhead,
Wisconsin, at 8 a.m. The Air Campers will celebrate the 80th anniversary
of the aircraft this week. Read
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EAA
WELCOMES US AIRWAYS FLIGHT 1549 PILOTS
 Since
that unforgettable day, January 15, 2009, the cockpit crew from US
Airways Flight 1549 - the “Miracle on the Hudson Crew” - have told
their story countless times, but when they get to Oshkosh, they will
tell the story again, only this time to scores of fellow aviators. Capt.
Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and First Officer Jeff Skiles
successfully executed the emergency landing of an Airbus A320 on the
Hudson River in New York City, averting disaster and saving 155 people
aboard the airplane. Read
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‘LISTEN
TO THE MUSIC’!
 Continuing
the tradition begun four years ago, Ford Motor Company presents American
recording legends the Doobie Brothers to perform an opening day AirVenture
concert adjacent to the Ford Motor Company Hangar on AeroShell Square. The
performance, free of charge to all AirVenture guests that day, starts
following the afternoon air show. Read
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FLIGHTS
AVAILABLE IN HISTORIC AIRCRAFT
 There
are several opportunities to take flights in three historic aircraft this
week. Book your flight on EAA’s magnificent B-17G, one of only a handful
of remaining Flying Fortresses in the world; fly over the AirVenture
grounds in a Bell 47 (M*A*S*H) helicopter; or ride the first mass-produced
airliner, the Ford Tri-Motor, directly from EAA AirVenture. Read
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‘FLY
FOR LIFE’ RECOGNIZES HUMANITARIAN FLIGHT
 Benevolent
flying by general aviation is in the spotlight this week as EAA’s Fly
for Life program recognizes those who fly to serve others around the
world. The Fly for Life program will highlight both public-benefit
aviation activities and mission-based flight operations that represent
more than 200 organizations.
Activities include a major display adjacent
to AeroShell Square, aircraft displays, and a special evening ‘Fly for
Life’ recognizes humanitarian flight program at Theater in the Woods on
Monday featuring representatives of Public Benefit Aviation and Mission
Aviation and hosted by Miles O’Brien, former CNN science editor. Read
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REMEMBERING
CONCORDE AT OSHKOSH
 Nearly
a quarter century ago, British Airways’ Concorde passenger jet made a
historic landing at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. That appearance,
the first of five here for the supersonic transport, was a turning point
for the aircraft and for EAA’s annual fly-in convention. The Concordes
are now retired and no longer flying, but the memories of those trips to
Oshkosh are still vivid for many people. Those recollections and stories
will be relived this year during the Concorde Reunion at AirVenture,
honoring the 40th anniversary of the prototype Concorde’s first flight
over Europe in 1969. Read
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LISTEN
TO AIRVENTURE ON EAA RADIO
 Since
1995, EAA Radio, 1210 AM, has provided live “wire-to-wire coverage” of
The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration. Leading up to tomorrow’s
opening day, you’ll hear recorded segments from previous conventions,
but they’re live on the air from 7 a.m. Monday, July 27, through the end
of the air show on Sunday afternoon, August 2. Listen on the radio or grab
the live stream at www.AirVenture.org/radio. |
QUALITY
CROP OF WARBIRDS
From
a thundering formation of T-28 Trojan trainers powering through aerobatic
maneuvers to a friendly Canadian invasion, variety is key to this year’s
warbird offerings. Warbirds of America Executive Director Bill Fisher uses
a rule of thumb that says twice as many warbirds fly to AirVenture as the
number that preregister, and this early in the week he is forecasting
about 350 arrivals will make that math good before next Sunday. “This
year we may not have the quantity, but we have the quality,” Fisher
said. That’s more than enough big iron to satisfy die-hard enthusiasts. Read
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COX
TO PRESENT 'IF I CAN DO IT, YOU CAN TOO' MESSAGE
 Arriving with a flight of nine
Ercoupes,
Jessica Cox landed at Wittman Regional Airport late Saturday morning to
attend her first EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Born without arms, Jessica is the first pilot
certificated by the FAA to fly with her feet only, with no use of
prosthetic devices or airplane modifications. She passed her sport pilot
checkride flying an Ercoupe on October 10, 2008. Read
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ATTEND
FOUNDERS' WING DEDICATION MONDAY
 On Monday morning at 11 a.m., the new Founders’ Wing area in the Air-
Venture Museum will be dedicated. The Founders’ Wing is meant to
preserve EAA’s culture and is home to the Paul and Audrey Poberezny
collection that showcases decades of EAA history. The first level of this
commemorative area is used for events and is where attendees should gather
for EAA President Tom Poberezny’s welcome and comments on the donors who
made the Founders’ Wing possible. Read
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CELEBRATE
THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE T-28
 This
year marks the 60th anniversary of the North American T-28 Trojan, an
airplane that succeeded the venerable T-6 Texan advanced military trainer.
“Those who own and operate T-28s, veterans
who trained in them, and those who simply admire these airplanes are
invited to participate,” said Bill Fischer, executive director of the
EAA Warbirds of America. Read
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STANDING
UP FOR GENERAL AVIATION
 There
is an essential side of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh that most visitors and most
EAA members don’t see, but it is vitally important to the vitality and
the future of sport aviation. Behind all the excitement—the air shows,
the display aircraft, the commercial displays, the portable toilets—groups
of people will gather in quiet corners of the convention grounds to work
out solutions to the challenges facing sport aviation and general
aviation. These working sessions - held throughout
the week at Oshkosh - bring together EAA staff, EAA members, aircraft
type club members, representatives of general aviation industry groups,
and aircraft owners, pilots, and mechanics. Read
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DOWN
ON 'THE FARM'
 There’s
a lot happening “down on the farm” in the Ultralight area this year,
located at the south end of the AirVenture flightline. Some of the early ultralights will receive
recognition, plus there’s an ultralight parts consignment area.
Rotorcraft pilots will also use the Ultralight area as their AirVenture
base and participate in expanded rotorcraft activities, thanks to support
from RotorWay International. For the first time, ultralight/lightplane
pilots can also camp next to their aircraft near the Ultralight Barn
headquarters. Read
more |
BUY/SELL
OLD AIRCRAFT PARTS AT AEROMART
 Did you know that AirVenture Oshkosh provides a fantastic opportunity to
sell those aircraft parts cluttering up your hangar? Aeromart, the
world’s largest aircraft parts swap, allows you to turn old parts into
cash, with the added satisfaction that you have helped other EAA members
complete their projects. Read
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NASA
BRINGS A PIECE OF THE MOON TO OSHKOSH
 Two thousand eighty-one weeks after humans first walked on the moon, Air-
Venture visitors can see a piece of the lunar surface in person. The moon
rock is part of NASA’s larger Oshkosh exhibit celebrating the agency’s
contributions to space exploration, aeronautics research, and Earth
science.
“This year we’re celebrating not only our
historic landing on the moon 40 years ago, but also looking forward to the
next generation of moon missions,” said Jim Hull, NASA exhibits manager.
“Last month we launched the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. It’s
circling the moon right now, transmitting images. Then this fall the Lunar
Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite will impact the moon looking for
water ice.” Read
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AROUND
THE FIELD: ARRIVING EARLY TO AIRVENTURE 2009
 When I’m wandering around the North 40 my eye is always drawn to one of
my favorite planes: the venerable Cessna 150/152. I love hearing about the
hardy souls who fly this small trainer from some great distance to attend
AirVenture. On Friday morning I came across a
particularly good-looking C-152, and as I was admiring it I realized there
was another next to it - and another and another next to them! Why it was
practically a whole row of 150s and 152s! Read
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24TH
PRE-AIRVENTURE PROGRAM AT THEATER IN THE WOODS
Join Master of Ceremonies Danny Mortensen for the 24th annual pre-
AirVenture program tonight at Theater in the Woods, presented by Aviation-
Speakers.com. EAA President Tom Poberezny’s official welcome will kick
things off at 7:30, then it’s on with the program. Presenters include First Officer Denny Fitch
of United Airlines Flight 232, which survived a spectacular emergency
landing at Sioux City, Iowa, in 1989; Bill Lishman, the inspiration for
the Academy Award nominated film Fly Away Home; and Frank Boring,
producer of Fei Hu: The Story of the Flying Tigers, pilots in the
American Volunteer Group who took on the Japanese military at the Burma
and China front lines.
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PRE-ORDER YOUR AIRVENTURE
2009 DVD
 Pre-order
your copy of the official EAA AirVenture Oshkosh souvenir DVD today,
featuring the best of the 2009 convention, for only $14.99. Plus,
receive FREE shipping on domestic (U.S. & Canada) pre-orders.
International pre-orders are charged $3 shipping plus $1 for each
additional DVD. Shipping offer valid now through August 2. Makes a great
gift! Order
online or by calling toll-free, 800-564-6322.
EAA MEMBERS SAVE UP TO
40% ON SELECT MERCHANDISE
Visit EAA's official merchandise locations on grounds during AirVenture
Oshkosh 2009 for savings of up to 40% off select merchandise. While
there, enter for your chance to win one of three aviation gift baskets
valued at $300. Offers only available on grounds July 27 - August 2
during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009.
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July
2009
EAA
Desktop Calendar
Jack
Tiffany's and Jim Hammond's Pitcairn PT-18 Autogiro, photographed by EAA's
Bonnie Kratz, is the world's only flying example of
the aircraft. It was flown from Ohio to Oshkosh in
late June and will be on display during AirVenture
in the Vintage area.
Download
this wallpaper image at the EAA
website, where you can choose among several different
resolutions to suit
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T-6
PEDAL PLANE SWEEPSTAKES TO BENEFIT THE ALAN HENLEY FAMILY
A sweepstakes has been organized to help
former AeroShell Aerobatic Team Lead Alan Henley and his family pay for
medical bills and daily living expenses. Henley became paralyzed last
year after a fall while playing with his children at his home in
Birmingham, Alabama. Tickets are being sold for a chance to win a pedal
plane modeled after his AeroShell T-6 Texan. Read
more
PROGRAMS
FOR ENTREPRENEURS, INVESTORS PLANNED AT AIRVENTURE
Aerospace investors
and entrepreneurs are invited to attend a special series of programs
presented by UW-Oshkosh’s “AeroInnovate” on AirVenture opening
day, July 27. From 1-2:15 p.m., innovative aerospace companies will
share their stories in “Funding Your Dream” in the Dake Corporation
Pavilion 1. From 2:30-3:45 p.m. in the NATCA Pavilion 8, pilot and
Silicon Valley entrepreneur business consultant Bill Joos will discuss
the “Top Ten Mistakes Made in Business Plans.” Later join investors
and entrepreneurial company representatives, including Granger Whitelaw
of the Rocket Racing League, for a special “Pitch & Mingle”
session from 6-10 p.m in the Nature Center Tent 3. You can attend one,
two, or all of the sessions, but reservations are required for the
evening Pitch & Mingle session. To reserve your spot, contact
Meridith Jaeger at jaegerm@uwosh.edu,
or 920-424-2364. Learn
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EAA
AIRCRAFT INSURANCE PLAN FORUMS AT EAA AIRVENTURE
Have a
question about your aircraft insurance? Or maybe you’re looking to
revisit your plan to make sure you’re getting the most for your money.
The EAA Aircraft Insurance Plan, administered by the Falcon Insurance
Agency, will present four forum sessions this year, and the topics are
based on the most frequently asked questions we get throughout the year.
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EAA
RADIO NOW HAS AN iPHONE APP
Each year, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh volunteers present EAA
Radio, a station completely devoted to AirVenture. In addition to
broadcasting on both 1210 AM and 100.7 FM, and streaming over the
Internet, EAA Radio now has an application for the Apple iPhone or iPod
touch. This free application comes with archived programs streamed from
the Internet. It will also be updated with new program content during
AirVenture. The program was created for EAA by CoDeveloper, creator of
the applications PilotFAR, PilotAIM, and PilotPrep. Search for EAA Radio
in Apple’s App
store to download.
LAMA
HOSTS LSA MALL
LAMA, the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association, will host the
firstever industry-operated LSA Mall this week at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
In one location visitors can see some of the top-selling manufacturers in
one place, including Flight Design, Tecnam, REMOS, Evektor, Czech Sport
Aircraft, Jabiru, TL-Ultralight, Gobosh, Paradise, AirMax, X-Air, 3Xtrim,
Progressive Aerodyne, Arion, IndUS Aviation, and M-Squared. Additional
products and services also have displays in the LSA Mall. Read
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