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JULY 16, 2010 Volume 10, Number
28
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ARLINGTON
FLY-IN HAS THAT SUMMER FEELING
 If
the success of this year’s annual Arlington Fly In is any indication
of what we might expect in two weeks at AirVenture Oshkosh, all I can
say is hold on to your socks! It should be one great show! Read
more | View
the photo gallery
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LEAD
FUEL ADDITIVE PRODUCER ENSURES CONTINUED SUPPLY
As the aviation industry transitions to an unleaded fuel, the
manufacturer of a key fuel additive is ensuring that there won't be any
gaps between 100LL and its replacement or replacements. Innospec, the
makers of tetra ethyl lead (TEL) in 100LL AvGas, says it will continue
to produce the crucial additive as the aviation piston world attempts to
find an unleaded alternative fuel. The announcement earlier this week is
welcome news as the transition to a new, replacement fuel is ongoing. Read
more
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BAREFOOT
BANDIT BACK IN THE US TO FACE CHARGES
 The
Associated Press reports that Colton Harris-Moore, the so-called
"Barefoot Bandit," pleaded guilty on July 13 to illegally
landing a plane in the Bahamas and was fined $300. He was then
extradited to the United States and appeared in a Miami court on
Wednesday. A second hearing is scheduled for Friday. Read
more
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RED
BULL CANCELS SECOND AIR RACE IN AS MANY WEEKS
One week after the cancellation of their Portugal race, Red Bull Air
Races announced it would also cancel the race in Budapest, Hungary,
originally scheduled for August 19-20. The organizers cited lengthy
delays in the permission process as the reason for cancellation. Red
Bull Air Race CEO, Bernd Loidl said, "It was a tough decision to
make. Following so close to the cancellation of the Portugal race last
week, we are obviously disappointed and every effort will be made to see
a return to Budapest in 2011."
The final race, and determination of the
2010 champion, will take place in Lausitz, Germany on August 7-8.
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SIGN
UP FOR RV SPORTAIR WORKSHOP IN WACO
 EAA
SportAir workshops returns to Waco, Texas, on the weekend of August
14-15 for an intensive two-day workshop focused on Van's RV aircraft
construction. The event is being hosted by EAA Chapter 59 at its chapter
hangar and museum located at the McGregor Executive Airport near Waco.
The workshop is applicable to all of the Van's models, including the
RV-12, and is limited to 16 participants. During the hands-on workshop,
attendees will learn about the specific construction practices and tools
required to build an RV. Led by SportAir's experienced instructors,
students will get lots of practice to develop their building skills. The
SportAir workshops are sponsored by Aircraft Spruce and Specialty and
Van's Aircraft. Special discounts are offered by both firms to attendees
for participating in the workshop program. EAA member price for the
workshop is $319. Register now by going to www.sportair.com
or call 800-967-5476.
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WANT
A LATE-BREAKING AIRVENTURE BRIEFING? ATTEND THIS WEBINAR!
With less than two weeks to go, EAA's Adam Smith will give a final
briefing on what to see at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010. Smith will talk
about all the aircraft, programs, and personalities that have confirmed
their attendance this year. There won't be time to tell you everything,
but should be plenty enough to get you to pack your bags and join us in
Wisconsin.
To find out more about upcoming EAA
Webinars and to register, visit the webinars
page.
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 SOUTHWEST
737-700 CONFIRMS LATE-WEEK ARRIVAL AT AIRVENTURE
 Southwest
Airlines has confirmed that one of its Boeing 737-700
airliners, sporting a unique decal, will be coming to
AirVenture this year with a scheduled arrival of
Saturday, July 31, at Wittman Regional Airport in
Oshkosh. Aircraft tours will be available, conducted by
Southwest employee volunteers, and company experts will
be on hand to discuss the new RNP (Required Navigational
Procedures) system installed on the aircraft. The
airplane will arrive at 8 a.m., be on AeroShell square
for the day, and will departing at the end of Saturday's
air show.
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THUNDERBIRD
JETS TO VISIT OSHKOSH MID-WEEK
 Two
of the United States Air Force Thunderbirds will be making
appearances at AirVenture this year, one at a time. The
renowned flight demonstration team has tentatively
scheduled two of its F-16 "Fighting Falcons" to
come to Oshkosh. Planes nos. 7 and 8 flown by Lt. Col
Derek Routt and Capt. Kristin Hubbard, respectively, are
planning to arrive Wednesday, July 28, and Thursday, July
29, and will be on display in the new Scott's Warbirds
Alley.
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SULLY
SULLENBERGER AND JEFF SKILES APPEARANCES AT OSHKOSH
 EAA
Young Eagles Co-Chairmen Chesley "Sully"
Sullenberger and Jeff Skiles have busy weeks planned at
AirVenture Oshkosh, including speaking presentations and
Young Eagles flights. Read
more
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VINTAGE
GRILL OFFERS FINE DINING ON CONVENTION GROUNDS
 EAA
AirVenture Oshkosh attendees don't need to leave the
grounds to find an upscale, sit-down restaurant; look no
further than the Vintage Grill, located just south of the
Vintage Aircraft Red Barn. The Vintage Grill features
meals prepared by onsite chefs and a flightline seat for
viewing the air show. Read
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FORD, AUTO
LEGENDS CREATE ONE-OF-A KIND SR-71 MUSTANG FOR YOUNG
EAGLES AUCTION
 For
the third straight year, the Ford Motor Company has
created a unique, aviation-themed Mustang automobile to be
auctioned with proceeds benefiting the EAA Young Eagles
program. The one-of-a-kind 2011 SR-71
"Blackbird" Mustang will go to the winning
bidder during EAA AirVenture 2010's annual Gathering of
Eagles event on Thursday, July 29, at the EAA AirVenture
Museum. The car is the result of a first-ever
collaboration by automotive legends Carroll Shelby and
Jack Roush, who worked together with Ford engineers to
produce the S (Shelby) R (Roush)-71. Read
more
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FREE
'SALUTE TO VETERANS' HAT TO ALL VETERANS AND ACTIVE
MILITARY PERSONNEL
 Throughout
EAA AirVenture 2010, numerous "Salute to
Veterans" festivities will honor the service and
sacrifice of those who put their lives on the line
defending freedom. Thousands of these brave men and women
will be on hand to celebrate this memorable week. All
veterans and active military personnel can display their
pride at EAA AirVenture with a FREE "Salute to
Veterans" commemorative hat, courtesy of Oshkosh
Corporation, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and EAA
Warbirds of America. Read
more
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WI-FI
HOTSPOTS, STATIONS, DEBUT AT OSHKOSH IN 2010
EAA members and AirVenture visitors looking to stay
connected during this year's fly-in will have their choice
of nearly 50 locations throughout the grounds where
wireless Internet access will be available. Those areas,
ranging from small "hotspots" to Wi-Fi station
with higher amenities, will be in place prior to opening
day on July 26. Read
more
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MUSICIANS
SOUGHT FOR LUNCHTIME ENTERTAINMENT AT BROWN ARCH
Each day at the AirVenture Brown Arch, look for great
entertainment and camaraderie from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. as
musicians perform for the Oshkosh crowd. Confirmed
performers include the Yard Dogs on Thursday, July 29; the
Whiskey Belles on Friday, July 30 and Lindsay Cummings and
Nikki Schommer on Saturday, July 31. If you are interested
in sharing your music talents with Oshkosh attendees,
there are still some performance slots available. Contact
Elissa Lines at 920-426-6101 or via e-mail at elines@eaa.org.
Read
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NAME SAM
LYON'S NEW CUB PAINTING AT AIRVENTURE
 Aviation
artist Sam Lyons of Lakeland, Florida, will hold a contest
at AirVenture Oshkosh this year to name his newest
painting, a pretty Piper Cub on floats in a tropical
setting. Attendees at AirVenture are invited to come by
the Lyons Studio booth #2028 in Building B. The 30 x 24
inch framed original will be on display, and each person
can submit two names on available. Read
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SUBMIT YOUR
QUESTION FOR THE FAA ADMINISTRATOR
 We're
interested in hearing from our members what they'd like to
ask FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt. In a moderated
session at this year's "Meet the Administrator"
forum (Thursday, July 29, 11:30 a.m. in the Honda
Pavilion), Administrator Babbitt will answer pre-submitted
member questions. To get an idea of what's on the minds of
EAAers, send your questions via e-mail to asktheadministrator@eaa.org.
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REMINDER:
INTERNATIONAL PILOTS MUST FILE EAPIS INFORMATION BEFORE
ENTERING U.S.
EAA Seeks Members' Experiences Using eAPIS
EAA reminds all pilots flying to AirVenture from outside
the United States they must electronically file their
flight and passenger information with U.S. Customs at
least 60 minutes prior to their last non-U.S. airport
departure. Information must be entered through the U.S.
Customs Advance Passenger Information System (eAPIS) at this
website. Read
more | Listen
to the interview
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SEE WORLD'S
ONLY FLYING SIKORSKY S-38 AT AIRVENTURE
 A
rare twin-engine Sikorsky S-38 amphibious aircraft
reproduction returns to AirVenture 2010 for the first time
in several years. It won't be difficult to spot Thomas
Schrade's aircraft, dubbed Osa's Ark for its
definitive zebra paint scheme, based on the S-38
filmmakers/authors Osa and Martin Johnson flew over Africa
in the 1930s. The only S-38 aircraft flying in the world, Osa's
Ark last appeared at AirVenture three years ago. Read
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HALL OF
FAME RUNNING BACK, POPULAR COMEDIAN TO PLAY IN EAA YOUNG
EAGLES CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC
Bills Legend Thurman Thomas, 'Full House' Star Dave
Coulier Added to Lineup
 Hall
of Fame running back Thurman Thomas and popular stand-up
comedian Dave Coulier are scheduled to participate in the
third annual Young Eagles Celebrity Golf Classic,
presented by clubglove.com, on Wednesday, July 28, at
Oshkosh Country Club.
The outing is a unique
opportunity to bring golf and aviation enthusiasts
together in support of the EAA Young Eagles program and
other youth initiatives while at EAA AirVenture 2010,
which will be held July 26-August 1 at Wittman Regional
Airport in Oshkosh. Participants can take part in special
events at identified holes and golf with some of aviation
and golf's most notable celebrities. Read
more
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ONE-OF-A-KIND
WARBIRD COMING EARLY TO AIRVENTURE
 The
only flying Supermarine Seafire XV will be AirVenture this
year. The airplane, owned by Dr. Wes "Doc"
Stricker is one of only four known Seafires to exist in
the world. The Seafire is the naval version of the
Supermarine Spitfire, adapted to operate off of aircraft
carriers. Its mission was primarily as a short range
interceptor. Read
more
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FLY-IN
THEATER'S FIRST PREMIERE, PEARL, SET JULY 30
Film Chronicles Story of Oklahoma Aviatrix, Pearl
Carter Scott
 EAA
will roll out the red carpet for the aviation premier of
the major motion picture, Pearl, on Friday night,
July 30, at AirVenture's Fly-In Theater. Pearl is
the true story of a young lady of Native American heritage
who was mentored by Wiley Post, learned to fly at age 13,
and was barnstorming in her own airplane at age 14. Based
on the book, Never Give up!: the Life of Pearl Carter
Scott, by Dr. Paul Lambert, the story has been brought
to the big screen by the Chickasaw Nation. Read
more
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KANSAS
STATE TO GIVE AWAY SEVEN SCHOLARSHIPS AT AIRVENTURE
Kansas State University will hold daily drawings for
$2,000 scholarships each day during AirVenture this year.
The drawings are open to high school juniors and seniors
and transfer students earning a bachelor's degree on the
Salina campus in the next two years. The award can be used
towards any program on the Kansas State Salina campus, as
long as the student's application is accepted. Read
more
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ABLE FLIGHT
TO PRESENT NEW PILOTS AT OSHKOSH CEREMONY
Two new pilots will receive pilot wings at a special
AirVenture ceremony after completing a joint training
program with Purdue University and Able Flight. Chris
Spaur and Heather Schultz overcame their physical
disabilities and learned to fly with the help of
scholarships from Able Flight, a national nonprofit
organization that provides sport pilot and career training
for people with physical disabilities. Read
more
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EAA
FORD TRI-MOTOR WRAPS UP PRE-OSHKOSH TOUR
 EAA's
Ford Tri Motor is making one final stop before heading back to Oshkosh
for AirVenture. From July 15-18, it will be at Muskegon County
(Michigan) Airport. Advanced booking is now closed, but walk-ups are
welcome. Rides will also be available during AirVenture. For more
information, click
here.
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B-17
HEADING TOWARD OSHKOSH
 EAA's
B- 17 Aluminum Overcast is making its way towards AirVenture on
its tour of the United States. The airplane will be the guest of EAA
Chapter 91 in Kansas City, Missouri, through Sunday, July 18, then it's
on to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where it will be hosted by EAA Chapter 33 from
July 20-21 before making its final pre-AirVenture stop in Rochester,
Minnesota, with EAA Chapter 100. For more information, and to book
tickets, visit www.b-17.org..
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here to see our line of 2 for $20 t-shirts plus other shirts, or
call 1-800-564-6322 and get your AirVenture t-shirts today!
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PRE-ORDER
AIRVENTURE 2010 DVD NOW!
 Pre-order
your copy of the official EAA AirVenture Oshkosh souvenir DVD today,
featuring the best of the 2010 convention, for only $14.99. Plus,
receive FREE shipping on domestic (U.S. & Canada) pre-orders on your
first DVD, $1 to ship each additional DVD. International pre-orders are
charged $3 shipping plus $1 for each additional DVD. Shipping offer
valid now through August 1, 2010.
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EAA Sport Aviation
Magazine
Can you help?
Join the Discussions!
Post of the Week!
Matthew Long raised a question in the
Homebuilders forum on Oshkosh365 the other day that's sparked an
interesting discussion touching on just about everything from aircraft
design and development to tort reform and the Bureau of Labor and
Statistics. Matthew's question was "What's EAA doing to bring
down the cost of light aviation?" Matthew suggests that the LSA
movement isn't succeeding in making flying more affordable: "With
your typical LSA going for as much or more as a new Porsche, the Sport
Pilot category seems not to have made a big dent in the cost of
flying." What
do you think?
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If you have a suggestions and/or
submission for EAA’s weekly AeroInnovations column, please send to
AeroInnovations editor Bob Waldron at aeroinnovations@eaa.org.
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HINTS FOR HOMEBUILDERS: BIAS
CUT FABRIC FOR CURVES
 Jim
Miller demonstrates how bias cut tape can make covering the edge of
curved surfaces much easier. Jim Miller owns and operates Aircraft
Technical Support and is an EAA SportAir Workshop instructor. Watch
the video
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TIMELESS VOICES OF
AVIATION: TED CRICHTON
 Theodore
“Ted” Crichton enlisted in the U.S. Army in June, 1945. He served
briefly as an aircraft mechanic before receiving an appointment to the
U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York in 1946. Ted was accepted
into newly formed U.S. Air Force to begin pilot training after
graduating from the Academy in 1950. He flew B-25s stateside before
joining the nuclear weapons equipped 47th Bombardment Wing flying B-45s
out of Royal Air Force Station Sculthorpe in the UK. After returning
stateside in 1956, Ted flew B-66 and B-58 bombers before joining the
817th Troop Carrier Squadron, 315th Air Division flying C-130s in
support of combat operations in Southeast Asia. From 1963 to 1967, Ted
flew supply missions from Okinawa into South Vietnam, as well as some
unique Forward Air Controller/Flare missions at night over the Ho Chi
Minh Trail in which C-130s dropped magnesium flares over the trail to
illuminate targets for bomb strikes. After the Vietnam War, Ted served
in various staff positions, including squadron commander, wing
commander, and vice-commander of the Twenty-first Air Force. He retired
from the service in 1980 with the rank of Brigadier General. Ted has
been a long-time EAA volunteer with warbird operations during
AirVenture. Watch
the video
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Where
Are You Flying This Weekend?
There are 63
fly-ins and events this weekend in the EAA
Events Calendar. Find one near you or add your event! |
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Q
& A:
Question of
the Week
For EAA
Information Services
My wife and I both want to get LSA certificates and
aircraft. Can we use our LSA aircraft to flight
train for GA ticket, with a CFI, or must we use GA
aircraft?
Answer: You
and your wife may use your LSA to obtain all of your
training through the Private Pilot level, if the
aircraft is properly equipped. If that is your goal,
then you need to obtain your training from an
instructor that is qualified to train to the Private
Pilot level from the beginning, otherwise you would
have to repeat the hours of dual training given by
an instructor that is only qualified to instruct to
the Sport Pilot level.
Have a question?
To ask a question regarding government issues,
e-mail govt@eaa.org.
For questions about registration, airmen, aircraft
and medical certification, safety records,
performance, or any other matter, e-mail infoserv@eaa.org.
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EAA
Desktop Calendar
July
2010
The Iron Eagle Aerobatic Team of Bill Gordon and
Billy Segalla celebrate their 20th season as a
two-plane formation aerobatic act this summer in
their Christen Eagle biplanes, including a
performance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010.
Download
this wallpaper image from the EAA
website, where you can choose among several different
resolutions to suit
your screen - including three wide-screen
sizes...or select an image from the archive.
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COMPOSITE
PROP FOR SKYCATCHER GAINS ASTM COMPLIANCE
Cessna Aircraft has announced its McCauley Propeller Systems division
has achieved ASTM compliance for a new two-blade, fixed-pitch composite
propeller for the 162 Skycatcher. The 1L100 is an all-composite
fixed-pitch propeller specifically designed for the Skycatcher's
Teledyne Continental Motors O-200D engine. It consists of a continuous
fiber, single piece design. McCauley will continue testing to gain
Federal Aviation Administration CFR Part 35 certification, making the
propeller available to a wider range of aircraft. For more information
on the 162 Skycatcher, visit www.Cessna.com.
FAA
ISSUES AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE TO SUPERSEDE AD 2002-13-04
The FAA will release an Airworthiness Directive (AD) that supersedes AD
2002-13-04 against Slick Magnetos used on Teledyne Continental Motors
O-300, IO-360, TSIO-360, and LTSIO-520-AE series reciprocating engines.
The new AD
corrects a typographical error in the magneto serial number ranges (s/n
99110001-9912999 should read 99110001-99129999) as well as to update
references to the Service Bulletin and to the new manufacturer of Slick
Magnetos, Champion Aerospace, LLC. Compliance with the previous AD will
satisfy compliance with the new AD and reinspection will not be
required.
ASB.TV
OFFERS HORSEMEN P-51 FLIGHT TEAM MEDIA PACKAGE
ASB.TV has released a mixed media package that features the original
music for The Horsemen P-51 Flight Team composed by two-time Academy
Award-winner James Horner. The package is now available for download
exclusively on ASB.TV and includes three HD videos, which includes a
behind-the-scenes interview with James Horner, two original scores that
capture James' passion for flight, and a Horsemen poster. For more
information visit www.asb.tv/jameshorner.
ROTAX
RELEASES REVISED MANUAL AND SERVICE DOCUMENTS
This week Rotax released a revised illustrated
parts catalog for the 912 and 914 series aircraft engines, revised service
bulletin (lists all current versions of Rotax documents), revised service
instruction (lists suitable operating fluids, such as motor oil,
coolant and fuel), and a revised service
letter (covers the use of non Rotax-approved engine components or
accessories, such as oil filters and after market starters). For more
information on Rotax, visit www.Rotax-Aircraft-Engines.com.
DRE
COMMUNICATIONS OFFERS UPGRADED DRE-1001 HEADSET
DRE Communications has announced an upgrade to its DRE-1001 headset. The
new model features gold-plated plugs and cabling that meets Mil-Spec
requirements, full flex boom, dual volume controls, a noise-canceling
electret microphone, and 24 decibels of passive noise reduction. A
padded stainless steel headband connects two ABS ear cups, which house
high-fidelity headphone drivers. Gel ear seals can be added. The
DRE-1001 headset is available for either fixed or rotary wing aircraft
and sells for $130.95. For more information, visit www.DreCommunications.com,
or look for them at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010 at Booth C3087.
NAVWORX
ADS600-B RECEIVES FCC AUTHORIZATION
NavWorx Incorporated has received FCC authorization on its ADS600-B
transceiver. The ADS600-B incorporates both transmit and receive
capabilities of an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)
Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) and is designed to meet FAA
TSO-C154b. The ADS600-B generates symbology from traffic and weather
broadcasts to be viewed on a variety of cockpit displays. ADS-B operates
on the existing global GPS system and an expanding ADS-B infrastructure
in the U.S. The ADS600-B can be installed on any aircraft. For more
information, including pricing, visit www.NavWorx.com.
FIRST
DELIVERY OF GARMIN G3X-EQUIPPED LEGEND SMART CUB
American Legend Aircraft Company announced the completion of the first
customer delivery of its Garmin G3X-equipped Legend Smart Cub. The
Legend Cub is a certified light sport aircraft similar to the classic
Piper Cub and powered by a 100-hp Continental motor. The Garmin G3X is a
full primary flight display with electronic engine monitoring,
moving-map capabilities, terrain, traffic, weather, airport diagrams,
and synthetic vision. The Garmin G3X-equipped Legend Smart Cub also
offers redundant display of airspeed, altimeter, and tachometer, plus a
Garmin radio and transponder. For more information on the Legend Cub,
visit www.Legend.aero.
THE
AVIATORS TO PREMIERE AT AIRVENTURE 2010
The Aviators, a new weekly magazine-style television series about
people in aviation, new aircraft, aviation technology, and interesting
fly-in destinations, will host a media launch of the show at EAA
AirVenture Oshkosh 2010 on Wednesday, July 28 at 3 p.m. Crews and
personalities from The Aviators will be at AirVenture shooting
for season two while also spending time greeting fans at their display
in Hangar C. A world premiere of the season one will also take place
later in the week. Previews for The Aviators can be found at http://www.TheAviators.TV.
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