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July 15, 2010 Volume
11, Number 29
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PILOT IN DUXFORD MID-AIR:
'WE'RE BOTH VERY FORTUNATE'
A pilot who parachuted safely to the ground moments before his World War
II warbird crashed to the ground told the BBC that the mid-air collision
with another warbird "A simple error of judgment" and that
"We're both very fortunate in that we got away with it with our
lives." Rob Davies, who owned the P-51D Big Beautiful Doll
for 15 years, and Jean Baptiste Salis, pilot and owner of a Douglas A-1D
Skyraider, survived the mid-air last Sunday during the Flying Legends
Air Show at the former RAF Duxford in Cambridgeshire, England. Read
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EAA
FLIGHT PLAN JUST THE TICKET FOR NEW PILOT
 Congratulations
to Mike Keck, 17, of Oshkosh, who passed his checkride on July 12 after
progressing through the EAA Young Eagles Flight Plan - from first flight
to his private pilot certificate. Mike had a Young Eagles flight three
years ago during an EAA Air Academy camp in the Young Eagles Glastar at
Pioneer Airport. Through the Flight Plan, Young Eagles receive a free
membership, free access to Sporty's online Complete Flight Training
Course, a free first flight lesson, and potential financial support to
continue flight training. Read
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WHAT DO CONTROL TOWERS
CONTROL?
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Center controllers handed Stancie and me off to the temporary
control tower at Tarkio, Missouri, with a clearance to fly a
visual approach. We, and many dozens of other pilots, were
arriving at Tarkio for the annual EAA Chapter 1405 Wing Nuts
Flying Circus.
The Wing Nuts show is a little
different, no, make that a lot different, than a normal EAA
chapter fly-in. Because of the huge popularity of the fly-in at
the single runway Tarkio airport a temporary control tower is
wheeled in. Putting a tower at a normally non-controlled
airport, and then flooding the airport with traffic, started me
thinking about what controllers in a control tower really
control.
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AUSTRIAN
PUSHER BUILT FROM F-4 DROP TANK
 Here's
something that would look right at home on the Oshkosh flightline: An
airplane whose fuselage was built using a converted F-4 Phantom drop
tank. According to this
website, Josef Malliga, of Zeltweg/Lind, Austria, constructed the
aircraft, named the Malliga MAL-04 OE-VMA. It was on display at the
Airpower 2011 Airshow at Zeltweg Airport (LOXZ) in Styria, Austria.
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EAA
FILES SUPPORTING BRIEF IN BARR CASE
33 U.S House members also asking DOT to shelve plan
EAA has filed an amicus curiae ("Friend of the Court") brief
in the legal challenge mounted by AOPA and NBAA over the U.S Department
of Transportation's plan to dismantle the Block Aircraft Registration
Request (BARR) program that allows aircraft operators to withhold flight
information from public flight-tracking websites. EAA's supporting
arguments are based on three categories: EAA members value the BARR
program, DOT's proposed dismantling will deprive pilots of significant
privacy interests, and the program modifications will create safety
concerns. Read
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GA
LEADERS FOCUS ON IMPORTANT ISSUES AT TARKIO FLY-IN
 Last
Saturday more than 8,000 people attended EAA Chapter 1405's annual
Wingnuts Flying Circus Fly-In at Gould Peterson Memorial Airport (K57)
in Tarkio, Missouri. The grassroots event has become a place where many
of GA's most influential leaders to meet and further cement their common
goals to preserve, protect, and grow aviation, and never was that more
apparent that this year. Read
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EXPERIMENTAL
ACCIDENTS TAKE UPTICK IN JULY
Make safety your No. 1 priority
 After
a good start to the year as far as safety is concerned, the summer
flying season has brought an increase to accidents and fatal accidents
by Experimental Category aircraft that serves as a warning to everyone
to keep safety on top of your checklists. Read
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REPORT
FROM THE ARLINGTON FLY-IN AND SPORT AVIATION CONVENTION
 Take
a pot-full of aviation - from homebuilts and ultralights to military
hardware and everything in between - a pinch of the Pacific Northwest,
and sprinkle it with deep azure blue skies, contrasting stark white
cumulous clouds, emerald green grass, and temperatures in the high 60s
and low 70s, and what you end up with is a recipe for the 2011 Arlington
Fly-In. At least for Saturday and Sunday, as the weekend started out a
little damp, to be polite, but hey, it's Washington State! Read
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LEGENDARY
C-47 FLYING OVER THE POND IN TIME FOR OSHKOSH
 A
legendary flying World War II aircraft, the C-47 Dakota N1944A, is
coming back home from a long stay in Europe, and just in time for
AirVenture Oshkosh. The aircraft, which saw duty in some of the
most important battles of the war, was purchased in the UK this
week by Kermit Weeks for Fantasy of Flight's flying aircraft
collection in Polk City, Florida. But first, according to FOF's
Facebook page, "N1944A will make its Homecoming Debut at
AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where it will be displayed for a
few months, before flying south to Fantasy of Flight." Read
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RARE ZERO
AMONG CAF WARBIRDS HEADED TO AIRVENTURE
 In
addition to the world's only airworthy B-29 Superfortress, "FIFI",
Commemorative Air Force units (wings) from throughout the U.S.
will be bringing 11 legendary aircraft that will be part of the
air shows and ground displays in the Warbird area. Among them will
be one of three airworthy Japanese Zeros in the world, courtesy of
its Southern California Wing. Read
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OSHKOSH
BOUND? THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT
Free Sporty's official AirVenture app for iPad, iPhone, and
Android available
 Whether
flying or driving to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2011, Sporty's has
made your planning easier than ever before with a free app for the
show. The official EAA AirVenture 2011 Fly-In App is available for
both Apple devices (iPhones, iPads, iPod Touch) and Android
devices (phones and tablets) and includes everything show-goers
need, from maps, to guides, to schedules, and even to
late-breaking news. Read
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SIGN UP FOR
AIRVENTURE TEXT ALERTS
New for 2011, AirVenture attendees can
stay up-to-date on daily highlights, including aircraft arrivals
and air show lineups, as well as potential severe weather or
vehicle traffic updates, by subscribing to receive text messaging
alerts on their mobile devices. EAA staff will provide timely
updates in case of severe weather, as well as what necessary
procedures to follow.
- Text OSHALERT to 84444 to
automatically sign up for any necessary Weather & Vehicle
Traffic alerts.
- Text OSHFUN to 84444 to
automatically sign up for notable Features &
Attractions.
You can cancel at any time by
texting STOP to 84444. Standard messaging rates apply per your
mobile device provider. Additionally, take time to review severe
weather procedures in case necessary precautions need to be
made during AirVenture.
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BASEBALL
LEGEND, HOF RUNNING BACK AT EAA YOUNG EAGLES CELEBRITY GOLF
CLASSIC
'Shooter McGavin' and 'Ted Striker' among VIP golfers
 Baseball
legend Ken Griffey Jr. and Hall of Fame running back Thurman
Thomas lead a list of participating celebrities in the fourth
annual EAA Young Eagles Celebrity Golf Classic, presented by
clubgrove.com, on Wednesday, July 27, at Oshkosh Country Club.
They'll be joined by actors Chris McDonald, who played
"Shooter McGavin" in the 1996 comedy hit Happy
Gilmore, and Robert Hays, "Ted Striker" in the 1980
comedy classic Airplane! Read
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EXPERIENCE
AIRVENTURE IN A NEW WAY AT THE AVIATORS CLUB
 Experience
AirVenture in a new, "cooler" way in 2011. The EAA
Aviators Club presented by Shell Aviation is a place to unwind,
replenish, and watch the air shows from the best seats around.
Open Monday, July 25, through Saturday, July 30, the
air-conditioned oasis is the perfect place for individuals,
families, or large groups to meet and share their AirVenture
stories. Daily and weekly passes are available to purchase. Read
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U.S. AIR
FORCE CHIEF SCIENTIST ADDED TO ELECTRIC SYMPOSIUM
 Dr.
Mark T. Maybury, chief scientist of the U.S. Air Force, has been
added to the impressive speaker line-up scheduled for the World
Symposium on Electric Aircraft, which will be held on Friday, July
29, and Saturday, July 30, during EAA AirVenture 2011. The second
annual symposium is sponsored by GE Aviation. Read
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REMINDER FROM U.S.,
CANADA BORDER AGENCIES
Have proper documents
for border-crossing trips
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Canada Border
Services Agency (CBSA) have joined efforts to remind summer
travelers of document requirements to travel into both countries.
Make sure you have what you need to ensure a hassle-free travel
experience. Read
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PARACHUTE INTO
OSHKOSH? FLY WITH SEAN TUCKER? YOUR OPPORTUNITY AWAITS!
 Bid
and compete for once-in-a-lifetime opportunities in our Gathering
of Eagles online auction to support the Young Eagles program. Win
fantastic items and help raise funds to educate and inspire young
aviation enthusiasts. The auction is only for a limited time so
act fast! Some of the auction items include a tandem parachute
jump to kick off AirVenture 2011, a flight of a lifetime with Sean
Tucker, AirVenture performers tent passes, the ultimate NASCAR
experience in Miami, and much more. For more information and to
bid on these exclusive items, click
here.
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ABOUT 100
ROOMS STILL AVAILABLE AT UW-OSHKOSH
Looking for Oshkosh accommodations yet? As of July 14, the
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh has about100 dorm rooms available
for all dates during AirVenture 2011. To make a reservation,
contact UW-Oshkosh at 920-424-3226 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CDT,
Monday through Friday, or
e-mail. Room rates are $55 per night, with a three-night
minimum on all reservations.
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AN EVENING WITH
VOYAGER CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF EPIC FLIGHT
 This
year marks the 25th anniversary of arguably the most incredible
flight ever - the Voyager flight, in which the Voyager aircraft
flew around the world nonstop without refueling. EAA will help
celebrate this achievement with a special "Evening With
Voyager" on Friday, July 29, in the AirVenture Museum area
dedicated to the flight, to be held near the mock-up of Burt
Rutan's Model 76 Voyager fuselage. Read
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SIGN UP TODAY
FOR AEROINNOVATE'S PITCH & MINGLE SESSION
AeroInnovate will host its annual "Pitch & Mingle"
on Friday, July 29, from 6-10 p.m. in the EAA Aviators Club. The
Pitch & Mingle provides an opportunity for the most serious
aero-related entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and potential
investors to "mingle" and for entrepreneurs chosen from
a list of applicants to "pitch" their business. Six
start-up companies each will do an eight-minute pitch, followed by
a four-minute question and answer session. Seating is limited, so
interested attendees must register
beforehand here. The cost to attend is $25 and includes heavy
hors d'oeuvres, water, iced tea, and a cash bar. For more
information, please
click here or contact Meridith Jaeger via
e-mail.
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AIRCRAFT LIST
FILLED WITH NAVAL, RUTAN DESIGNS PLUS MANY MORE!
Find out where you can see many of featured aircraft visiting
AirVenture 2011 by checking out the
latest update. Please note that this listing and aircraft
placements are subject to change and could vary by day.
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FLYING TO OSHKOSH?
CHECK OUT THESE WAYPOINTS AND DEALS
Make your journey to
AirVenture smoother by taking a break at one (or more) of these
waypoints providing discounts and comforts for Oshkosh-bound
pilots. Click
here
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STARR AVIATION,
STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY COMPANY NEW AIRVENTURE SUPPORTER
Starr Aviation, a worldwide
underwriter of aviation insurance, and Starr Indemnity &
Liability Company are proud co-sponsors of the pilot registration
buildings at EAA AirVenture 2011. The members of Starr Companies
will also be sponsoring the "walk me" signs that are
used to cover plane propellers during judging and viewing times. Read
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DON'T MISS OUT ON
YOUR CHANCE TO WIN YOUR VERY OWN PLANE!
 Enter
the 2011 EAA Share the Spirit Sweepstakes for your chance to win a
Cessna 162 Skycatcher with fuel for the year courtesy of Shell
Aviation, along with other great prizes. And never before have the
other prizes been this big! Every donation to the EAA Sweepstakes
directly supports EAA programs, which allow members to share the
spirit of aviation among fellow enthusiasts and the next
generation of aviators. Click
here for more details or to enter online. No donation
necessary to enter by mail. A donation will not improve your
chances of winning.
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THERE'S
STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE RUNWAY 5K!
 Grab
your sneakers! Running and walking enthusiasts can navigate a
unique, aircraft-lined course by competing in the fifth annual EAA
Runway 5K, scheduled for Saturday, July 30, at 7 a.m. during
AirVenture. The 3.1-mile run/walk will benefit the Boys &
Girls Club of Oshkosh, YMCA Strong Kids Fund, and Cerebral Palsy
of Mideast Wisconsin. Read
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STEVE'S
BLOG: APPLYING THE FINISHING TOUCHES
 With
about 10 days left until opening day, activity levels at Camp
Scholler and the AirVenture grounds are really hitting their
stride, thanks to EAA's great volunteer force. Learn more about
the final preparations in the latest
installment of Steve's blog.
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CANCER
CLAIMS THE 'MASTER,' MARION COLE
 EAA
and the International Aerobatics Club (IAC) are saddened to report the
passing of Marion Franklin “Master” Cole, who lost a courageous
battle with pancreatic cancer on Friday, July 8, in Louisiana, at the
age of 86. Marion, EAA Lifetime 48 and a founding (No. 9) IAC member,
was a part of the famous Cole Brothers Flying Circus for 17 years, then
flew the lead Pitts with Bob Heuer and Gene Soucy in the original Red
Devils formation team. He is a past U.S. National Aerobatic champion and
competed as a member of the U. S. Aerobatic Team at Magdeburg, East
Germany, in 1968. As an aerobatics instructor, Marion provided training
for many of the great names in competitive and air show aerobatics. Read
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FAA
SEEKS WIDE PARTICIPATION IN GA SURVEY
The 33rd annual General Aviation and Part
135 Activity Survey (GA Survey) for reporting on calendar year 2010 is
well underway. The survey is a scientific sample of aircraft from the
Civil Aviation Registry and serves as the FAA's primary source of
information about the size and activity of the GA and on-demand Part 135
fleet. Data helps the FAA determine the number of hours flown and the
ways people use their aircraft, allowing it to better determine funding
for infrastructure and service needs, assess the impact of regulatory
changes, and measure aviation safety. Read
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COMBS
CLAIMS WORLD LSA RECORD
 Michael
Combs claimed a new world record for time over distance when he flew his
Remos LSA from Fort Worth, Texas, to Branson, Missouri, on July 9.
Branson was the 170th stop on Combs' "Flight for the Human
Spirit" mission, in which he aims to land in all 50 states in his
Remos. Since April 2010, he has flown an estimated 28,000 miles into 49
states and Canada. Hawaii is the last remaining state. Read
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SULLY
VISITS CHAPTER 1073'S PANCAKE FLY-IN
Guess who's coming to breakfast?
 Sully
with Chapter 1073 President Tim LeDolce (left) and Young Eagles
Coordinator Charlie White. Last Friday, July 8 - the night before EAA
Chapter 1073's scheduled pancake fly-in breakfast at the Truckee
(California) Airport - Chapter President Tim LeDolce received a phone
call from a representative of Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger.
Sully and his wife, Lorrie, were in the area and expressed an interest
in attending the chapter breakfast on Saturday morning. LaDolce got on
the horn immediately to spread the word. Read
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NTSB
TAPS EAA EXPERIENCE FOR AMATEUR-BUILT SAFETY STUDY
EAA hosting comprehensive survey for builders, pilots
EAA is working with the National Transportation Safety Board on a new
survey that will create an accurate database to use as programs and
activities to further advance and promote safe building and flying
practices are considered. EAA will host the summer-long survey that is
open to all builders, owners, and operators of
experimental/amateur-built aircraft. The survey can be accessed here,
and invitations to participate are being sent via e-mail and postcard.
The survey results will be shared with the NTSB. Read
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EASA
MOVES TOWARD LSA STANDARDS
Europeans release certification specification for LSA
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) has released its
Certification Specification for Light-Sport Aircraft (CS-LSA). Dan
Johnson, president of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association
(LAMA), said, "While this is not exactly what the LSA industry
hoped for, it represents acceptance of the ASTM certification standards,
and it will reduce uncertainty for LSA producers in the European
theater. For American producers hoping to sell across the Atlantic,
CS-LSA presents an expensive choice. With the dollar low and the euro
high, made-in-the-USA aircraft could enjoy a price advantage if
they were to sell into Europe." Read
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USER-FEE
TALK ENTERING BUDGET DEBATE?
Line item causes GA groups concern
Initial details emerging from the federal budget talks between
Congressional Republicans and President Obama include a $27 billion line
item that sounds suspiciously like a plan for GA user fees. Among the
plans being debated is one from a group led by Vice President Joe Biden.
In a list of what's called "Other Mandatories" is a line
stating "$27b PBGC/Aviation/FAA Fees." Read
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ALL
OK AFTER MIDAIR IN ALASKA
 No
injuries to passengers occurred when two planes collided in Alaska on
July 10, according to a report in The Seattle Times. A Piper
Navajo was en route to Anchorage when it collided with a Cessna
floatplane as both planes flew through Lake Clark Pass. Passengers in
the Piper reported hearing a loud sound and felt the plane shudder, but
did not realize another plane had hit them. Read
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ENROLL
NOW FOR THE EAA MILITARY TRAINER FANTASY FLIGHT CAMP
 Sign
up today for the Military Trainer Fantasy Flight Camp scheduled for
September 9-11, 2011, in Oshkosh. Participants have a rare opportunity
to fly in the only remaining airworthy PT-3, plus take a second flight
in the famed "pilot maker," the North American T-6. Flights
include a pre-flight briefing on the aircraft and its controls. EAA's
own pilots and instructors will perform the takeoff and demonstrate in
the air how the controls work - and then it's your turn! Click
here to sign up.
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 In
last week's poll, 76 percent voted they're more excited about the
return of the Rutan Boomerang, vs. 24 percent for the Rutan Catbird.
THIS
WEEK'S QUESTION comes to mind after looking at some of the unique
experiences offered in the online
auction that's supporting this year's 26th annual Gathering of
Eagles fundraiser. Among them are some true, once-in-a-lifetime
opportunities, including a flight with legendary air show performer Sean
D. Tucker, and the chance to open the air show at AirVenture with a
tandem skydive to show center.
While
many will bid, only one will win each item ... but we wondered which of
these fantastic experiences you'd choose given the chance? Vote
now!
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WEBINARS: HOW TO
LAUNCH A SUCCESSFUL AVIATION BUSINESS
Do you have a breakthrough aviation idea and
are looking to launch or grow your aviation-related business? In this
webinar, Kurt Waldhuetter, co-director of AeroInnovate, and Bill Joos,
principal of Go To Market Consulting, will walk you through some of the
ways you can find funding.
All webinars begin at 7 p.m. CDT unless
otherwise noted. To find
out more about upcoming EAA Webinars and to register, visit the webinars
page.
EAA gratefully acknowledges the
support of Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Co. for their generous
sponsorship of our webinar programs.
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MODELING
ORGANIZATION CELEBRATES 75TH THIS WEEKEND
Hoot Gibson and 1/2 scale flying H-1 Racer headline the event
 The
Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) is celebrating its 75th anniversary
with a four-day flying event and fun, open to its 140,000 nationwide
members and the public, at its International Aeromodeling Center in
Muncie, Indiana, July 14-17. One of the featured models to be seen in
the air is the AMA 75th Anniversary Edition of the Hughes H-1 Racer.
Plus, Robert "Hoot" Gibson will give a talk about his career
and building and flying models. Read
more | Read about the H-1
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FLYING FORTRESS IN MINNESOTA THIS WEEKEND
 EAA's
B-17 tour is winding its way back to Oshkosh with a final series of
pre-AirVenture stops. This weekend EAA Chapter 551 hosts Aluminum
Overcast at the St. Cloud Regional Airport, Minnesota, then it's off
to Fargo, North Dakota, July 19-20, hosted by EAA Chapter 317. The final
appearance before Oshkosh is July 22-24 in Minneapolis at Anoka
County-Blaine Airport (Janes Field) with Chapter 237. For more
information on bookings and ground tours, click
here.
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DEAL
OF THE WEEK: RESERVE YOUR COPY OF THE OFFICIAL EAA AIRVENTURE 2011
DVD AND RECEIVE FREE SHIPPING
 Pre-order
your AirVenture 2011 DVD today and get free shipping (domestic orders
only). International shipping is $3 for the first DVD and $1 for each
additional DVD purchased. Offer good through July 31, 2011. Click
here to find out how you can save on shipping when you order your
AirVenture 2011 DVD.
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EAA MERCHANDISE: COLLECT THE 2012 CALENDAR YOU'LL KEEP FOR YEARS TO
COME
 The
2012 EAA World of Flight Calendar is out now. It's sure to be a
collectible classic, with high-resolution photography of rare warbird,
vintage, and experimental aircraft, including fascinating background
information on each plane. The World of Flight Calendar makes a great
gift, and remember, when you shop at the EAA online store, you support
EAA programs that help grow participation in aviation. Order
online or call us toll-free at 800-564-6322.
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EAA Sport Aviation
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EAA Sport Aviation Interview
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Join the Discussions!
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If you have suggestions or
submissions for EAA’s weekly AeroInnovations column, please send them to
AeroInnovations editor Bob Waldron.
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Trying for Mach 7-Plus
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Aerojet’s TriJet reusable hypersonic vehicle has a unique, three-stage, combined-cycle propulsion design aimed at providing seamless transition from a standing start to Mach 7-plus. It takes off powered with a turbine engine, switches over to an ejector ramjet, and is later converted to a scramjet at about Mach 3.5. |
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Salah Sukkarieh of Australia is developing a wind-mapping system for aircraft to calculate the most energy-efficient route between any two points. His system has onboard sensors and continually creates a custom local wind map for the aircraft. Using this map the pilot or autopilot can plan a route to give maximum time aloft, which would theoretically be indefinite. |
Making Hard-to-Hear Landing Gear |
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NASA scientists are working to greatly reduce a common complaint from airport neighbors – the noise. Creating a useful CFD (computational fluid dynamics) simulation of an entire airframe is a task not even supercomputers can do yet. NASA has developed software to evaluate improvement changes to one noisy part of the airframe, the nose gear. |
NASA Tests ‘Mars Radar’
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Curiosity, an extraterrestrial rover, is scheduled to launch from Earth this year and land on Mars in August 2012. Accurate “Mars radar” is important for safely landing the $2.5 billion rover on the red planet and to test it, NASA’s F/A-18 simulates a Mars landing by diving from an altitude of 40,000 feet, pulling out at 5,000 feet, and doing a series of steep dives ranging from 40 to 90 degrees. |
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A Chinese UAV appears to have the largest known joined-wing, with connected forward and aft wings to achieve a high aspect ratio and reduced drag with low weight. Modern joined-wing design is strongly influenced by Julian Wolkovitch, who worked with Burt Rutan on joined-wing aircraft. U.S. analysts say the joined-wing UAV may be planned for use as a “targeting node for China's anti-ship ballistic missiles.” |
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HINTS FOR HOMEBUILDERS: SILICONE
TAPE
 Dick
and Bob Koehler discuss the uses of self-adhering silicon tape (also
known as Uniwrap). Dick and Bob are EAA Technical Counselors, A&P
aircraft mechanics with Inspection Authorization (IA), and SportAir
Workshop instructors. Watch
the video
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TIMELESS VOICES OF AVIATION: ELLIOT
SEGUIN
 During
AirVenture 2011, EAA will be celebrating Burt Rutan and his
contributions to the aviation world. For the next couple of weeks
leading up to AirVenture, we will feature some people whose lives Burt
has influenced. As a young boy, Elliot Seguin grew up at the airport.
His father Drew, a private pilot and member of EAA Chapter 55 in Mason,
Michigan, would take Elliot and his other children to the airport where
they would tinker on airplanes, fly around the patch, and attend EAA
meetings. When he was in high school, Elliot brought a Cessna 150 back
to life with his father, and later took a job reconditioning old
automobile and aircraft engines for Dave Groh. After high school he
earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Union College in
Schenectady, New York. During the summer of 2005, Elliot interned with
Jon Sharp and Nemesis Air Racing at Mojave, CA and became a part of Team
Nemesis. He’s been at Mojave ever since. Today, Elliot is a project
engineer and flight test engineer at Scaled Composites, and races his
own modified F1 Cassutt racer called “Wasabi” at the Reno Air Races.
Watch
the video
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Where
Are You Flying This Weekend?
There are 112
fly-ins and events over
the next two weekends in the EAA
Events Calendar. Find one near you or add your event! |
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Q
& A: "I
have just finished my homebuilt and received the
airworthiness certificate. How do I apply for the
Repairman Certificate so that I can do my own annual
inspections?"
Answer: Congratulations!
The FAA has published an Advisory Circular AC 65-23A
which contains all the information on how to apply
for the Repairman Certificate for your Experimental
Amateur-Built aircraft, including how to fill out
the application form.
To access this AC, click
here.
Have a question?
To ask a question regarding government issues,
e-mail EAA Government Relations.
For questions about registration, airmen, aircraft
and medical certification, safety records,
performance, or any other matter, e-mail EAA
Member Services. |
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EAA
Desktop Calendar
July
2011
Boeing’s new
787 Dreamliner is scheduled to make a landmark visit
to AirVenture 2011 on Friday, July 29, including the
first-ever
public cabin tours. (Photo credit: Boeing)
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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FLIGHT DESIGN C4 TO DEBUT AT
OSHKOSH
Flight Design’s first four-seat aircraft, the C4, will be shown for the first time in the U.S. at AirVenture Oshkosh 2011, with a full-scale mockup available for up close viewing. Flight Design announced it would be taking “early bird” orders that provide customers a delivery position in the first 100 serial-produced aircraft plus a $10,000 discount on the price. Flight Design plans to announce initial C4 component supplier partners and provide a C4 program update at their press conference at AirVenture schedule for noon on Tuesday, July 26, at EAA Press Headquarters. For more information, click here.
SUPER LEGEND ON TRACK FOR OSHKOSH APPEARANCE
American Legend Aircraft Company announced that its prototype Super Legend is undergoing final preparation for its public debut at AirVenture Oshkosh on July 25. The Super Legend mates the Legend Cub aircraft with a new flapped wing, a 115-hp Lycoming O-233 multi-fuel engine, and SuperCub tail feathers to create a two-seat S-LSA backcountry airplane, the company says. Other features include an external baggage door, a folding and removable rear seat, a fully adjustable front seat, and the ability to use automotive gasoline. The Legend Cub and Super Legend will be exhibited at AirVenture 2011 in Booth 38 on Knapp Street across from the Forums and Workshops area. For more information, click here.
ZENITH MAKES MAIDEN FLIGHT WITH NEW ULPOWER ENGINE
Sebastien Heintz at Zenith Aircraft, Mexico, Missouri, informs us that the company flew its Zenith CH650 B kit airplane for the first time with the new 130-hp ULPower 350iS engine turning the prop. Heintz said the company is “real pleased with the results after just a few hours.” You can see the plane at AirVenture – all that remains is some fine-tuning to the firewall-forward package and fiberglass cowl and adding striping to the airframe. Heintz will report performance figures and flying characteristics soon, he said. The new-generation 350iS is a direct-drive, air-cooled, four-cylinder engine with full FADEC. The company is claiming lighter weight and more efficiency than other engines in its class. On the panel is Dynon's SkyView glass panel display system. Watch the video of the first flight.
HARTZELL GETS STC FOR THREE-BLADE CESSNA 182 CONVERSION
Hartzell Propeller Inc. received an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a three-bladed propeller conversion kit for the Cessna 182 through 182R series and the F18SQ & R built in Riems, France (1956–1986). The conversion kit provides Cessna 182s with improved performance, appearance, and decreased noise signatures, the company says. The new Hartzell Top Prop kit features “blended” airfoil Scimitar-shaped aluminum alloy blades that provide improved takeoff and climb performance, a 2.5-dB(a) noise reduction as compared to a stock two-blade prop, and an improved TBO without any loss in cruise speed. For more information, click here.
LEAK DETECTION KIT FOR AVIATION FLUIDS
The Spectronics Corporation introduced its new ALK-365 Aviation Fluid Detection Kit that finds leaks in aviation fuel, lubrication, and hydraulic systems. The kit includes a cordless and rechargeable OPTIMAX 365 UV LED leak detection flashlight that is four times brighter than other high-intensity UV lamps. Also included is a bottle of Aero-Brite universal fluorescent dye, which pinpoints the exact location of fluid leaks by a bright yellow/green glow. For more information, click here.
JEPPESEN NAVDATA AVAILABLE WITH MGL AVIONICS SYSTEMS
Jeppesen and MGL Avionics have entered into an agreement to provide Jeppesen NavData and obstacle services for MGL Avionics system. The Jeppesen flight data now available for MGL Avionics systems serves as part of a total Jeppesen light-sport and experimental aircraft solution suite. Jeppesen NavData and obstacle services are available for the MGL Avionics EFIS systems, including the full color Enigma, Voyager, and Odyssey. For more information on Jeppesen, click here. For more information on MGL Avionics, click here.
AEROLED SUNSPOT WINS 2011 AVIATION CONSUMER AWARD
AeroLEDs announced that its Sunspot HX landing light recently received the 2011 Editor’s Choice award from Aviation Consumer. The SunSpot HX Landing Light feature integrated wig-wag capability that amplifies the visibility of aircraft at night or during daylight hours. Even with the background of mid-day sunlight, wig-wag landing lights stand out quickly to ground observers and other aircraft, the company notes. With a market share in the experimental and LSA markets, officials at AeroLEDs says it is now focused on getting FAA approval for its products on certified aircraft and the retrofit market. For more information on AeroLEDs, click here.
DOWN UNDER TOURS FROM BY AIR SAFARIS INTERNATIONAL
Air Safaris International Inc. announced a new Australian tour to take place in February 2012. The tour will concentrate on southeast Australia with a special emphasis on the island of Tasmania. The highlights of the 16-day, 3,600-nautical-mile tour include a Sydney Harbour scenic flight at 500 feet AGL, the Great Ocean Road, a station stopover in the eastern Outback, and three full days in Tasmania. Participating pilots fly as PIC as no check pilot is needed when flying in Australia. The tour is supported by both a lead pilot and a tour director who fly in an escort plane and take care of the logistics and planning. For more information, check out Air Safaris exhibit at AirVenture Oshkosh in Hangar C, Booth 3106. There will also be a presentation on the tour on Tuesday, July 26, at 1 p.m. in Forum Pavilion 2.
NEW BOOK RELATES STORIES OF THE LEGENDARY DC-3
ASA will debut Together We Fly: Voices From the DC-3 at AirVenture 2011, a book about one of the most iconic and recognized aircraft in the history, the DC-3. Written by Julie Boatman Filucci with a foreword by former Cessna CEO Jack Pelton, the book recounts stories of the DC-3 and introduces the reader to the people that helped make the plane seem larger than life and greater than the sum of its parts. From the DC-3’s early development, through its many historic roles, and into the present, the book is a journey of visionaries, engineers, pilots, mechanics, hostesses, and passengers alike. For more information, click here.
GAMERA HUMAN-POWERED HELICOPTER SETS
NEW DURATION
MARK University of Maryland A. James Clark School of Engineering
students flew their Gamera human-powered helicopter to a new unofficial
flight duration of 12.4 seconds on July 13. If verified by the National
Aeronautic Association, this new time will easily break the team's
previous 4.2-second U.S. national record set in May. The students
enhanced Gamera's flight deck and transmission and added LEDs to the
landing gear that turn on when the vehicle is off the ground. This
week's flight was flown by the same pilot, student Judy Wexler. The team
plans more flights in the fall with the ultimate goal of winning the
$250,000 American Helicopter Society Sikorsky Prize, which requires a
flight of one minute, during which the vehicle attains an altitude of 3
meters at some point and remains within a 10-square-meter area. Watch
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