DRIVE TO 3,000 COMMENTS FOR EAA-AOPA EXEMPTION REQUEST
Since the federal government officially posted the EAA-AOPA third-class medical certificate exemption request in March, aviation enthusiasts have submitted more than 1,700 comments. Now the drive is on to push that to more than 3,000 comments for the effort to significantly reduce a substantial economic and regulatory burden for pilots who fly recreationally.

This exemption, if granted by the FAA, will significantly reduce one of the biggest economic barriers facing GA pilots today - the ongoing and ever-rising cost of obtaining an FAA medical certificate.  Read more

Ford Motor Company is pursuing multiple technologies to find solutions to create safer, more fuel-efficient quality products and achieve efficiencies leading to fuel economy improvements today.

• Of the 11 market segments in which Ford competes, the company leads in fuel economy customer satisfaction in six, according to the latest J.D. Power and Associates APEAL study, a third-party measure of buyer attitudes concerning recent vehicle purchases.
• By the end of 2012, eight Ford models will deliver or are anticipated to deliver an EPA-certified 40 mpg highway or higher - with more on the way.

Learn much more and discover the EAA-Ford Partner Recognition Program and X-Plan vehicle pricing.

LEARN TO BUILD YOUR OWN PLANE WITH SPORTAIR WORKSHOPS
EAA SportAir Workshops offer comprehensive and intensive two-day aircraft builder programs. Pre-registration is required for all workshops. Aircraft Spruce and Specialty and Poly-Fiber are major sponsors of EAA SportAir Workshops programs, providing tools, materials, and special discounts for workshop attendees.
Upcoming workshops:

• June 23-24 Oshkosh: RV
• June 23-24 Frederick, Maryland: Fabric
• June 30-July 1 Kansas City, Missouri

For more information, visit the SportAir website or call 800-967-5746. See the courses in action on the EAA Video Player. Learn details on each course. View the complete SportAir schedule.

EAA SPORTAIR WORKSHOPS COMING TO KANSAS CITY, MO
Sportair workshops are coming to Kansas City! Don't miss your opportunity to learn more about the basics of airplane building at these two-day workshops. With a small class size of approximately 15 students and hands-on practice, you will get the fundamental skills to build your airplane - skills that may save you thousands of dollars in labor costs. Enroll now.

Aircraft Spruce and Specialty, and Poly-Fiber are major sponsors of EAA SportAir Workshops programs, providing tools, materials, and special discounts for workshop attendees. For more information visit www.sportair.com or call 800-967-5746.

• Wednesday, June 13: Best Practices for iPads with Jason Miller
• Tuesday, June 19: Eagle Flights Preview: Growing Participation in Aviation with Jeff Skiles
• Thursday, June 21: Flying Into AirVenture with Fred Stadler

All webinars begin at 7 p.m. CDT unless otherwise noted, and they require registration. 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.

EAA'S OVERCAST FLIGHTS IN DENVER MOVED TO NEXT WEEKEND
The flights by EAA's B-17 Aluminum Overcast in Denver, originally scheduled for this weekend, have been postponed to June 15-17. All those who pre-booked flights are being contacted to reschedule. The flights are hosted at Centennial Airport by the Wings Over the Rockies Museum.Warbird aircraft and World War II vehicles will be on display, along with WWII reenactors and other activities for youth attendees. The B-17 tour stop at Kansas City, Missouri, hosted by EAA Chapter 91, will be rescheduled for a later date.

Self-guided ground tours of the B-17 are available daily from 2-5 p.m. Tours cost $10 per individual or $20 per family (including children up to 17 years old), and active military or veterans can tour for free. Visitors can also book a mission flight on Aluminum Overcast; passengers can save by pre-booking, but walk-ups are always welcome. For more information including the full tour schedule, history of the aircraft, and to pre-book the flight of a lifetime, visit the B-17 website.

This weekend, EAA's 1929 Ford Tri-Motor is visiting Ashville, North Carolina, June 7-10. Advance registration is over, but plenty of space is still available, so those interested are invited to visit. EAA has leased an additional Tri-Motor from the Kalamazoo Air Zoo for flights this weekend. This Tin Goose can be found in Kalamazoo, Michigan, June 7-11. To make flight reservations for this location, call 269-250-2815.

Early next week, the flagship of EAA's Pioneer Airport will be making multiple stops around the country. June 11-13, the Tri-Motor will be at the Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky, courtesy of the Aviation Museum of Kentucky.  Read more

Monthly Photo Contest Enter your pictures now for the August Photo Contest! Can You Help? Ramsey Flying Bathtub?  Vintage Breitling Navtimer wanted Online logbook Parachute question EAB manufacture date? PA-22/20 general restoration questions Aluminum leading edge installation Andair Universal joint wanted Constant-speed prop inspection in Canada Airworthiness directives Operating without an ELT Ongoing Discussions ATC for VFR pilots  Reinstating an experimental Camping Video: Planes of Fame warbirds from the 1960s Using EAPIS Remembering D-Day SportAir Workshops Video: B-24 ball turret Flying a Fokker D.VIII replica Heinkel 115 recovery Sopwith biplane project passes airworthiness inspection

If you have suggestions or submissions for EAA’s weekly AeroInnovations column, please send them to AeroInnovations editor Bob Waldron.

Human-Powered Wind Rose Marathon Flier The Wind Rose is a human-powered aircraft designed to fly a 26-mile marathon course in less than an hour in order to win the Kremer Competition, sponsored by the British Royal Aeronautical Society. The lead designer is a Lockheed Martin aero engineer who, as a teenager, was on the Gossamer Albatross team when that human-powered plane flew across the English Channel more than 30 years ago. The Wind Rose team also hopes to demonstrate that human-powered flight could be an Olympic sport. First Flight Test of Hydrocarbon-Fueled Scramjet The HIFiRE 2 scramjet (Hypersonic International Flight Research Experimentation Program) just did the first successful hydrocarbon-fueled flight test going from Mach 6 to Mach 8 at an altitude of 100,000 feet. Previous scramjet flights have been hydrogen-fueled, but the hydrocarbon fuel should provide a more reliable engine with a longer flight range. Practical scramjet technology is important because it can power flights to anywhere in the world in just a couple hours. Emergency Response Radio System Takes Flight A new system of portable and easily launched UAVs provides flying emergency response radio service at major disaster sites. Emergency responders using this airborne radio network will be able to get temporary communications set up within minutes of arriving on the scene. Wireless Battery Charging From Flying Power Stations University researchers have developed quadcopter UAVs that deliver power wirelessly to recharge batteries. These flying power stations hover above the batteries with a quadcopter power coil lined up about 20 inches from a battery power coil. An oscillating magnetic field generated by the UAV power system transfers power between the coils, which recharges the battery. This technology could provide autonomous battery recharging for batteries located in hard-to-access or dangerous areas.

AeroInnovations aims to highlight developments that have potential to impact the future of aviation.  EAA does not necessarily endorse the ideas, products, services, or views contained therein.

HINTS FOR HOMEBUILDERS: CORRECT SAFETY WIRING Brian Carpenter, of Rainbow Aviation, shares some of his tips on how to properly apply safety wire. Brian is an A&P/IA, DAR for LSA and experimental amateur-builts, sport pilot instructor examiner, and CFI. Brian also serves as an EAA technical counselor and flight advisor for Chapter 1148. Watch the video.

TIMELESS VOICES: DAVID CLARKE David Clarke grew up in Yonkers, New York. A self-proclaimed "lousy" student, David was more interested in building airplane models and sneaking out to Roosevelt Field to wash airplanes in return for flight time than going to school. In 1938, he joined the U.S. Naval Reserve, and was called to active duty in May 1941. David was accepted into flight training because of his previous flying experience and would eventually transition into Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bombers after spending some time flying PBYs and other multiengine aircraft. He joined Navy Bombing Squadron VB-3 aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-5) at Pearl Harbor in the late May 1942, and just days later launched from the deck on what would be his only combat mission - flown 70 years ago on June 4, 1942 - to begin the Battle of Midway. Watch the video.

Experimenter	Warbirds Briefing	In the Loop

Where Are You Flying This Weekend? There are 182 fly-ins and other aviation events over the next two weekends listed in the EAA Events Calendar. Find one near you or add your event! Q&A:  I'm looking at ELTs and see that there are U.S. and international models, and I'm not sure what to buy. If I want to fly into Canada from the U.S., do I have to have the international model? It appears they all transmit on 406 MHz. Answer: To fly internationally, you should buy a 406 MHz ELT. The difference between the U.S. and international models is that the 406 MHz ELT must be registered with the same country as the aircraft registration, so you would need a U.S. model. If you will fly only in the U.S., the 121.5 MHz is still legal, but they are no longer being built, nor are they monitored by satellites. ELTs that transmit only on 121.5 MHz can be purchased for less than $200, and at least one dual mode (406/121.5) can be purchased for less than $600, with the 406 MHz transmitter monitored by satellites. The difference in price is really not substantial when you consider the total cost of your aircraft, and it could literally mean the difference between being found or not in the event of a crash. 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. EAA Desktop Calendar June 2012 Gary Austen, EAA 503953, took this photo of Bob Carlton performing in his jet sailplane during the afternoon air show at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2011. To capture the image, Gary used a Sony a330 with a 75-300mm lens set at 200mm. Bob will be flying at AirVenture again this year. 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.

QUICK-BUILD KIT LAUNCHED FOR ZENITH CH 650 CRUISER KIT In response to increased demand, kit manufacturer Zenith Aircraft Company introduced a new quick-build kit for its low-wing Zenith CH 650 cruiser aircraft. With the kit, the main fuselage portion of the all-metal aircraft is first assembled at the factory, resulting in a dramatically reduced kit build time and overall simplified construction. The base price for the Zenith CH 650 Quick-Build Kit is $22,950. The new model also offers updated features including wing baggage lockers, dual welded aluminum fuel tanks, and choice of landing gear configurations. AVIDYNE TABS PACIFIC COAST AVIONICS AS ELITE DISTRIBUTOR Pacific Coast Avionics received the "Elite Distributor" designation from Avidyne Corporation for the second consecutive year. Pacific Coast Avionics, a major supplier of avionics, instruments, and pilot supplies to customers worldwide, represents all major manufacturers by providing sales, service, and product installation support. RADIAL ROCKET LAUNCHES STREAMLINE KIT OPTION The Radial Rocket Streamline Airframe Kit is now available from Altitude Group LLC . Builders can now purchase materials and equipment previously supplied in the airframe kit directly from suppliers, based on their individual needs and budgets. Each purchased kit will also include a detailed list of additional hardware, materials and equipment used in the airframe assembly process. The Radial Rocket is now available with either a Fixed Tail Wheel or Tricycle Retractable gear configuration and features a two-seat composite airframe designed for both aerobatic flight and cross country cruising. PRA PLANS 50TH ANNUAL CONVENTION The 50th Annual Convention of the Popular Rotorcraft Association (PRA) will feature a variety of unique flying machines such as gyroplanes, helicopters, and autogyros when it convenes July 31-August 4 at Mentone Airport in Mentone, Indiana. Visitors can talk to rotorcraft pilots, builders, and kit manufacturers, and take part in daily forums and workshops. Flight demonstrations will be available, and those looking for a more up-close experience can take a gyroplane ride with on-site CFIs. keynote speaker Vance Breese, world-renowned motorcycle racer, to share his story about learning to fly after a racing injury. Appearing at this event for first time is the Powered Parachute Extravaganza, featuring aircraft from all around the country. Aircraft are welcome to fly in for this unique event. Amenities for airport tent camping, food and beverage services, and gasoline will be available. One-day passes for $5 can be purchased at the gate. For more information or advance registration, visit the PRA website. ASPEN CUTS PRICE ON  TWO-YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY Aspen Avionics Inc. announced on June 1 a significant price reduction for the company's Extended Product Warranty Program available for Evolution Flight Display products. The program now provides two-year coverage for a small increase over the previous one-year program pricing. Customers may now increase their warranties by two-year increments and have the option to do so anytime before their current warranty expires. For those who are already out of a factory warrant, Aspen is extending a grace period from June 1, 2012, through July 31, 2012.

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