EAA news, upcoming programs, general aviation news  |  View this email online January 10, 2013   Volume 13, Number 2     T O P   S T O R Y Former Young Eagle Hits 500 Milestone On September 2, 1995, 8-year-old Bradley Bormuth of Morganton, North Carolina, went on a Young Eagles flight with his dad, Al, in his Cessna 210. Last Saturday Bradley, EAA 423388/Vintage Aircraft Association 718400, took youngster Jeremiah Ford up in the family Cessna 172, marking his 500th Young Eagles flight. Read more >> M U L T I M E D I A New Experimenter Ready for Reading Don't miss Budd Davisson's cover story on Andy Werbick's 2012 kit-built Grand Champion Lancair Legacy, Jeffery Weisel's 30-year quest for a Barracuda, or how to pick a prop - all this and much more in the in the January issue. If you haven't subscribed to receive this free EAA publication in your e-mail inbox, be sure to sign up.   |    Read issue >> Timeless Voices – Clarence Stearns, B-17 pilot and POW at Stalag Luft 1 during World War II Hints for Homebuilders - Overview of Two-Stroke Carburetor Operation MAC'S BLOG: Why New Airplane Prices Are So High The price of new general aviation airplanes has raced far ahead of inflation over the past 30 years. A number of models, such as the Beech A36 Bonanza, have been in continuous production over the period so it's possible to see that airplane prices have escalated at two, three, or even more times the rate of inflation. I looked at an online inflation calculator that uses the consumer price index, and it showed that the $100,000 Bonanza in 1977 would cost about $380,000 today if only inflation is considered. The reality is the A36 now costs about twice the inflated number. Read more >>   |   Recent posts >> Burma Spitfire Search: Crate Found, but Contents Obscured by Muddy Water A team of researchers attempting to uncover dozens of buried Spitfire fighter planes in Burma announced Wednesday they had located a large crate, but that muddy water prevented them from identifying its contents. Project leader David Cundall described the development as "very encouraging," according to a BBC report. Read more >> New Pilot Solos in RV-12 He Helped Build Austin Malcomb, EAA 1044354, fulfilled a dream last Friday, January 4, when he soloed on his 16th birthday at North Vernon Municipal Airport (OVO). While soloing on one's first eligible day is not that unusual, the airplane Austin flew certainly was; it's an RV-12, N901EN, dubbed Eagle's Nest One, built mostly in the engineering classroom of Jennings County High School, North Vernon, Indiana. Read more >> FAA Still Reviewing EAA/AOPA Medical Certification Exemption Request The EAA/AOPA medical certification exemption request, for which the public comment period closed in September, remains under review by the FAA as part of what's commonly known as the "quiet period" prior to a final decision by the agency. The FAA is sifting and categorizing more than 16,000 comments regarding the exemption request - nearly all of them in favor of proposal. Read more >> Former EAA VP to Receive Harrison Ford Legacy Award Greg Anderson, former EAA senior vice president who helped launch the EAA Young Eagles program, will receive the Harrison Ford Legacy Award for his contributions to the GA community. Read more >> Inauguration Flight Advisory Issued for January 21 The FAA has issued a flight advisory for the 2013 presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C., in effect on January 21, 2013, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. EST. GA pilots are alerted that the Washington Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) and Washington Metropolitan Flight Restriction Zone (FRZ) have been classified as national defense airspace and will include additional flight restrictions during these hours. Read more >> EAA Skiplane Fly-In Is Next Week! EAA's annual Skiplane Fly-In is on - snow or no snow - for next Saturday, January 19, at EAA's Pioneer Airport in Oshkosh. Unseasonably warm weather may have an effect on the presence of skiplanes, but aviation enthusiasts will gather in any case for chili and birthday cake to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Association, and the January 24 birthday of EAA matriarch Audrey Poberezny. More details >> Nominations Sought for EAA Homebuilders, Ultralight Halls of Fame EAA is seeking nominees the Homebuilders and Ultralight halls of fame for induction into the class of 2013. This honor provides permanent recognition for the designers, builders, educators, pioneers, record-setters, and others who made a substantial impact in the homebuilt and ultralight movements. Induction ceremonies are held at the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in the fall of 2013. Download Homebuilders and Ultralight halls of fame nomination forms. The nomination deadline is March 1, 2013. AirVenture Museum Lecture Series Announced The EAA AirVenture Museum will reintroduce its aviation lecture series on February 7, with a special presentation on one of the most intriguing aeronautical mysteries of the 20th century: the disappearance of the B-24 bomber Lady Be Good. Presented by Dick Campbell, the lecture will be held in the museum's SkyScape Theater at 7 p.m. and is free of charge to both EAA members and the public. Immediately following the presentation, attendees can experience a beyond-the-ropes museum tour. For more information, please call 920-426-6823. Read more news at EAA.org. • Chinese Company Acquires Enstrom Helicopter • Aeroscraft Airship Achieves Ground Test Success • Cessna Grand Caravan EX Earns TC • Air Force Explores Large Fleet of Eclipse Jets • New FAA Safety Briefing Focuses on Aeromedical Advances • Italian Fund Invests in Tecnam • German Government Provides Funding for Volocopter Development • Austro Engine Tests New Light Rotary Powerplant Do the 'Winter Blahs' Have You Puzzled? Brighten up your dreary, cold days with 25 percent off our unique selection of jigsaw puzzles, or a customized EAA AirVenture scrapbooking kit. Clear off that dining room table or dust off those old AirVenture pictures and chase the winter blahs away by ordering these fun winter activities today! Sale ends January 16. Call 800-564-6322 or Shop online >> A place to learn, share, and chat with other members. • Cable Failure • Buying a Used E-LSA or E-AB • Wig-Wags? • Seatbelt Mounting • Astrophotography More forums >> January 2013: U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet AirVenture Today photographer Tyson V. Rininger captured the supersonic U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet dazzling thousands during its demonstration at EAA AirVenture 2012. Get wallpaper >> 2013 SportAir Workshops—Two-day aircraft building programs Upcoming Schedule Jan. 26-27: Oshkosh, WI Feb. 9-10: Chesapeake, VA March 2-3: Griffin, GA March 2-3: Frederick, MD March 23-24: Watsonville, CA View complete schedule and courses available by location >> Register online or call 800-967-5746. Pre-registration is required for all workshops. AirVenture Museum Events January 19: Skiplane Fly-In - More than 25 skiplanes are anticipated to fly in, showcasing this unique segment of flight. Free of charge to the public. Learn more >> March 9: Hops & Props - A food and beverage-tasting event where you'll sample over 250 extraordinary beverages provided by micro-breweries and distributors from across the world. Learn more >> Webinars: Free to all aviation enthusiasts Jan 10: EAA Chapter Chat: Chapter Video Magazine: Jeff Skiles, Trevor Janz, and Brady Lane create a monthly chapter video magazine to be viewed at chapter meetings. Jan 16: Flying With the iPad Update: Apps, Accessories, Tips and Tricks: Bret Koebbe, iPad expert from Sporty's Academy, discusses how to make the most of the iPad on the ground and in the air. View all Webinars. Webinars begin at 7 p.m. Central unless noted. Pre-registration required. Webinars posted online this week: • Flight with Broken Flight Controls Win a Fully Restored Stearman Model 75! EAA's iconic Stearman prize plane, once owned by Curtis Pitts, has a long list of features, starting with the 300-hp Jacobs R755 A2M engine, 24-volt electric system, and dual basic instrumentation. Members who renew their membership receive 50 entries. Members who sign up for automatic renewal (AutoPilot) receive 100 entries, while those who join as Lifetime Members receive 250. Entry coupons are also available and will be included in select issues of EAA Sport Aviation. You may also make a donation with your entry, which supports EAA programs that educate and empowers people to take the next step in aviation. Read more >> We'd love to hear from you:   Facebook Twitter Email Forums   Events Calendar | Member Benefits | Renew Membership | Support EAA | Newsletters To make sure you continue receiving our emails to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add membership@eaa.org to your address book or safe sender list.