EAA news, upcoming programs, general aviation news  : :  View this email online February 14, 2013 Volume 13, Number 7 Newsletter Sign-Up : : EAA Forums : : Events : : Volunteer : : Shop : : Contact T O P   S T O R Y P-64 Runs for First Time in Decades The EAA AirVenture Museum's rare North American P-64 fighter - often referred to by warbird lovers as an "export fighter version of the AT-6 Texan" - was started up for the first time in more than 20 years last Friday, and it was only fitting that EAA Founder Paul Poberezny did the honors. Read more >> M U L T I M E D I A New Zealand STOL Competition Earlier this month, Jock Struthers' Zenith STOL won the Short Take-Off and Landing competition in New Zealand with a score of 50.4 meters. Fifty-five pilots from around the country competed in four weight classes at the event. Watch video >> Timeless Voices - Lawrence Fick, WWII B-24 navigator Hints for Homebuilders - Idle Circuit on Bing 54 Carburetor MAC'S BLOG: The New Partial Panel Flying When most of us learned to fly instruments the term partial panel had a very specific meaning. Flying partial panel meant the attitude gyro, and usually the directional gyro, were not working and you were left with only a turn coordinator or turn & bank gyro to know up from down if you were flying in the clouds. But the new flat glass cockpits with the electronic gyros have redefined partial panel. Read more >>   : :   Recent posts >> ZENITH 750 BLOG: Playing Catch Up! Even though the blog hasn’t been updated recently due to Chad Jensen traveling for EAA SportAir Workshops, the project has been making headway and we have been catching up on some lost time due to weather. The team got the right wing caught up to the left wing a couple of weeks ago, and the focus now is the flaperons on the work benches. Read more >>   |   Recent posts >> EAA Members Must Urge Caucus Membership As the 113th Congress settles in on Capitol Hill, the House and Senate General Aviation caucuses need the support of existing and new members for what is going to be a crucial session of Congress for general aviation. EAA is asking our members to use Rally Congress to reach out to their congressmen and senators and urge their active support of the General Aviation Caucus. Read more >> Honor Your Fallen Loved Ones on EAA's Memorial Wall Each year during AirVenture, EAA's Memorial Wall ceremony honors those departed loved ones whose passion for aviation profoundly affected our lives. Located on the edge of Pioneer Airport, the wall's bronze plaques provide a permanent shrine for inductees. Read more >> GAMA Releases Mixed 2012 Year-End Report The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) reported mixed sales and billings results for 2012 shipments during its annual State of the Industry gathering Tuesday in Washington, D.C. For the first time the 2012 sales and billings report included data for rotorcraft and agricultural turboprops, which helped bolster overall results. Read more >> International Aerobatic Club Member Benefits Whether you are interested in flight competitions or just learning more about the exciting field of aerobatic flight, the International Aerobatic Club (IAC) offers a wide variety of benefits for its members. These include eligibility to compete in regional and national competitions, and access to numerous comprehensive educational programs in such areas as judging seminars and safety, and other chapter activities. Read more >> EAA's Hops & Props Tickets on Sale Hops & Props, EAA's annual fine food- and beverage-tasting event, will be held on Saturday, March 9, at the AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample from among more than 250 different extraordinary beverages provided by microbreweries and distributors from around the world. Learn about the brewing process and history, and become a discerning beverage taster. Learn more or purchase tickets >> Lightspeed Adds More Zulu Headsets to Young Eagles Pilot Giveaway For the past two years, Lightspeed Aviation has provided one of its premier Zulu headsets to EAA's Young Eagles program to be given away at the end of the year via drawing to a lucky Young Eagles pilot. Starting in 2013, Lightspeed will graciously provide three more headsets to create a quarterly prize drawing. Read more >> EAA Family Flightfest Fosters Excitement in Aviation Kick off springtime by discovering the exciting world of aviation with an interactive, educational family experience at EAA's Family Flightfest, scheduled for Saturday, March 2, and Sunday, March 3, at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh. Read more >> Read more news at EAA.org. • Piper Deliveries, Revenue Rise in 2012 • Help Decide Names of Pluto's Newly Discovered Moons • Former GlaStar CEO Named COO by AeroComputers • Lightspeed Launches FlightLink 1.2 • FAA, DOE Join Forces With Think Global Flight • Sporty's Foundation Issues 2012 Annual Report • Excalibur 421 Names Patty Wagstaff to Leadership Team Display Your Love of Aviation Starting today, receive 60% off EAA's World of Flight calendar when you order through ShopEAA.org. Keep track of important dates with this 12-month wall calendar while enjoying month after month of excellent aviation photography. Sale ends February 20 or while supplies last. Call 800-564-6322 or Shop online >> A place to learn, share, and chat with other members. • Sikorsky S-38 Replica • Electric Simulated Machine Gun? • Orphaned Plans • Corrosion Treatment? • Parking in the North 40 More forums >> 2013 SportAir Workshops—Two-day aircraft building programs Upcoming Homebuilding Workshops: March 2-3: Frederick, MD—RV Assembly Only March 23-24: Watsonville, CA April 20-21: Broomfield, CO May 11-12: Waco, TX 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 March 2-3: Family Flightfest - An event for youth that includes a variety of aviation-related activities that will educate and spark their curiosity in flight. 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 Feb. 19: Maintaining Aircraft Control and How to Avoid Loss of Control (FAA Wings Credit) Feb. 20: Passing a Flight Review and Instrument Proficiency Check Feb. 27: Fuel System Testing View all Webinars. Webinars begin at 7 p.m. Central unless noted. Pre-registration required. Webinars posted online this week: • EAA Chapter Chat: B-17 and Tri-Motor Flying Tour February 2013: Kodiak Cruiser Gene Selchow, EAA Lifetime 10797, lifts off in his Kodiak Cruiser at the 2012 EAA Skiplane Fly-In. Gene completed the Cruiser, powered by a Lycoming O-540, in 2009. Get wallpaper >> 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. 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