EAA news, upcoming programs, general aviation news  : :  View this email online March 7, 2013 Volume 13, Number 10 Newsletter Sign-Up : : EAA Forums : : Events : : Volunteer : : Shop : : Contact T O P   S T O R Y Long-Distance Lancair: EAAer Sets Unofficial Flight Distance Record It's been quite a long week for Bill Harrelson, EAA 257277, of Fredericksburg, Virginia. He flew his modified Lancair IV (N-6ZQ) from Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana, to Hawaii, then from Honolulu to Guam, and Guam to Florida - totaling 38 hours, 29 minutes aloft over a distance of 7,051 nm! Read more >> M U L T I M E D I A View March Experimenter Today You'll learn about Dennis Butler's Cozy IIIP, the plansbuilt grand champion winner at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012. You'll also read about a unique elliptical-winged aircraft designed by Dean Wilson, as well as the importance of safe welds as highlighted in an NTSB accident report. If you haven't subscribed to receive this free publication, be sure to sign up.   : :   Read issue >> Timeless Voices - Richard Nielsen, B-17 pilot with the 305th Bomb Group during World War II Hints for Homebuilders - Adjustment of 2-Stroke Fan Belt Tension Photo Gallery - Family Flightfest MAC'S BLOG: Big Brother Is Watching Us I received a solicitation from my auto insurance company offering at least a 5 percent discount if I would install a tracking device in my car. The device would use GPS, and perhaps cellphone tower triangulation, to monitor all of my driving. Although I have been flying with this level of monitoring for decades, having some insurance company snoops looking at my every move behind the wheel is still a little creepy. Read more >>   : :   Recent posts >> ZENITH 750 BLOG: Slats Complete! The EAA Zenith project continues to make significant progress: Another milestone occurred at this week's (March 6) build session as the slats were completed. A potential roadblock was overcome when we discovered a crucial note in the instructions was missed when assembling the first rib. But we caught it in time to avert a potential domino effect and we didn't have to replace any parts. Work on the fuselage is scheduled to start on Saturday, and EAA members in the Oshkosh area are welcome to stop by the Weeks Hangar and see how our project is progressing. Read more >>   : :   Recent posts >> Cessnas 2 Oshkosh Planning Eighth Annual Arrival On July 27, the Saturday before AirVenture opening day, dozens of Cessna pilots will arrive en masse at Wittman Regional Airport in the eighth annual Cessnas 2 Oshkosh flight. Read more >> SAM LS Makes First Flight The first flight of an all-new design is a thing of beauty when all goes well, and that's exactly what happened on February 26 as the highly anticipated SAM LS became airborne at Lachute Airport near Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Read more >> Helicopters Have a New Home at AirVenture The Helicopter Association International (HAI) and EAA have made a joint commitment to give helicopters a new prominence at EAA's AirVenture. The two organizations inked a three-year deal to keep HAI's HELI-CENTER located near the AirVenture flightline, not far from Phillips 66 Plaza. Read more >> Pelton, EAA Staff Meet With Government Officials in D.C. Over the past two weeks members of EAA's advocacy and safety staff, as well as Chairman Jack Pelton, have been involved in several important meetings in Washington, D.C. The meetings come during a tumultuous time in our nation's capital, which has seen indiscriminate spending cuts triggered by the so-called sequestration last week with a deadline for an agreement for funding the government later this month. Read more >> AirVenture Museum Lecture Series: Flying the North Atlantic - Thursday, April 18 Follow the trail of early aviators traversing the far North Atlantic air route as Jeff Skiles, EAA vice president of chapters and youth education, recounts his journey from Toronto to Switzerland in a rare Junkers Ju 52 tri-motor. The lecture will be held in the museum's SkyScape Theater starting at 7 p.m. and is free of charge to EAA members. Immediately following the presentation, guests can enjoy a "beyond-the-ropes" museum tour. For more information call 920-426-6823 or visit www.AirVentureMuseum.org. 2013 National General Aviation Award Winners Named The General Aviation Awards program has named its 2013 national award recipients: Bill Fifles, Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year; Bruce Lundquist, Avionics Technician of the Year; Dean Eichholz, Certificated Flight Instructor of the Year; and Mark Madden, FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) Representative of the Year. Read more >> First Production Flight Made by Cessna TTx Cessna's first production model TTx made its first flight last Saturday, March 2, the company reported Wednesday. The single-engine, four-place composite aircraft was announced last April at Sun 'n Fun as the Corvalis TTx, claiming to be the fastest single-engine fixed-gear production airplane. Read more >> Read more news at EAA.org. • Dynon Avionics Standard for 2013 Pipistrels • Back to the Future: Bell 47 Returns to Production • Preorder From Aircraft Spruce, Pick up at Sun 'n Fun • First New Citation Sovereign Rolls out of Cessna Assembly • AgustaWestland Unveils Electric Tilt Rotor Demonstrator • Whale Fins Inspire Innovation for Smoother Rotorcraft Flight • No Clues to ID of Mystery 'Drone' Spotted Over Brooklyn • New Flight Guide iEFB Version for iPad has ADS-B In-Flight Weather March Model Madness Features Aluminum Overcast EAA's March Model Madness continues and starting today, the B-17G Aluminum Overcast model is now $60 off. A perfect, hand-painted replication of EAA's own Flying Fortress, this is a must-have for warbird collectors and enthusiasts. Sale ends March 13 or while supplies last. Just enter discount code SAVE60 at checkout! Call 800-564-6322 or Shop online >> A place to learn, share, and chat with other members. • Starting My Flight Training Tomorrow! • Sonex/Jabiru 3300 Exhaust Question • Heath Parasol and 4130 • First US VW-Powered Aircraft? • Piper Rigging Tools More forums >> 2013 SportAir Workshops - Two-day aircraft building programs Courses include: Sheet Metal Basics, Composite Construction, Fabric Covering, Electrical Systems & Avionics, TIG Welding, RV Assembly, and What's Involved In Kit Building Upcoming Homebuilding Workshops: March 23-24: Watsonville, CA April 20-21: Broomfield, CO May 11-12: Waco, TX June 1-2: Griffin, GA - TIG Welding Only June 29-30: Plymouth, MA 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 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 >> April 18: Lecture Series - Flying the North Atlantic Follow the trail of early aviators traversing the far North Atlantic air route. Jeff Skiles recounts his journey from Toronto to Switzerland in a rare Junkers JU-52 Tri-Motor, a German airliner from years gone by. For more information call 920-426-6823 or visit www.AirVentureMuseum.org. Webinars: Free to all aviation enthusiasts March 13: Ford Tri-Motor 101 - Presenter: Cody Welch March 20: Rotax 912 Engine Maintenance and Inspection Tips - Presenter: Dean Vogel March 27: Flying FIFI: The History and Operation of the Only Flying B-29 - Presenter: Brad Pilgrim,     Steve Buss View all Webinars. Pre-registration required. Webinars posted online this week: • Five Secrets of Cost-Effective Maintenance March 2013: Cessna 170 Bert Garrison, EAA 470525, took this photo of Vern Goodsell's Cessna 170 in the Three Sisters area of Oregon's Cascade Range. 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. Read more >> Facebook Twitter Email Forums EAA.org : : Member Benefits : : Renew Membership : : Support EAA 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.