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GET READY FOR THE REUNION: EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2021 TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Free youth admission, early-bird discounts for EAA members and aviation enthusiasts EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (July 21, 2020) — Advance purchase admissions, camping, flight experiences, and merchandise are now available for what promises to be a great aviation … Continue reading
EAA AVIATION MUSEUM REOPENING TO PUBLIC AUGUST 3
Some areas to remain closed for public health and safety EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (July 15, 2020) — The EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh, which has been closed since late March because of the COVID-19 outbreak, will reopen … Continue reading
Former Minnesota Aeronautics Director, Ray Rought, Passes Away
Age 72 of Forest Lake. Passed away peacefully on July 6, with family by his side. Raymond was born January 5, 1948 in Fremont, Michigan to Levirn and Jean Rought. Raymond married Carol (DeLong) on September 6, 1969 in Fremont. … Continue reading
EAA SPIRIT OF AVIATION WEEK SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS ENTIRE SPECTRUM OF FLIGHT
July 21-25 lineup includes top aviators, dozens of forums, ‘best of’ moments EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (July 7, 2020) — Highlights from across the world of flight will entertain and educate aviation enthusiasts on July 21-25 as part … Continue reading
EAA RAY AVIATION SCHOLARS TO TALK WITH INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION CREW ON JULY 14
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (July 8, 2020) — Recipients of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Ray Aviation Scholarships, which supply complete funding for flight training, will have a unique opportunity on July 14 as they will ask questions of … Continue reading
Isle Minnesota Pancake Breakfast Is Canceled
Isle Airport Association directors met yesterday to discuss the pancake breakfast. We came to a unanimous decision: Isle Airport Pancake Breakfast is Canceled for July 12, 2020. Isle Airport will remain OPEN to members and we encourage you to … Continue reading
NEW SFAR KEEPS MOST OF ORIGINAL PANDEMIC RELIEF
INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATES ARE AN EXCEPTION June 25, 2020 Pilot medical certificates expiring between April 30 and September 30, 2020, will now have a three-month extension after their expiration month, under an updated coronavirus-pandemic Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) the FAA will … Continue reading
AOPA Cancels September Fly-In In Rochester, New York
As the country anticipated the re-opening of most activities following the early COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, AOPA has worked hard to maintain the viability of its Rochester, New York fly-in, September 11-12, 2020, but decided mid-June to cancel it. Earlier this … Continue reading
Sporty’s Supporting EAA Aviation Foundation Through Matching Gift Program
Campaign runs June 29 through July 31 OSHKOSH, WIS. (June 22, 2020) – Sporty’s Pilot Shop, a longtime supporter of Experimental Aircraft Association youth aviation programs, will expand its assistance during July with a unique matching grant program to benefit … Continue reading
Baker To Participate In FAA Virtual GA Town Hall
AOPA President Mark Baker will join FAA Administrator Steve Dickson and industry leaders for a virtual General Aviation Town Hall on June 18 to discuss GA’s recovery in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic along with ways pilots can get … Continue reading