Tag Archives: AirVenture
EAA Welcomes Back CAF’s Ghost Squadron B-29 & B-24
OSHKOSH, WIS. — Two of World War II’s most iconic aircraft, the Boeing B-29 Superfortress and the Consolidated B-24 Liberator, will be back at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2013 as part of the Commemorative Air Force’s “Ghost Squadron.” The airplanes will … Continue reading
Posted in EAA & AirVenture, News
Tagged AirVenture, B-24, B-29, Diamond Lil, EAA, FIFI
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Cessna Internship Program Showcased Skycatcher
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Cessna Aircraft Company developed a unique internship program this summer which challenged high-energy aviation students from around the country to see who could generate the most awareness and hands-on experience for the innovative Cessna Skycatcher. The inaugural … Continue reading
Posted in EAA & AirVenture, October/November 2012, Sections
Tagged Airplaine, AirVenture, Cessna, Cessna Aircraft Company, Skycatcher, Tracy Leopold
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AirVenture – Always A “Can-Do” Spirit
by Jim LaMalfa EAA’s annual fly-in (AirVenture) is one of the aviation world’s premier events, held at Wittman Field in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, each July. This year’s event ran from Monday, July 23rd through Sunday, July 29th. Starting my day at … Continue reading
Posted in All Features, EAA & AirVenture, Events, Features, Oct/Nov 2011
Tagged Air Cam, aircraft, AirVenture, American Champion Aircraft, aviation, Cessna, Cirrus, Decathlon, Doug Walker, EAA, Enali Scout, Gary Black, George Boyd, George Lukas, Harold Brown, James Harvey, Jim LaMalfa, Joe Caravella, John Hurst, Lancair, Meridian, Molt Taylor, Neal Longwill, Phillips, Piper J3 Cub, Red Tail, Sebring Aviation
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Flight Instructor Hall of Fame Inducted Rudy Frasca
Rudy Frasca (center) of Frasca International, Urbana, Illinois, was inducted into the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame during EAA AirVenture. Jack Eggspuehler (right), president emeritus of the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI), presented a plaque to Frasca and his … Continue reading
Family, Friends & Fantastic Flying Machines… EAA Celebrates 60th Fly-In Convention
by Dave Weiman EAA President/CEO Rod Hightower set the tone for the week to come, July 23 thru July 29, 2012 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, with enthusiasm and confidence for EAA’s 60th annual fly-in convention. … Continue reading
Posted in All Features, EAA & AirVenture, Features, October/November 2012
Tagged aircraft, AirVenture, aviation, B-29, Boogie Knights, Cessna, Cirrus, Dave Weiman, Dick VanGrunsven, EAA, FIFI, floatplanes, Ford Motor Company, George Lucas, Maura Hightower, Phil Vassar, Piper J-3 Cub, Red Tails, Rod Hightower, RV, Seaplanes, Steve Miller Band, Tuskegee Airmen, ulatralights, warbirds
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Indiana Couple Honored For Young Eagles Flights
OSHKOSH, WIS. – A Fort Wayne, Indiana couple, David and Laramie Resler, are relentlessly trying to inspire kids about aviation, having helped 3,400 kids get an EAA Young Eagles flight experience. The Reslers were honored for their efforts during EAA … Continue reading
Posted in EAA & AirVenture, October/November 2012, People, Sections
Tagged AirVenture, Cherokee, David & Laramie Resler, EAA, Phillips 66, Young Eagles
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AOPA’s Frontline Advocates – Airport Support Network Volunteers
by Bryan Budds, Manager AOPA Great Lakes Region As promised in an earlier Great Lakes Regional Report, I mentioned my desire to help general aviation pilots and others in the industry understand how AOPA’s Airports and State Advocacy team does … Continue reading
