Tag Archives: EAA AirVenture
Murphy Renegade Makes Appearance At EAA Seaplane Base
by Woody Minar A popular spot each year during EAA AirVenture is the EAA Seaplane Base on Lake Winnebago, about 5 miles from Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wis. Through Paul Poberezny’s efforts and EAA’s, the seaplane base has been in operation … Continue reading
The SubSonex – When You Feel The Need For Speed!
by Woody Minar Sonex Aircraft, LLC of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, introduced the “SubSonex Personal Jet” at EAA AirVenture 2013 with a flight demonstration on July 29th. Sonex announced that refundable kit reservation deposits of $10,000 were being accepted for the personal … Continue reading
Aviation Is Non-Partisan, Says State Senator
by Dave Weiman On July 14, 2012, I had the privilege of attending an AOPA “Pilot Mix & Mingle Social Networking Event” at Wisconsin Aviation in Madison, Wisconsin, hosted by AOPA Great Lakes Regional Manager Bryan Budds. If you have … Continue reading
Posted in August/September 2012, Columns, Columns, Dialogue
Tagged AOPA, Bryan Budds, Dave Weiman, EAA AirVenture, Governor Scott Walker, Senator Mark Miller
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Miracle On The Lake!
by Curt Drumm What do you get when you combine the “Miracle on the Hudson,” a seaplane, a western cattle rancher and a hint of Elvis? Well, a fun seaplane weekend in northern Wisconsin, of course! Two of the most … Continue reading
Paul Poberezny Celebrates 90th Birthday At EAA Museum
OSHKOSH, WIS. – EAA members were invited to celebrate EAA Founder Paul Poberezny’s 90th birthday on September 11, 2011 at the “Founder’s Wing” of the EAA AirVenture Museum. Poberezny officially turned 90 years young on September 14, 2011 – a special … Continue reading
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Proclaims July 25-31, 2011 “AirVenture Week”
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker visited EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 26, 2011, to proclaim the week “EAA AirVenture Fly-In Week.” EAA President Rod Hightower presented Gov. Walker with a plaque expressing the organization’s appreciation. It was … Continue reading
The Rutan Brothers Stole Our Hearts, But Gave Us Dreams
by Dave Weiman OSHKOSH, WIS. – Without a doubt, brothers Burt and Dick Rutan stole the hearts and minds of every EAA member that sat in the 500-seat capacity Theater In The Woods, July 28, 2011 during EAA AirVenture. Their … Continue reading
