Story & Photos by Dave Weiman Unlike past AOPA Aviation Summits and Expos, there was no general session each day of the event held November 11-13, 2010 at the convention…
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Poberezny Introduces Hightower As New EAA President
Longtime pilot/EAA member becomes only the third president in organization’s history; Poberezny to continue active role as chairman. OSHKOSH, WIS. – Tom Poberezny, chairman and president of the Experimental Aircraft Association, announced…
Poberezny Comments On Transition & Success of AirVenture 2010.
OSHKOSH, WIS. – At a press conference on the last day of EAA Air Venture, August 1, 2010 Poberezny commented on the transition period, and on the success of AirVenture 2010….
Aviation Explorers & Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Celebrate Aviation Education At Oshkosh
Thanks to an invitation from the Aviation Explorers Board of Directors, Southern Illinois University (SIUC) Carbondale’s Aviation Programs made a visit to the Aviation Explorers’ Base at EAA AirVenture-Oshkosh on…
Wipaire Celebrates 50th Anniversary
OSHKOSH, WIS. – The staff at Wipaire, Inc., manufacturers of Wipline floats at Fleming Field, South St. Paul, Minnesota, started celebrating their 50th anniversary during EAA AirVenture-Oshkosh, July 26-August 1, 2010,…
Piper Regrouping At The Top
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Piper Aircraft, Inc. has appointed Geoffrey Berger interim chief executive officer (CEO) until the manufacturer can find a permanent successor for Kevin Gould, who resigned earlier this…
Newspaper Columnist Editorializes On What Happens When A Community Does Not Support Its Local Airport
In a June 19, 2010 editorial, Faribault County Register columnist, Chuck Hunt, expressed his dismay over the negative publicity his community of Blue Earth, Minnesota, got over interviews of local…