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…
Category: EAA & AirVenture
General Observations of AirVenture 2013
“Oh my gosh, how’d they do that?” by Harold Green This year EAA AirVenture, July 29 thru August 4, 2013, provided an opportunity to consider the impact of this event…
AirVenture 2013… Looking Back & Looking Forward!
by Jim LaMalfa Dave Weiman, Contributing Editor Standing at the main gates to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013, July 29 thru August 4, one had to recognized and give thanks to…
EAA’S Adventure Speaker Series
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — (Sept. 18, 2013) — EAA’s fascinating speaker series focusing on unique and historic aviation experiences returns for its fall-winter season on Sept. 26, 2013…
New EAA Board Members Bring Extensive Homebuilt, Chapter & Flying Experience
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Three aviators with extensive experience in EAA programs and activities have joined the top leadership of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) as the newest members of the…
EAA Founder Paul Poberezny Passes At Age 91
OSHKOSH, WIS. (August 22, 2013) – Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Founder Paul Poberezny, 91, passed away this morning (August 22) at Evergreen Retirement Village in Oshkosh, Wis., after a battle with…
Space Night, Moving The Shuttle & Jetman, Evening Programs At EAA 2013
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — (June 27, 2013) — Chris Hadfield, the Canadian astronaut who became a YouTube sensation earlier this year with his “Space Oddity” music video from the International…
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…
EAA’s Beginnings… Curtiss-Wright Field/Timmerman Airport, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
by Harold Mester It was the golden days of aviation: A time when fuel was inexpensive and pilots would take to the skies to relax, have some fun, get a…
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…
Hightower Resigns As EAA President/CEO… Pelton Elected Chairman of The Board
OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Board of Directors accepted the resignation of President and CEO Rod Hightower, October 22, 2012. Hightower stated that he wanted to spend…
Christmas At EAA
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, WIS. – Get into the holiday spirit in an uplifting setting as EAA hosts “Christmas in the Air” from 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday,…
EAA Inducts Three Midwest Aviators
OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Experimental Aircraft Association will recognize the contributions made to the world of flight by five aviators on Thursday, November 15, as it inducts them into the…
Hightower Resigns As EAA President/CEO… Pelton Elected Chairman of Board
OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Board of Directors accepted the resignation of President and CEO Rod Hightower, October 22, 2012. Hightower stated that he wanted to spend…
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…