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…
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Big Bombers In Twin Cities
BLAINE, MINN. – The Eighth Air Force will host a B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator, July 18-21, 2013 at Anoka County-Blaine Airport. Rides in each bomber are being sold, as well as…
Aircraft Ramp Check Guide Now Available!
It has been reported that law enforcement has been “ramping up” ramp checks of general aviation aircraft, lately. The Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA) has published the following guide…
Surviving A Water Landing
The first way to survive a water landing is not to land on water in the first place, but there are times that flying over water cannot be avoided, such…
North Dakota Aeronautics Director Meets With FAA Administrator To Secure Airport Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – North Dakota’s aeronautics director, Larry Taborsky, state airport planner, Kyle Wanner, and Henry Ogrodzinski, president of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), met with FAA…
NationAir Aviation Insurance Announces New Public Entity Group
WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — NationAir Aviation Insurance has created a new company division, the Public Entity Group, dedicated to meeting the needs of government clients. “Publicly funded aviation programs have…
Tall Tower Expert Dies Tall
MADISON , WIS. – Former Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics official and Air Force veteran, Gary L. Dikkers, 66, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away from an extended illness on June 5,…
Act Now! Less Than 24 Hours to Support Senate Letter to FAA
June 3, 2013 – For the past two weeks, EAA been telling you that there may be a point where you can add your voice to those opposing FAA’s effort…
Visit The Solar Impulse Project
Lindbergh Award winner Dr. Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, co-founders of the Solar Impulse project are going to fly a solar powered aircraft around the world non-stop in 2015. They…
CAF Searches For New National Headquarters Location
MIDLAND/ODESSA, TEXAS- The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has announced plans to establish the CAF National Airbase near a major metropolitan area. The new facility, described by CAF officials as an…
Contract Towers To Remain Open
Alexandria, VA, May 10, 2013 – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that it will keep open the 149 contract towers the agency slated for closure on June 15th….
AOPA Introduces Giving Back Grants
The AOPA Foundation has a new charitable grant program, called “Giving Back,” which has been established to support and promote good work being done through General Aviation (GA). Grants up to…
Eagle Fuel Cells Named Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year
MIDDLETON, WIS. – The Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association named Eagle Fuel Cells of Eagle River, Wisconsin, “Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year” for 2013. The award was presented to company…
President’s Budget Proposal Includes $100.00 Per Flight User Fee
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 10, 2013) – General aviation organizations are expressing disappointment with President Obama’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2014 that includes a $100.00 per flight user fee on…
Sun Country Charter To Naval Air Museum-Pensacola
MINNEAPOLIS – Sun Country Airlines has a one-day, non-stop charter flight and tour to the Naval Air Museum in Pensacola, Florida on Saturday, May 18, 2013. The charter will depart…