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…
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Piper Celebrates 75th Anniversary At AirVenture
OSHKOSH, WIS. – To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Piper Aircraft, and the plane that made it famous, Piper is celebrating its history all year long, and focused on EAA…
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,…
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,…
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…
Revitalizing General Aviation By Overhauling Federal Aviation Regulations
Part 1 – Air Rides by Jim Hanson How do most people first experience General Aviation? Usually with a ride from a friend, which often leads to an interest in…
It Ain’t Necessarily So…
by Dr. John Beasley, M.D. Nothing like preventive maintenance for both you and your airplane, right? Overhaul at TBO. Well, as the song goes, “It ain’t necessarily so,” whether we…
AOPA & EAA Need Your Help As They Seek Medical Exemption….
Register Your Comments Today! WASHINGTON, DC – Current FAA regulations requires all pilots to hold at least a third-class medical certificate to exercise the privileges of a private or recreational certificate….
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh – Where Something Special Is Waiting For You!
by Dave Weiman No sooner than one EAA AirVenture Oshkosh ends, we are thinking about the one to come. This is especially true for EAA President & CEO Rod Hightower…
EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2012 NOTAM NOW AVAILABLE TO PILOTS VIA ONLINE AND PRINTED FORMATS
Oshkosh air traffic procedures are required reading for all aviators flying to AirVenture EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — (May 4, 2012) — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released the…
DiMatteo Named VP of EAA AirVenture Features & Attractions
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Jim DiMatteo, a decorated U.S. Naval Aviator who has served in several aviation leadership positions, has joined EAA as Vice President of AirVenture Features and Attractions. DiMatteo…
SP/LSA Movement At The Crossroads: Assessing The Impact of The EAA/AOPA Joint Petition For 3rd Class Medical Certificate Exemption
by Ed Leineweber It seems like the Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft movement just can’t catch a break. The Federal Aviation Regulations, creating the new pilot certificate and new category of…
EAA Testifies Before NTSB On Air Show Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. – EAA President and CEO Rod Hightower and EAA Vice President of Industry and Regulatory Affairs, Sean Elliott, testified before the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) during a…
Major Changes At EAA Intended To Help Reshape Organization To Better Fulfill Mission
OSHKOSH, WIS. – EAA President/CEO Rod Hightower announced January 12, 2012, changes in the organization, which he believes will allow the 170,000-member organization to better fulfill its mission to grow…
DiMatteo Named EAA Vice President of AirVenture Features & Attractions
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — (Feb. 16, 2012) — Jim DiMatteo, a decorated U.S. Naval Aviator who has served in several aviation leadership positions, is joining EAA as Vice…