I have several targets on my radar for follow-up at this year’s AirVenture, which kicks off tomorrow, July 23. Here’s a beforehand review; details will follow.
LSA seaplanes will generate plenty of interest, [Read more...]
Are aviation events storm ready?
July 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Amidst this year’s airshow season and continuing extreme/destructive weather, I wonder if aviation events are fully prepared. The National Weather Service’s Storm Ready program can help event organizers minimize weather catastrophes like 2011’s SUN ’n FUN tornado or the multi-fatality Indiana State Fair stage collapse. But how many fly-ins and airshows are so prepared?
Team RV to fly first AirVenture performance
July 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Team RV, the world’s largest formation aerobatic team, will perform for aviation fans from around the globe at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012. This is the team’s first appearance at the big show. with performances on opening day, Monday, July 23, and Wednesday, July 25.
Unleaded fuel solution showcased at Oshkosh
July 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Air Plains Services is showcasing its newly branded unleaded fuel solution for flight, Inpulse, from July 23-29 at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis.
New MyGoFlight iPad Checklist free at Oshkosh
July 18, 2012 by 1 Comment
Going to AirVenture? MyGoFlight, a company focused on the iPad In Motion for aviators, will make its new MyGoFlight iPad Checklist available for free at Oshkosh. The iPad Checklist can be obtained from the company at one of its two booths, at one of the two seminars company officials are presenting at the show titled “The iPad Takes Flight!” Not going to the show?
Zenith slates ‘engine day’ at Oshkosh
July 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Zenith Aircraft Co. will host its first-ever “Engine Day” next Thursday, July 26, at the company’s exhibit at AirVenture in Oshkosh. The company will have a number of Zenith aircraft with different powerplants on display, as well as representatives from a number of engine manufacturers.
New Able Flight pilots to be honored at AirVenture
July 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Able Flight will pin wings on its newest pilots at a special ceremony Tuesday July 24, at AirVenture in Oshkosh.
Garmin introduces ADS-B lineup
July 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Garmin has introduced a suite of certified and portable ADS-B solutions, providing options for any aircraft owner to satisfy the U.S. NextGen mandate for ADS-B Out and also gain access to the benefits of ADS-B In, including traffic and subscription-free weather information.
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