“As the aviation community looks at EAA AirVenture as one of its highlights each year, we wanted to announce the dates for the next several years so people can plan for their trips to Oshkosh,” said Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board.
ATP Oral Exam Guide updated
Arranged in a question-and-answer format, the ATP Oral Exam Guide lists the questions most likely to be asked by evaluators during the practical exam and provides “succinct, ready responses,” according to ASA officials.
Picture of the Day: The opportunity of a lifetime
Steve Rush submitted this photo and note: “The Commemorative Air Force left its B-17 ‘Sentimental Journey’ on the ramp at Arlington Municipal Airport (KAWO) in Washington, one Saturday, and I just couldn’t pass up the photo opportunity of a lifetime to get my RV-8 in the same photo.”
New guide on reducing runway excursions unveiled
While specifically targeted to business aviation pilots, the new guide from the National Business Aviation Association has a lot of useful information for all general aviation pilots.
New distributor for battery back-up system
EDMO Distributors has entered into an exclusive wholesale distribution agreement with TCW Technologies to sell its Integrated Battery Back-Up System, which provides back-up power for EFIS, GPS navigators, transponders and ADS-B, engine monitoring systems, and electronic ignition systems.
Picture of the Day: Marquart Charger at Sunset
Jeff Scott submitted this photo and note: “A sunset photo of my Marquart Charger at Mt Vernon Airport (KMVN) in Illinois taken during a visit to the 2023 KR Gathering. Photo by Adelina Vasakova-Sadiku.”
Chasing waterfalls
When Rajeev Pandey became the co-owner of a 1976 Grumman Tiger recently, he was put on notice that in order for the plane to move from “toy” category to the utility category, it would need to be put into action for his wife Sheri’s waterfall hunting hobby.
Why I Fly: EAA Seaplane Base
The latest episode in the Why I Fly series features Shane Albers, chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Seaplane Base. Produced by Hemlock Films, in partnership with the EAA, this episode introduces us to Shane, who leads a dedicated group of volunteers at the annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Seaplane Base.
DeltaHawk launches hydrogen engine development program
“These tests have demonstrated DeltaHawk’s highly adaptable engine architecture is suitable for hydrogen fuel, and that the company’s patented engine design has applications in a variety of markets in addition to aviation, including zero emission vehicles (ZEV), other commercial power applications, and multiple defense platforms,” company officials said in a press release.