WASHINGTON, D.C. — An FAA-sponsored “call to action” summit to encourage the aviation industry to equip to meet the Jan. 1, 2020, deadline for the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) brought general aviation advocates out in force, with one message: The costs outweigh the benefits for GA pilots. Sean Elliott, the Experimental Aircraft Association […]
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High-flying gift ideas from EAA
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The new Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) “Share your aviation spirit” catalog features ideas for the aviators on your holiday gift lists. The 44-page catalog is filled with clothing, movies and accessories. The catalog, featuring a cover photo of EAA member Jeff Russell’s vintage 1951 Piper Super Cub, contains many “Made […]
Additional pilot now allowed on homebuilt first flights
The FAA recently released AC 90-116, the Additional Pilot Program (APP) for Phase I flight testing, of homebuilt aircraft, which allows homebuilders to have a qualified additional pilot on board during Phase I flights. Before this program, builders were only permitted to have “required crew” aboard for initial flights, which usually meant that every Phase […]
Just Aircraft’s Troy Woodland receives EAA’s August Raspet Award
OSHKOSH — Troy Woodland, a partner in Just Aircraft Company, was selected by the Experimental Aircraft Association for the August Raspet Award in 2014. The award is given each year to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the field of light aircraft design. Woodland began designing in the 1990s, but it was his SuperSTOL […]
Eagle Flights Mentor Handbook released
OSHKOSH — The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has created a new Mentor Handbook in support of its two-year-old Eagle Flights program, which is designed to encourage adults who want to discover flying by providing initial flight experiences and continuing support. “There are many EAA members and other pilots who are dedicated to bringing more people […]
EAA finalizes deal to assist members with loans
OSHKOSH — The Experimental Aircraft Association has finalized an agreement with National Aircraft Finance Company (NAFCO), a wholly owned subsidiary of Pilot Bancshares, to provide exclusive benefits to EAA members in the market to finance an aircraft, kit, plan-based aircraft materials, engines, engine overhauls and avionics upgrades. “In our surveys and conversations with EAA members, they […]
Medical reform moves ahead, FAA administrator reports at Oshkosh
OSHKOSH — The FAA has sent a proposal to reform the third-class medical certification process to the Department of Transportation for review, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said Thursday at AirVenture. Huerta (pictured) would not discuss details of the proposed rule, but said the FAA has heard the GA community “loud and clear” on the need for reform. The […]
First-ever GoFly Scholarship presented at Oshkosh
OSHKOSH — GoPro has teamed up with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles to help aviation go-getters reach the sky. The first ever GoPro flight scholarship, dubbed “Go Fly,” was created to encourage young adults to follow their dreams of becoming a pilot. The GoFly Scholarship provides financial assistance for flight training school, plus a one- […]
EAA, AOPA and Piper host Appleton students at AirVenture
OSHKOSH — The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Piper Aircraft hostde a special group of students and their teacher from Appleton, Wis., Thursday, July 31, during AirVenture Oshkosh 2014. A number of years ago, Woodland Elementary School fifth grade teacher Eric Vander Loop’s teacher’s aide shared that his mother had been diagnosed […]