Governor Scott Walker has proclaimed July 25 to 31 as Wisconsin Aviation Week—a week during which the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin (TDA) team up to promote, educate and celebrate the state’s aviation industry. Wisconsin aviation is a thriving industry, and boasts hundreds of landing facilities—127 of which […]
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ICON AIRCRAFT AUCTION BRINGS EVEN MORE EXCITEMENT TO EAA’S 2016 GATHERING OF EAGLES ON JULY 28
ICON Aircraft is adding excitement to the annual EAA Gathering of Eagles and doing its part for the next generation of aviation, as ICON is offering one of its new amphibious light-sport aircraft as an auction highlight on Thursday, July 28. The July 28 Gathering of Eagles is part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the 64th […]
UNLEADED AVIATION FUELS ADVANCE TO AIRCRAFT AND ENGINE TESTING
Aviation groups including the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), are applauding the completion of the first step in the development and evaluation of high-octane, unleaded aviation fuels designed to serve the widest possible majority of today’s general aviation fleet, and is pledging […]
Sonex Aircraft Announces Development of Sonex and Waiex B-Models
Sonex Aircraft has announced its latest aircraft development project: Sonex and Waiex B-Models. Sonex designer and founder John Monnett said the aircraft is more of everything a pilot wants in a sport aircraft. “More room and comfort, more panel space, more fuel, more engine choices, and more standard features combined with reduced build time and […]
2015 SEES SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT IN SAFETY FOR AMATEUR-BUILT AIRCRAFT
The safety level of homebuilt aircraft continues to improve, as fatal accident totals have dropped significantly over a 12-month period covering much of 2015, according to data analyzed by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). The totals, which include fatal accidents during the 2015 federal fiscal year (October 2014 through September 2015), showed that fatal accidents […]
CANADIAN SNOWBIRDS INCLUDE AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH ON 2016 SCHEDULE
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds, one of the most popular military aerial demonstration teams in the world, announced EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is part of its 2016 schedule, which would be the first time in more than 30 years that the team would be back at Oshkosh. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the 64th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in […]
EAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS NAMES CHAIRMAN JACK PELTON AS CEO OF ORGANIZATION
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Board of Directors has named EAA Chairman Jack Pelton as Chief Executive Officer, adding the CEO title and responsibilities to the position Pelton has held with the organization since October 2012. The action was taken during EAA’s annual fall board meeting in Oshkosh on November 6. In addition to this […]
First Customer-Built SubSonex Personal Jet Flies!
Sonex Aircraft extends its congratulations to Redge Greenberg of Durango, Colorado, who made the first flight of SubSonex serial number JSX0003 on October 15th: the first customer-built SubSonex Personal Jet to fly! Greenberg flew the SubSonex in the morning for about 35 minutes, reporting that all went well. “My regards to Dwight Tolfer who was […]
Sonex Aircraft Hires Engineer Jessica Bower
Sonex Aircraft has announced that pilot and engineer Jessica Bower has been hired as the newest member of the Hornets’ Nest Research and Development team at Sonex. Bower is a former employee of the Lockheed Martin ADP “Skunk Works” mentored by early Sonex lead engineer Pete Buck. Jessica is currently building Sonex #1563, while her […]
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RARE BRITISH MOSQUITO FIGHTER/BOMBER ADDED TO EAA AIRVENTURE LINEUP
A rare de Havilland Mosquito fighter/bomber, the legendary Royal Air Force aircraft from World War II, will help commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015. The 63rd annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) fly-in convention will be held July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The aircraft, operated […]
