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All News

August 04, 2014

AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 Could Be One Of The Best Ever

Pelton: Attendance Was Up As Much As 20 Percent Over Last Year On Some Days

EAA Chairman Jack J. Pelton told reporters Sunday at his convention-closing press appearance that when the numbers are all in, the 2014 edition of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh would be among the best conventions of all time. Attendance, the number of airplanes, exhibitors’ reactions and enthusiasm – all are trending up significantly.

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OSH14 Day One Redux: MVP, One Week Wonder, BendixKing

Also: Jack Pelton Speaks Out-Part 1, Congressman Todd Rokita, Turbo-Sonex, Superior Skyhawk Engine Replacement, Avidyne Cert!

A new sport plane that is designed to operate from runways, water, snow and ice has been introduced at EAA AirVenture. The MVP Aero is claiming it’s the world's Most Versatile Plane. This new class of all-season airplane is targeted for people who love the outdoors and want to enjoy it with an airplane. More than just an amphibian, the unique lifting canopy turns the forward part of the fuselage into a deck that can also be converted into a closed camper. On the first day of EAA Ai

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Boeing to Assemble 787-10 Dreamliner In South Carolina

Final Assembly Expected To Begin Sometime In 2017

Boeing announced today that final assembly of the 787-10, the newest and longest member of the 787 Dreamliner family of airplanes, will take place exclusively in North Charleston, SC.

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NASA's Long-Lived Mars Opportunity Rover Sets Off-World Driving Record

Twenty-Five Miles Traveled Since Arriving On Mars In 2004

NASA's Opportunity Mars rover, which landed on the Red Planet in 2004, now holds the off-Earth roving distance record after accruing 25 miles  of driving. The previous record was held by the Soviet Union's Lunokhod 2 rover.

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AeroSports Update: One Week Wonder; In The Home Stretch

Whether An Experienced Worker Or New To Airplane Building, The One Week Wonder Project Has Proved To Be A Smashing Success.

While it appears at first look the purpose of the One Week Wonder project at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 was to meet the challenge of building an airplane in one week, it was really much more than that. Participants and onlookers were able to see and touch what we love so much about aircraft home-building.

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Klyde Morris (08.04.14)

Klyde Watches The TSA's Latest 'Contest'

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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First Two HEMS Bell 429s In The Middle East On Order

Aircraft To Be Delivered In 2015

The first two Bell 429s configured for Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) in the Middle East are on order with Bell Helicopter following the signing Monday of a purchase agreement. The aircraft will be equipped with a fully customized EMS interior and state-of-the-art avionics. The aircraft will be delivered in 2015 and will support medical rescue missions throughout the region.

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Embry-Riddle Now Offering Free Aviation 101 Online Class

Public Signup Now Available For Basic Courses

For those who dream of becoming pilots, strive for jobs in aviation or are curious about the marvels of modern flight, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is now offering Aviation 101, a free online class developed by the world’s leading aviation educators.

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Scheme Designers Offers Original, Interesting Paint Designs

‘Anything That Flies’ Is Fair Game for a New Paint Scheme

If you are looking for a revival for your old airplane, or just want a new paint job, AirVenture is the perfect place to find it. Scheme Designers offers to design an innovative, original paint scheme for "anything that flies," says Janet Davidson,  Director of Sales of paint and vinyl scheme designs, paint masks and vinyl decals.

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Civil Air Patrol Cadets From 35 States Gather In Alabama

Receiving College-Level Leadership Training At Maxwell AFB

Civil Air Patrol’s Cadet Officer School, one of the top professional development opportunities available to America’s youth, is being held in Alabama.

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Florida Tech Launches Online Bachelor Of Arts In Aviation Management

First Ever 100% Online Program Prepares Industry Professionals For A Variety Of Non-Flight Careers

Regionally accredited Florida Tech is introducing the aviation industry's only Bachelor of Arts in Aviation Management offered 100% online. Students earning this degree gain career-specific aviation and management knowledge delivered using University Alliance's dynamic, video-based e-learning environment.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (08.04.14)

"We looked at all our options and found the most efficient and effective solution is to build the 787-10 at Boeing South Carolina." Source: Larry Loftis, vice president and general manager, 787 program, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.04.14): Popcorn Convection

Slang for showers and thunderstorms that form on a scattered basis with little or no apparent organization, usually during the afternoon in response to diurnal heating.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.04.14)

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