Tue, Mar 16, 2010
Flight Demos, Technology Forums Part Of Planned Oshkosh
Activities
The innovation and technology of the emerging era of
electric-powered aircraft will be a major part of EAA AirVenture
Oshkosh 2010, the organization said Monday. A full schedule
of events throughout the week will highlight the advances and
future promise of electric-powered aircraft as this "green"
technology begins to secure a place in tomorrow's aviation world.
Among the scheduled activities are afternoon showcase flights each
day; evening flight demos; and displays and forums in AirVenture's
Aviation Learning Center.
Yuneec Electric Airplane
"Hosting the pioneering technology of electric aircraft is a
natural for EAA AirVenture, which has always been the annual
showcase for what's new in the world of flight," said Tom
Poberezny, EAA president and AirVenture chairman. "This area will
play an increasing role in aviation in this century, and only at
Oshkosh can people meet and hear from the innovators themselves and
find out more about what it means for individual aircraft owners
and pilots."
EAA is also inviting innovators and developers of the
electric-powered aircraft to participate in forums and
presentations at Oshkosh this year. A variety of innovators, from
those with electric airplane concepts to those with active
prototypes, are expected to be part of the activities.
Several electric-powered aircraft were on display at AirVenture
last year from both American and international companies. While
much of this technology is in its relative infancy, enthusiasm for
this emerging segment of flight is growing quickly and attracting
both scientists and investors to the possibilities.
EAA says it has been supporting electric-powered aircraft
technology for several years. In 2008, EAA petitioned the Federal
Aviation Administration to allow electric motors as powerplants for
light-sport aircraft (LSA). The potential of such use in light
aircraft will expand as innovations continue to improve the
feasibility and economics of electric-powered flight.
The 58th annual edition of EAA AirVenture, "The World's Greatest
Aviation Celebration," will be held at Wittman Regional Airport in
Oshkosh July 26-August 1.
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