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July 28, 2016

Airborne 07.28.16-Oshkosh Day 4: Mike Huerta Addresses Oshkosh, King Schools

Also: Evolution Aircraft, Sporty’s/Savvy Breakdown Assistance, Comprehensive Jack Pelton Interview, Part 4

FAA administrator Michael Huerta came to town at EAA AirVenture 2016 to conduct his annual 'Meet The Boss' Q&A session. ANN’s Jim Campbell, caught up with John and Martha King of King Schools, to discuss their training products and new Airman Certification Standards. ANN visited with Evolution Aircraft, and we found out that things are evolving at Evolution. Sporty’s Pilot Shop has provided pilot supplies for many years, and now their Pilot Breakdown Assistance

Airborne 07.28.16-Oshkosh Day 4: Mike Huerta Addresses Oshkosh, King Schools On ACS

Also: Evolution Aircraft, Sporty’s/Savvy Breakdown Assistance, Comprehensive Jack Pelton Interview, Part 4

FAA administrator Michael Huerta came to town at EAA AirVenture 2016 to conduct his annual 'Meet The Boss' Q&A session. ANN’s Jim Campbell, caught up with John and Martha King of King Schools, to discuss their training products and new Airman Certification Standards. ANN visited with Evolution Aircraft, and we found out that things are evolving at Evolution. Sporty’s Pilot Shop has provided pilot supplies for many years, and now their Pilot Breakdown Assistance Program helps pilots on the go. It’s the fourth day of EAA AirVenture 2016 and EAA’s President, Jack Pelton, discusses the issue of a disparity of demographics between aviation and t

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ERAU Receives New Diamond Aircraft DA42-VI Fleet

School Has Completed Acceptance Of A New Fleet Of Austro Engine Jet-Fuel Aircraft

Dr. Karen A. Holbrook, Interim President of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University accepted the aircraft, which will remain on display at the Diamond booth throughout AirVenture 2016, from Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. CEO Peter Maurer.

Aircraft That Led D-Day Invasion In The Process Of Restoration

That’s All, Brother Being Brought Back To Flying Condition By The Commemorative Air Force

On June 6th of 1944, over thousands of aircraft, ships, and Allied troops made their way over the beach in Normandy France in the D-Day invasion. Early that morning, at 12:44, the first airplane crossed the shoreline to drop paratroopers behind enemy lines. That airplane was a C47, piloted by Lt. Col. John M. Donalson, dubbed 'That's All, Brother'.

EPS Diesel Continues Push To Certification

Presents Update On Milestones Reached At AirVenture

Since their first news conference at AirVenture last year, Engineered Propulsion Systems (EPS) has reached several significant milestones on their path towards certification of their Diesel engine.

Epic Aircraft Completes Circumnavigation Of The Globe

Fleet Of Six Epic LT Aircraft Return To Oshkosh After Visiting Nine Countries And 21 Cities In 21 Days

Epic Aircraft on Tuesday completed its inaugural Epic Odyssey World Tour. The 21-day, 21-city journey concluded with the six participating aircraft flying inline formation to the show to celebrate their successful circumnavigation of the globe. Thus concludes a journey of adventure, experience, endurance and achievement.

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Embraer Introduces Next Generation Phenom 100, Launch Customers

Phenom 100EV Is Just A Touch More Phenomenal With Increased Range And Hot-And-High Capability

With deliveries scheduled for the first half of 2017, Embraer Executive Jets introduced the next generation Phenom 100, dubbed the Phenom 100 Evolution (EV), with increased power, range and payload along with a new avionics suite.

Aviation Design Challenge Winners To Share Their Story At EAA AirVenture

Winning Team Will Meet With Sponsors During Two-Day Visit To Oshkosh

The winners of the GAMA/Build A Plane 2016 Aviation Design Challenge—students Derrick Cleaves, Logan Feltz, Austin Krause, and Natasha Stemwedel, teacher Mike Hansen, and chaperone Jerry Graf of Weyauwega-Fremont High School in Weyauwega, WI—will attend EAA AirVenture July 27-28 to thank sponsors and share their experience with elected officials.

Part 107: Necessary And Reasonable Regulations

A Surprising And Refreshing Common Sense Action From FAA

Along with other legislative and regulatory reviews at EAA Airventure this year the new Part 107 regulations covering commercial UAV and Drone use is generating a respectable amount of interest and attendance at the several forums and information sessions.

Beechcraft Announces 2017 American Bonanza Society Sport Package

Special Options Available For G36 Bonanza

Beechcraft on Tuesday announced an American Bonanza Society (ABS) Sport Package option for the Beechcraft Bonanza G36 at Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture. The factory option includes a custom interior and paint scheme that will be available starting in 2017 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the American Bonanza Society and the 70th anniversary of the longest continuously produced aircraft in history, the Beechcraft Bonanza.

Honeywell Continues To Hone Turboprop Engine For 50th Anniversary

The TPE331 Turboprop Mill Reaches Half-Century Mark

This year Honeywell marks the 50th anniversary of its TPE331 turboprop engine, which powers single-engine aircraft around the world. Designed from scratch for the military, the engine was developed for multiple applications across military and general aviation.

Liberty University Orders Additional Seminole During EAA AirVenture

Part Of A Long Term Agreement Between The Planemaker And The University

Piper Aircraft has announced an order for a new Piper Seminole twin-engine trainer to Liberty University School of Aeronautics. The order was received during the first day of EAA AirVenture. This most recent order is part of a long-term agreement originally signed in 2013 between Piper and Liberty University.

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WomenVenture Marks Ninth Consecutive Year In 2016

Women Aviation Enthusiasts Connect, Inspire And Enjoy EAA AirVenture

Now in its 9th consecutive year, WomenVenture, a collaboration between EAA and Women in Aviation International (WAI), has become a highlight of the programs at AirVenture. On Wednesday, July 27, 2016, over a dozen WomenVenture programs were offered throughout the day, providing women aviation enthusiasts (and supporters) the opportunity to connect with and inspire one another while enjoying one of the world’s greatest aviation events.

NASA Tests Pipistrel Electric Propulsion Systems

Conducted In Conjunction With Their Electric X-Plane Program

The fact that NASA is researching electric aircraft is nothing new - but Pipistrel is very proud and honored that the researchers at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in California decided to use several electric propulsion systems from Pipistrel, which would normally power the Taurus Electro G2 aircraft.

Electroair Unveils Hybrid Magneto

Company Aiming For Certification In 2017

A new hybrid magneto was unveiled at AirVenture on Tuesday at the EAA Press Center. Electroair's President Mike Kobylik introduced Electroair's program that is developing a hybrid magneto the RC4000 Series which is designed to replace the Bendix Dual Magneto, single drive Magnetos for four applications.

AeroSports Update: What’s The Deal About Real Ultralights?

If You Want To See Ultralights At Their Best, EAA AirVenture Is The Place To Be

It’s day number four at EAA AirVenture 2016 and the ANN crew has finally had some time to hang out at the ultralight strip on the south end of the airport. Ultralights take to the air in all shapes and sizes in the early morning and in the evening after the airshow. Some are fixed wing airplanes, but there are also gliders, powered parachutes, rotorcraft, weight shift aircraft, and even hot air balloons.

Rotax 915iS Progressive Power Available Soon

Turbocharged, Intercooled Engine Develops 135 Horsepower, Company Says

Rotax aircraft engines discussed advancements and upgrades to several of their popular engine lines including the ubiquitous 912 series. Additionally, Rotax unveiled a new derivative of the 912 the 915iS. The 915iS is a turbocharged, intercooled, high performance mill offering 135 horses in a compact package.

Aspen Introduces NexNav Micro-i GPS Receiver/Sensor

Designed For Experimental Aircraft

Aspen Avionics announced Tuesday it is expanding beyond the manufacturer sales channel to deliver its NexNav Micro-i GPS receiver/sensor through Aspen’s authorized dealer network. The aftermarket sales channel will offer experimental aircraft owners an affordable and compliant GPS position source for ADS-B Out. The Micro-i is part of the GPS product line acquired through the Aspen Avionics-Accord Technology transaction finalized in June 2015.

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Mooney’s Resurgence Continues At Record Pace

New M20 Models Now On Eve Of Certification, M10 Flight Testing On Schedule

Mooney International Corporation reported at AirVenture that the company is having a year to be envied by any aircraft manufacturer – especially those in the sometimes challenging general aviation market.

Avidyne Announces Training Partner For IFD Series

Gary Reeves And PilotSafety.org Will Develop New, In-Depth Video-Based Training Programs

Avidyne Corporation announced that they have teamed with Master Instructor, Gary Reeves and PilotSafety.org to develop new, in-depth training programs for Avidyne’s avionics product line, starting with their IFD440/540 FMS GPS systems.

Airborne 07.27.16-Oshkosh Day 3: WomenVenture!, NTSB on Part 23, CAF Update

Also: An American Airbus Flies To Oshkosh, Mooney Update, Comprehensive Jack Pelton Interview--Part 3

ANN’s Maxine Scheer attended the kickoff event to WomenVenture, the Women in Aviation Breakfast at the EAA Nature Center. The breakfast was attended by over 400 aviation enthusiasts, women and men, who were treated to a number of inspirational speakers from women aviation leaders. In this report from the field, ANN news editor, Tom Patton, talks with the NTSB Chairman in a discussion that includes how the FAR part 23 rewrite may affect aviation safety. ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief,

Angels AND Mermaids???

Heaven's Landing Adds Bahamas Destination To Their Portfolio

Heaven’s Landing is well known for their stunning angels each year at EAA, and the association between Heaven and angels is obviously self-explanatory. This year, however, Heaven’s Landing is adding mermaids to the mix!

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.28.16)

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.28.16): Overhead Maneuver

A series of predetermined maneuvers prescribed for aircraft (often in formation) for entry into the visual flight rules (VFR) traffic pattern and to proceed to a landing.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.28.16)

The Piper Apache Club

In 1978 a group of Piper Apache owners from the USA and Canada gathered in Hazleton, PA and formed the "Flying Apache Association". The Association produced a monthly newsletter and had an annual fly-in in various locations in the United States and the Bahama Islands.

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