07.26.21: Opening Comments, Redtail Piper 100i, AeroEducate Builds, Pelton Int'vw Part 1

Jack Pelton opens up a VERY busy first day of EAA AirVenture after a two year drought. He talks about how busy day 1 has been  and if they beat previous numbers. Avidyne introduced a whole new generation of glass panel cockpits for the GA biz... and also showed the work they are doing with AI for the up and coming cockpit. Stratos has flown their 716X to Oshkosh... the first of a generation of experimental jet kits that will precede the certified version in the coming years. The Curti Aerospace Zefhir is now on sale... the very cool-looking two place turbine e

07.29.21: King Schools APPs, Wally Funk an Astro?, Pelton Int'vw, Part 4

Today FAA Boss Steve Dickson got hit with the big question early on… What is the FAA going to do about recent mis-steps with the flight training interpretations and the need for L.O.D.A.’s to do what used to be simply allowed as standard procedure. But... Jack Pelton didn’t seem satisfied with Dickson’s answers... and said so. Administrator Dickson also dealt with questions about MOSAIC and the future reimagining of the Light Sport segment... a program that forecast will NOT be complete until the fall of 2023. And finally, Dickson dodged our questions abou

The Ultimate Safety Resource? ASR Can Be Seen At Their Strong Parachute Display #1018

It's been a great year for Aviation Safety Resources... As EAA AirVenture started, rong Enterprises and Aviation Safety Resources, were thrilled to return to the world’s largest aviation event, which is set to host over 600,000 attendees (and maybe much more than that...). Both companies will be exhibiting in Hangar A, Booth #1018 from July 26 to August 1. Representatives from Strong Enterprises and ASR will be present at the expo to showcase their products and speak directly with customers.

Also: The BushCat by SkyReach Is Available As A Certified Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA)

As we work our way through the light-sport aircraft industry, it's impossible to miss that certain aircraft attract certain people for different reasons... but if you’re looking for cost-effective, rugged and simple, you’ve probably come across the Aerosport Bushcat... and if you haven’t, you should. A Rotax powered two seat, side by side LSA, the Bushcat uses the best of the older ultralight style construction methods along with some significant updates to create a very solid little high-wing machine that won’t break the bank. Best of all, for

Carbon A1 Is A Rugged But Lightweight 10 Ounce ANR Headset Offering -- AirVenture Display #1032, Hangar A

US-based Pilot Communications USA, after a highly visible and popular unveiling at the 2021 Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo, is presenting its next generation of versatile aviation ANR headsets and Bluetooth cockpit accessories to the international avionics industry at the 2021 AEA Convention and Trade Show. Pilot Communication USA's Carbon A1 is a rugged but lightweight 10 ounce, ANR headset offering carbon fiber strength, and detachable comm cord adapters for different headset configurations -- be they fixed-wing, helicopter or military, noise canceling electret microphone, leather ear seals, ad

Also: Volocopter Acquires DG Flugzeugbau, Oshkosh is Coming!, NASA Selects AURA, Atlas V Rocket

The United States Air Force and the Drone Racing League, are expanding their partnership ahead of the 2021-22 DRL Allianz World Championship Season. Following a successful partnership with the league over the past four years, the USAF added new DRL activations, including custom content, virtual drone racing experiences, and season-broadcast integrations that will inspire drone pilots everywhere to aim high and prepare to fly. Tapping into DRL's fans who are 23x more likely to follow the USAF compared to the general U.S. population... Drone Delivery Canada, wi

Come See The WACO Aircraft Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 and the WACO YMF-5 in Oshkosh Display #253

For over one hundred years WACO biplanes have graced the skies and have provided the ultimate sense of adventure for aviators and thrill-seekers across the globe. Today, WACO Aircraft Corporation is the world’s only FAA & EASA Certified manufacturer of new-production sport biplanes. Three models are currently available: the WACO YMF-5 Super, the WACO Amphibious YMF-5 and the Great Lakes by WACO. These flying masterpieces are handcrafted by a team of specialized artisans in Battle Creek, MI and are based on original type certificates and techniques from the 1920's and 1930's. Although they may appear to be original Golden Age aircraft, these fly

Also: The BushCat by SkyReach Is Available As A Certified Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA)

As we work our way through the light-sport aircraft industry, it's impossible to miss that certain aircraft attract certain people for different reasons... but if you’re looking for cost-effective, rugged and simple, you’ve probably come across the Aerosport Bushcat... and if you haven’t, you should. A Rotax powered two seat, side by side LSA, the Bushcat uses the best of the older ultralight style construction methods along with some significant updates to create a very solid little high-wing machine that won’t break the bank. Best of all, for

King Schools Helps Bring You EXTENSIVE Coverage of AirVenture 2021

King Schools, Inc. is the world´s leading producer of aviation training videos and computer software. It was first established in 1975, when John and Martha began flying throughout the country to teach ground school courses. A decade later, they began producing video courses in a spare room of their house. Today, King Schools operates from an 18,000 sq. ft. complex, housing a dedicated video and software production facility. King has delivered more than 700,000 video-based knowledge courses and millions of short-subject video "Take-off" courses.

Gogo AVANCE L5 and L3 Now Flying on 2,000 Business Aircraft

Gogo is the world's largest provider of broadband connectivity services for the business aviation market. We offer a customizable suite of smart cabin systems for highly integrated connectivity, inflight entertainment and voice solutions. Gogo's products and services are installed on thousands of business aircraft of all sizes and mission types from the personal jets (Cirrus G2+ Vision Jet), turboprops and light jets up to the largest global jets. It’s systems are utilized by the largest fractional ownership operators, charter operators, corporate flight departments and individuals.

Aero Linx: The Air Safety Group The Air Safety Group is a voluntary group founded in England in 1964. It is composed of aviation professionals who hold the view that there have been, and to some extent still are, too many preventable accidents to Commercial Air transport aircraft. Furthermore, some of these accidents and their resultant casualties arise from inadequate action on the part of the aviation industry and its Regulatory Authorities. To address these concerns, The Air Safety Group has, since its inception, lobbied continuously to achieve improvements. Notwithstanding these concerns, however, the Group fully acknowledges the great improvement in safety that has come about since its formation

Obstacle An existing object, object of natural growth, or terrain at a fixed geographical location or which may be expected at a fixed location within a prescribed area with reference to which vertical clearance is or must be provided during flight operation.

“We are delighted to relaunch these Pilot Pathway Scholarship programs. They not only signify our commitment to training future pilots, but highlight the belief we have in the future of our industry. In addition to these scholarships, we have a series of further diversity focused scholarship programs planned for later this year. We want to ensure there is a career path for everyone who has the ability and desire to be a pilot.” Source: Rich Seagraves, Global Director of Operations, L3Harris Airline Academy, discussing some intriguing new scholarship opportunities...