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August 03, 2013

Airborne at Oshkosh 2013-Day Five: FAA Cert Progress, Piper and 93 UL, MGL EFIS

Also: BRS for RV7/9, Great Lakes!, Sinus FLEX, Jack Pelton Intvw-Part 5

The FAA said in a statement posted on its website Thursday afternoon that it would be streamlining the aircraft certification and approval processes to keep pace with technological advancements in aviation products and to help the United States maintain global competitiveness. Piper has had the Archer that if flew from Florida to Oshkosh on 93 U-L automobile gasoline on display here at Oshkosh this week. Piper completed flight tests of the Archer powered by 93 octane premium unleaded automotive gasoline in July. Experimental and other non-certified airplanes don’t have to go

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Sean D. Tucker Named Young Eagles Honorary Chairman

Tucker Says The Role Will Be A 'Second Full-Time Job'

At Thursday's Gathering of Eagles, Sean D. Tucker was named the new Young Eagles honorary chairman. Tucker will be the spokesman and help guide the agenda for the program that hopes to get youth hooked on flight by offering free flights with EAA volunteer pilots.

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Women In Aviation International (WAI) Brings Excitement To AirVenture 2013

New Scholarships For 2014 And National Aviation Hall Of Fame Award

WAI President, Dr. Peggy Chabrian, brought a number of new announcements to the WAI news conference held Thursday morning at AirVenture 2013, including nine new scholarships adding $16,850 to support different types of needs identified for women pursuing aviation, for both careers and personal interests.

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'Disney's Planes' Previews At AirVenture

Special Preview Screening Held  At Fly-In Theater On Friday, August 2

Everyone knows that Oshkosh becomes the busiest airport in the world the week of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh (July 29-August 4), and that airplanes take off all the time … however this year “Disney’s Planes,” the animated comedy adventure from above the world of the popular 2006 film “Cars,” has the entire aviation community buzzing!

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (08.03.13)

"I made this commitment to spread the word about aviation and make this program more successful." Source: Sean Tucker, who was named as the honorary chairman of EAA's Young Eagles program Thursday night.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.03.13): Leading-Edge Flap

Leading-edge flap. A portion of the leading edge of an airplane wing that folds downward to increase the camber, lift, and drag of the wing.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.03.13)

Vintage Transports Surviving On Off-Airport Locations

Aviation enthusiasts find their bounty at airports; even aviation museums and salvaging companies are often at airports or close by. However, some aircraft survive on remote locations away from airports, as part of a restaurant, hotel or even a chicken coop.

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