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August 01, 2014

Able Flight Pilots Get Their Wings At Oshkosh 2014

'Changing Lives Through The Challenge And Freedom Of Flight'

Able Flight provides scholarships that allow people with physical disabilities, including paraplegics and wounded veterans, to become pilots and provide scholarships to support careers in aviation. Able Flight returned to AirVenture to announce six new Able Flight pilots who earned their sport pilot certificates in 2014.

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U.S. Customs And Border Protection: Office Of Air And Marine

We Aren't Big Brother….But We Are Watching You

The United States Customs and Border Protection: Office of Air and Marine (USCBPOM) held a public relations forum at Airventure on Monday. The tone of the meeting began as an information and education effort by the agency but quickly evolved into an US and Them stand off.

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GoPro Sends Young Adults To The Sky

First Ever 'Go Fly' Scholarship Presented At AirVenture

GoPro has teamed up with the EAA Young Eagles division to help passionate aviation go-getters reach the sky. The first ever GoPro flight scholarship, dubbed “Go Fly,” was created to encourage young adults to follow their dreams of becoming a pilot.

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ERAU Prescott And Flight Research To Develop Aircraft Training

Curriculum Will Be Aimed At Increasing Safety, Building Piloting Skills

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Campus’ Robertson Safety Institute and Flight Research Inc. inked a deal Wednesday, July 30, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 to produce world-class training and curriculum programs for aircraft loss-of-control situations.

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Pratt & Whitney Canada Announces Women In Engineering Scholarship

Ten-Thousand Dollar Award Open To All Women Pursuing An Engineering Degree

During the second annual WomenVenture Power Lunch, which took place during EAA AirVenture 2014, Pratt & Whitney Canada announced the creation of The Pratt & Whitney Canada Women in Engineering Scholarship.

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ERAU, Kiddie Hawk Air Academy Renew Partnership

Offers EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Activities For Youngsters, New RV To Travel Nation To Expand Aviation/Aerospace STEM Outreach

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Kiddie Hawk Air Academy (KHAA) are joining forces to host aviation activities for children ages 4-9 at this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, kicking off a five-year extension of their exclusive higher education partnership in developing educational and STEM programs to inspire the next generation of pilots, aircraft technicians, aerospace engineers and dreamers.

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Pilot Recreates Adventure In 'Flight Of Passage'

Couple Flies Across The Country In The Same Cub That Did So In 1966

In 1966, two brothers decided to restore a Piper Cub and fly it across the country- a large undertaking. From New Jersey to California, they gained national fame as the went. By the time they reached California, the media was all over them. However, it wasn't until 30 years later that the book Flight of Passage was published, depicting not only their remarkable flight but also a story of coming of age with a dream.

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Cessna Stationair To Sport New Interior Seating Options

'Limo', Club Seating Configurations Available From The Company

Cessna announced Monday at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh it will offer a new seating option for the Cessna 206 Stationair that provides the versatility for up to five different cabin seating configurations.

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Port-a-Cool: Portable Evaporative Cooling Units

An Economical Way To Cool Your Hangar Or Shop

Some people are against ECU's because they think they're like a swamp cooler. If you feel that way, you need to take another look at them. Evaporative coolers have evolved  into a much more energy efficient and effective cooling unit. This is because the advanced curing process and resin technology of the pads maximize the interaction between air and water for superior cooling.

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Enhanced Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck Highlighted At Oshkosh

Latest Release Increases Situational Awareness And Simplifies Procedures

Jeppesen recently introduced new features and functionality for Mobile FliteDeck version 2.6 to enhance situational awareness and simplify access to flight information. The iPad-based cockpit solution now features a refreshed iOS 7-based design and provides general and small business aviation pilots with the ability to share flight information between devices.

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Huerta On Third Class Medical: 'How Do We Get To Yes?'

But The Bureaucratic Road Could Be A Long One, Administrator Says

Hopes were high in some corners of AirVenture that FAA Administrator Michael Huerta would make a major announcement about eliminating the 3rd class medical certificate during his annual "Meet the Administrator" session Thursday.

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GAMA Publishes Second Quarter GA Aircraft Shipment Report

Report Remains Mixed, Business Jets Strong 

GAMA on Thursday published the second quarter 2014 general aviation aircraft shipment report. Industry airplane shipments increased 4.8 percent to 1,110 units while airplane billings rose to $10.9 billion, up 4.5 percent. GAMA also released quarterly shipment data for rotorcraft manufacturers for the first time.

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New Kid On The Block: Tecnam Does It Again

EASA Certifies New Four-Place P2010

EASA has certified Tecnam's new four seat P2010, and the company expects FAA certification to occur in the next few months.

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The Pipistrel Panthera ... Does Sex Sell?

Pipistrel's Business Plan Isn't Quite The Bunny Ranch ... But Their Objective Is The Same

Can a sleek, sexy airplane with good performance numbers overcome a price fit for a Hollywood star? The preorders would suggest so ... but don't look for it at Oshkosh. The only flying example of Pipistrel's Panthera is being used for testing.

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SKT Skyrider Helicopter: Swiss Precision - Italian Design

Two-Place Aircraft Available As Kit Or Ready-To-Fly

SKT Canada is displaying a new helicopter with an interesting pedigree. It is of Italian design, but manufactured in Switzerland.

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