Pending Legislation Forcing Agencies Hand

The FAA Agents have been out in force this week at AirVenture with up to 14 individual forums or press events all aimed at putting lipstick on the pig that is the third class medical quagmire. In three of these individual forums FAA affiliated medical doctors espoused myriad reasons supporting the FAA position, revealing a coordinated defense.

Cessna To Deliver The Aircraft In September

Cessna announced at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 an order for four 172S Skyhawks from the University of Dubuque in IA. Delivery of the aircraft in September will complete the transition to an all Garmin G1000-equipped training fleet for the school’s aviation degree programs.

OSH2014 Sponsor: Aspen Avionics

Aspen Avionics specializes in bringing the most advanced technology and capability into general aviation cockpits. Our products increase situational awareness and reduce pilot workload, making it even easier and safer to fly in both VFR and IFR conditions. Our philosophy is that getting the latest avionics technology shouldn’t always mean spending a lot of money—on equipment or on installation. The Evolution system enables aircraft owners to upgrade their primary flight instrument “six pack” to glass cockpit technology all at once, or in stages. Easy and inexpensive software upgrades add new features and capabilities, while future-proofing the system and protecting owners’ investments.

Governor Scott Walker Recognizes Importance Of Aviation During AirVenture

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has proclaimed the week of July 28th through August 3rd “Aviation Week.” The proclamation coincides with the week of EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. In Wisconsin, general aviation accounts for $694 million annually in economic activity statewide.

Through 'Eagles Nest', Students Build And Fly A Van's RV-12s

Aviation education initiatives at the high school level are being featured at EAA AirVenture 2014, and include new aircraft building initiatives, featured adjacent to the Home Builders Hangar in an area with a banner, "Teen Aircraft Building".

Designed To Engage And Encourage Those Who Want To Fly

The EAA has created a new Mentor Handbook in support of its two-year-old Eagle Flights program, which is designed to welcome and encourage adults who want to discover flying.The Mentor Handbook is an essential element in the Eagle Flights program, which provides one-to-one experiences and follow-up for those who want to learn to fly. EAA members and chapters provide the initial flight experiences and continuing support as individuals begin to engage in aviation.