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July 26, 2011

Aero-TV: ANN At Oshkosh 2011 -- And So It Begins

A Bright Look At the World of Oshkosh, First Day

The first day of Oshkosh did something we haven't associated with Oshkosh in a while... it was a beautiful day without a care in the world. That start of the 2011 EAA Fly-In beat the odds and left behind the horrid temps and storms of the week before and dawned bright and clear and about as VFR as it gets. Yeah, we loved it... and so did so many others here in the holy land of Oshkosh. ANN's Aero-TV teams scoured the area... looked for those sights and sounds that bespoke the true spirit of Wittman Field and are presenting the evidence of their efforts -- in front of God and everybody.

Nightly Webcasts Will Keep You Up To Date On Events At The Show

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In an ongoing effort to keep you informed about what's going on at AirVenture this year, ANN has made a commitment to bring you a live video wrap up of the days activities each evening a 1900 CDT. The programs, which will continue through Friday, include a summary of the days top news, as well as a feature interview with one of the days' newsmakers.

ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 07.26.11

Avidyne makes the avionics marketplace a lot more interesting.
Two are lost when a Piper Cub goes down in Lake Winnebago.
And remembering airshow performer Greg Poe.

Sebring Reginal Airport Takes Management Role For U.S. Sport Aviation Expo

Deal With Bob Wood Should Be Executed In August

Regional Airport Airport (SRA) has officially taken the reigns from Robert (Bob) Wood, seven year U.S. Sport Aviation Expo Chairman. Sebring’s Board of Directors gave staff the permission to draft the document for transfer of the EXPO to the SRA and the deal should be executed at the August Board meeting.

SportairUSA Intros Snap! ... The Light Sport Aerobat

SportairUSA, the American marketer and distributor of the Dallair FR-100 Snap!, has American production prototype of the aerobatic LSA at AirVenture 2011. The Snap! will be unveiled during a presentation at the International Aerobics Club (IAC) headquarters, at 1200 CDT, Tuesday, July 26th, and will be on display at the LSA Mall for the remainder of the week.

Off-The-Shelf-RC-Technology Powers Electric Ultralight

While necessity may be the mother of invention, some innovate just because the challenge is there, and converting a hydrocarbon powered flying machine to electric based propulsion with off the shelf R/C airplane technology is no small feat. Enter Dale Kramer, famous designer and inventor of the venerable Lazair Ultralight' circa 1980's.