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July 28, 2011

ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 07.28.11

Swift Fuel is ready whenever the FAA's ready.
Randy Babbitt will be at AirVenture today.
And a new book celebrates the DC3 and those who flew her.

Aero-TV: Recapping ANN's Live Coverage Of AirVenture 2011, 07.27.11, Day Three

Nearing The Half-Way Point Of The Greatest Airshow Over Earth!

Welcome to our Wednesday wrap up of the latest news from AirVenture, 2012. The rains finally came to Oshkosh, and the day dawned grey, promising off-and-on showers through the day. But the less than perfect weather did not dampen the spirits of those who came to Wittman Field at mid week, and the attendance was robust, if not record breaking.

In Other Words ... Buy A Garage, Get A Plane

PC Aero, a German design and engineering company, announced the introduction of the Elektra One at their exhibit Tuesday. The aircraft is intended as a technology demonstrator to show what a purpose built electric aircraft can accomplish.

The Surprise Announcement Is Sad... But The Transition Seems To Have Gone Off Rather Well

It came as a surprise... and a sad one at that. Mid-morning Tuesday, EAA Communication Boss dick Knapinski put the word out that there was to be an unscheduled announcement at the Brown Arch on the grounds of Wittman Field... the rumor mill went into over-drive but the prevalent story was that Tom was ready to hand ALL the reins over to new EAA President and CEO, Rod Hightower.

Flight Line Fun at Oshkosh Day Two

Oshkosh, one week a year, is a microcosm of the world... a massive group of small unique associations and groups all dedicated to a common cause... and doing their own thing in the process. From the Warbird gang to the aerobatic folks to the ultralight types to the folks that keep the Flightline running, it is an eclectic and delightful exercise in human interaction.

Manufacturers Offering Greater Refinement, Capability

Gyroplanes have always sat at the back of the bus at AirVenture, but manufacturers are making an increased showing at AirVenture, and their sophistication and appeal are also growing.