Aircraft Is An All Wood Design With Composite Cowl And Bubble Canopy

Its been a long time since we had a chance to fly any of the aircraft that originally sprang forth from the mind of our old friend Mike Fisher... and so we were pleased to note that the company is still alive and well -- and apparently in good hands. The Fisher breed were mostly an all wood, inexpensive to buy and easy to build, and over a dozen designs are still being offered by the company, currently based in Canada, under the direction of Dave Hertner... who seems wholly invested in making sure that FFP remains a force to be reckoned with. 

45 Awardees Will Be Honoured With FAI Diplomas Or Medals

The traditional FAI Awards Ceremony has been moved online and converted into an Awards Announcement due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The event will be broadcast on Wednesday 2 December 2020 at 19:00 UTC on the FAI General Conference event website and on the FAI Youtube Channel. This year, 45 awardees will be honoured with FAI diplomas or medals for their outstanding contributions spanning the wide variety of the activities, sports and disciplines within FAI. The names of the recipients will be announced in the video, together with a description of their achievements.

EAA And The Other Amici Are Concerned About A Broadly Worded Ruling By The Court

EAA has joined with NAFI, ICAS, the North American Trainers Association, GAMA, and AOPA in filing an amicus curiae ("friend of the court") brief in the case of Warbird Adventures, Inc., et al v FAA. The case is challenging a cease and desist order issued to Warbird Adventures by FAA in which the FAA alleges that the company is operating a Limited Category aircraft for compensated flight training without a required exemption. The Limited category was established shortly after World War II to accommodate surplus military aircraft that otherwise did not have a type certificate. While Limited airworthiness certificates are no longer issued, many warbirds flying today still operate in the category.

The Team Will Be Conducting Media Flights And Photo Opportunities

The World Famous GEICO Skytypers will make a cameo appearance during SUN ‘n FUN’s upcoming Holiday Flying Festival and Car Show. The team makes the SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus their winter home for training and maintenance. While they will not be flying their demonstration in the airshows, the team will be conducting media flights and photo opportunities during the weekend. “We support SUN ‘n FUN, and their mission at the Aerospace Center for Excellence is something we really think is very valuable,” said Larry Arken, Skytypers Team Lead and Commanding Officer. “We are very pleased to be able to attend and see our fans here in Florida!”

The “Walmart Holiday Drone Light Show” Is A 'Free And Contactless Experience'

Walmart thinks we need a boost... something cool to set off the worst of 2020 and something unique to enjoy, as well. So, they say, "Think Drones." Walmart is planning the “Walmart Holiday Drone Light Show,” an all-new experience that will be performed in the skies of select communities across the country, and via live-streamed events.

The Orbis MD-10 Jet Aircraft Will Be Part Of A Salute To Humanitarian Aviation

The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, which has been saving sight and training eye care professionals in more than 95 countries around the world, will return to the world's largest fly-in convention in 2021 as part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The Orbis MD-10 jet aircraft will be part of a salute to humanitarian aviation at the 68th edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association's annual fly-in convention, which runs July 26-August 1 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.

From 2013: Velocity Aircraft Shows Off Their Twin-Engine Model At The AOPA 2013 Convention

While at the AOPA 2013 convention, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell had the opportunity to get out on the ramp and check out the twin-engine Velocity prototype. He met with John Abraham, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Velocity Aircraft and asked what’s in the future for this unique homebuilt airplane.