Wed, Jul 28, 2010
Homebuilders Hangar Dedicated On AirVenture Grounds
By Chris Batchellor
AirVenture now has a dedicated hangar for homebuilt aircraft in
the "old NASA pavilion" located next to the government pavilion.
The hanger was formally dedicated Monday night by EAA President Tom
Poberezny. The hangar's sponsor is Aircraft Spruce and Speciality,
a supplier of homebuilder materials, tools and pilot supplies.
Outside the hangar were a Sonex by Robert Carson, a Kitfox with a
Radial Engine by John McBean, an RV-12 by John Nines and the
Maverick Flying Car by Steve Saint.
Jim Irwin
The hangar features several homebuilt aircraft including a
partly finished Vision by Pro Composites and a Chapter 1279
Pietenpol Aircamper. The homebuilders hangar is a place where
homebuilders can get together and the heart of this hanger is
activity based.
Adorning the rafters of the hanger are banners for each of the
140 past grand champions with a picture and the name of the
builder. The hangar also has several of the EAA's homebuilders
benches which will like.
The Jim Irwin and his family of Aircraft Spruce and Speciality
was on hand for the dedication. Jim commented that wanted to
"thanks everyone for coming out and this is a thrill to be be a
part of". Tom thanked Jim and is family for providing "outstanding"
service to the homebuilt industry.
Tom Poberezny Reads Letter From Burt Rutan
Tom Poberezny read a statement from Burt that said "It's amazing
how much of the early Oshkosh remains" he went on to say "I look
forward to the new stuff that emerges every year".
So stop by the homebuilders hangar and check out all the
activities.
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