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FAA: Existing TTF Agreements May be Allowed, But Not New Ones

eaa90org — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:36:12 +0000

People with existing residential through-the-fence agreements at public-use airports will be allowed to continue with those agreements, provided they meet certain requirements, the FAA announced at a meeting in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, September 1.

Too Early for EPA to Make Fuels Assessment

eaa90org — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:24:47 +0000

The Environmental Protection Agency currently does not have sufficient data to make a determination on lead emissions from aircraft engines, according to GA Avgas Coalition comments submitted by EAA and other aviation and petroleum associations to the Environmental Protection Agency on Friday.

The comments, submitted to the EPA’s “Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,” were jointly signed by EAA and AOPA, GAMA, NBAA and NATA, as well as the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association (NPRA). It was the next step in what will be a multi-year process to replace 100 low-lead with an unleaded fuel for general aviation.

Oakdale Airport Day 2010

Scott Van Artsdalen — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:18:52 +0000

Come join EAA Chapter 90 and the City of Oakdale as we proudly present

Oakdale Airport Day 2010!

Aircraft Displays
Car Show
RC Aircraft
Fly-By’s
Young Eagle Sign Ups
Food
Family Fun

Admission is FREE!

Our doors will be open from 8am to 2pm.

Click here for our flyer!

CNN Chronicles AirVenture Oshkosh

eaa90org — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 03:00:45 +0000

No matter where you turn, there is a story to be told at AirVenture. Thousands were chronicled during the 2010 event by all sorts of media outlets: newspapers, TV, radio, blogs, podcasts, and others.

Fly in at Edwards!

dechelberger — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:42:16 +0000

Pilots Get Chance to Fly Into Edwards

August 19, 2010 — Local pilots will have the chance to fly into the hallowed skies over Edwards Air Force Base this fall and land on historic Rosamond Dry Lakebed as the United States Air Force Flight Test Center hosts a general aviation fly-in October 1. The 2010 Flight Test Nation Lakebed Fly-in will give 100 civilian aviators the chance to fly their private aircraft into Edwards’ airspace and land on the lakebed.

They’re holding the event to inform Edwards’ flying neighbors about safely flying in the base’s airspace and learning the history of Edwards, says Bill Koukourikos, AFFTC Flight Safety Office. “We want to reduce the risk of military and civilian aircraft possibly coming into contact with one another in the R-2508 Complex (Edwards’ airspace),” said “We also want to foster goodwill and camaraderie between military and civilian flyers in the Southern California and Nevada area.”

The AFFTC will hold a lottery on September 10 to select fly-in participants. Of those selected, 100 will be given the opportunity to land on the historic Rosamond Dry Lakebed and 20 will be placed on a waiting list in case of cancellations. Those flying in will be greeted by Maj. Gen. David J. Eichhorn, AFFTC commander, and will enjoy a pancake breakfast.

To register for the fly-in lottery drawing, or to drive-in to event, go to www.flighttestnation.com and click on the 2010 FTN Lakebed Fly-in link on the home page.

Those people who wish to drive in to the 2010 Lakebed Fly-in can also take part in the event. They must register online for a parking pass and will pay for lunch on-site. Those who are not registered or do not have a parking pass will not be allowed into the event.

Aviators will be given several presentations discussing Edwards’ current programs and the history of women

BRS Chute Saves Argentine Pilot After Wing Falls Off

eaa90org — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 01:51:47 +0000

An incredible video that’s gone viral on You Tube shows a wing collapsing on a RANS S-9 Chaos during an air show performance in the city of El Trebol, Santa Fe province, Argentina, this past Sunday, August 15. Seconds after the wing breaks away, pilot Dino Moline was able to immediately and successfully deploy the airplane’s Ballistic Recovery Systems (BRS) parachute.

Gliding to the Edge of Space

eaa90org — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:06:05 +0000

Nearly a decade after he became the first private citizen to fly in space, Dennis Tito is looking to go back to the upper stratosphere - this time in a glider. On Monday, August 9, he committed to fund the ongoing construction of the Perlan 2 high-altitude research sailplane.

Former Senator Ted Stevens Killed in Alaska Plane Crash

eaa90org — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:58:45 +0000

Authorities have confirmed that former senator of Alaska Ted Stevens and four others were killed in a plane crash 20 miles north of Dillingham, Alaska, Monday night, August 9. Former NASA chief and EADS executive Sean O’Keefe and his teenage son were also on board. They are currently undergoing treatment for broken bones and other injuries, according to a NASA spokesman.

2010 Aircraft Award Winners

eaa90org — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:16:08 +0000

EAA recognizes workmanship and innovation through the annual Aircraft Awards. The awards are given to aircraft that submit to judging in several categories including Custom Built, Antique, Classic, Contemporary, Warbirds, Rotorcraft, Seaplane, and Ultralights.

LSA Mall showcases diversity

eaa90org — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 06:12:30 +0000

Are you interested in flying but concerned with the cost of conventional aircraft or a private pilot certificate? The LSA Mall, located near the intersection of Waukau Avenue and James Ray Blvd., gives visitors to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh the opportunity to peruse a wide selection of light-sport aircraft (LSA), learn more about the sport pilot certificate, and discover affordable ways to take to the sky, all in one central location.