Archive for February, 2009

NASCAR drivers fly too

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

I found this story and thought I would pass it along.  Click on the link below to view the story:
AOPA Online: NASCAR drivers fly, too

WhiteKnightTwo to Make World Debut at Oshkosh

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

As the era of clean, safe, and affordable access to space dawns, the pioneers at Virgin Galactic and Scaled Composites have again chosen EAA AirVenture Oshkosh as the stage for unveiling their innovations. After successfully completing its initial flight test program, space launch vehicle Virgin Mothership (VMS) Eve will make its world public debut on [...]

Final Week: Deadline for LASP Comments is February 27

Friday, February 20th, 2009

The time is now for those who have yet to submit comments to the Transportation Security Administration and their elected members of Congress on the Large Aircraft Security Program (LASP).

EAA Chapter 90 Meeting This Saturday

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

We are coming up on the third Saturday, that means February is more than half over and we have our monthly meeting coming up! We have a great speaker lined up, so make sure you come out and enjoy our exciting meeting! REMEMBER pancakes at 9:00 AM and the meeting at 10:00 AM. If you [...]

EAA Seeks Candidate for Homebuilt Aircraft Council

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

EAA is looking for a member willing to serve on the EAA Homebuilt Aircraft Council. Formed in 1999, the HAC is a group of volunteers that help EAA staff by providing advice and counsel on issues that relate to the homebuilt aircraft community.

Auburn fly-out has been cancelled

Friday, February 13th, 2009

The Auburn fly-out has been cancelled due to weather.  Watch this space and the calendar to the right for a rescheduled fly-out and other exciting events.

Joker’s Flying Wild Poster

Friday, February 13th, 2009

Mike Terpstra has come up with some posters for our upcoming Joker’s Flying Wild poker run. For more details contact Mike Terpstra directly.

Helicopter Flight School Coming to O27

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

I was out at the Oakdale Airport today and a young man can up and told me he had bought Modesto Flight Center’s R-22 and was looking for a place to hangar it at Oakdale. He said the hangar to the west of the Braun’s Hangar is most likely going to be it’s new home. [...]

Jeff Dunham Returning to AirVenture

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

Back by popular demand, comedian Jeff Dunham and his wild cast of characters will make an encore performance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009. A record crowd estimated at 10,000 people turned out to see Dunham perform at AirVenture 2008 courtesy of RotorWay International, and he’ll return for another show on Saturday evening, August 1, thanks [...]

Jeff Dunham Returning to AirVenture

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

Back by popular demand, comedian Jeff Dunham and his wild cast of characters will make an encore performance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009. A record crowd estimated at 10,000 people turned out to see Dunham perform at AirVenture 2008 courtesy of RotorWay International, and he’ll return for another show on Saturday evening, August 1, thanks [...]