Archive for June, 2009

Young Eagle Rally

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Kids!!
EXPERIENCE THE THRILL OF FLIGHT!
SOAR WITH THE YOUNG EAGLES
 
PLACE:
OAKDALE AIRPORT EAA  HANGAR
 
DATE:
SATURDAY July 11, 2009
                            
TIME:  09:00 am. TO 12:00 pm.
 
OPEN TO KIDS AGES 8 TO 17 WHO HAVE NOT YET EXPERIENCED WHAT IT’S LIKE TO FLY!
 
THESE FLIGHTS ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE
SPONSERED BY THE EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION, (EAA) CHAPTER 90 OAKDALE, [...]

Walk Through the A380 at AirVenture

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Following the blockbuster announcement in April that the world’s largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380, is coming to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009, EAA and Airbus today announced even greater accessibility of this modern marvel to the aviation enthusiasts who will visit Oshkosh next month to see it.

Walk Through the A380 at AirVenture

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Following the blockbuster announcement in April that the world’s largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380, is coming to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009, EAA and Airbus today announced even greater accessibility of this modern marvel to the aviation enthusiasts who will visit Oshkosh next month to see it.

BFRs for all pilots

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

All pilots are required to complete a Biennial Flight Review (BFR), every two years. This process is key to ensuring that the pilots that fly in our country are up to speed and will be able to fly their plane safely. Although it seems like there are too many rules in America, this is one [...]

EAA, AOPA Seek Extended Comment Period on Proposed Burbank Airport Night Curfew

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

EAA and AOPA are asking the FAA to extend the public comment period from 30 to 60 days regarding a petition to impose a night flight curfew at the Bob Hope Airport (BUR) in Burbank, California.

Stories and Signings Featured at Author’s Corner

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Approximately 60 aviation authors are scheduled to appear at Author’s Corner throughout the week of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.

Ed Freeman

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Ed Freeman
You’re an 19 year old kid. You’re critically wounded, and dying in the jungle in the Ia Drang Valley , 11-14-1965, LZ X-ray, Vietnam . Your infantry unit is outnumbered 8-1, and the enemy fire is so intense, from 100 or 200 yards away, that your own Infantry Commander has ordered the Medi-Vac helicopters [...]

International Young Eagles Day Inspires Thousands to Take Flight

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

With more than 2,000 registrations received at the EAA Young Eagles office - and plenty of others on the way - EAA experienced another successful International Young Eagles Day (IYED) on June 13, according to Steve Buss, Young Eagles director.

Earl Luce to Receive EAA’s 2009 Tony Bingelis Award

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

Earl Luce of Brockport, New York, will receive EAA’s 2009 Tony Bingelis Award recognizing his many contributions to EAA and the homebuilt aviation community.

Earl Luce to Receive EAA’s 2009 Tony Bingelis Award

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

Earl Luce of Brockport, New York, will receive EAA’s 2009 Tony Bingelis Award recognizing his many contributions to EAA and the homebuilt aviation community.