Introduced in 2001, the Zenith, Zodiac CH 601 XL first showed signs of in-flight structural failures in 2006. A series of six total in-flight structural failures of the Zodiac Model CH 601 XL (occurring in the US between February 2006 and November 2009) led the agency to stop issuing airworthiness approvals to those Zodiac 601 [...]
After a full opening day of flying on Monday, July 26, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010, AeroShell Square will feel the power of more than aircraft, as the legendary band Chicago takes the stage that evening, courtesy of Ford Motor Company.
A Canadair Sabre 5 fighter jet owned by Vintage Wings of Canada will return to one of its many former homes this summer – Oshkosh, Wisconsin – where it will be a featured warbird attraction at EAA AirVenture 2010.
EAA’s raised several objections to the Transportation Security Administration’s proposed Aircraft Repair Station Security Program in comments submitted to the TSA’s notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on Friday, February 19.
The 13th running of the EAA AirVenture Cup race will return to Mitchell, South Dakota, this year in a straight-line dash to Oshkosh on Sunday July 25.
The Galt Herald is reporting that the California State Supreme Court ruled against supporters of the Sunset Sky Ranch who are fighting to keep their airport open. Supporters will continue the fight.
Read the full article here:
http://www.galtheraldonline.com/articles/2010/02/17/news/doc4b7c25567e0d3921030580.txt
From EAA’s Experimenter Magazine:
We regret to inform aircraft enthusiasts everywhere that one of aviation’s biggest fans of homebuilding has taken wing to the world beyond this one. Morry Hummel, EAA 8892, died at his home on February 4, 2010. Our prayers are with them and their family.
Red the rest of the story here:
http://www.eaa.org/experimenter/articles/2010-02_morry_hummel.asp
On a personal [...]
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is saying “thanks” to those who are serving and have served our country in the military, as this year those people will receive discounted admission pricing to the event scheduled for July 26-August 1.
The following update has been received from Chapter 90 member in absentia, Tom Kuklo…
Basic floor pan with wing support columns
Front view before nose structure attached
Setting up landing gear truss structure, rear spar mounts on top of
small vertical columns,just above pony clamp
Cabin assy to date, engine is supposed to snuggle just in front and above rear [...]
The Warbird Heritage Foundation, of Waukegan, Illinois, will continue its regular participation at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2010, as it will bring two of its Vietnam-era aircraft — a Douglas A-4B Skyhawk jet and Douglas AD-1 Skyraider single-engine radial piston — to be part of EAA’s “Salute to Veterans” commemoration at Oshkosh.
