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AAA Names New President (1/9/2015)reprinted from antiqueairfield.com: In July of 1953 the oldest antique airplane was fifty and not flying much. Jets were beginning to squeeze props from the sky, and airplanes from the 1920s and 30s were disappearing, some barely old enough to vote. Progress has a way of trampling the pioneers until they’re gone, which is when new [&hellip… Read More
EAA Invited to Support Wright B Flyer Project (12/19/2014)Last Friday during EAA’s Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet in the Founders’ Wing, Wright “B” Flyer Inc. president (and EAA member) Jay Jabour previewed Monday’s official announcement from Dayton, Ohio – his organization is building a new replica of the Wright brothers’ Model B Flyer, which in 1910 became their first production airplane. EAA members and [&hellip… Read More
You Can Win the Perfect Cub | EAA (12/19/2014)Reposted from eaa.org: The grand prize in the 2015 EAA Aircraft Sweepstakes has a familiar appearance, but a closer look shows how special this Piper J-3 Cub is. Photo credit: Jason Toney December 18, 2014 – After a long and exhaustive search for “just the right plane,” EAA is pleased to announce the 2015 EAA [&hellip… Read More
FAA announces update to 8110.120 – Processing Surrendered, Abandoned, and Historical Aircraft Type Certificates (12/16/2014)The following update from the FAA Orders & Notices update notification service may be of interest to our VAA members. The following order/notice has recently been added/updated on December 15, 2014. The link below will take you to the page on the FAA website where a pdf file of the entire order can be downloaded. [&hellip… Read More
Sunday is December 7th: Remember Pearl Harbor (12/5/2014) The thoughts below about December 7th and Pearl Harbor came to us from Charlie Harris, VAA #2158, Director Emeritus. This Sunday morning, December 7, 2014 at 7:55 a.m. is the 73rd anniversary of the unprovoked attack on Pearl Harbor by the naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. We were caught by [&hellip… Read More
Christmas in the Air December 6th (11/27/2014)Saturday, December 6 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | EAA AirVenture Museum Get into the holiday spirit at EAA’s annual Christmas in the Air, a free community event for all ages! Join us for a day full of holiday cheer as you travel throughout EAA AirVenture Museum’s winter wonderland. Listen to beloved holiday stories during our [&hellip… Read More
December 12, 2014 – Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet (11/15/2014)Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet Friday, December 12, 2014 6 to 9 p.m. EAA AirVenture Museum – Founders’ Wing Tickets: (includes reception, full-service dinner, and evening program) EAA members and their guests – $50 (you must sign in to your account on EAA.org to receive the EAA member price) Non-Members – $60 One of the [&hellip… Read More
EAA September Swing – Saturday, September 27, 2014 (9/9/2014)Relive the excitement and glamour of the 1940s at September Swing! Click here for more information or to order tickets today. This big band hangar dance features the sights and sounds of Ladies Must Swing, an all-female, 19-piece jazz band from Madison, Wisconsin. Learn to swing dance (or practice your skills) and then dance the [&hellip… Read More
RARE Aircraft Ltd. Acquires Air Repair (4/13/2014)RARE Aircraft Ltd is pleased to announce the acquisition of Air Repair Inc’s Boeing Stearman restoration, parts, support and STC’s. Having worked closely with Pete Jones for many years, owner of Air Repair Inc. in Cleveland Mississippi has made for a positive transition. Additionally, Air Repair, Inc., will continue to supply all engines for the [&hellip… Read More
History of the B-17 on April 17, 2014. FREE Admission (4/9/2014)On Thursday, April 17, 2014, the EAA Aviation Adventure Speaker Series presents Sean Elliott, EAA Vice President, who will share the history and design of this iconic WWII vintage warbird. This presentation is FREE to the general public and will be followed by a museum tour. Click on the image below for more information… Read More
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