VAA News

VAA Announces Two New Advisors to VAA BoardThe EAA Vintage Aircraft Association is pleased to announce two advisors to the VAA board. Lynne E. Dunne Mooresville, North Carolina Following high school, Lynne attended Radford College, Radford, Virginia, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in education and library science. She married a U.S. Air Force officer after college and lived on air bases throughout… Read More

VOLUNTEER? HAVE FUN? MEET NEW PEOPLE?Want to have some fun and meet many new people at AirVenture? Then give volunteering a try and volunteer with Vintage. Each summer more than 500 members contribute anywhere from a couple hours to several weeks as Vintage Volunteers at AirVenture. The VAA Gift Shop located in the VAA Red Barn is in need of… Read More

AirVenture Oshkosh 2013 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) now availableMay 6, 2013 – The EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) is now available for download. The NOTAM, which is in effect from 6 a.m. Friday, July 26, through noon on Monday, August 5, outlines procedures for all aircraft that fly to Oshkosh for the event, as well as the aircraft that land… Read More

Attention Authors – Vintage AirVenture Authors’ CornerMay 3, 2013 – New this year, the EAA Vintage Aircraft Association will host an authors’ corner in the Vintage Red Barn Store at AirVenture Oshkosh 2013. We are seeking authors who have written books or created films relating to early aviation. A limited number of time slots are available. If you are interested in… Read More

Welcome to the Two Best-Kept Secrets in Aviation Historyby Jim Beisner, President, OX5 Aviation Pioneers, VAA# 30609. The first best kept secret is the OX5 engine that powered most military planes. The JN-4 Jenny, the Canuck and most civilian aircraft prior to 1930, sported OX5 engines. The OX5 brought aviation from the Wright Brothers up to the modern aircraft with round and horizontally… Read More

Long time VAA member Dick Michael passed away on March 10thDale Richard “Dick” Michael(April 2, 1938 – March 10, 2013) Dale Richard “Dick” Michael was born on Saturday, April 2, 1938 in Kansas City, Kansas. He was the son of Bert and Esther (Brewer) Michael. He was a long-time resident of Wellsville until his death at the age of seventy-four years. Dick graduated from Wellsville… Read More

Excitement Builds for Round-Engine RodeoMarch 28, 2013 – Reaction to EAA Vintage Aircraft Association’s Round-Engine Rodeo plans at AirVenture 2013 has been extremely positive, according to VAA Director Steve Krog, one of its main organizers of activities both in Oshkosh and at the pre-convention staging area, Hartford Municipal Airport. Steve also serves Vintage as Chairman of the Past Grand… Read More

Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame to Induct VAA Board Member Ron Alexander, VAA Member Winn BakerMarch 28, 2013 – Vintage Aircraft Association Director Ron Alexander will be inducted into the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame on April 27 during the 2013 Annual Enshrinement Banquet at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Georgia. Longtime EAA/VAA member Samuel “Winn” Baker is also slated for induction as well as Lewis Jordan from… Read More

VAA Fleece Jacket – Special Sale (40% Off) – Order Today Looking for that special Vintage gift for him? As spring arrives in Oshkosh, we are cleaning out out inventory in preparation for AirVenture 2013. One of the best bargains in the VAA Online Store is our Fleece Jacket shown here. Available in Small through 2X. Click the image to order or to view other… Read More

VAA Inviting All Round Engine Aircraft to EAA AirVenture 2013The Vintage Aircraft Association (VAA) is rolling out the red carpet for all round engine aircraft owners at AirVenture 2013. Under the banner theme “Round Engine Rodeo” all round engine aircraft owners are formally invited to fly their big beautiful round engine airplanes to Oshkosh this year. According to VAA President Geoff Robison, “We had… Read More

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