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by Ron Alexander What a weekend in anyone’s book! I was privileged to fly my DC-3 to Marion, Indiana to participate in the annual Fly-In/Cruise-In event spearheaded by VAA member Ray Johnson. If you have not attended this fly-in you should put it on your list. It is a gathering ...
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From EAA: February 26, 2015 - Bipartisan “Pilot’s Bill of Rights II” legislation has been introduced in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives that would put EAA-supported aeromedical reform into effect along with a number of other protections for pilots and other airmen. You can read details and ...
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November 1, 2012 - EAA participated in the first meeting of the ASTM International F44 Technical Committee last week in Atlanta - a group charged with providing industry consensus standards for the certification of standard-category general aviation aircraft as an alternative to the current FAA-prescribed certification process. This effort takes ...
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With the cancellation of AirVenture 2020 the “what ifs” are thoughts of the past, and we are now moving Vintage forward towards the completion of our 5-year plan with regard to projects already in progress and to projects that were scheduled for implementation post AirVenture 2020. There are a couple ...
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Cross posted from EAA.org Looking Ahead to AirVenture 2020 By Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board March 26, 2020 - My fellow EAAers, I'm writing this to address the status of AirVenture Oshkosh 2020. Today we are still planning on having the event beginning July 20, ...
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Hello VAA Volunteers, UPDATE: The remaining Vintage work weekends have been cancelled. Our Work Weekends for May 29, 30, and 31; June 26, 27, and 28 have been cancelled due to the COVID19 pandemic. ALL EAA camping areas are closed including Camp Scholler, Audrey's Park, and all aircraft camping areas ...
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YOU ARE INVITED: AirVenture 2020 will be a great year to spend more time in Vintage Village. In addition to our regular events, this year we will be celebrating 100 Years of Stinsons. The Stinson Aircraft Company was founded in Dayton, Ohio, in 1920 by aviator Edward “Eddie” Stinson, the ...
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South Barrington, IL - October 24, 2019 The Vintage Aircraft Association was delighted to accept a new donation from long-time member Myrt Strong Rose. Many of our taildragger pilots and Barrington area residents will remember “Arthur,” the 1929 Ford Pickup Truck on display at visits and annual fly-ins at Bill ...
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Come back prior to the 2021 AirVenture for up to date eventsThis calendar is constantly being updated. Check back here often or the postings at The Red Barn HQ, Vintage Hangar, and Tall Pines Café for more details and latest updates. (Last Updated 07-13-2019) NEW for 2019: Grand Re-Opening of ...
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Look for an updated schedule as we get closer to the 2021 AirVenture"Vintage in Review" at Interview CircleJoin us each morning Monday through Friday for "Vintage in Review" beginning at 10:30 am and ending at noon. "Vintage in Review" is located in the Rose Memorial Plaza on the flightline just ...
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(Ed. Note: For many years those of us who knew Charlie Harris as a writer would wake up on the morning of June 6th with the following message in our inboxes. Today on the 75th anniversary Charlie's life-long friend, business partner, and dedicated member of our Vintage family Betsey Kersey ...
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Vintage Forums, sponsored by B&C Specialty Products, will be held Monday through Friday at 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00 AM in the Vintage Hangar. Monday, July 22 8:00 AM - VAA Town Hall Meeting Presented by Susan Dusenbury Meet and talk with the VAA officers and directors over free coffee ...
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Contribute to Friends of the Red Barn Online Today or download our printable form for mail contributions. NEW for 2019: Grand Re-Opening of the Vintage Red Barn Store. The Friends of the Red Barn Program is our only annual fund-raiser to support the VAA members, volunteers, and Vintage hospitality at ...
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