News from EAA - The Experimental Aircraft Association

Walk Through the A380 at AirVenture

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. (25 Jun 2009)

Rarified Air-World's only flying Pitcairn PA-18 arrives in Oshkosh

Around this time last year, Jack and Kate Tiffany, of Spring Hill, Ohio, and the crew of Leading Edge Restorations, were anticipating the flight of their recently restored Pitcairn PA-18 Autogiro to Oshkosh for AirVenture 2008. However, the rotor blades were significantly damaged during testing about a week prior to Oshkosh and the flight had to be called off. (25 Jun 2009)

Aspen Avionics Visits Oshkosh

Brad Hayden, director of marketing for Aspen Avionics, visited EAA Headquarters in Oshkosh on June 25 to renew Aspen's partnership with EAA to host the North 40 Welcome Center during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009, having instituted the Center for the first time in 2008. (25 Jun 2009)

EAA Helps Finalize Part 23 Certification Process Review Report

For the past year and a half EAA staff have been a part of the FAA Small Aircraft Directorate's Part 23 Certification Process Review, the FAA's first step as it looks towards revising the current regulations under which small aircraft (under 12,500 lbs) are produced. The report will present a variety of suggestions including a thoughtful approach to rethinking the methodology of how aircraft are defined within Part 23. (25 Jun 2009)

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

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. (24 Jun 2009)

International Young Eagles Day Inspires Thousands to Take Flight

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. (24 Jun 2009)