EAA AirVenture Today, Sunday, July 28, 2013 by EAA: Experimental Aircraft Association

THE OFFICIAL DAILY NEWSPAPER OF EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH

Sunday, July 28, 2013

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Hot for cold By J. Mac McClellan

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Cessnas to Oshkosh taxi in after arriving on a chilly Saturday afternoon.

By Dave Higdon

irVenture 2013 is at last here, and you’ll forgive the 61-yearold event for not acting its age. Aviation’s signature event has progressed with the times on the 60th anniversary of the first EAA fly-in in 1953, and the level of action and activity is enough to tax the most energetic, supported by the technology of today. As in the beginning, EAA’s signature event draws thousands of aviators, fans, and airplane nuts to its vast assortment of aircraft and aviation innovations. The annual gathering connects flying’s origins in fragile, open-structure craft to today’s broad spectrum of sport, personal, business, and military machines. “We’re as ready as we can make it, even as we continue to work through the setup,” said EAA Chairman Jack Pelton Friday.

After a year of organizational challenges, leadership changes, and unexpected logistical hurdles, the grounds are as ready as they can be, the volunteers in place, and controllers on the job ready for the thousands of aircraft that swell into the thousands to make Oshkosh the largest gathering of its kind. “We think the people who come will find plenty to see, and we’re working to make some new things part of the experience and to shake up some of the familiar,” Pelton said. Now that you’ve picked up the always informative pre-show edition of AirVenture Today, take a look around the program listings and grounds for the many subtle and substantive changes made since the last gathering of EAA’s faithful. CONT. P3

obody could remember when the high temperature for late July barely topped 60 degrees. Add the chill of a stiff northwesterly wind and early arrivals at Oshkosh were searching their luggage for warmer clothes. By late afternoon the temperature had sunk into the 50s, and clouds blocked radiant warmth from the sun. Not many arrived prepared for the surprising chill after several recent years in which heat stroke posed a greater threat than goose bumps. The forecast for the Oshkosh week is actually very pleasant after we get past an expected cold Sunday with highs again expected to top out in the low 60s. Highs later in the week are forecast to be in the 70s with only a small chance of precipitation. Old-timers may remember a similarly cold Oshkosh in the late 1970s. But since then it is the heat, not chill, that people have been talking about. Just a week ago the Oshkosh area was sweltering under 90-plus degree temperatures with extreme humidity. It looked like we were in for another hot AirVenture when Mother Nature threw the switch last Thursday and temperatures plunged. Average highs for the Oshkosh area in late July are in the low 80s. AVT

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EAA Chairman Jack Pelton greets Bonanzas to Oshkosh pilots in the North 40.

From a rousing start to a spectacular finish With mass arrivals coming over the weekend, a litany of events packed into opening day, and the launch of the daily air show, Oshkosh is packed with workshops and forums, product and service introductions, and as much camaraderie as the aviation community offers. Oshkosh is known for the quality and quantity of the daily air show, and Pelton offered that this year EAA plans to elevate the show with changes to keep the entertainment moving and varied. He explained that the Rockwell Collins-sponsored air show schedule varies the types of aircraft from one act to the next, moving away from blocks filled with similar aircraft types. And Oshkosh, as usual, will host several firsts and introductions. For example, the public flying debut of the Terrafugia Transition flying car is expected to be a crowd-stopper on its only day flying, Wednesday, July 31—right before the night air show. On Friday, AirVenture Oshkosh helps celebrate veterans of the Vietnam War with the arrival of a special Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight in concert with American Airlines and Oshkosh Corporation.

To cap off an opening day filled with aviating activities the crowds can hear a free concert courtesy of Ford Motor Company by the legendary jazz-rock group, Chicago, which will offer a lineup of music spanning its four decades of recordings. And music is a repeat attraction on the Main Plaza Stage during Oshkosh, Pelton noted. On Tuesday, Vic Ferrari plays, followed by pilot and country star Aaron Tippin with Chasin Mason on Wednesday, Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos on August 1, the return of the Lt. Dan Band and actor Gary Sinise on Friday sponsored by the Disabled American Veterans and Warbirds of America, followed Saturday by Da BLOOZE Bros. All week long the Fly-In Theater presented by Ford provides aviationthemed cinematic diversions, highlighted by Friday’s special screening of Disney’s Planes. Ground control to Major Tom Among the many evening programs scheduled is “Space Night” with astronauts Charlie Duke and former International Space Station commander Chris Hadfield. During his six months commanding the International Space Station, Hadfield grew into a new-

media sensation with his entertaining looks at life in space, culminating with his David Bowie-approved cover of the British rocker’s classic, “Space Oddity.” Other evening programs detail the story of “Bringing the Space Shuttle West” (July 30), followed Friday evening by a program presented by Medal of Honor recipient Gen. Patrick Brady and interviewer David Hartman. Weather permitting, of course, Oshkosh crowds can look forward to the debut flights of Europe’s stellar Jetman, aka Yves Rossy. His debut public appearance in North America, supported by sponsor Swiss watch manufacturer Breitling, is scheduled for Tuesday; repeat demonstrations are planned for Wednesday and again Saturday and Sunday. Rossy shares insights into his Jetman flying during an evening program on Thursday. Other all-week-long activities include KidVenture; ultralight flying morning and evening; daily aircraft presentations on Phillips 66 Plaza and in Warbirds; the forums and workshops—all opportunities to learn and make friends with aviation fans and aviators from around the world. Grounds changes, north to south, east to west Pelton noted a number of grounds changes that return visitors should notice and first-time attendees should find useful. For example, AirVenture’s North 40 aircraft campground holds a warm place in the hearts of tens of thousands of fly-in veterans, and over the past several years EAA has progressively

introduced improvements and additions to the area bordering the north and south sides of Runway 9/27. New showers were added in past years, the handicapped pilots camping area revised for easier access, and registration facilities expanded. This year North 40 campers get new amenities previously a considerable distance away: The new North 40 Café and a new EAA Gift Shop. Pelton noted visitors will also see more variety in dining opportunities presented by new vendors with strong local reputations. “We’ve also added some new permanent restroom facilities in place of the portable facilities, and we plan to continue adding more permanent facilities in the future,” he said. EAA established the new Innovations Pavilion featuring new advances and developments of inventors and tinkerers and geared to reflect EAA’s roots in advancing technologies now common in new-production general aviation and light-sport aircraft. The Innovations Pavilion sits on the east side of Knapp Street just south of the intersection with Celebration Way. To showcase aviation career opportunities and networking, the new College Park presented by American Airlines will be active all week. It’s on the triangle of property bordered by Knapp Street, Waukau Avenue, and James Ray Boulevard north of Hangar A and across Waukau. If you hunger for even more, be sure to pick up a program and site guide, or consult the Sporty’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013 Fly-in app, available at www.Sportys.com/apps for both Android and Apple iOS-driven smartphones and tablet computers. AVT

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Special preview screening of Disney’s Planes Friday

his summer’s release of Disney’s Planes, the animated comedy adventure from “above the world” of the popular 2006 film Cars, has the entire aviation community buzzing! It’s safe to say a pretty good repre-

sentation of that community is here in Oshkosh this week, and many can’t wait to see the special preview screening of the movie at the Fly-In Theater on Friday night, August 2. Ford Motor Company sponsors the Fly-In Theater presentations. A week later the movie will open in theaters nationwide, so consider yourselves privileged, AirVenturers; you’re among the first people in the world to have an opportunity to see it. “Disney’s Planes is a great underdog

story,” explained director and aviation enthusiast Klay Hall. “It has a lot of heart and a message we can all use: If we can believe in ourselves, step out of our comfort zones, and get past whatever fear that’s holding us back, we’d be surprised with the results.” And that’s exactly what happens to Dusty in this movie. He’s a crop duster who’s never flown above 1,000 feet before, but he dreams of being the fastest air racer in the world. Dusty has a lot of obstacles to overcome and needs to dig pretty deep to find the courage to become more than he was built to be. “We’re so happy to share the film with the passionate aviation community at AirVenture,” Hall added. An Air Tractor AT-301 that’s been transformed into Dusty is also here, scheduled to fly in the afternoon

air show on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Prior to the movie, the director will discuss the making of Disney’s Planes, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and secrets. The program starts at 8:30 p.m. “The Fly-In Theater has become a signature event at AirVenture, and Ford is delighted to host Dusty and the crew for a screening that no doubt will pack the house,” said Kevin Keling, North America corporate events manager for Ford Motor Company. Disney’s Planes features a talented roster of voice talent, including Dane Cook, Brad Garrett, Teri Hatcher, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Stacy Keach, John Cleese, and others. Disney’s Planes takes off in theaters on August 9, 2013. AVT

Disney Planes hero Dusty here Get ready for blockbusters, aviation classics at EAA Fly-In Theater for the special screening

An Air Tractor AT-301 that has been transformed into Dusty—the crop duster and hero of Disney’s Planes animated feature movie—will appear at AirVenture 2013. The highly anticipated movie will receive a special preview screening at Oshkosh at the Ford Motor Companysponsored EAA Fly-In Theater on Friday, August 2. Disney’s Planes opens in theaters nationwide on August 9. The airplane, owned by veteran ag pilot Rusty Lindeman, was upgraded to a turbine-powered model AT400A and given a sparkling new paint scheme, even eyes on the windscreen, so that it now looks like Dusty. AirVenture is among the 11 air shows Dusty will visit across the Unit-

ed States and Canada. Along with the appearances, Lindeman will perform flying demonstrations. Kristin Edwards, vice president of sales of Olney, Texas-based Air Tractor, commented, “Our entire industry was excited to learn that the little crop duster Dusty is the hero of Disney’s Planes. We’re happy to help in bringing Dusty to life for the air show performances and hope that the audience will have fun and learn a bit more about the role of aerial application in modern agriculture.” In addition to an Interactive Disney Display Hangar offering a variety of activities, Air Tractor will provide kids and parents with puzzles, other giveaways, and information. AVT

Hollywood blockbusters, a special prepremiere screening, and fun aviation classics are among the films topping the lineup for this year’s EAA Fly-In Theater, which is presented by Ford Motor Company. The films include popular Hollywood releases, many with direct or close ties to aircraft and features at EAA AirVenture this year. Among the movies that will be seen on the five-story-high screen under the stars are a James Bond classic, action/adventure films, and the special screening of Disney’s Planes on Friday. Reminiscent of the drive-in theaters of days gone by, the Fly-In Theater located adjacent to Camp Scholler provides guests with the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy free popcorn after a long day of air shows, exhibits, and workshops. “The Fly-In Theater is a wonderful way for families and aviation enthusiasts to finish a great day at Oshkosh,” said Kevin Keling, North America corporate events manager for Ford Motor Company. “This has become one of the most popular evening activities at AirVenture, and each year we look forward to building a schedule that is appealing and of interest to the Oshkosh audience.”

The Fly-In Theater films, which are included in AirVenture daily admission, are shown nightly from Sunday, July 28, through Saturday, August 3 (weather permitting), with presenters starting at 8:30 p.m. (with the exception of Wednesday and Saturday, which begin at 9:30 p.m.). The Fly-In Theater nightly lineup is: Sunday, July 28: Octopussy (1983, PG), Monday, July 29: Iron Man 2 (2010, PG-13) Tuesday, July 30: Skyfall (2012, PG-13) Wednesday, July 31: The Terminal (2004, PG-13) Thursday, August 1: The Avengers (2012, PG-13 Friday, August 2: Disney’s Planes (2013, (PG), special screening introduced by director Klay Hall. Saturday, August 3: Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines (1965, G)

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Homebuilders Headquarters will be busy this week

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ith some old and some new, homebuilders’ activities planned for AirVenture 2013 are sure to keep attendees busy, educated, and entertained (not to mention full!). Homebuilders Headquarters is a onestop-shop for members to purchase camping, wristbands, programs, etc., as well as the place to register aircraft for Homebuilts in Review sessions. All EAA member homebuilders are eligible and encouraged to have their homebuilt aircraft judged. Homebuilts in Review takes place daily in the

Homebuilders Hangar supported by Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. Members display their planes and answer questions from judges and interested members. EAA is excited to have homebuilts from across the spectrum, ranging from composites like Glasairs, Lancairs, and Long-EZs to the large fleet of Van’s RVs; a sub-$5,000 Quickie to a completely rebuilt, over-the-top SX-300; plus a large number of Thorp T-18s and Wittman Tailwinds as EAA celebrates their 50th and 60th anniversaries, respectively.

The Tailwind also graces the annual “I Flew My Homebuilt to AirVenture Oshkosh 2013” patch presented to all arriving pilots who register at Homebuilders Headquarters. In addition to numerous displays and events throughout the week celebrating the two aircraft, the Thorp builders have scheduled a lunch for Thursday at the EAA Nature Center. Wednesday is a good day for all homebuilders’ stomachs as there will be doughnuts in the morning and a corn roast from 5 to 7 p.m. in homebuilt camping before the Rockwell Collins

Night Air Show. Thursday night is the annual Homebuilders Dinner in the EAA Nature Center from 6 to 9 p.m. Tram service will begin at 5 p.m. from Homebuilders Headquarters, where attendees can purchase their tickets for $14 each. Hands-on forums are held every day from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and cover every aspect of building an aircraft. Forums are presented in a “lecture-lab” style and will give participants a chance to get their hands dirty with a number of projects ranging from sheet metal welding to composite woodwork. AVT

Wittman Tailwind, Thorp T-18 mark milestones this week Two well-known homebuilt aircraft designs are celebrating milestone anniversaries at Oshkosh this year, the 60th year of the Wittman Tailwind and the 50th for the Thorp T-18. “Oshkosh is always the biggest annual gathering of homebuilt aircraft in the world, and we’re always seeking specific types that we can honor on their anniversaries,” said Chad Jensen, EAA’s homebuilts technical specialist and organizer of AirVenture homebuilt activities. “These two airplanes have significant places in EAA and homebuilt history, so we’re happy

to recognize them at AirVenture this year.” The Wittman Tailwind is one of many aircraft designed and built by Oshkosh resident Steve Wittman, the renowned aircraft designer and racer who is the namesake of Wittman Regional Airport, host site of EAA AirVenture. The Tailwind is a fast, economical aircraft that cruises at better than 150 mph. The design was based on Wittman’s racing aircraft of the 1940s and ’50s. The Thorp T-18 was designed by John Willard Thorp in the early 1960s

as an all-metal, low-wing monoplane. It was unique at the time because of its “matched hole” riveting technique that helped it be a low-cost, quick-tobuild aircraft. One of the highlights of the model was in 1976, when EAA member Don Taylor flew around the world in his T-18, which is now part of the collection in the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh. Homebuilt aircraft are featured at “show center” along the AirVenture flightline and can also be parked in the homebuilt aircraft camping area, which was expanded last year. AVT

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EAA hosts first Honor Flight for Vietnam vets

ince 2009, Old Glory Honor Flight Inc. has operated 17 flights of World War II veterans from Northeastern Wisconsin to Washington, D.C., memorials built in their honor. Three of those flights departed Wittman Regional Airport during previous AirVentures, with the veterans returning to a heroes’ wel-

come from attendees. This summer for the first time, Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight, in partnership with American Airlines and Oshkosh Corp., will bring a group of Vietnam veterans to our nation’s capital. This special, one-time flight commemorates the 40th anniversary of the end of hostilities and will give 100 veterans the opportunity to visit the powerful Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall and other sites honoring their service and sacrifice. EAA will host the flight on Friday, August 2, during AirVenture as part of the Salute to Veterans activities throughout the day. “We are so pleased to once again operate a Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight mission out of AirVenture in Oshkosh, and we are especially excited to have the opportunity to pay our respects and show our gratitude to another set of extremely deserving veterans,” said Drew MacDonald, president of Old Glory Honor Flight. “As a nation, we never properly thanked the Vietnam veterans, and as a result these veterans never received the recognition and respect that they so richly deserved for the incredible sacrifices they made for this great country.

“Old Glory Honor Flight’s motto is that ‘it’s never too late to say thank you,’ and we are excited to turn those words into action for this very special group of heroes during this one-timeonly event on August 2.” Early that morning, a special American Airlines yellow-ribbon 737 aircraft, Flagship Liberty, will fly 100 Vietnam veterans from the AirVenture grounds to Washington, D.C. After a reception greeting them at Reagan National Airport, the veterans will embark on a daylong tour of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, the Smithsonian American History Museum, and Arlington National Cemetery. “American Airlines Veterans Initiatives team has helped host multiple Honor Flights carrying World War II veterans to our nation’s capital,” said Jim Palmersheim of American’s Military and Veterans Initiatives. “On the 40th anniversary of the end of hostilities in Vietnam, it is an absolute honor for us to partner with Old Glory Honor Flight on this historic first to take 100 Vietnam War veterans to Washington, D.C., to give them and their fellow brothers in arms a proper welcome.” The veterans will return to AirVenture on Friday as the finale

of the day’s air show. Upon arrival on Phillips 66 Plaza they will be greeted by thousands of AirVenture attendees, receiving the welcome home reception they deserved so many years ago. A very special ceremony including Tony Orlando singing “Tie a Yellow Ribbon ’Round the Ole Oak Tree” occurs immediately after the veterans’ arrival. Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band takes the Main Plaza Stage at 7:30 p.m. hosted by the Disabled American Veterans and the EAA Warbirds of America. “EAA is proud to host the Old Glory Honor Flight for the fourth consecutive year in what has become a vital part of our annual Salute to Veterans at AirVenture Oshkosh,” said EAA Chairman Jack Pelton. “We are honored to play a key role in this special Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight for Vietnam veterans.” The Old Glory Honor Flight, Northeast Wisconsin’s hub of the Honor Flight Network, recognizes WWII and Korean War veterans for their service and sacrifices by providing a memorable, safe, and rewarding tour of Washington, D.C., memorials at no cost. AVT

Lindy winners return to Oshkosh Quad City Challenger marks 30th turing select champions from the various judging categories. Stay tuned for more information on the featured aircraft.

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Get ready to see and learn about a whole lot of award-winning aircraft this year as close to 90 Gold and Silver Lindy winners participate in AirVenture’s Return of Champions. Thirty-one homebuilt Grand and Reserve Grand Champions registered to attend, followed by 29 vintage aircraft, nine ultralights, eight warbirds, seven rotorcraft, and two seaplanes. Returning champions receive a complimentary weekly wristband, special display signage, and commemorative plaque. Plus many of them will be spotlighted through daily aerial performances and special parking displays on Phillips 66 Plaza, as well as in their respective areas. Phillips 66 Plaza will also host special Champions in Review sessions daily Monday through Saturday, fea-

Wendell and Martha Solesbee with their Lancaire Evolution. The aircraft won Reserve Grand Champion last year.

Quad City Ultralight Aircraft Corp., maker of the Challenger series of ultralights, homebuilt light aircraft, and LSA kit aircraft, celebrates its 30th year in business this year. EAA invited all Challenger owners to fly into Oshkosh for AirVenture 2013 to help celebrate. The Quad City Challenger ultralight came onto the scene in 1983 in Moline, Illinois, and three decades later the company has produced more than 3,800 aircraft in various versions. These include the single-seat Challenger I and Challenger I Special, and two-seat tandems Challenger II, Challenger II Special, Challenger II CW LSS, and the latest model, the Challenger II LSS XL-65. “This popular design has been built consistently in the same place by the same owner for 30 years,” said EAA’s

Timm Bogenhagen. “It’s been a great little plane, affordable with excellent performance, and a design that’s stood the test of time. We want to encourage as many owners as possible to fly their Challengers to the Ultralight area this year.” Visit the Quad City exhibit Booth 908 in the Ultralight exhibit area. In addition, a Challenger owners forum is scheduled for 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Thursday in the Ultralight Forums Tent. AVT

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Warbirds in Review shows its stripes Monday PHOTO BY PAUL BOWEN

he ever-popular Warbirds in Review program launches its 12th year at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013 with two daily presentations about well-known military aircraft and the people who flew them. Program chair Connie Bowlin has organized another stellar lineup of presentations, which take place at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday, July 29, through Sunday, August 4, at the special aircraft display area in Warbird Alley. For openers, the Warbirds Living History Group joins the Texas Flying Legends Museum on Monday for a D-Day re-enactment. Members will paint invasion stripes and nose art on the TFLM’s C-53 (transport version of the DC-3/C-47) starting at 10 a.m., reenacting D-Day invasion preparations of June 1944. Nose art from the C-53 Duchess of Dakota will be painted on while the re-enactors paint the stripes. During

World War II, Murray Lawler named his aircraft in honor of his wife, Margaret, and EAA welcomes her to Oshkosh with “her” aircraft. At Monday afternoon’s session, the “Best of the Best” will feature past award-winning aircraft including the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum’s Curtiss P-40E Warhawk Desert Shark, winner of the 2011 Warbirds Gold Lindy, and Chuck Wahl’s unique SNJ with a tail hook. Warbirds chief judge Eric Paul will use the planes as he provides insight into the judging process for those vying for arguably one of the most prestigious awards in aviation: Warbird Grand Champion. The rest of the week: Tuesday, July 30 - U.S. Navy aircraft Corsair, TBM, and L-5 at 10 a.m., featuring distinguished Marine pilot veterans Merton Hansen, Clarence “Clancy” Hess, and Joe McPhail. At 1 p.m. Women Airforce Service Pilot (WASP) Bee Haydu and Maj. Caroline Jensen, current Air Force Thunderbird pilot No. 3 (right wing), appear with Stearman No. 12 owned by Andy and Mike Porter that served with the WASP at Avenger Field in

Sweetwater, Texas, during WWII. Wednesday, July 31 - The morning session brings the Texas Flying Legends Museum’s P-40, B-25, and A6M2 Model 21 Zero to center stage, along with veterans David Born and Vic Tatelman. They will be joined by Ron Werneth, author of the book Beyond Pearl Harbor. Wednesday afternoon we welcome back Col. Bud Anderson and Jack Roush, crowd favorites with the “B” model Mustang Old Crow. They will be joined this year by another member of the 357th Fighter Group—Will Foard and P-51 Swamp Fox owned by Robert Dickson. Thursday, August 1 - The Lockheed Ventura PV-2 Harpoon from Vintage Aircraft in Stockton, California, is featured in the morning session. In the afternoon, we welcome legend Bob Hoover along with the North American F-86 owned by Paul Wood of the Warbird Heritage Foundation. Friday, August 2 - North American’s AT-6 Texan was used to train several hundred thousand pilots in 34 different countries for 25 years. This year we mark the 75th anniversary of that venerable trainer’s first flight on September 28, 1938, with an original T-6 as well as Beechcraft’s current T-6 Texan II, a single-engine turboprop aircraft introduced in 2000-2001. The dramatic contrast between scrap heap and flying status will be on display Friday afternoon as Conrad

Huffstutler’s restored Grumman FM Wildcat is featured with a U.S. Navy Wildcat wreck recovered in December 2012 from Lake Michigan by A&T Recovery of Chicago. Saturday, August 3 - The ramp will be filled with airplanes from the Vietnam era, featuring Cavanaugh Flight Museum’s C-7 Caribou and Ron Alexander, a Caribou pilot who received the Distinguished Flying Cross and two Air Medals. Also appearing in the morning session will be Gen. John Borling, who spent six and a half years in captivity after being shot down over Vietnam. Saturday afternoon will feature Medal of Honor recipient Gen. Patrick Brady and a Bell UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) from the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation. Sunday, August 4 - Yak-52 and CJ-6A owners of the RedStar Pilots Association will share some of their experience with visitors when they display their aircraft in the final day’s only session. Before presentations, Warbirds Living History Group members will entertain the crowd, showcasing their authentic uniforms and flight gear. They will be followed by 1940s-style singer Theresa Eaman, singing songs befitting the era Book signing sessions follow the presentations in the Warbirds Merchandise Building. Check the schedule in the Warbirds Merchandise Building for featured books. AVT

Get down to the Vintage area for rarities, round engines

he Vintage Aircraft Association is gearing up for a spectacular week with an abundance of rare aircraft, including as many as 90 participants in the Round Engine Rodeo. Located just south of Phillips 66 Plaza, Vintage will also feature numerous returning Gold and Silver Lindy winners in the Return of Champions program. Some of the can’t-miss planes include Addison Pemberton’s Waco EQC-6, one of only three flying examples worldwide; the world’s only two remaining airworthy Howard 500s, executive twin-engine transports from the early 1960s; a Stinson tri-motor

from the Golden Wings Flying Museum in Blaine, Minnesota; and the Jimmie Allen Junior Speedmail—it’s clear we’re in for one memorable week. “When you get down to the Vintage area this year and look out onto the field between the taxiway and Wittman Road, it will be filled with round engines,” said Steve Krog, who’s organizing the Round Engine Rodeo. The Circle of Champions is an informational program being developed to delve further into the histories of returning Grand Champions and Reserve Grand Champions in the Vintage area. AVT

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See flight’s leading edge at Innovations Pavilion

INNOVATIONS PAVILION PRESENTATIONS Monday, July 29 - Green Technology, Alternative Fuels, and Propulsion 8:30-9:45 a.m. - Randall Fishman, Electric Aircraft Corporation 10-11:15 a.m. - Tian Yu, Yuneec Aircraft 11:30 a.m-12:45 p.m. - JoeBen Bevert, Joby Aviation 1-2:15 p.m. - Tine Tomazic, Pipistrel 2 p.m. - Yves “Jetman” Rossy Tuesday, July 30 - Startup Aviation Day 8:30-9:45 a.m. - Esther Dyson, investor/trained cosmonaut/savvy entrepreneur 10-11:15 a.m. - Panel discussion: Gretchen Jahn, Knotridge Ltd.; JoeBen Bevert, Joby Aviation; George Bye, Bye Aviation; Rj Siegel; Steve Smerfling 11:30 a.m-12:45 p.m. - Jonathan Hartman, Sikorsky Innovations 1-2:15 p.m. - Bill Joos, the Pitch Doctor, Tell Your Business Idea

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veryone agrees Oshkosh is the cradle of innovation, and this year EAA has established a new location to showcase new ideas, technologies, and products that advance aviation. The Innovations Pavilion, located on the big corner of Celebration Way and Knapp Street Road, features aerospace innovators and entrepreneurs displaying their designs and inventions. Ranging from new concepts in propulsion to space exploration, exhibitors include many well-recognized leaders in the field like ATK, NASA, Sierra Nevada, and others advancing

new designs and concepts like SolarWorld, Trixy, Yves Rossy/Jetman, Nimbus UAV, and Eurosport. Daily presentations are scheduled on developing technologies such as alternative fuels, commercial space efforts, how to start an aviation business, and many others. The Innovations Pavilion provides a stage for inventors and entrepreneurs to display their new products and concepts, to generate and excite public interest and engagement, and, in some cases, to bring potential investors together with entrepreneurs. AVT

Wednesday, July 31 - How Innovation Happens: Organizing to Enable Innovation 8:30-9:45 a.m. - Carl Dietrich, CEO, Terrafugia 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. - Alan Klapmeier, CEO, Kestrel Aircraft 1-2:15 p.m. - Len Fox, Test Pilot, LAM Aviation 2-3:15 p.m. - Greg Cole, engineer-designer, Columbia/Windward Performance Thursday, August 1 - Space Odyssey 2013: Space Commercialization and Exploration 8:30-9:45 a.m. - Z. Nagin Cox, NASA, Hitting the Road on Mars 10-11:15 a.m. - Tom Crabb, Orbitec, Life Support/Propulsion 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.- ISS call, with Frank Bauer, Rosealie White 1-2 p.m.- Seth Jarvis, Clark Planetarium, Salt Lake City 2-3 p.m.- Jim Voss, NASA astronaut, Director of Advanced Programs, Sierra Nevada Corp. Friday, August 2 - Tomorrow Is Today: Technological Advancements 8:30-9:45 a.m. - Brien Seeley, president, CAFE Foundation 10-11:15 a.m. - John Uczekaj, president/CEO, Aspen Avionics, Open-Cockpit Revolution 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. - Jeremy Monnett, CEO, Sonex Aircraft, Sonex E-Flight Project 1-2:15 p.m. - Dr. Bruce Holmes Saturday, August 3 - Innovating Innovations 1-2:15 p.m. - Dean Kamen and John Abele

Visit the EAA Welcome Center

isit the EAA Welcome Center at the corner of Celebration Way and Knapp Street Road between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. The Welcome Center provides membership services to EAA members, a place to escape the heat, and a number of different services to all AirVenture attendees. “It is the members’ home. Their voice, their opinions, their thoughts and ideas matter, and the EAA Welcome Center is where all these are heard,” said Janine Diana, vice president of human resources. “It is the hub and the heartbeat of the whole convention.” If you have questions, the membership pit is where you want to be.

EAA staff and volunteers can answer any question—whether it is related to membership or simply where the nearest restrooms are located. You can also sign up for Saturday’s Runway 5K Charity Run/Walk, Friday’s WomenVenture Power Lunch, and pick up WomenVenture T-shirts. The EAA Welcome Center Stage

holds daily forums from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Scheduled speakers include aviation legends Col. Bud Anderson and Bob Hoover, as well as Yves “Jetman” Rossy. Presenters also will be available to sign autographs and speak with fans. The Internet Café offers free public Internet access for attendees to check e-mail, surf the web, or other online activities. At the Welcome Center’s Experience AirVenture booth, attendees can sign up for rides on some of the most iconic aircraft to ever fly, including EAA’s B-17 bomber Aluminum Overcast, a Ford Tri-Motor, and a Bell 47 helicopter. This year’s center attraction at the

Welcome Center is EAA Founder Paul Poberezny’s one-of-a-kind North American P-64 fighter. Attendees will be able to get an up-close view of this iconic Oshkosh aircraft and learn the back story of how Paul acquired it and brought it to the EAA collection. This 61st AirVenture marks EAA’s 60th anniversary, and members are invited to come to the Welcome Center and pick up their commemorative pin free of charge. “We love to see to see our members at the Welcome Center. We love to have them stop in and tell us how we are doing,” Diana said. “It also allows us the opportunity to thank them for their commitment to the organization.” AVT

Unique Experiences

Ford Takes Flight at AirVenture

• Chicago in Concert: Monday 7:00 pm next to the Ford Hangar • All-New Lincoln Pavilion: See the entire lineup and exciting new Lincoln MKZ • USAF Thunderbirds Edition Mustang: One-of-a-kind build for the Young Eagles benefit • Fly-In Theater: Nightly Sunday-Saturday @ Camp Scholler: Special pre-premiere screening of Disney’s Planes, others include: Skyfall, Iron Man 2, The Avengers, Octopussy, Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines and The Terminal • Meet Henry Ford: Commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Henry Ford • Atlas Concept Truck: The future of trucks @ the Ford Hangar • EcoBoost Launch: The extreme bungee launch • Raptor Rock Wall, Raptor Racing and Tough Tumblers: Fun for the entire family • Ford Autograph HQ: Autographs from living legends • Free Ice Cream: Nightly deliveries; watch for the Transit Connect • Da Blooze Bros. Live Concert: Saturday night next to the Ford Hangar • Free stuff: Hats, tattoos and more • Ford Fun Factory: Connect your world with free e-mail stations, social media contests and new this year – Transit Talent Search • Model T Experience: Model T rides @ the Ford Hangar

The Privilege of Partnership EAA members are eligible for special pricing on Ford Motor Company vehicles through Ford’s Partner Recognition Program. To learn more on this exclusive opportunity for EAA members to save on a new Ford vehicle, please visit www.eaa.org/ford.

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KidVenture in its 15th year of engaging youth By Gary Flick

idVenture has brought smiles to children’s faces and knowledge to their minds since it was first established by Tom Poberezny and Dan Majka back in 1999. The target age group is roughly 10-14, but there are activities for kids as young as 4 or 5 as well as high school teens. This is a family experience, where Mom and Dad can be side by side with their child and gain some knowledge in addition to the quality family time that everyone hopes for at Oshkosh. KidVenture is located in and around the Pioneer Airport and is open 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the final Sunday. Majka, who serves as KidVenture chairman, explained how the program came to be. “We realized that parents were leaving their kids at home, or with Grandma in the campground,” he said. The idea of

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KidVenture wasn’t necessarily to breed young pilots, but to “repopulate the species” of aviation enthusiasts. In the program’s first year, 50 volunteers including Majka expected about 500 kids to participate in the program. When more than 2,000 showed up, they knew they were on to something. The program’s attendance grew year after year, and KidVenture expects between 22,000 and 25,000 children this year. “It’s educational and hands-on,” he said. “And it gives the kids the chance to use tools and technology they wouldn’t have access to anywhere else.” Majka does not exaggerate, as the kids who make their way to Pioneer Airport throughout the week will be exposed to aviation workshops and education that resemble some of the hands-on activities occurring in other locations on convention grounds.

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SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2013 The Pioneer Airport hangar is split in half during the week. The left side of the building is the Future A&P area, and the right is Young Eagles Flight Education. The Future A&P side is filled with hands-on activities, including the prop-shaping station supported by Hartzell; a riveting station on an RV12, sponsored by Van’s Aircraft; an engine workshop run by EAA Chapter 526; rib building at Chapter 43’s booth; an electronics troubleshooting booth, brake booth—including changing pads—and even helicopter testing in the Sikorsky booth’s wind tunnel where youths get a firsthand glance at the effects of angle of attack and the aerodynamics of a helicopter. Once youngsters complete these activities, they receive a tool set (graciously donated by Jim Ray, a tremendous supporter of all things KidVenture), a Future A&P pin, and a certificate crediting them with two official hours toward an A&P certificate. Hamilton Sundstrand, which specializes in wind-powered backup

generators in aircraft, has kids build a windmill-style rig that powers LED lights (also pieced together by the kids) that light up. In the Young Eagles Flight Education area, participants can experience what aspiring pilots go through on their journey to flight, Majka said. The journey begins with an airplane design simulation to show the kids what flaps do when engaged, what the wind hitting the rudder causes the plane to do, and what designs provide the best aerodynamics. The second stop is a “book booth” in which the youngsters learn about FAA regulations such as age/hour requirements for certification and other rules of flight. There is also a booth that educates the kids on the human factors of flight, such as eyesight, breathing practices, how high your body can go without oxygen, and, as Majka said, “Why you shouldn’t have those things in your ears turned up to 140 decibels all the time.” The booth also houses a number of professionals who show kids a

number of pre-flight activities and answer questions. Meteorologists are also on hand to explain weather patterns and safe/ unsafe conditions. FAA staff show the children how to do an actual preflight check. Air traffic controllers explain controlled airspace, safe flight procedures, and how to plan your voyage. A post-flight check is done to see what the kids have learned, and if they pass a not-so-strenuous test, they receive a gift bag for their efforts. Outside the Pioneer hangar is a large tent that also holds a number of educational and fun activities. Kids learn how to fly RC planes inside the tent and take them outside with an instructor to put their skills to the test. There’s also a full-scale Mercury space capsule and an RC helicopter flown from the ground with stationary controls and an instructor. Majka ensures that KidVenture is a fun, educational, and, most importantly, safe environment for kids and families.

Majka and his staff of dedicated volunteers all undergo a stiff background check, wear the same shirts and name tags, and receive a daily sticker denoting that they are supposed to be there helping on any given day. He also points out the majority of his volunteers are people who found out about KidVenture by taking their kids there. “Many of our volunteers are parents who have asked how they can help next year, or even kids who went through the program 10 years ago and now want to pass on their experience,” Majka said. Volunteers are the key, and Majka said more than 500 dedicated individuals donate their time at KidVenture. “Because of them, we can continue to repopulate the species of young aviation enthusiasts,” he said. Majka, who was a teacher for 38 years, added, “You never feel old because the energy of the kids keeps you young. Their enthusiasm is something you can see, and to know you’re passing this knowledge onto them, you know that nothing ever really dies.” AVT

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Get ready for ‘Jetman’ at AirVenture! Yves Rossy to fly Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

AA has seen its share of aviation firsts, but never anything like Yves “Jetman” Rossy, the world’s first jet-powered man. When Rossy takes to the sky during Tuesday’s air show, it will be his first public flight demonstration in North America. What better venue than The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration? “I am excited to share my project

man’s sponsor, the luxury Swiss watch manufacturer Breitling. Along with the appearance at O s h ko s h —w h i c h also includes flights Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday—Jetman will fly at the Reno Air Races in September. The American tour follows Jetman’s successful private flight over the Grand Canyon in 2011 and numerPHOTO BY ANDRÉ BERNET ous demonstrations in Europe. EAA assisted Rossy with the paperwork to make the U.S. with fellow enthusiasts and be a part flights possible in cooperation with of aviation’s biggest gathering in the John Parker, owner of the jetwing and world,” Rossy said. “EAA helped me key to obtaining FAA authorization. secure the experimental exhibition Using a carbon-Kevlar jetwing with special airworthiness certificate for my four engines, each of which is capable jetwing. It will be a privilege to attend of a 22-kilogram thrust, the Swiss aviaOshkosh and demonstrate how experitor is able to propel himself through mental projects can push forward the the sky at upward of 150 mph, conboundaries of flight.” trolled by a simple throttle in his hand. The U.S. flights are supported by Jet-

The rest of the controls are left to the human fuselage—Rossy himself—who simply uses his shoulders, body, and legs to steer, pitch, and descend. Rossy has also soared above Rio de Janeiro, completing aerobatics from the Breitling Orbiter balloon, crossed the English Channel, and flown in formation with various Breitling jets, warbirds, and passenger aircraft. For Breitling, a watch brand synonymous with aviation, both the Oshkosh and Reno events are a natural fit to celebrate the past, present, and future world of flight. The watch manufacturer joined Jetman as his main sponsor in 2010 and allowed him to achieve many aviation firsts. “Breitling is honored to bring Jetman back to the United States,” said Thierry Prissert, Breitling USA president. “His aerobatic feats exemplify the spirit of aviation, and his neverending dedication to air exploration enhances each event in which he performs. Jetman in flight is truly incredible and something everyone should see for themselves.” EAA AirVenture air shows are presented by Rockwell Collins. AVT

Introducing ‘The 4ce’ T

he 4ce, a new air show act featuring four outstanding aerobatic allstars, will perform this week in their formation debut at Oshkosh. Matt Chapman, Bill Stein, Rob Holland, and Jack Knutson are already well-known performers at air shows throughout North America. They have combined their talents to form one of the newest and most exciting formation teams in aviation. “Adding the excitement and dynamics of more formation aerobatic flights at Oshkosh this year not only highlights these aviators’ finely honed skills, but also adds more air show entertainment value for the spectators,” said Jim DiMatteo, EAA’s vice president of AirVenture features and attractions. “The

4ce team brings together four of the best in the air show community today. I’m eager to see their performances in front of aviation’s most knowledgeable crowds at Oshkosh.” Chapman (lead pilot), who flies the Embry-Riddle Eagle CAP 580, has been flying aerobatics for nearly 30 years and has been a member of the U.S. Unlimited Aerobatic Team, finishing as high as third in world competition. He is also an airline pilot with tens of thousands of hours of flying time. Stein (slot pilot) has logged more than 5,000 hours of aerobatic and formation flying, with performances in front of millions of people throughout North America. That included hundreds of hours as part of the legend-

ary Red Baron Stearman Squadron. He currently flies a state-of-the-art Zivko Edge 540. Holland (right wing) is the 2011 and 2012 U.S. Unlimited Aerobatic Champion and also was Freestyle category champion in the 2011 World Aerobatic Championships. Holland received the Art Scholl Showmanship Award, one of the air show community’s highest honors, in 2012. Knutson (left wing) flies both solo aerobatics and a formation act called Firebirds Xtreme with Holland. Flying an Extra 300, Knutson has flown air shows in the United States and Canada, as well as Central America. EAA AirVenture air shows are sponsored by Rockwell Collins. AVT

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It’s fighters and flowers in the Warbirds area, with an immaculate FG-1D Corsair framed by blooms.

ABOVE: Paul Poberezny’s P-64 aircraft, on display in the EAA Welcome Center. Photo by Phil Weston

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LEFT: Sketches in the EAA museum depict P-47 pilots of the 379th Fighter Squadron made by flier George Rarey, a commercial artist who died in one of the squadron’s P-47s. Several of Rarey’s sketches join original nose art panels and leather jacket art in a display in the museum.

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HondaJet to arrive opening day

Honda Aircraft Company will make the first public appearance of an FAA-conforming HondaJet at AirVenture as the company flies an aircraft to Oshkosh on Monday morning. The company will hold a special event on opening day Monday, July 29, at 9:30 a.m. on Phillips 66 Plaza as the aircraft arrives at Wittman Regional Airport. Honda Aircraft Company President/CEO Michimasa Fujino will be joined by EAA Chairman Jack Pelton to greet the aircraft and make remarks.

The HondaJet features an innovative over-the-wing engine mount configuration, natural-laminar flow wing and fuselage nose, and composite fuselage, and its design incorporates advanced technologies and concepts. The HondaJet program is approaching the final phase of flight testing as the company advances toward FAA aircraft certification. The sleek jet will take center stage in the Honda Aircraft Company exhibit (booth spaces 407-416) just north of Phillips 66 Plaza. AVT

ASIMO back at Honda Pavilion

ASIMO demonstrations throughout the week at the Honda Pavilion.

Back by popular demand for the third straight year, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most advanced humanoid robot, Hondaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ASIMO, returns for AirVenture 2013. ASIMO will conduct twice-daily performances Monday through Friday, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., and three times Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m., at the Honda Aircraft Company exhibit spaces 407-416 across from the flightline just north of Phillips 66 Plaza. ASIMO is an acronym for Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility, and it can independently walk forward, backward, up and down stairs, in straight lines, and on curves. ASIMO is also the only bipedal humanoid robot in the world capable of running up to 4 mph. Originally designed to assist people in their homes, ASIMO is currently being used to encourage and inspire young people to pursue studies in science, math, and technology. AVT

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Enjoy all-new food options

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Ed Baugrud throws ribeyes on the grill at Haase’s in the North 40.

ou spoke up and we heard you. As a result, prepare for an all-new food experience at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013. The food and concessions services on the EAA convention grounds have undergone a complete makeover, offering many new dining options and focusing on variety, quality, and consistent pricing. We’ve brought in several new vendors from well-known local and regional, and national brands, ranging from A&W and Subway to the Thunder Bay Grill, Major Goolsby’s, Saz’s, and The Machine Shed. Other vendors include Papa John’s, Buca di Beppo, Red’s Pizza & Catering, Lou’s Brew, Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse, Manila Resto, Haase’s Supper Club, Kelley Country Creamery, Cedar Creek, Sodexo, and Jets Grocery. You will also be pleased to know that prices on bottled water have been reduced and are standardized at $2 throughout the convention grounds. AVT

PBOR the focus of continuing legal education session for attorneys EAA and AOPA will present “Continuing Legal Education for Attorneys: Applying the Pilot’s Bill of Rights to FAA Enforcement Cases” on Friday, August 2, at 10:30 a.m. in the Heritage Gallery. The seminar is hosted by the EAA Legal Advisory Council, along with John and Kathy Yodice on behalf of the AOPA Legal Services Plan. Col. Stephen Woody, NTSB administrative law judge, is expected to attend and participate as well. The one-hour seminar complies with continuing legal education (CLE) requirements in most states. Among the topics covered: • Provision of the PBOR notice • Access to ATC data • Application of rules of evidence • Application of rules of procedure • New appellate options • Status of the NOTAM project • Status of the medical application revisions • Revised medical qualification standards “The Pilot’s Bill of Rights has changed the landscape for FAA enforcement cases, and this is a great opportunity to tap into the shared experiences of the LAC and the other attorneys who attend AirVenture,” said Alan L. Farkas, chairman of the EAA Legal Advisory Council. “We’re thrilled that John and Kathy Yodice will be joining us again.” The seminar is free of charge to those attending AirVenture. Interested attorneys can still register via e-mail at govt@eaa.org. AVT

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Space Night, ‘Jetman,’ Medal of Honor recipient at Theater in the Woods this week

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mdr. Chris Hadfield, the Canadian astronaut who became a YouTube sensation earlier this year with his “Space Oddity” music video from the International Space Station, will be among the “Space Night” presenters on Tuesday evening, July 30, at Theater in the Woods. Hadfield, whose YouTube video posted in May 2013 has nearly 17 million views worldwide, will appear with former space shuttle Cmdrs. Charlie Precourt and Kent Rominger (now with aerospace company ATK) to talk about the end of the space shuttle program and the future of manned space travel. Also Tuesday, see the presentation of

the Bill Barber Award for Showmanship to aerobatic performer Skip Stewart. Here’s the lineup for the rest of the week at Theater in the Woods: Wednesday, July 31 - “Bringing the Space Shuttle West: An Evening with David Knight.” Knight was a key figure on the team that brought the space shuttle Endeavour from Florida to the California Science Center in Los Angeles. He also led the 150-person film crew that chronicled the most complex move of an object through an urban area in history. His presentation includes unreleased film footage from Endeavour’s last mission and the journey to its new home. Thursday, August 1 - Yves “Jetman”

Rossy. Learn about the development of Rossy’s unique flight suit that has allowed him to fly over mountains, in formation with fighter jets, and through the Grand Canyon. Rossy’s presentation provides more background to the multiple flights he is making during EAA AirVenture. Friday, August 2 - David Hartman interviews Medal of Honor recipient Maj. Gen. Patrick Brady, who received the U.S. military’s highest honor for his heroic rescue of more than 60 wounded soldiers while piloting three Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopters under fire in Vietnam on January 6, 1968. Theater in the Woods is supported by M&M’S. AVT

Tucker, Kittinger headline pre-AirVenture program at Theater in the Woods

viationSpeakers.com will present its 28th AirVenture kickoff program, “An Evening With Champions,” tonight at Theater in the Woods. Featured presenters include aerobatic legend Sean D. Tucker, aviation humorist Dr. Jerry Cockrell, and record-setting high-altitude parachute jumper Col. Joe Kittinger. The pilots have flown more than 56,000 hours collectively. The program emcee is Tye Mortensen. Tucker kicks things off at 7:30 p.m. He began his flying career as a crop duster in modified Stearman biplanes. In 1975, he began flying competitive aerobatics, soon earning national recognition and the title of U.S. National Advanced Aerobatics Champion in 1988. He’s flown more than 1,100 performances at 450-plus air shows. Tucker has received nearly 20 prestigious awards, including induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Cockrell is a former Boeing 737 captain with 20,000 flying hours. At his retirement he flew a Boeing 747-400 on international routes for a Part 121 carrier. He has a doctorate in psychol-

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ogy and education, and has a downhome style with hilarious anecdotes that have charmed, educated, and entertained audiences around the world. Kittinger is best known for his historic parachute jump from 102,800 feet in 1960. He made four other stratospheric balloon flights and also flew B-26s, A-26s, and F-4s during three Vietnam combat tours. Kittinger shot down a MiG before being shot down near Hanoi, and was a POW for 11 months.

Commander of the Air Force’s famous Triple Nickel (555) F-4 Squadron, he was awarded two Silver Stars, six Distinguished Flying Crosses, 24 Air Medals, the Harmon Trophy, and a host of awards, including the Smithsonian Air & Space Lifetime Achievement in Aviation award. After 483 combat missions and 29 years in the Air Force, he retired and flew for Rosie O’Grady’s Flying Circus for 14 years, including banner towing and skywriting. Kittinger also flew

balloons and was the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in a balloon in 1984. After 16,800 hours of flight time in 93 types of aircraft, he barnstormed a 1929 biplane for nine years. On October 14, 2012, Kittinger was capsule communicator for Felix Baumgartner’s Red Bull Stratos project, which shattered his altitude record set in 1960. Kittinger’s autobiography, Come Up and Get Me, chronicles his extraordinary adventures. AVT

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College Park, ‘EIZ’ brings aviation careers to the forefront

ouldn’t it be great if there was a special area at AirVenture where companies and colleges could network with young people and display what they have to offer to potential employees and students? That’s the idea behind EAA’s new Education & Interactive Zone (EIZ) and College Park presented by American Airlines. EIZ/College Park is located on the corner of Waukau Avenue and Knapp Street Road, kitty-corner from the FAA control tower. More than 15 colleges and universities will be represented at the EIZ, ranging from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to the local Fox Valley Technical College, as well as a number of other universities including Ohio State and Arizona State. “I’m excited to have our aviation programs be part of College Park, be-

cause it provides a one-stop shopping center for prospective students to find the aviation training program that best fits their needs,” said Jared Huss of Fox Valley Technical College. “Students can easily compare and contrast the many options they have in front of them and make the choice that’s best for their future.” Some of the businesses participating this inaugural year are Disney, HISTORY, the United States Air Force, and College Park co-sponsor American Airlines. “We jumped at the opportunity to be part of a venue with so many young, like-minded people,” said Capt. Bart Roberts, retired Navy pilot and chief pilot of line operations for American Airlines. Roberts also noted that the recent industry downturn has not “painted a picture of opportunity” within the avia-

tion community, and he said he thinks College Park will help encourage young people to follow their dreams and pursue careers in aviation. In addition to collegiate and occupational networking, there are plenty of fun activities in store for students. Many of the displays will be interactive, including a video gaming promotion by WarGaming.net and its upcoming release, “World of Warplanes.” “College Park will highlight EAA’s commitment to education and youth by creating a venue that showcases aviation education programs and interactive exhibits,” said Holly Williams, EAA business relations manager. A designated area within the EIZ is called “The Quad,” where college students can mingle and relax. On Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., College Park will host a job

fair, giving attendees the opportunity to meet with notable aviation companies to explore the variety of careers that exist within the aviation community. EAA has also scheduled the second annual College Mixer 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, presented by American Airlines and supported by Jeppesen and WarGaming.net. Students can casually interact with one another as well as with potential employers and colleges. EIZ/College Park will surely be popular stops for young people at AirVenture, and Capt. Roberts couldn’t have summed it up better. “At College Park we are able to meet face to face with young people to generate interest and appreciation for the entire aviation community,” he said. “And that’s what EAA is all about.”

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Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band perform in Oshkosh for the fourth time since 2008 on Friday on the Main Plaza Stage at Phillips 66 Plaza. The concert takes place at approximately 7:30 p.m. following welcome home ceremonies for the Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight of 100 Vietnam veterans, and is a part of EAA’s daylong Salute to Veterans. The popular band is hosted by the Disabled American Veterans and the EAA Warbirds of America. Sinise, best known for his role as Vietnam veteran Lt. Dan Taylor in the classic film Forrest Gump and as star of hit TV series CSI: New York, plays bass in the Lt. Dan Band and is a well-known supporter of veterans as well as active-duty military.

The Lt. Dan Band covers everyone from Bruce Springsteen to Beyoncé, Zac Brown Band to Jimi Hendrix. Following the band’s first concert in front of thousands at EAA’s Theater in the Woods in 2008, EAA Warbirds of America and Disabled American Veterans teamed to also sponsor the band’s return in 2010 and 2011. “The DAV is thrilled to bring our message of volunteerism and support to our nation’s sick and disabled veterans to EAA AirVenture,” said DAV National Commander Larry Polzin. “Gary Sinise is a longtime advocate for Disabled American Veterans and continues to shine the light on our mission to fulfill our promises to the men and women who served.”

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Gary Sinise brings his Lt. Dan Band to AirVenture this year, hosted by Disabled American Veterans and the EAA Warbirds of America.

Canadian EAAers have new home at AirVenture A new Canadian Activities Area, adjacent to the International Visitors Tent, will offer resources for those visitors traveling from Canada to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. It will also serve as a place where nonCanadian members can learn more about what happens in the EAA world north of the border. Several forums and presentations will be held here throughout the week, beginning Monday morning at 10 a.m. as the EAA Canadian Council hosts a session highlighting AirVenture activities specific to Canadian EAA members. Other presentations during the week

will provide information about all aspects of flight, from light-sport aircraft versus Canadian ultralights to information on flying Young Eagles in Canada and much more. Several Canadian members’ aircraft will also be on display throughout the week. It’s not all business, though. The EAA Canadian Council, which will be headquartered in the Canadian tent along with CPLAN Insurance Plan representatives, will host an ice cream social for Canadian EAA members on Wednesday, July 31, from 4 to 6 p.m. Come stop by and say hello (or bonjour), meet some new people, and enjoy a cool treat!

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Around the Field By Jack Hodgson

riday afternoon only a handful of rows were filled in the North 40 aircraft camping area. The remnants of inclement weather seemed to slow down the arrivals. But those who were already here were setting up for this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in. Pitching tents, organizing camping gear, or just sitting back to watch the growing stream of arriving planes. And enjoying the steadily improving weather. Father and son, Eric and Sean Nottorf, are organizing the gear, in and beside the small dome tent pitched under the wing of their Maule. Dad’s been coming to the Oshkosh fly-in since 1985, but Sean’s here for his first time.

Eric remembers his early visits to the fly-in. “I was overwhelmed by everything back then.” But this year he’s seeing it through the eyes of his boy. Sean, 13 years old, says he’s “looking forward to the air show. And the workshops seem kind of fun.” Sean hasn’t formally begun his flight training, but his CFI dad has been getting him started. Sean says that although he doesn’t fly the plane yet, “I try to keep it on course.”

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Dan Greene is stretched out in a folding chair at the runway-end of a row in the North 40. Beside him is his bright blue-and-yellow Citabria with a tent under the wing. Dan comes from Virginia Beach, Virginia, and flew in this year on Thursday. He flies out of Chesapeake Regional Airport (CPK), Norfolk, Vir-

ginia, where he’s a member of EAA Chapter 339. It’s his first AirVenture. The flight here involved two stops. One was at Morrisville, an airport that he really enjoyed visiting. “Those guys are really nice,” he says. One remarkable thing about Morrisville is all the crop dusters in the pattern. “I had to work in the pattern with about five other planes, crop dusters. With the Citabria it was fun. Cause, you know, those guys really zip around. But I got in.” In addition to flying the Citabria, Dan belongs to a club that has a 182 and two 172s. He flies the club airplanes to “take my wife in, and we fly IFR. But the Citabria,” he says, “likes to see upside down.” Dan is a CFI who provides training in the Citabria. He finds that although there’s a lot of interest in taildragger training, only a few are willing to make the investment of time and money to get the certification. What’s Dan expecting from his first time to the Oshkosh fly-in? “An overload,” he says. He expressed amazement when, “I was just told that you can’t get through it in three days.” We think Dan’s in for a treat. What are Dan’s favorite flying destinations? “There’s a place just south of Charlotte; I love going there. When you go there the only person that meets you is the dog. He watches you refuel the airplane. Then you pet him and fly off. And the dog’s sitting there, in the shade, enjoying it.”

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The Nottorfs hail from Fort Worth, Texas, and arrived at the fly-in this year on the Thursday before opening weekend. They plan to stay for about a week. The Maule they flew here is a 1995 model that they’ve had for about a year and a half. Back home they also have a Grumman and a Pacer. Of the three, Sean likes the Pacer. “It’s a beautiful airplane. Nice maroon color.” Eric says that though the Grumman is the most comfortable of their planes, he likes the Maule. “It gives you a lot more capabilities as far as flying into unimproved areas. So it’s good for camping and things like that.” Aviation is a big thing in the Nottorf family. Eric’s wife is also a pilot, and their 10-year-old daughter wants to be an astronaut. Their home airport is Hicks Airfield, a private, shared-ownership field in Fort Worth. When Eric went looking for his first hangar he was concerned that so many small airports were closing, but he found, and liked, Hicks. “I wanted to make sure that it would be around for quite awhile. The fact that there are many owners, they’re enthusiasts, and the location of it is pretty good. These things pretty well guarantee the fact that it should be around for awhile.”

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Get around Oshkosh with GO Transit GO Transit buses run Sunday through Sunday, providing an inexpensive way to get around the city. Single oneway rides are available for $1.50 each, or get a weeklong pass for just $20. They are available at the Gruenhagen Conference Center (UW Oshkosh dorms area).

The route starts at Gruenhagen to the EAA main gate and back, with stops at Wittman Regional Airport and the Oshkosh Transit Center during the return trip. The schedule is as follows: • Sunday, July 28: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. • Monday-Thursday, July 29-August 1: 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

• Friday, August 2: 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m. • Saturday, August 3: 6:30 a.m.- 11:30 p.m. • Sunday, August 4: 6 a.m.-3 p.m. At least two buses will run each hour, with more frequency during peak travel times. Stops at Wittman Regional Airport will not be made after 3:40 p.m., but there is still an EAA shuttle service for anyone need-

ing to get to the terminal building after that time. Inclement weather may cause delays, and when traffic is reversed at 5 p.m. the buses may use the campground route to access the main gate if traffic gets too bad. Questions? Call 920-232-5340 or v i s it t h e G O Tr a n s it w e b s it e , www.RideGoTransit.com.

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The annual Teachers Day at EAA AirVenture takes place on Tuesday, July 30, sponsored by Build A Plane, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), and EAA. Teachers Day exposes educators to a variety of programs and curricula that allow them to put aviation in classrooms—from middle school through high school. “We are amazed how many great opportunities are out there to use aviation to engage and motivate kids to learn,” said Lyn Freeman, Build A Plane president. “Today’s students respond to real-world applications, and aviation really captures their attention.” Teachers can learn about materials available from private industry, the federal government, and aviation organizations that expose students to all aspects of aviation, from vocation to avocation. Participants will have the opportunity to take part

in a number of hands-on presentations and to speak directly to program specialists. A wide variety of free take-home materials will be available for all attendees. “There are some truly remarkable aviation programs for the classroom available,” said Katrina Bradshaw, Build A Plane executive director. “Not only can teachers use aviation to motivate kids to learn science, math, technology, and engineering, but this is a chance to allow their students to start a lifelong love affair with aviation.” Organizations presenting material at Build A Plane’s Teachers Day include EAA, the FAA, the National Air and Space Museum, AOPA, AMA, Learn to Fly, Aviation Exploring, and others. Attendees can obtain one graduate credit through Viterbo University as well as complimentary admission to EAA AirVenture after attending Teachers Day.

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World’s only privately owned Harrier returning to Oshkosh EAA welcomes back the world’s only privately owned flying BAE Sea Harrier F/A2 to AirVenture Oshkosh 2013, as Art Nalls will bring his showstopping VTOL jump jet to Wittman Regional Airport. Nalls, EAA 689513/Warbirds 549224, wowed the crowd when he brought the aircraft to Oshkosh in 2010 and 2011. This year he’s scheduled to fly before the Oshkosh crowd on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Nalls, who flew Harriers while serving as a lieutenant colonel in the Marines, purchased the completely demilitarized aircraft in 2006 from a broker who had obtained it from Britain’s Royal Navy surplus. It’s the second Sea Harrier ever manufactured, Nalls said, and at 34 years old, the oldest one surviving. Over the years AirVenture attendees have seen their share of American AV8A and AV-8B Harriers demonstrate the type’s unique vertical/short takeoff and

landing (V/STOL) abilities. But Nalls’ was the first British Sea Harrier to appear in Oshkosh, and the differences in the aircraft variants are significant. “The Sea Harrier is a fighter aircraft designed to shoot down enemy aircraft,” Nalls said, while the AV-8s were designed for air-to-ground and close air support. “The Sea Harrier has a bigger nose, a raised canopy for better visibility, and shorter wings.” It also has a 50,000-footper-minute climb rate, much faster than that of the AV-8, which Nalls spent most of his military career flying. It’s also a very thirsty bird, guzzling a gallon of fuel every six seconds. It uses 50 gallons just moving from its hangar to the runway at St. Mary’s County Airport, Maryland, Nalls said. Nalls is the first pilot to be civilian and aerobatic rated in Harriers. His flying partner and fellow test pilot, retired USMC Maj. Gen. Joe Anderson, is the

second. Anderson and Nalls flew AV-8A Harriers in the famous Ace of Spades Squadron, VMA-231. When Nalls fires up the thunderous Rolls-Royce Pegasus Mk.106 vectored thrust turbofans, it’s almost as if time stands still; everyone’s head turns toward the flightline. “It’s the most amazing thing,” Nalls said. “Merely starting the engine causes

people to stop what they’re doing.” Nalls said this year his airplane has seen a large spike in demand due to the widespread cancellation of U.S. military aircraft at air shows brought about by the federal budget cutbacks. “Our schedule is full with nine scheduled appearances this year,” he said. “Many air shows rely on military airplanes, so we do what we can.”

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New This Year! Fly in and park in the new helicopter display and parking area.

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Avidyne has established itself as the brand of choice for pilots who want innovative, easy-to-use avionics. The new IFD540 and IFD440 FMS/GPS/NAV/COMs set a new standard for user-interface simplicity in communication and LPV navigation. Not only that, but they are true plug & play replacements for existing 530 & 430-Series navigators, requiring no wiring changes, keeping installation easy and affordable. Leveraging the award-winning Page & Tab user interface of our Entegra Release 9 system along with highly-intuitive ‘Hybrid Touch’ user interface, the IFD540 and IFD440 make it much easier to access the information you want when you want it, whether you prefer touch-screen or knob/button controls. With Hybrid Touch, you now have a choice. And the choice is easy. Avidyne.

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The latest in aviation technology is at AirVenture By Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside

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Editor’s Note: Each year at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, new and innovative ways to use the latest technology in designing, building, and flying aircraft are among the event’s greatest attractions. Whether you want an update on solar-powered aircraft, are looking for the lightest and strongest material with which to build a wing spar, or simply want advice on how to use your iPad in the cockpit, you came to the right place. Recognizing that some of the latest tech developments can be difficult to find at each year’s show, AirVenture Today is inaugurating a new daily column dedicated to highlighting some of what our staff thinks are the latest, most-innovative, high-tech solutions to aviation-related challenges. We plan to focus each day’s installment on a particular type of technology, like portable tablet apps or unconventional powerplants. Today’s installment focuses on developments in panel-mounted avionics for experimentals. If, in your meanderings across the AirVenture grounds this year, you come across something you think deserves our attention, please, drop us a note at avtechcolumn@gmail.com. For experimental & LSA panels

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Dynon & Advanced Flight Systems For more than a decade, Dynon Avionics and Advanced Flight Systems (AFS) have been at the forefront of innovative and feature-packed avionics for experimental aircraft. Now, with the recently announced acquisition of AFS by Dynon, the two companies’ products will be under one corporate umbrella. Advanced Flight Systems, founded in 1999 by current President Rob Hickman, will continue to offer its line of full-featured engine and aircraft monitoring products. Dynon, also, will continue its product line, saying it is committed “to developing

innovative and high-quality avionics integrating the newest technology as it develops at affordable prices for all pilots.” So far, the only announced casualty involving the two companies’ management structures and product offerings was a previously announced collaboration between AFS and TruTrak; that will not move forward. AFS will, however, continue to support TruTrak autopilots. Garmin GTR 200 At what some might consider the other end of the avionics manufacturing spectrum, Garmin International last week announced its GTR 200 panel-mounted comm radio for experimental and light-sport aircraft. The company said its new 10-watt radio features advanced auto-squelch, a two-place stereo intercom, stereo music input, alert inputs and on-screen frequency identification, among others. The GTR 200 is tightly integrated with Garmin’s G3X glass flight display and compatible products, including standby frequency selection. The company said optional switches, typically installed on the flight controls, will “allow pilots to keep their hands on the controls while performing functions like swap-

ping active and standby frequencies.” Also, the GTR 200 stores up to 20 pilot-defined frequencies as well as the 20 most recent ones used for easy retrieval. The radio comes with a standard-density 37 pin connector and supports both 14 and 28 volt aircraft, and 25 kHz channel spacing. The GTR 200 is anticipated to be available in August for an expected street price of $1,199. PS Engineering’s PAR200 Also newly announced is PS Engineering’s PAR200, a certified, full-featured audio panel that doubles as a control head for a remote-mounted 760-channel comm radio from Trig Avionics. In addition to controlling and selecting a pilot’s communications, the PAR200 includes a four-place stereo IntelliVox intercom with Bluetooth interconnectivity and a 10-watt speaker amplifier. Telephone calls are accommodated by allowing the pilot only, front-seaters only, or all occupants to participate. The PAR200 also has fully independent power supplies so you can power up the remote-mounted radio or audio panel individually. The new offering uses the same tray and connector as the GMA 240, GMA 340, and PMA8000 series of audio panels. Its list price is $2,995.

EAA AirVenture 2013 security contact information In the event of an emergency situation, call 911, or contact the 24-hour EAA Security service at 920-234-7754. Both the

EAA and Camp Scholler Security stations are located just west of the Barn Store in Camp Scholler.

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Bounty of knowledge at AirVenture forums and workshops EAA AirVenture Oshkosh forums and workshops are among the most popular elements of the annual fly-in, with 1,000plus sessions held Monday through Sunday at venues across the grounds. There are several sources of forum schedules, including the AirVenture Visitors Guide, online at www.EAAApps.org, and EAA’s official daily newspaper, AirVenture Today. The forums, supported by Honda Aircraft Company, share knowledge from across the spectrum of flight—from finding the best hardware for your airplane

to what it’s like to fly in space, and everything in between. These sessions represent the true culture of Oshkosh, which is the sharing of knowledge and information with fellow aviators. Popular hands-on workshops, supported by Aircraft Spruce & Specialty, teach building skills for those wanting to get involved in homebuilt aircraft. Skills include sheet metal construction and riveting, fabric covering, building wood truss wing ribs, oxyacetylene and TIG welding, and composite lay-up.

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Attend the EAA annual member meeting Wednesday To allow more EAA members to attend their annual membership meeting at AirVenture, the meeting has been moved from its traditional Saturday morning time slot to Wednesday morning, July 31, 8:30 a.m. at the Theater in the Woods. “We’d heard from numerous members that the Saturday morning meeting was too late in the week for them to attend. Thus, most years that annual meeting attendance was quite sparse,” said Jack Pelton, EAA chairman of the board. “We also want to see more members at their annual meeting, have

them meet and talk with our board members, and also update them on their organization’s current status and future direction.” The annual meeting will continue to include the election of EAA board members, business and financial reports, a period for questions to the board from members, and this year a vote on restated EAA Articles of Incorporation. In order to vote for EAA board members at the annual meeting, EAA members must bring their current, valid membership card.

SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2013

Surprise homecoming keeps Marine’s AirVenture attendance intact By Frederick A. Johnsen

arine 1st Lt. Jon Eisele took AirVenture—and his parents—by surprise Saturday in a stealthy operation complete with strategic disinformation, infiltration, and espionage. When Lt. Eisele stepped from a vehicle to greet his mother Nancy and father Elton at AirVenture, tears of surprise and joy flowed freely. Jon’s parents manage AirVenture’s important Departure Briefing operation. Their son learned earlier this month that his six-month deployment to Afghanistan would end early since his team’s mission was completed. At that point, Jon let his youngest brother know he would slip into Oshkosh quietly, and arranged with

other EAA members to get him to his parents…stealthily. Furthering the subterfuge, Jon continued to post photos of Afghanistan on his Facebook page even after he was stateside, fostering the illusion he was still deployed. The surprise was complete. Jon said he has attended AirVenture consecutively for 25 years plus one—the year his mother was pregnant with him. And he came ready to work this year. “I’d like to get a little volunteering done today and tomorrow,” he added. A bright Marine Corps flag hangs inside the Departure Briefing building, a reminder that all three of the Eisele boys are Marines (the youngest a recruit).

Marine 1st Lt. Jon Eisele returned from Afghanistan early to surprise his parents, EAA volunteers Nancy and Elton Eisele, at AirVenture on Saturday.

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Free Popsicles, drawings, chance to ride with Aerostars at Phillips 66 tent

isit the Phillips 66 Aviation tent this week and enter to win collectible die-cast model planes and WingPoints Rewards points, cool off with free Popsicle happy hours,

and pick up discounted cases of aviation lube. EAA Young Eagles pilots can also enter to win a once-in-a-lifetime ride in a Soviet Yak-52TW airplane with

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the Aerostars aerobatic team. Phillips 66 is providing this special flight as a thank-you to Young Eagles pilots for their commitment to nurturing young people’s interest in aviation. The Aerostars ride, scheduled for Wednesday morning, complements the 20th anniversary of Phillips 66 Aviation’s EAA Young Eagles fuel rebates that have helped encourage thousands of pilots to take hundreds of thousands of kids flying. Entries for the Aerostars ride will be accepted Monday through Tuesday afternoon with the drawing taking place at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Phillips 66 Aviation tent visitors can also meet the Aerostars pilots in person Monday through Wednesday, and see a supercharged Soviet Yak up close. Each day, Phillips 66 Aviation will offer chances to win die-cast models of aircraft once used by Phillips Petroleum. WingPoints Rewards points drawings will also be held daily, plus other fun giveaways. An encore from last year, Phillips 66 Aviation will be handing out free Popsicles during the daily ice pop happy hours starting at 1 p.m. while supplies last.

Attendees can also purchase cases of discounted Phillips X/C aviation lubricants, continuing an AirVenture tradition. Pilots can also talk aviation lubes with some of the industry’s foremost technical experts. The Phillips 66 Aviation Leadership Award for EAA’s Young Eagles program will be presented at the Young Eagles banquet, scheduled for Wednesday evening in the Eagle Hangar at the museum. Behind the scenes, but visible all over the grounds, Phillips 66 Aviation refuelers from Basler Flight Services will be topping off the fuel tanks of hundreds of aircraft throughout the various aircraft parking areas. Basler is one of nearly 900 coast-to-coast Phillips 66 Aviation-branded dealers.

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AirVenture stays alive after dark

vening entertainment at The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration has become an attraction in itself. Along with many unique and exciting musical acts, attendees can be among the first in the world to view Disney’s Planes special preview screening on a five-story outdoor screen, two night air shows including fireworks, a flying car

flight demonstration, interesting presentations at the Theater in the Woods, and more that will keep the Oshkosh energy alive well after the sun goes down. Here is a list of this week’s featured nighttime entertainment: Sunday, July 28 • EAA Fly-In Theater presents

Octopussy - 8:30 p.m. • Pre-AirVenture program at Theater in the Woods featuring Sean D. Tucker and Joe Kittinger - 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 29 • The legendary band Chicago, pre sented by Ford Motor Company, headlines at the Main Plaza Stage - 6:30 p.m. • EAA Fly-In Theater presents Iron Man 2, introduced by Yves “Jetman” Rossy - 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 • Vic Ferrari rocks the Main Plaza Stage - 6:30 p.m. • Chris Hadfield, the Canadian astro naut who became a YouTube sensa tion, headlines Space Night at The- ater in the Woods - 8 p.m. • EAA Fly-In Theater presents Sky- fall - 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31 • Country music takes the Main Pla- za Stage with Chasin Mason and special guest Aaron Tippin on Phil- lips 66 Plaza - 6:30 p.m. • The Terrafugia Transition roadable aircraft flight demonstration - 7:30 p.m. • Rockwell Collins Night Air Show and Fireworks - 8 p.m. • David Knight, who played a key role in the Space Shuttle Endeavour, presents “Bringing the Space Shut- tle West” at Theater in the Woods - 8 p.m. • EAA Fly-In Theater presents The Terminal - 8:30 p.m. Thursday, August 1 • Dueling Pianos duke it out at the- Main Plaza Stage on Phillips 66 Pla- za - 6:30 p.m. • Yves “Jetman” Rossy, the world’s first jet-powered man, appears at Theater in the Woods - 8 p.m. • EAA Fly-In Theater presents The PHOTO BY MICHAEL STEINKE

Avengers - 9:30 p.m. Friday, August 2, Salute to Veterans Day • Welcome home celebration for Vietnam veterans aboard the American Airlines Yellow Rib bon Honor Flight returning from Washington, D.C., at Phillips 66 Plaza. Features a w e l c o m e h o m e p e r f o r m a n c e by Tony Orlando - 6:30 p.m. • College Mixer - Students, colleges, and employees mingle at Col lege Park in the Education & Interactive Zone - 6:30 p.m. • Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning actor Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band, sponsored by EAA Warbirds of America and the Disabled American Veterans, w i l l t a ke t he Mai n Pl a z a St a ge on Phillips 66 Plaza - 7 p.m. • David Hartman interviews Medal of Honor recipient Maj. Gen. Patrick Brady, helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War, at Theater in the Woods - 8 p.m. • EAA Fly-In Theater presents spe c i a l pre v i e w s c re e n i ng of D i s - ney’s Planes - 8:30 p.m. Saturday, August 3 • Da BLOOZE Bros hit the Main Pla- za Stage on Phillips 66 Plaza 6:30 p.m. • Rockwell Collins Night Air Show and Fireworks - 8 p.m. • EAA Fly-In Theater presents Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines - 9:30 p.m. The EAA Fly-In Theater is presented by Ford Motor Company. The Main Plaza Stage is presented by Ford, Pratt & Whitney Canada, and American Airlines. The night air shows are sponsored by Rockwell Collins. Theater in the Woods is supported by M&M’S.

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than 80 Vintage volunteers. Close to 20,000 EAA attendees browse the swap meet-style tent annually in their quest to find “just the right part.” Interested in volunteering for Aeromart? You’ll need to register at the

Vintage Volunteer Center in front of the VAA Red Barn. You can then check in at the Aeromart tent located at the end of Mulva Way—the southeast road after passing through AirVenture’s main entrance.

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Instrument rated? Sign up for HartzellIMC Club IFR Proficiency Center

EAA aircraft sweepstakes: appreciation for the membership

Instrument-rated pilots and those in training are invited to join Hartzell Propeller Inc., Hartzell Engine Technologies, and IMC Club International as they co-host the IFR Proficiency Center from Monday through Friday. The IMC Club will host interactive forums each day, followed by a lunch, but they are limited to the first 100 guests. The IFR Center is located immediately south of show center on the flightline, and admission will begin each morning at 10:45. Invitations are available with proof of an IFR rating and can be picked up at either of the Hartzell booths in Hangar A (Hartzell Engine Technologies 1053‐1055, or Hartzell Propeller 1035‐1037) or at any of the static display exhibits of OEMs of IFR-capable aircraft. Each day a guest host is featured

As a sign of appreciation to its members, chapters, and volunteers, EAA decided to provide automatic entries to all eligible members for this year’s sweepstakes drawing, the 50th year the program has been coordinated by EAA Chapter 22 of Rockford, Illinois. The grand prize for this year’s EAA Sweepstakes is a restored 1943 Boeing Stearman Model 75, with the work expertly done by Air Repair Inc. of Cleveland, Mississippi. “This year, to help celebrate EAA Chapter 22’s incredible achievement over the past half-century, we wanted to really focus on member participation,” said Elissa Lines, EAA vice president of donor and business relations. “Facilitating this kind of massive participation is the best way to celebrate and honor the volunteer spirit and the leadership demonstrated by the members of Chapter 22.” Air Repair agreed to build the air-

at the IFR sessions, as well as the luncheon. The IFR Proficiency Center’s schedule of guest hosts includes: • Monday, July 29 - Mac McClellan, EAA • Tuesday, July 30 - Earl Weener, NTSB member • Wednesday, July 31 - Radek Wyrzykowski, IMC Club president • Thursday, August 1 - Mike Goulian, air show pilot, ATP • Friday, August 2 - Robert Goyer, editor-in-chief, Flying magazine “This venue is perfect for raising the visibility and importance of IFR proficiency,” said J.J. Frigge, Hartzell Propeller executive vice president. “For a week, Oshkosh is home to more than half a million aviation enthusiasts, and we intend to keep building on that premise.” Those with invitations are also welcome to stay at the IFR Proficiency Center after lunch to watch the daily air shows.

craft for EAA, partially underwriting some of the costs, with a long list of added features including a 300-hp Jacobs-R755-A2M engine, 24volt electric system, and dual basic instrumentation. Every EAA member living in the United States and Canada (except for Quebec) will have a chance to win the Stearman, which was selected as this year’s grand prize following a poll conducted among EAA’s membership. New, renewing, and rejoining members are automatically entered 50 times into the sweepstakes. Automatic renew (AutoPilot) members receive 100 entries, and lifetime members receive 250 entries. Members can improve their chances of winning by registering up to 500 times at AirVenture 2013 at the sweepstakes booth located at the southeast corner of Phillips 66 Plaza. You can also enter online at www.EAA.org/sweepstakes.

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Who gets to Oshkosh first? By J. Mac McClellan

tancie and I flew into Oshkosh on Thursday, the day before the special operating procedures went into effect. Everything was totally normal. We taxied in on the pavement as usual and even had a moment to exchange pleasantries with the controllers about the great weather. It was amazing how far along preparations for the show were on Thursday. Nearly all of the tents used by exhibitors, food vendors, and the many groups who meet during the show were erected. Trucks were unloading supplies and equipment everywhere. And a few display airplanes were being towed into place. Like all big projects AirVenture was 95 percent complete on Thursday with 50 percent left to do. Even though we have been coming to Oshkosh for 35 years, I

am still amazed how much gets done in the last three or four days before the show opens. No matter how much planning and preparations have been made, the final assembling of the show can only be done in the last few days. But there is one group that is always first out of the gate—pilots who want to camp in the Vintage area. On Thursday the best tie-down and camping spots were already claimed. And the entire Vintage airplane camping area was filling fast. By some combination of good planning, fast action, and even better luck, the Vintage guys have the most desirable airplane camping spot on the AirVenture grounds. The Vintage area is tucked in south of the Theater in the Woods. And there really are woods. Trees. Something that you don’t find

often on any airport for obvious reasons. The very best Vintage parking and camping spots are nestled under, or at least very close to, trees casting their shade on the fortunate who get here first. Even the center of the Vintage airplane camping area is not far from a line of trees and their welcome shade. The whole place has a homey feeling. It’s contained, fenced in if you will, by nature. Of course the airplanes themselves are perfectly suited for such a pastoral setting. There are some true prewar antiques among the earliest arrivals, but most airplanes are from the immediate postwar classic period. Think back to the magazine ads Cessna, Piper, Stinson, Beech, Luscombe, and others ran in those postwar years. Often

as not, the airplane was pictured parked in a lush field with people enjoying a picnic, or simply sitting around their marvelous new airplane. The advertisements made clear that it was the magic of your own personal airplane that could carry you to such a place. It is the very setting of those advertisements that the Vintage airplane camping area re-creates. The airplanes and their owners in Vintage airplane camping are transported back to when both were young and to when being able to fly your own airplane was a new experience for so many. So if you want to know who gets to Oshkosh first, stroll through the Vintage airplane camping area. One look and you will understand why the grassy meadow reserved for antique and classic airplanes fills up first.

Amid government dysfunction, policies still develop By Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside

Even if a do-nothing Congress and ongoing budget uncertainties translate into a federal government unable to do much more than track citizens’ phone calls, industry and the FAA continue contemplating changes to aviation policy. And despite the agency’s sharply reduced presence this week during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013, industry participants are gathering to meet and develop responses to the many challenges they face. Seemingly far removed from this week’s AirVenture, D.C. is contemplating many changes to existing policies and regulations. These proposed changes can potentially affect not only how AirVenture attendees fly their airborne creations but the rules under which pilots and the aircraft themselves are certificated. Here’s a quick overview of some of the issues being discussed this week, many of which AirVenture Today will cover in greater detail. ATC fees Less than three short months ago, the FAA announced EAA must pay for air traffic con-

trol services during AirVenture. The agency’s decision came after decades of cooperation with the association to ensure the safety and efficiency of operations during the show, without any new fees. Eventually and under protest, EAA agreed in mid-June to pay the FAA some $447,000 to cover controllers’ expenses. But that’s not the end of the episode. Since then, the association has filed a petition in federal court, seeking formal review of the FAA’s demand for payment, return of the fees already paid, and reimbursement of attorney’s fees and other costs. Additionally, Congress last week got into the act, with a growing list of senators and representatives expressing to the FAA their concern—and their opposition to the fees. Replacing 100LL The avgas most of us burned flying to AirVenture contains tetraethyl lead (TEL), a toxic substance. Environmental, health, and economic concerns have created increasing pressure to find a replacement

for 100LL. But simply removing TEL from existing avgas formulations isn’t enough— and some octane-enhancing substances don’t work and play well with aircraft fuel systems, for example. And other options may sharply increase the already too-high cost of avgas. Industry and the FAA have known for some time that a 100LL replacement is necessary. But a consensus on how to develop and certify a new fuel proved elusive. Until recently, that is. Over the last couple of years, an aviation rulemaking committee was formed and made several specific recommendations on how to proceed. Those recommendations are being implemented, with 2018 as a target date by which the FAA intends to designate a fuel replacing 100LL. Medical certificate exemption Why do pilots of uncomplicated personal aircraft need to undergo a medical examination and obtain an FAA certificate? EAA

and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) raised that fundamental question in a formal exemption petition submitted more than a year ago. In turn, the FAA sought public comments. The petition basically seeks to expand the success of the sport pilot medical certification framework and allow pilots flying fixed-gear, single-engine airplanes of 180 hp or less to carry no more than one passenger in day VFR with a valid driver’s license as evidence of medical qualification. Despite widespread support throughout general aviation, the FAA has missed a deadline to respond to the petition. Consideration of these and a host of other issues continues, despite the FAA’s intransigence on ATC fees during AirVenture, among other issues. Look for in-depth coverage of these issues and how they’re being handled throughout the week in AirVenture Today.

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