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FAA Fixes Student Certificate Issue

BY MEGAN ESAU

AA lifetime member Harrison Ford will fly the 2 millionth Young Eagle, 16-year-old Jodie Gawthrop, today at 2:15 p.m., departing from the Boeing Centennial Plaza. Ford served as chairman of the Young Eagles program for five years, between 2004 and 2009. Three additional Young Eagles will receive flights from EAA community leaders as part of the program’s milestone. The 1,999,998th Young Eagle will be flown by former Young Eagles cochairman Jeff Skiles. Young Eagles chairman and champion aerobatic pilot Sean D. Tucker will then fly Young Eagle number 1,999,999.

Jodi Gawthrop will fly with Harrison Ford today.

SEE YOUNG EAGLE ON PAGE 3

FOUNDER’S INNOVATION PRIZE

Airball Wins! BY RANDY DUFAULT

hab Awad has a vision of what a safer GA future looks like. “Many years ago cars came without seat belts, and nobody gave that a second thought,” Awad, of San Jose, California, said as he presented his Founder’s Innovation Prize concept to the judges Tuesday night at Theater in the Woods. “I would like a world where the proper accurate measurement and intuitive visualization

of air data in the cockpit is as taken for granted as we take seat belts today.” Awad’s concept “Airball” surfaced as the winner of a $25,000 grand prize, presented by Airbus, after the five contest finalists pitched their ideas about how to reduce loss of control induced (LOCI) accidents in the experimental amateur-built aircraft community and in the broader GA world. SEE AIRBALL ON PAGE 3

n exemption petition developed, supported, and recently submitted with assistance by the EAA that would have closed a gap that prevented teenagers from soloing aircraft on their 14th or 16th birthdays, has resulted in new national policy released this week by the Federal Aviation Administration. The new FAA policy (N8900.371) allows youth to obtain their student pilot certificates up to 90 days prior to the key birthday appropriate for first PIC solo flight. Young students in training once again can exercise the PIC privileges of their certificate for first solo on their eligible birthday. This policy change is in effect immediately. The amended process for a student pilot application has been sent to all FAA offices and individuals authorized to process student pilot applica-

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GETS IT DONE tions. It allows student pilots to submit a paper application up to 90 days prior to their 14th birthday (for glider solo flights) or 16th birthday (for powered aircraft solo flights). Once approved, the temporary authorization would remain valid for 60 days, and the FAA would mail a permanent certificate to the student pilot within that 60-day window. SEE SOLO ON PAGE 3

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Solo FROM PAGE 1 “The April 2016 FAA rule change regarding student pilot certificate eligibility created a situation where young people eager to make their solo flights on their first eligible birthday could not do so, because the TSA’s security vetting requirement would not allow a certificate to be issued the same day they applied,” said Sean Elliott, EAA’s vice president of advocacy and safety. “EAA pursued an exemption to the revised rules that ultimately resulted in this new national policy that solves the problem. Soloing for the first time at the earliest possible age is a longstanding tradition in many aviation families. I’m very pleased to see that once again, working together with the FAA, we could get it done.” This announcement is an immediate fix to allow solo flights on the first eligible birthday. In addition to this new policy solution, the FAA indicates

Airball FROM PAGE 1 that it is working on a simple IACRA process that will allow flight instructors to process an application through the agency’s IACRA online system up to 90 days before the student’s eligible birthday. A temporary student certificate could then be downloaded with a permanent certificate mailed after the birthday. The FAA hopes to complete that work within the next three months. “Getting young people involved in aviation at such an important milestone in age is essential to our community and its future pilots. EAA is pleased we could partner with the FAA to knock down another barrier that may have prevented that from happening,” Elliott said. “This way, we can continue to see our sons and daughters getting a pilot certificate before a driver’s license and going on to a future in aviation.”

Young Eagle FROM PAGE 1 After the 2 millionth flight by Ford, Young Eagle number 2 million-plus one will receive a flight from Fred Stadler, the EAA member who has given the most Young Eagle flights. Stadler is a volunteer pilot at EAA’s Pioneer Airport. Gawthrop’s love for aviation began in 2013 while she was in the Civil Air Patrol’s cadet orientation program. She said she plans to carry that love for aviation into a career when she applies to a military academy post-high school. She is aiming to join the ranks of the U.S. Air Force or Navy. “I have prepared myself for this responsibility through choosing to take

on new challenges on a daily basis as I continue through this stage of my life,” Gawthrop said. “This new, exciting responsibility is something that I feel prepared for.” In addition to flying with Ford, Gawthrop also received complimentary AirVenture admission and lodging for her and her parents, and will receive a Lightspeed Aviation headset and a $7,500 flight training scholarship. “It’s a bit surreal, I wasn’t really expecting to have an opportunity to continue my flight training at this age,” Gawthrop said. “I’m just really thankful and I look forward to what lies ahead.”

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Chief judge Charlie Precourt, winner Ihab Awad and Andy Anderson of Airbus Group.

Airball synthesizes air data from a number of sensors and graphically presents it so that a pilot can quickly understand the current flight state of the airplane. A blue ball on the display grows, shrinks, and moves around the display as airspeed, angle of attack, and yaw change. Keeping the ball the right size, and in the right place, ensures that the airplane is well outside any regime that may result in a LOCI accident. The finalists, whose proposals were selected from a group of 140 submitted over the past year, were given 10 minutes to present the concept to the judging panel. The panel, consisting of Chief Judge and EAA Safety Committee Chairman Charlie Precourt, Dick VanGrunsven, designer of the Van’s RV series of aircraft kits; aviation speaker and author Rod Machado, Dave Morss, one of the country’s pre-eminent civilian test pilots and air racers; and Michael Goulian, national aerobatic champion and Red Bull Air Race competitor, then had a three-minute period to ask clarifying questions. At the completion of the presentations the judges departed the stage to select the final winners. Upon returning Precourt announced their decision.

Fifth place went to Chris Moody of Lusby, Maryland, with his idea “Virtual Reality In-Aircraft Platform.” Fourth went to Henry Burrow, from Clover, South Carolina, for his concept idea “Digital Copilot.” Third place included a $5,000 cash prize and was awarded to Andrew Skow from Tehachapi, California, for his idea “Energy State Awareness Display.” Second place’s $10,000 cash prize went to Grant Sprunger from Boulder, Colorado, for his project “Precise Pilot.” Styled after the XPRIZE that launched development of the commercial space travel industry, EAA’s Safety Committee created the prize to stimulate development of ideas and innovations that will, at least initially, seek to reduce the current rate of LOCI accidents within the experimental amateurbuilt aircraft fleet. “We are serious about this,” Sean Elliot, EAA vice president of advocacy and safety said. “This has become the top issue that we need to deal with in the general aviation community.” 2016’s prize is the first of what will be an annual contest. Details regarding the 2017 prize will be available soon at www.EAA.org/FoundersPrize.

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The official daily newspaper of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh • Vol. 17, No. 5

Snowbird ships 5, 8, and 9 land on Runway 18 during the team’s arrival Wednesday afternoon.

PUBLISHER: Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO/Chairman of the Board DIRECTOR OF PUBLICATIONS: Jim Busha EDITOR: David Hipschman SENIOR EDITOR: Hal Bryan DIGITAL MANAGING EDITOR: Sara Miller EDITORIAL STAFF: Randy Dufault, Megan Esau, Aly High, Frederick A. Johnsen, Nyreesha WilliamsTorrence, Barbara Schmitz, James Wynbrandt COPY EDITORS: Katie Holliday, Colleen Walsh

GRAPHIC DESIGN: Brandon Jacobs, Amanda Million PHOTOGRAPHERS: EAA Photo Volunteers ADVERTISING: Sue Anderson AirVenture Today is published during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, July 25-July 31, 2016. It is distributed free on the convention grounds as well as other locations in Oshkosh and surrounding communities. Stories and photos are Copyrighted 2016 by AirVenture Today and EAA. Reproduction by any means is prohibited without written consent.

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ANNUAL MEETING

EAA Presents Top Awards BY BARBARA A. SCHMITZ

AA’s top award was given to the former senior leader of Jeppesen and Boeing during the organization’s annual meeting yesterday. Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO and chairman of the board, presented the Freedom of Flight Award to Mark Van Tine. The Freedom of Flight Award is bestowed annually to an individual whose contributions to aviation closely mirror the integrity, entrepreneurship, and innovativeness of EAA members.

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200,000, volunteer hours top 274,000 Pelton said Van Tine received the award for his impressive aviation career and what he has given back to aviation. Van Tine is a former EAA board member, and is committed to bringing aviation to future generations, Pelton said. He and eight students built a Glasair Sportsman, and he is a dedicated supporter of Young Eagles, Build A Plane, and Challenge Air for Kids. “His aviation life and enthusiasm is focused on getting people involved in aviation and being passionate about it,” Pelton said. “That, more than anything, makes him an outstanding recipient for the

Freedom of Flight Award.” in the last year by exIn addition, Pelton presented the panding its programs and Chairman’s Award to Kermit Weeks. advocacy efforts. In adThe award personally acknowledges dition, volunteer hours a member whose participation and for the last fiscal year contributions represent the “es- topped 274,000, excludsence” of EAA. ing Young Eagles and Weeks began building airplanes chapter hours, valued at in high school, and began compet- just over $6 million. ing in aerobatics at 20. By 24, he Seven members were earned a place on the U.S. aerobatic also voted to EAA’s board team. In the 1970s, Weeks devel- of directors. They inoped an interest in acquiring and clude Stuart Auerbach, restoring vintage aircraft. That in- James Clark, Alan Klapterest grew into Weeks Air Museum meier, Phil Martineau, and later the Fantasy of Flight com- Jim Phillips, Paul Schaplex in Florida. fer, and Cody Welch. Kermit Weeks accepts the Chairman Award from Jack Pelton. At the same time, he became an enthusiastic memPHOTOS BY BARBARA A. SCHMITZ ber and supporter of EAA. EAA’s maintenance facility bears his name thanks to his generosity, Pelton said. Weeks also served as a longtime member of EAA’s board of directors, and was inducted into the Warbirds Hall of Fame in 2005. In addition, he was part of the flight crew that brought the Martin Mars to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016. In other business, Pelton said that EAA’s membership is 198,724, and that the organization focused on financial stability and re-establishing its culture Mark Van Tine accepts the Freedom of Flight Award award from Jack Pelton.

Raspet Award Winner Announced

he 2016 August Raspet Memorial Award is to be presented to Paulo Iscold, EAA 589488, tonight at the Homebuilders Dinner for his work at Brazilian technical school Universidade Federal de Minas Gerias on his Anequim CEA-311 design. Iscold generated the idea for the Anequim using SolidWorks software as part of an aircraft design class he teaches at UFMG. With the hands-on

work of five of his students, the Anequim’s build was completed from 2011 to 2014. (EAA members can get a free version of the Solidworks software, see www.EAA.org/solidworks.) The Anequim has since set five speed records, pending confirmation by FAI. Those records are: speed over 3 km with restricted altitude, speed over 15 km, speed over 100 km closed course, speed over 500 km closed course, and

time to climb up to 3,000 meters. “Despite the wonderful result of setting five world records, the Anequim Project’s main objective is to improve the quality of UFMG’s aerospace engineering students, and we are sure this project will be a mark for the rest of their lives,” Iscold said. Once these records are confirmed, the Anequim is expected to be considered the fastest four-cylinder air-

plane in the world. August Raspet was instrumental in developing one of the nation’s top aero-physics research centers, the Raspet Flight Research Laboratory at Mississippi State University. EAA has presented this award commemorating Raspet annually since 1960 to those who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of light aircraft design.

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WOMENVENTURE

Alaska Airlines Pilots Bring Newest Boeing to OSH BY JAMES WYNBRANDT

n celebration of Boeing’s 100th anniversary and WomenVenture 2016, Alaska Airlines yesterday flew in its newest Boeing 737-900ER from Seattle, commanded by a female crew, the cabin filled with female employees from Alaska Airlines, Boeing, and Virgin America, and female students from Raisbeck Aviation High School in Tukwila, Washington. “This is my first time in Oshkosh,” said Capt. Debbie Waingrow, after stepping off the aircraft. “I couldn’t be any happier that we got to come here and bring this airplane.” Alaska Airlines operates an allBoeing fleet of more than 150 737s, and the flight was also a celebration of the partnership between the two Seattle-based companies, with the aircraft sporting Boeing centennial livery: swaths of blues and pale green sweeping across the rear fuselage and empennage. First Officer Patricia Tomich, also making her first visit here, recalled being inspired with the dream of flight at her first air show, at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey while Waingrow cited a Pitts performance at the Chino Air Show that helped stir her interest in aviation. Among those on hand to greet them was Christine Walsh, Boeing deputy test pilot, 737 program, who’s taking a

“The reason I became a pilot is because of this air show.” — Carolyn Riewdel

break here from her work in the certification program for the new 737 MAX. Altogether, one dozen of Alaska Airlines pilots — 10 who were aboard the flight — came for the fly-in this year, including Carolyn Riewdel of Fond du Lac. “I came [to AirVenture] every year as a teenager — I used to sell ice cream here,” said Riedel. “The reason I became a pilot is because of this air show. It’s kind of nice to be able to fly in now on a 737.” She credits her mother, EAA member Dianne Witte, with encouraging a passion for aviation in both her and her sister Crissy, who’s now a Delta Air Lines pilot. Shortly after arrival, the crew and passengers assembled with hundreds of other women on Boeing Centennial Plaza for the annual WomenVenture group photo. (See page 12). “It’s absolutely great to have young girls looking up to women pilots and see this as a career they could definitely have,” Waingrow said after the photo op. Echoed fellow pilot Lacey Pittman, “We are here to encourage young women to pursue their dreams, follow their passions, and live a life of adventure.”

Sunny Reifel, who made her first trip to AirVenture last year “for fun,” advised perseverance in pursuing one’s dreams. “If you ever hit a plateau, it’s just part of the growth,” she said. After a power lunch at Theater in the Woods with U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Meagan Flannigan and Navy combat veteran Vanessa Christie, the pilots and passengers headed off to enjoy a day at the air show, each with their own bucket list of attractions and ac-

tivities to see and experience. After the night air show last night, the exhausted and exhilarated passengers reboarded for the flight back to Seattle, under the command of Capt. Janiece Brown and First Officer Miel Dotson. Waingrow and Tomich stayed behind to enjoy a little more of the fly-in. “Aviation unifies everybody,” said Tomich. “Even though it’s my first time here, it always feels like home when you’re surrounded by aviation.”

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Aussie Vet Marks 27 Years at OSH BY ALY HIGH

ill Babb may never have owned a plane, but if there’s one thing he does have here at AirVenture, it’s friends. Oshkosh AirVenture 2016 marks the 91-year-old Australian’s 27th trip to the air show, a nearly 60-hour round-trip journey he makes yearly from Melbourne to Oshkosh to visit with other aviation fans. “Every time I come up here, I have a fantastic time,” he said. “Obviously, otherwise I wouldn’t be coming back.” Margaret Koskinen, vice-chairman of the EAA International Visitors Tent, which tracks the number of international visitors the air show attracts per year, said Babb is one of 202 Australians to attend, as of 5 p.m. Tuesday. A total of 1,115 international guests were recorded as of press time. Koskinen said Australia is consistently well-represented, this year second only behind Canada, with Germany following with 86 recorded visitors.

“Every time I come up here, I have a fantastic time,” Bill Babb said. “Obviously, otherwise I wouldn’t be coming back.” Babb said he learned of AirVenture from a group of friends he made through his interest in aviation and electronics. While there is an aviation enthusiast culture in Australia, Babb said there is nothing like the scale and spectacle of AirVenture. Some of his favorite sights over his years here have included “the really big ones,” including the Constellation, this year’s Galaxy, the Concorde, and the SR-71. But what keeps Babb coming back year after year remains the community. “I just go out there and talk to the pilots,” Babb said, smiling. “I’m from Australia, I’m friendly.” Babb has lived around planes since 1941, when at the age of 16 he joined the Australian air force during World War II. His unit was stationed in Papua New Guinea, where they lived in tents and worked to keep radio communication open between the front line and the Australian capital of Canberra. Babb remembers seeing on the island American B-25s and Australia’s P-40s. After the war ended, he spent 32 years working in radio navigation and calibration for the Department of Civil Aviation (the Australian equivalent of the FAA), flying 38,600 hours over the course of his career to islands around the Pacific and Indian Oceans. “I tried flying,” he said. “But I’m afraid the responsibility was greater than I could afford so I kept out of the cockpit and was quite prepared to sit down in the back with my electronic equipment.”

Bill Babb, 91, comes from Melbourne, Australia every year.

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While more than 15,000 P-51 Mustangs were produced, today only 140 exist worldwide, either flying, in museums or under restoration. One of them, nicknamed “Ole Yeller” for its bright eye catching exterior, is one of the most recognizable P-51D Mustangs in the world. It still holds the prop plane record for coast-to-coast travel at 5 hours and 20 minutes, set in 1985. R. A. “Bob” Hoover, former USAF fighter pilot and air show pilot, will be forever linked with “Ole Yeller,” through the Reno Air Races and over 1,000 air show performances made with this iconic aircraft. To celebrate the P-51D aircraft and Bob Hoover, Ford Motor Company is pleased to present the one-of-a-kind, Ford “Ole Yeller” Mustang. Born as a high-performance Shelby GT350®, this exclusive Mustang includes a unique exterior finish, Ole Yeller accents and badging, plus significant carbon fiber custom components. The interior incorporates specially designed Recaro seats, sill plates and floor mats with unique logos and a dash display projecting images of the aircraft. The distinctive exterior treatment and interior modifications deliver a truly special vehicle. Performance features include a 5.2L V8 engine with a Flat Plane Crank delivering 526 HP @ 7500 RPM, TREMEC® 6-speed manual transmission with 3.73 axle ratio, GT350R Green Brembo™ brake calipers with cross drilled and ventilated brake rotors and Forgiato 21” custom wheels. This exclusive vehicle is donated by Ford Motor Company to benefit EAA’s youth education programs and is the 9th in a series of special-build Mustangs that have raised $3 million for these terrific programs.

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A Chapter Moment Hundreds of EAA chapter members, volunteers, directors, founders, Young Eagles coordinators, tech counselors, officers, and other EAAers gathered at the Brown Arch on Wednesday to be part of the largest EAA chapter gathering photo. This is the first time EAA has scheduled such a photo at AirVenture. PHOTO BY JEANNIE GAINES

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Taking the 9th Annual WomenVenture Photo Hundreds, if not thousands of women aviation enthusiasts have gathered annualy for nine years at AirVenture. The group photo, which takes about 15 minutes to set up, capped off the premier day for WomenVenture activities yesterday. Sherry Carbary, vice president of Boeing Flight Services, and Jackie Nesselroad, Boeing director of production operations were the guest speakers at the WomenVenture Connect Breakfast. Then came the WomenVenture Power Lunch, where keynote speakers included U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Meagan Flannigan and Vanessa Christie, a U.S. Navy combat veteran. WomenVenture events will continue throughout the week, including a panel discussion with some of the original Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), the first women trained to fly U.S. military aircraft, in the Skyscape Theater at 11:30 a.m. and a Warbirds in Review with WASP Florence Shutsy-Reynolds in Warbird Alley at 1 p.m. (See related story page 12). To view the full schedule of WomenVenture events, visit www.eaa.org/schedule. PHOTO BY JEANNIE GAINES

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he EAA has unveiled at AirVenture Oshkosh 2016 a new, accelerated route to the Sport Pilot rating, conducted right here on Wittman Field: The Sport Pilot Academy. The Academy offers an all-inclusive in-residence program where attendees can earn a sport pilot certificate in three weeks. The totally immersive program was created to counter the scheduling conflicts and other distractions that can draw out the flight training process to months or even years, and lead to dropout rates of more than 60 percent. Academy trainees will also enjoy a variety of unique activities that will enhance the training experience and benefit pilot proficiency, including forums with guest speakers and meet-and-greet opportunities with noted aviators and aviation experts, access to the EAA AirVenture Museum and behind-the-scenes tours,

flight experience in a variety of EAA aircraft, and an air traffic control tower tour. The Sport Academy’s certified flight instructors have been specially selected and trained for this program, and their time is dedicated exclusively to students’ training, both in flight and on the ground. The program uses a dedicated fleet of meticulously maintained Cessna 162 Skycatchers, powered by Continental O-200 engines, ensuring trainees are comfortable piloting high-performing aircraft and using modern avionics. The program also provides access to Sporty’s Online Ground School before arriving in Oshkosh, so attendees can complete the required FAA written test prior to their on-site training. The Academy’s first class commences August 27. Tuition for the all-inclusive program is $9,999.

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Connie Edwards Salutes Coast Guard at AirVenture BY FREDERICK A. JOHNSEN

When teenager Connie Edwards learned to fly in Texas in the late 1940s, he probably wasn’t thinking he’d one day fly a former U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) aircraft to a huge aviation event to help the men and women of that service celebrate the centennial of Coast Guard aviation. Yet Edwards’ colorful flying career has crossed paths with the Coast Guard more than once, earning him the respect of the service. In 1986, Connie and his PBY Catalina amphibian, itself a World War II icon, stood in for the historic Curtiss flying boat NC-4 that made the first Atlantic crossing in 1919. Both the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard took pride in that crossing, since it was largely a Navy project using several of the seaplanes, with a Coast Guard flier in the successful NC-4. At a special Warbirds in Review session this week at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, Edwards voiced his respect for the Coast Guard as he showed his original Grumman HU-16 Albatross twin-engine amphibian, resplendent in Coast Guard red, white, and blue livery. Edwards was proud to say the Coast Guard gave its blessing when he wanted to refurbish his Albatross in the markings it carried when working for the USCG. Edwards was joined by moderator David Hartman and Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Tim Holt at the warbird session.

Holt told the crowd of several hundred that the Coast Guard began flight operations in 1916 with a Curtiss seaplane. Search and rescue was the mission, later growing to embrace coastal sentry, drug interdiction, and safety as core duties today. The Coast Guard of the United States operates under the Department of Homeland Security in peacetime. During war, the USCG gets folded into the U.S. Navy, Holt explained. In addition to a timely homage to the Coast Guard, this Warbirds in Review session quickly evolved into an appreciation of Wilson “Connie” Edwards and his fabulous flying career. Migrating from a Super Cub to a UC-78 and on through several aircraft, Edwards built his flying experience. “Naturally I was the best pilot in the world,” he told the audience. “When I got to be 18, it was amazing how much talent I had lost.” Getting older and wiser, 18-year-old Edwards flew a C-47 and C-46 all over Central America. He came to know the locations of warbirds in the inventories of south-of-the-border air forces, and bought them when they were cheap. “At one time I had 15 P-51s,” he recalled. “I’ve never bought an expensive airplane.” Edwards’ flying prowess came to the attention of the producers of the blockbuster 1969 movie Battle of Britain. Edwards went to filming locations in England and Spain, flying Spitfires, Spanish versions of the Me 109 and

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Lt. Cmdr. Tim Holt with the MH-65 Dolphin he pilots for the USCG.

He 111 in dramatic aerial sequences. Somebody counted up his repeated onscreen combats, and Edwards said he was “shot down” 128 times in the Messerschmitts, 72 times in Spitfires, and “we lost count” in the twin-engine He 111 bombers. At the conclusion of filming, Edwards said the movie company was not forthcoming with cash for his work, so he took 17 of the Spanish Me 109s in payment. It may have cost $40,000 to ship them to the United States, but it was worth it. Edwards recalled one emergency he faced while flying a two-place Spitfire for the film. An engine fire forced

a return to base. As the fire continued, Edwards informed the other occupant, a movie person, that they might have to bail out. His passenger balked at that prospect, so Edwards began telling him how to fly the Spitfire in case he found himself alone in it, in an effort to bring the severity of the situation into focus. England is dotted with World War II airfield sites, and, fortunately, a former B-17 runway in disuse appeared beneath the smoking Spitfire, affording Edwards and his passenger the chance to belly land and save themselves. And the crowd at AirVenture was happy Edwards lived to tell the tale in his own inimitable Texas way.

Coasties Commemorate a Century

BY FREDERICK A. JOHNSEN

he United States Coast Guard has been airborne for 100 years. That colorful century is on display at EAA AirVenture 2016 in the form of several current Coast Guard aircraft, some painted in special historical commemorative color schemes. Other vintage aircraft on the field, such as a civilian-owned HU-16 Albatross amphibian, wear Coast Guard historical markings. While the aircraft and events honoring the Coast Guard aviation cenConnie Edwards holding court in front of his HU-16 Albatross.

tennial will take place throughout this week, many of the activities are focused on Thursday, July 28. That day’s events will include a large contingent of Coast Guard aircraft, both fixed-wing and rotorcraft, with planeside interviews throughout the day from Coast Guard pilots and aircrews. Some of those aircraft will fly in Thursday’s afternoon air show. A special evening program at Theater in the Woods will highlight the Coast Guard’s aviation history.

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urt Rutan said more than a decade ago that a completely new process would one day develop that would revolutionize the construction of composite aircraft. He predicted a fuselage could be built in a very short period of time and would include the possibility of having bulkheads and other parts all built simultaneously in one monolithic part. Russ Emanis, chief composite engineer at Innegra Technologies, may have the team that will make Rutan’s prediction reality. The process Rutan imagined, according to Emanis, is here now and instead of using brushes and rollers to saturate composite materials as is routine in composite construction — well, think suction. In the new process, liquid resin is pulled into synthetic fabrics, including carbon fiber and his team’s own fiber called Innegra, via suction. The uniform and repeatable process yields results not obtainable with conventional lamination, he explained, and promises to make composite aircraft safer. Emanis is showcasing the process and the new composite material Innegra at AirVenture all week at the Advanced Composite Infusion tent next to the Replica

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Epic Aircraft’s Tour Concludes BY MEGAN ESAU

pic Aircraft celebrated the conclusion of its Epic Odyssey World Tour and the upcoming certification of the new E1000 Tuesday afternoon at its exhibit on Celebration Way. CEO Doug King said the aroundthe-world tour, which visited 21 cities over 21 days for a total of 51.1 flight hours, helped validate the performance of Epic’s aircraft while providing its customers a chance to build on their skills and international flying experience. “The world tour lived up to the name in every way … and we all became better pilots on this journey,” he said. Twenty-six people and six airplanes participated on the 16,740 nm tour. Homebuilt Epic LT aircraft owners Alan and Wendy Barron said the trip was both a unique and challenging experience.

“We learned a lot about flying internationally,” Alan said. “We learned that the U.S. is the best place for aviation. It’s so much better, easier, friendlier, and it makes sense.” He said the trip also taught him a lot about his airplane’s capabilities, including flying a 1,200-mile leg in 4.5 hours and landing with 100 gallons of fuel left. “[Purchasing an Epic] was the best decision I’ve ever made on an airplane, no doubt about it,” Alan said. “We averaged nearly 320 knots, that’s with takeoff and landing. That’s crazy.” Epic plans to have its E1000 certified in the spring 2017 time frame and plans on producing 50 airplanes per year once full production is reached. The E1000 will be the first certified Epic aircraft and is priced at $2.95 million fully equipped.

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Like the famous drive-in theaters of yesteryear, the Fly-In Theater offers an evening of film viewing that’s simply amazing. You’ll enjoy epic blockbuster movies and classic aviation films on a projection screen that’s an incredible five stories high – a breathtaking viewing experience that’s “taken to the max,” under the stars. And all from the comfort of your lawn chair or blanket. There’s free popcorn too! It’s the perfect way to relax with family and friends and extend an exciting day at AirVenture.

Sunday, July 24th Above and Beyond and One Six Right Monday, July 25th The Last Man on the Moon Tuesday, July 26th The Martian Wednesday, July 27th The Final Countdown Thursday, July 28th The Guardian

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he huge 200-foot wingspan Martin JRM Mars seaplane looming over AirVenture 2016 is the offspring of a World War II U.S. Navy patrol bomber, the original XPB2M Mars. A shift in Navy preference for land bombers led to a redesign of the capacious Mars into a transport version. Five of the huge seaplanes served the Navy until the last ones were retired in 1956. In 1959, growing interest in the use of aircraft in fire-

fighting led to a bold plan by a group of Canadian forest companies to buy the four remaining Mars seaplanes from the Navy for conversion to water scooping air tankers. Two were lost, one while parked in the face of a typhoon. The remaining two, Philippine Mars and Hawaii Mars, still retaining their Navy names, have served as air tankers ever since. Based on beautiful Sproat Lake in the middle of Vancouver Island,

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in recent years Hawaii Mars has occasionally ranged as far as southern California on firefighting contracts. Able to scoop and release more than 7,000 gallons of water, the Mars was the reigning champion air tanker until the advent of super jet tankers converted from DC-10s and 747s. The Hawaii Mars is scheduled to make several demonstration water drops over Wittman Field during AirVenture 2016. PHOTO BY ANDREW ZABACK

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9:00 AM - 3:15 PM Ford Tri-Motor Building, B-17 Flights 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Flying Cinema, Flying Cinema Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AirVenture Grounds, Job Fair Ford Hangar, Daily Activities at the Ford Hangar, Ford Motor Company Aeromart 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Sky Shoppe, Rock Your Wings, Brandi Fill Garmin Hangar Tent 2, Connectivity with Garmin Connext, Garmin 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM EAA Wearhouse, 1941 Fighting the Shadow War, Marc Wortman Federal Pavilion, TFRs and Interceptors, NORAD 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Vintage Red Barn, Ask the AME, John Patterson Vintage Red Barn, Hand Prop Your Aircraft Garmin Hangar Tent 1, Real World Flying with GTN and G500, Garmin Ed King Theater at Bendix King Pavilion, AeroVue Integrated Flight Deck AOPA Program Pavilion, Setting Personal Minimums, George Perry Cirrus Tent, 2016 Cirrus Aircraft, Ivy McIver Boeing Exhibit, Trailblazers Book Signing EAA AirVenture Welcome Center, Air Show Performer Autographs 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Aviation Gateway Forums Stage, E-Fan, Airbus Replica Fighters HQ, WWI: The Men, Mike O’Neil Forum Stage 01, EMG-6 Electric Motor Glider Update, Carol & Brian Carpenter Forum Stage 02 GAMA, Pass Your Checkride, Larry Bothe Forum Stage 03, Lycoming Answers FAQ, Brian Costello

Forum Stage 04, Annual Inspections – What’s Wrong?, Cessna Pilot’s Association Forum Stage 05, Bush and Mountain Flying, CC Milne Pocock Forum Stage 06 JP Instruments, Which RV Is Right for You?, Van’s Aircraft Inc. Forum Mainstage 07 Honda Aircraft, Geeks Inherit...Deep Space?, NASA 2016 Forum Stage 08 ForeFlight, ForeFlight 301 – Advanced, Trever Lilya Forum Stage 09 Honda Generators, Dream Take Flight: It’s About You, Lisa Turner Forum Stage 10 Poly-Fiber, Luscombe Aircraft Forum, John Hofmann Forum Stage 11, Basic Spray Painting, Ron Alexander Workshop Classroom B, Interiors in Experimental Aircraft, Dennis Wolter Workshop Classroom C, Slick Mag Maintenance, Joe Logie AeroPlane Workshop Stage 2, Hints Live – Brakes and Plexiglas, Bob Koehler AeroPlane Workshop Stage 1, Learn Build Fly – Passing It On, Dave Conrad Vicki Cruse Pavilion, Life Looks Better Upside Down, Patty Wagstaff Skyscape Theater, Fighter Planes of WWII, Stuart Gordon SpaceShip One / Voyager, Limited Only by What You Can Dream, Dick Rutan FAA Aviation Safety Center, General Aviation Awards, Federal Aviation Administration Homebuilders Hangar, Technical and Flight Test Advice, EAA Technical Counselors and Flight Advisors Homebuilders Hangar, EAA SolidWorks Member Benefit, David Kasinskas Homebuilts In Review, HB In Review - RV-6 Ultralight Forums Tent, Carbon Fiber/Aluminum Wing Design, James Wiebe 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Warbird Alley, Warbirds in Review Cobra and Mohawk 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ford Hangar, Ford Autograph Thursday Session, Ford Motor Company 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Replica Fighters HQ, Advanced Composite Infusion Demo 3, Russell Emanis 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM EAA Pilot Proficiency Center, Chart Clinic Confidential RNAV, Mike Pound

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Since 1992, the EAA Young Eagles program has provided first flights to youth in general aviation aircraft. This year, we will fly our 2 millionth Young Eagle and celebrate this milestone. Proceeds from this raffle directly support the Young Eagles program.

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Book your flight experience today! B-17 Flight Experiences EAA Member: $435 Nonmember: $475 For Ford Tri-Motor or B-17 flight experiences, visit us at the southeast of the Warbirds ramp.

Ford Tri-Motor Flight Experiences Regular Pricing: $75 Early Bird Special: $65 For Ford Tri-Motor or B-17 flight experiences, visit us at the southeast of the Warbirds ramp.

Helicopter Flight Experiences Bell 47 Helicopter: $49 per person Extended 25-Minute Ride: $525 (1-2 persons) For Bell 47 helicopter experiences, visit us at Pioneer Airport behind the EAA AirVenture Museum.

The 2016 Ford Mustang GT Convertible is provided with support from Ford Motor Company & Kocourek Ford, Wausau, Wisconsin. Young Eagles Raffle tickets are available for purchase in the EAA AirVenture Welcome Center, at ticket booths located at the Brown Arch and Vintage areas, and in the Ford tent. Tickets may also be purchased in the EAA AirVenture Museum.

*Purchase tickets at the EAA AirVenture Museum® or at ticket booths located in the EAA Welcome Center, the Brown Arch, Vintage areas, the Ford tent, and the EAA AirVenture Museum during EAA® AirVenture® Oshkosh™, July 25-31, 2016. All ticket sales end on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at 12 p.m. Drawing is at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 31, 2016, at EAA AirVenture Welcome Center, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, 3000 Poberezny Rd., Oshkosh, WI. For more information and rules visit EAA.org/YERaffle or call 800-236-1025.

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AIRVENTURE TODAY

Make EAA Four Corners your first stop at AirVenture!

Whether it’s your first AirVenture or you’ve been coming for years, here’s where you’ll find what’s new and exciting in 2016! EAA AirVenture Welcome Center > General information and event schedules > Answers to your AirVenture questions > Shop AirVenture 2016 souvenirs > Mainstage featuring autograph signings, meet and greets, announcements and more.

EAA Discover Aviation Center > Get involved with Young Eagle Flights > Learn how to become a pilot > Redbird FMX simulator ‘Land at Oshkosh’ challenge > Complete Passport to Aviation activity for prizes > Fun and easy, hands-on souvenir homebuilding project

EAA Member Center > Join, renew, or become an EAA member > Learn about EAA programs for you > Shop exclusive EAA member apparel > Tell your EAA story and share it on social media > Airconditioned members-only oasis

EAA Pilot Proficiency Center > Improve your flying skills > Schedule flight time on 14 Redbird simulators > Tech Talks > Earn FAA WINGS credits > Learn about IMC Club programs

Intersection of Knapp Street and Celebration Way

Today’s Schedule 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Garmin Hangar Tent 2, G3X Touch for Experimental Aircraft, Garmin L3 Tent, ADS-B Catch the Buzz 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EAA Wearhouse, Meet Kermit Weeks, Kermit Weeks 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM Vintage Red Barn, Vintage Engine Run, Tom Kozura 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM Federal Pavilion, New Area Forecast, Clinton Wallace 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Sky Shoppe, Kimberleigh and Paul Gavin, Kimberleigh Gavin 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Vintage Red Barn, WWI Vintage in Review, Edwin Fountain 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Fun Fly Zone, Valdez STOL Demo EAA Wearhouse, Flying Off the Grid DVD, Ramona Cox AOPA Program Pavilion, ADS-B Panel Discussion, Mike Collins Garmin Hangar Tent 1, Plan File Fly with Garmin Pilot, Garmin Ed King Theater at Bendix King Pavilion, Aeromedical Hypoxia Training Part 1, Paul Buza 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EAA Canada, Canada US Border Crossing, Ian Brown Cirrus Tent, Michael Goulian-Air Race Pilot, Cirrus Aircraft Flight Standards Team 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Wood Workshop, Wood Construction 101, George Donaldson 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Ultralight Workshop Tent, Stewart Systems Covering 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Vintage Red Barn, Vintage Type Clubs 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Federal Pavilion, Story Time with the Park Service, Nicholas Georgeff

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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM L3 Tent, Lynx Install-L3 Aviation Products, Jim Keeth Sarasota Avionics Hangar B, Autograph Session with Pete McLeod, Pete McLeod 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Garmin Hangar Tent 2, Garmin ADS-B Solutions, Garmin EAA Pilot Proficiency Center, The Art of Instrument Flying, Doug Stewart EAA Pilot Proficiency Center, Weather Clinic Confidential Climate, Mike Cetinich Vintage Red Barn, Rose Memorial Plaza 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Aviation Gateway Forums Stage, Alpha Electro, Tine Tomazic Forum Stage 01, Latex Painting Updates, Malcolm Morrison Forum Stage 02 GAMA, Special Issuance Medicals, Dr. Brent Blue Forum Stage 03, Rutan Aircraft Flying Museum, Ryszard Zadow Forum Stage 04, Recruiting Young Eagles Pilots, Aaron Wypyszynski Forum Stage 05, What You Need to Know About Weather, Scott Dimmich Forum Stage 06 JP Instruments, Cardiac Issues with FAA Medicals, Dr. Gregory Pinnell Forum Mainstage 07 Honda Aircraft, Meet the FAA Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration Forum Stage 08 ForeFlight, Cold War with Dr. Stearman, Dr. William Stearman Forum Stage 09 Honda Generators, New “Right Stuff” for Mars Astros, NASA 2016 Forum Stage 10 Poly-Fiber, Fabric Maintenance and Repairs, Jon Goldenbaum Forum Stage 11, Women in Aviation - U.S. Coast Guard, US Coast Guard Workshop Classroom B, Experimental Aircraft Pre-buys/Insp, Vic Syracuse Workshop Classroom C, Why Electronic Ignition, Brad Dement AeroPlane Workshop Stage 1, RV Aircraft Fiberglass, Sam James Vicki Cruse Pavilion, Five Tools for Taming a Taildragger, Greg Koontz Hilton Theater, The Battle of Midway, Dr. Leo Murphy Skyscape Theater, WASP Panel Discussion, WASPs Homebuilders Hangar, First Flight Prep - Flight Advisor, Gary Baker Ultralight Forums Tent, Challenger Owners Forum, Greg Klemp

Connect with former classmates and share stories. Mingle with current faculty, staff and stduents to learn what is new at Parks College. Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Purchase a raffle ticket to win a Garmin D2 Bravo Titanium pilot watch. Proceeds benefit student scholarships.

Today’s Schedule

AIRVENTURE TODAY

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Sky Shoppe, The Jerrie Mock Story Book, Nancy Roe Pimm AOPA Program Pavilion, Aviation Humor, Rod Machado Garmin Hangar Tent 1, Connectivity with Garmin Connext, Garmin 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM Fun Fly Zone, Rotorcraft 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM EAA Wearhouse, Project Seven Alpha Book, Leland Shanle 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Federal Pavilion, Canine Demonstration, U.S. Customs & Border Patrol 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Garmin Hangar Tent 2, Garmin Avionics Upgrades, Garmin 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Garmin Hangar Tent 1, Garmin ADS-B Solutions Garmin Ed King Theater at Bendix King Pavilion, Aeromedical Session 2, Paul Buza AOPA Program Pavilion, America’s Community Airports, Dawn Veatch EAA AirVenture Welcome Center, Calculated Risk, Jonna Doolittle Hoppes Vintage Red Barn, Hand Prop Your Aircraft 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Warbird Alley, Warbirds in Review Pearl Harbor Aviation Gateway Forums Stage, Glass Panel – How it Works, Kirk Kleinholz Forum Stage 01, Intro to Aviation – Class for Kids, John Schmidt Forum Stage 02 GAMA, Flying Beech Airplanes, Thomas Turner Forum Stage 03, An Insider Look at Reno Air Racers, Fred Roscher Forum Stage 04, Intro to Soaring Flight, Scott Manley Forum Stage 05, Warbird Factory: NAA in WW2, John Fredrickson Forum Stage 06 JP Instruments, Low Aspect Ratio Personal Aircraft, Barnaby Wainfan Forum Mainstage 07 Honda Aircraft, NPS Pearl Harbor, Daniel Martinez Forum Stage 08 ForeFlight, 10 Things iPad Pilots Should Know, Bret Koebbe

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Considering the incredible value of this airplane, it’s never been a better time to win. Visit our AirVenture grounds location, booth No. 475, or see us near Warbird Alley. Please consider including a donation with your entry in support of the Spirit of Aviation.

GRAND PRIZE

PIPER L-4J and Two Leather Flight Jackets | Valued at $56,600 This 1945 military Grasshopper is a historic treasure. Restored to perfection and ready to take you on aerial adventures galore. Throw on your new leather flight jacket, hand-painted by Victory Girl, hop in the plane, and take the meaning of freedom to the next level.

SECOND PRIZE

EAA® AirVenture® Oshkosh™ 2017 VIP Package* | Valued at $3,500 Two weekly wristbands and camping passes, helicopter rides, flights aboard EAA’s Ford Tri-Motor and B-17, an EAA lifetime membership, VIP tour, $500 in merchandise, and more.

*Valid only for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017

Official rules and prize descriptions available at EAA.org/Sweepstakes. No purchase or donation necessary. A purchase or donation will not improve your chances of winning.

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Aviation Gateway Park Start a hobby. Start an education. Start a career.

EAA Innovation Center presented by National Air Traffic Controllers Association Encounter some of the most intriguing concepts in the aviation world, from the Orion prime team working to build the Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System (SLS) rocket to new startups from AeroInnovate aviation business accelerator.

EAA Education/Career Center presented by Airbus Group Discover your aviation career flight plan by visiting colleges, universities and military programs.

EAA Drone Center supported by Multicopter Warehouse. With New & Improved Drone Cage presented by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Engage in the world of UAVs with demonstrations, obstacle and speed courses, and viewing areas with live feed provided by Multicopter Warehouse.

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AOPA PROGRAM PAVILION SCHEDULE

Join us at booth 463, across from the Brown Arch on the flight line

Come be a part of the most passionate pilot community - at the AOPA Campus AOPA Membership Show Special: Join or renew & get $5 off, plus your choice of a free pilot’s cap or limited edition t-shirt. Be sure to enter our daily drawing to win great prizes!

TODAY! - THURSDAY, JULY 28 10:00 - 10:45 am

Setting Personal Minimums with George Perry

Becoming a safer pilot can become a reality by creating personal safety minimums based on your individual currency, proficiency, comfort levels, and experience. Join the Senior VP of AOPA’s Air Safety Institute for an impactful discussion on developing a plan to be a better, safer pilot.

11:00 – 11:45 am

ADS-B Panel Discussion: Equipage Ideas That Could Save You Money with Mike Collins

This panel of avionics manufacturers will share ideas about the most cost-effective ways an aircraft owner can meet the FAA’s 2020 mandate for ADS-B Out. Bring your questions!

12:00 - 12:45 pm

Aviation Humor with Rod Machado

Rod Machado will present 45 minutes of laughs and giggles with some of his craziest aviation stories, both new and old. Come prepared to laugh (and learn, too!) with Rod Machado.

1:00 - 1:45 pm

Going Higher: America’s Community Airports with AOPA President Mark Baker & Dawn Veatch

Community airports in the U.S. offer far more value than is normally understood. We will discuss the value of the local airport and debut a short film highlighting several airports in central Florida, narrated by Mark Baker.

2:00 - 2:45 pm

Better IFR Procedures, Better IFR Equipment, Better IFR Safety with Dr. Ian Fries, M.D.

For anyone who wants to fly in IMC more competently and comfortably, Dr. Fries will discuss points typically not taught in flight school and not in written manuals - flight timing, dealing with weather, fuel planning, IFR equipment, getting the clearances you want, and understanding communications.

2:00 – 2:45 pm

Patty Wagstaff Autograph Signing at AOPA Campus

Get an autograph and take a photo with the most well-known female pilot in the world, located in our AOPA courtyard.

3:00 - 3:45 pm

ERAU: Integrating Modern Mobile Weather Technology with Onboard Weather Technology with Kyle Ludwick

In the general aviation community, the accident fatality rate for weather-related accidents has been steady at 60-80% over the last 20 years, seemingly unaffected by technological advances such as Internet access and real-time data-linked weather information. Pick up tips and techniques for improving weather safety for general aviation using the latest technology from Embry-Riddle’s research.

COMING UP TOMORROW, JULY 29 8:00 - 9:30 am

Coffee & Donuts with AOPA President Mark Baker (AOPA Pilot Town Hall)

10:00 - 10:45 am

Splash! Enter the World of Seaplane Flying with Mark Baker, Woody Minar, Helen Woods

11:00 - 11:45 am

ADS-B Panel Discussion: Which ADS-B Solution is Best For Me? with Mike Collins

11:00 - 11:45 am

Patty Wagstaff Autograph Signing at AOPA Campus

12:00 - 12:45 pm

What Went Wrong? with John Collins

1:00 - 1:45 pm

Maximum Fun, Minimum Cost: Starting & Growing a Flying Club with Ron Rise

2:00 - 2:45 pm

Spinning 101: Basics of Spins & Spin Recovery with Catherine Cavagnaro

3:00 - 3:45 pm

Sporty’s: 10 Things Every iPad Pilot Should Know with Bret Koebbe

Today’s Schedule Forum Stage 09 Honda Generators, MotoArt - Aircraft Become Furniture, Ramona Cox Forum Stage 10 Poly-Fiber, Fabric Covering 101, Poly-Fiber Forum Stage 11, Designing The Perfect Paint Scheme, Craig Barnett Sheet Metal Workshop Aircraft Spruce, Sheet Metal 101, EAA SportAir Workshops TIG Welding Workshop Lincoln Electric, TIG Welding 101, Lincoln Electric Composite Workshop, Composite 101 Workshop Classroom B, Supervee Air Sports, Ed Fisher Gas Welding Workshop, Gas Welding 101 Workshop Classroom C, Electronic Ignition Monitoring & Management, William Repucci Theater In The Woods, Trailblazers – The Women of Boeing Hilton Theater, Turret Tails, Doug Ward Skyscape Theater, Flying the F-117 Stealth Fighter, Lt. Col. William O’Connor FAA Aviation Safety Center, It Takes CAIR to Fly Safely, Greg Feith Homebuilders Hangar, Technical and Flight Test Advice, EAA Technical Counselors and Flight Advisors Homebuilders Hangar, Lessons Learned & Murphy’s Corollary, Michael Meier Homebuilts In Review, Homebuilts in Review - Sonex/Waiex B-Models, John Monnett Ultralight Forums Tent, Light Sport Repairman, Carol & Brian Carpenter 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EAA Canada, Risk Management Case Studies, Jack Dueck 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Sky Shoppe, Aviatrix First Woman Pilot, Mary Bush Shipko Federal Pavilion, CBP Air and Marine Operations, U.S. Customs & Border Patrol 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Park Rapids Hangar C, Autograph Session with Pete McLeod 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Cirrus Tent, Perspective Touch Avionics, Rob Haig Garmin Hangar Tent 2, Learn More About Your G3X Touch, Garmin EAA Wearhouse, Bush and Mountain Flying Book, CC Milne Pocock Seaplane Base, Ditching and Water Survival, Robert Shafer

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AeroPlane Workshop Stage 1, Composite Talks, Sam James 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM EAA Wearhouse, Meet Kermit Weeks Wood Workshop, Wood Construction 101, George Donaldson 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Garmin Hangar Tent 1, Portable Garmin Products, Garmin Ed King Theater at Bendix King Pavilion, ADS-B Basics WINGS Seminar AOPA Program Pavilion, Better IFR Procedures, Ian Blair Fries AOPA Program Pavilion, Meet Patty Wagstaff EAA AirVenture Welcome Center, Through the Valley Book, William Reeder 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM Federal Pavilion, Not Your Standard Flight, Rebecca Waddington 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM EAA AirVenture Museum, Turret Tales Book, Doug Ward 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Stein Aircraft Hangar C, Autograph Session with Pete McLeod 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Forum Stage 10 Poly-Fiber, SAM Aircraft, Sebastien Heintz 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Sky Shoppe, 100 Years of Boeing Book, John Fredrickson 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Aviation Gateway Forums Stage, Industrial Inspections with UAS, Adam Andrews Forum Stage 01, Using Technology to Review Flights, Gary Reeves Forum Stage 02 GAMA, Propellers Nailed, Jack Norris Forum Stage 03, CISM in Aviation, Jim Woodke Forum Stage 04, Military SUA – What Are They Doing?, Lt. Col. Ben Cook Forum Stage 05, Intro to Drones, Randy Braun Forum Stage 06 JP Instruments, Boeing 737 Simulator in My Basement, Peter Wu Forum Mainstage 07 Honda Aircraft, Star Trek — Fact vs. Fiction, NASA 2016

LEAVE A LASTING TRIBUTE On EAA’s AirVenture Grounds

Visit EAA’s Job Fair July 25-31, 2016 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Throughout the AirVenture Grounds

Whether you’re looking for a job in the exciting world of aviation, wondering what type of careers are available, or just looking for a professional change of pace, you’ll find what you’re looking for at EAA’s Job Fair.

Autumn Blaze Maple Trees Plant a beautiful maple tree in your name and enhance our grounds. Visit EAA.org/Beautification to learn more.

Brown Arch Leave a permanent mark at the iconic Gateway to Aviation by purchasing your brick. Visit EAA.org/Arch to learn more.

Visit EAA.org/JobFair to learn more. We’re here to help your career take off!

Memorial Wall Honor your loved one and celebrate their life by adding them to this memorial.

> Stop by the PSA Airlines booth (C36) for a free giveaway and enter to win a drawing!

Visit EAA.org/Memorial to learn more.