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Touring the home of the man who started it all BY BARBARA A. SCHMITZ

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MOST EAA MEMBERS know that Paul

Poberezny founded EAA. But did you know that when he bought his home in 1988 that the house was in such bad repair that the EAA maintenance manager told him to fix it with two sticks of dynamite and start all over? Or that after the renovation, he decided the basement was too small so workers had to dig out the new basement area with shovels? Did you know that Paul was a prolific reader, and that he signed his name to most books he finished reading? Or that when his wife, Audrey, went to the hospital to deliver their first child, Bonnie, he offered to pack up her typewriter and bring it along so she could keep up with her EAA correspondence? (She said no.) PHOTO COURTESY OF EAA ARCHIVES

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LEGACY / PAGE 1 You can learn interesting stories about Paul and Audrey, as well as see the 9-acre grounds that they once called home, as part of the Poberezny Legacy Tour. Paul renovated the main home, which they moved into in 1991, and built additions and buildings on the property, as well as a pond, memorial garden, and more. The tour includes access to the West Wing, the Annex, and the Memorial Garden and nature area, and visitors will see thousands of personal memorabilia and photos from his time in aviation. Paul spent a lot of time writing to chapters and EAA members so it’s no surprise that he has offices throughout the property. He had a logbook that visitors were asked to sign when they came to see him, but he also signed in every time he entered that office. His favorite office was likely the one built on top of the garage. When that addition was built, the trees were small enough that he could see the northsouth runway. You’ll see photos of Paul and Audrey with country singer John Denver, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, radio host Paul Harvey, and many aviation legends. Plus you’ll see the iconic Red One, Paul’s Volkswagen that he drove around the convention grounds during earlier conventions, as well as Red 3, son Tom’s Volkswagen used for the same purpose. There’s a shelf of failed parts from the various airplanes that he had to do emergency landings in. And his parking area is accentuated with props that once were on Paul’s P-64 and damaged after he forgot to put his landing gear down. You’ll learn lots of trivia about the man who started EAA, such as his nicknames because people couldn’t pronounce Poberezny, how he finally got his wings, or why all the pine trees that Paul planted on the property were later moved by EAA maintenance. To purchase tickets during AirVenture, call 800564-6322 or stop at Forum Stage 7, across from the EAA Blue Barn. The 90-minute tours will take place daily through Saturday at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m., and a bus will take you to and from the convention grounds to the home. The home is now owned by Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. and the Irwin family, although EAA maintains the property.

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The Mass Mass Airport Tour A visit to all of Massachusetts’ public use airports in 24 hours STORY AND PHOTOS BY SHEERA KAIZERMAN Each day this week, we’re running one of the winners of EAA’s Pilot Your Own Adventure Contest, supported by Flight Outfitters. This entry placed second, out of 267 entries received. While all stories have been edited for grammar and style prior to publication, they were judged as submitted, with no editing of any kind. — Ed.

MY BOYFRIEND, REID, loves to collect

things. I don’t necessarily mean physical things, but for as long as I’ve known him, he’s always had a to-do list. Sure, the list has mundane things on it like “buy eggs” or “get haircut,” but that’s the easy stuff. Below the housekeeping items, he’ll have bullets that say “Antarctica trip?” “Grand Canyon rim to rim?” or “Everest climb?” The question marks mean that the idea is there, brewing in his brain, but he’s still got to determine the logistics, figure out the timing, and find the unwitting companion to bring the idea to completion.

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FLIGHT / PAGE 4 It’s this love for collection that has made Reid a bit of a unicorn in all of the fields he chooses to pursue. He became a 50 Completer, reaching the highest point in all 50 states at age 21, one of the youngest completers in the official Highpointer’s Club, and became the first member to achieve the newest gold standard of highpointing: all 50 states plus the six U.S. territories. Reid is a certified master parachute rigger and has collected all of the rigger ratings available, even the ridiculous ones that only a handful of people possess nowadays. Reid is also, obviously, a pilot, collecting thousands of hours to date over his (relatively) young flying career as a CFII and an ATP, and, most recently, collecting a DC-3 type rating because, well, why not? It’s also this love of collection that inspired the “Mass Mass Airports Tour?” to show up on the to-do list: a visit to all 39 of our home state of Massachusetts’ public airports in 24 hours or less, way back in the summer of 2014, with me, two months away from my private pilot checkride, as the unwitting companion. Our chariot for the day was Reid’s trusty Piper Tomahawk, N9873T, a lovely T-tailed two-seat trainer that I’m sure you’ve heard all sorts of lovely nicknames for. N9873T had previously taken us up and down the eastern and central U.S., zigzagging to air shows and skydiving adventures, and now it was going to show us a view of the Massachusetts aviation scene in a hurry.

We started out getting a list of all of Massachusetts’ public use airports and roughly mapping out our course. For me as a student pilot, it was a master class in flight planning. Which airports have fuel? What about shorter runways? Those would need to be spaced out from the fuel stops. Which airports have lights? Soft fields would need to be completed earlier in the day. All available data came into play for this ambitious collection. Our first stop was Plum Island airport, an unassuming 2,105-foot paved runway by the ocean on the North Shore of Massachusetts. For as rare as Tomahawks are nowadays, we saw a sister bird sitting at the tiedowns, as if cheering us on. We landed on Runway 10, turned right around at the end, and took off on Runway 28. Airport No. 1 of 39, done, in the books. Airport No. 2, Lawrence Municipal Airport, is a beautiful field with some of the nicest air traffic controllers. We landed on Runway 5 and then hightailed it out on Runway 23. It was early enough that the controllers were still sleeping, so we had the place to ourselves! Airport No. 3, Marlboro Airport, is a barely 1,700-foot paved runway with fences on either end of the runway. At the halfway point of the runway, there is a stripe of paint to indicate to pilots, “I hope you’re making progress here!” It’s an exercise in precision, to say the least, and thankfully we’d been flying for a bit, so our ship was a bit lighter and not full of fuel!

We continued this way throughout the morning and into the afternoon, zigging and zagging throughout the state, constantly reevaluating our fuel stops and available runway landing lengths, making friends along the way as we shared our goal and our latest progress with fuelers and airport managers. Almost, if not more important than the main goal, we needed to decide which airport restaurant we’d visit for lunch (we ended up having our $100 hamburger at the amazing Airport Grille at New Bedford Airport). We explored depths of western Massachusetts I’d never ventured to unless driving straight through on the highway, followed by the beauty of Cape Cod and its beachy airport infrastructure. For firsthand experience of the struggle of uneven grass strips on a very hot summer afternoon, visit Myricks Airport in Berkley, and for a beautiful 10-foot view of some of the coolest cargo planes our military has, talk to the controllers at Westover. Finally, as the sun was beginning to set, we had just three airports left on our list: Bedford-Hanscom Field, Beverly

Regional Airport, and you guessed it, the class Bravo biggie, Boston-Logan International Airport. We completed quick touch-and-gos at Bedford and Beverly, and headed south for our journey to the landing pattern for Logan. We called ATC to let them know we were on our way. The controller got us cleared for landing 22R, advised us to watch for wake turbulence from the Southwest jet on the parallel runway, and gave the instruction to “fly maximum speed,” which for us was a thrilling 135 knots. The radio call for the jet landing behind us was, “Cleared to land 22R, No. 2 following aircraft in front of you.” After a pregnant pause, the controller radioed again to the jet. “It’s a Tomahawk.” We landed halfway down the runway and still taxied for what felt like a very extended length of time. We reached the general aviation terminal, incredibly excited for the terminus of our latest collection. We’d flown long and hard, and at around 10:45 p.m., checked off our 39th airport by celebrating with those famous cookies from Signature and hot chocolate from a Starbucks vending machine.

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CHARIOT OF THE STARS Howard DGA

STORY AND PHOTOS BY FREDERICK A. JOHNSEN

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BEN HOWARD USED the nomenclature DGA for his

airplane designs for years. By the time the executive Howard DGA-15 hit the market in 1939, it was widely accepted the letters stood for “damn good airplane.” Evidently airplane manufacturers did not survive the Depression by being timid about their products. About a dozen Howard DGAs, including a smaller speedster and a former ambulance, grace the grass in the Vintage area at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021. They flew in from states as diverse as Arkansas, Ohio, Washington, Georgia, Missouri, Michigan, Florida, Nevada, and Tennessee. Roger Brown, president of the Howard Aircraft Foundation, and his wife, Terese, flew their striking black DGA-15 to AirVenture from Port St. Lucie, Florida. Since Howards were the chariots of the powerful in an era when people were not called influencers, it is no surprise that the Browns’ DGA-15 once belonged to cigarchomping Air Force tactician Gen. Curtis LeMay. Another DGA devotee back in the day was actor Wallace Beery, who liked to fly his plane to the hinterlands for hunting, Brown said. As a result of Beery’s requirement to pack gear in and out, the company devised a larger double door on the right side of the fuselage of his airplane. The U.S. Navy appreciated the value of this modification as the GH-2 aerial ambulance. A bonus in the AirVenture Howard lineup is a rare DGA-8, smaller than the plush DGA-15 and descended from the famed Howard DGA-6 Mister Mulligan racer. Jack and Joan Venaleck brought the sporty airplane from Ohio. The line of Howards at AirVenture this year is as colorful, and ethereal, as a rainbow. Some may be departing before week’s end. Catch them if you can.

Roger and Terese Brown brought their historic Howard DGA-15 to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021. Gen. Curtis LeMay once owned this airplane.

The only flying Howard DGA-8, derived from the Mister Mulligan racer design, attended EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021.

Tall fins make a statement in the Vintage parking area where Howard DGA classics convene.

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3D RC FLYER ‘ACES’ NIGHT SHOW BY ABBY OLENICZAK

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EVEN THOUGH THIS is Jase “The Ace” Dussia’s fourth year perform-

ing at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the 3D RC flyer acknowledges he still gets a bit anxious. But he said he doesn’t let that overtake the fun of flying. You can watch Dussia’s night performance, complete with smoke and lights, at the Fun Fly Zone at Ultralights Thursday and Friday night. The Twilight Flight Fest runs from 8 to 9:30 p.m. both days; the performances will be different. Dussia started his RC flying career on a simulator when he was 5 years old, and at 10 began competing. He said he jumps on the opportunity every year to perform at Oshkosh. “3D RC flying at AirVenture is one of the only places I get to do night flying,” said Jase. “Thanks to the event organizer, my family, and the opportunity to fly again at AirVenture.” In 2019, Jase started his own business, JTA Innovations, selling foam airplane kits for indoor and outdoor use. Dussia said, “It’s mostly a hobby, but I enjoy the cool opportunities that come with it.” With his business, he hopes that anyone of any age or background can share the joy of RC flying. Despite being busy with his new business, Jase managed to continue pursuing his online degree in business and keep his flying skills sharp. Jase says his dad, John, has been a very influential person in his life. John introduced Jase to the hobby and has encouraged him throughout his journey. Jase said he has also met other influential people along the way that he still keeps in touch with today. Jase noted that RC flying is becoming more popular with youths. “When people attend bigger competitions, I notice there are more and more kids coming,” he said. During air shows, when he is not competing, he mostly improvises but still practices and relies on his skills. In competitions, he must stick to his routine. 2019 was also a busy year for Jase traveling often to compete globally and visit competition exhibitors. He said, “I love the traveling opportunities, and any country is the coolest to fly at because of the change of scenery.” Interest and passion keep Jace’s drive for RC flying high, as well as having people look up to him and drawing inspiration from others. The pandemic made 2020 an interesting year with only a few fly-ins and demo flights, so he is excited to be back in 2021. Dussia said, “Keep in mind it’s all about having fun. Don’t get too stressed and meet new people!”

Jase “The Ace” Dussia will perform Friday night at the Twilight Flight Fest

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Grandma’s First Flight A Ford Tri-Motor tale 92 years in the making BY HEIDI REINKE

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A FEW MONTHS after starting my new job

in the marketing department at EAA, I received a call from my grandmother, Ruth Clark. Living within a few blocks from Wittman Regional Airport her whole life, she was wondering if I knew anyone that could take her for an airplane ride. Neither she nor my grandfather, John Clark (90), both Oshkosh natives, had ever flown on an airplane, and her dream was seeing the city she had lived in her whole life from the sky.

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I sat on this idea for a few weeks, and then it hit me. Wouldn’t it be cool for my 92-year-old grandmother to experience her first flight aboard a 92-year-old Ford Tr i - Mo t o r d u r i n g A i r Ve n t u r e ? Absolutely. So tickets were purchased and arrangements were made for Grandma and Grandpa to take their first flight. And Grandma has been giving my mother a daily countdown to flight day every day for the past two months. “Ever since I’ve seen an airplane and enjoyed the beauty of the airplanes that fly over, I’ve always wondered what it would be like,” Grandma Ruthie said. “I never dreamed this would happen.” While EAA’s Ford Tri-Motor is currently down for maintenance, the Liberty Aviation

GRANDMA CLAPPED HER HANDS TOGETHER WITH A “WOW!” AS THE TIN GOOSE WHIRLED AROUND LIKE A DERVISH IN THE GRASS WITH ITS THREE ENGINES GROWLING.

Museum’s Tri-Motor was at the ready to provide flights for AirVenture attendees. On Tuesday, Grandma experienced her first flight alongside some import a n t m e m b e r s o f h e r f a m i l y. Accompanying Grandma on her maiden voyage was my grandfather, with whom she celebrated their 70th anniversary this year. This trip was also purposefully scheduled to include my brother, Bryan Reinke, who celebrated his 38th birthday on the day of the flight, and Bryan’s 2-year-old daughter, Piper Reinke — my grandmother’s great-granddaughter — who also experienced her first flight Tuesday. “This is the ultimate pinnacle of our l i v e s ,” G r a n d m a R u t h i e s a i d . “Something we were able to do together and with part of our family. Just the ride and seeing the pilot, we’re very grateful for this experience and will have something to remember fondly in the days we have left.” Growing up with AirVenture in her backyard, Ruth and John remember attending the convention the second or third year it was held in Oshkosh, and they’ve watched the air show from their backyard every year since then.

“We would sometimes sit in the backyard and watch the air show from 8 in the morning until 8 at night,” Grandpa John said. “Early on, there wasn’t much to do in Oshkosh except the horse races at the county fair. Then EAA came to town and they had all the aerobatics and warbirds, and it was like, ‘Wow!’ “Having owned my own masonry and concrete business, I’ve been up on church steeples in Oshkosh, and I’ve seen quite a bit, but I’ve never seen Oshkosh from this high up,” Grandpa John said. “This is probably as close to heaven as I’m going to get.” The day of the flight started out a bit rough with rain that delayed the Ford TriMotor from flying first thing in the morning. But like AirVenture 2021, the flight was well worth the wait for Grandma and Grandpa. As the Tri-Motor pulled up to the tent for its first trip of the day, you could see the awe in my grandparents’ eyes. Grandma clapped her hands together with a “wow!” as the Tin Goose whirled around like a dervish in the grass with its three engines growling. Grandpa’s grin was priceless. Grandma was so excited to tell her story about this being her first flight to every other passenger near her. The volunteers and staff took such amazing care of them. They even made a special announcement to all of the bystanders about this being their first flight. The crowd clapped as they boarded the airplane and after the roaring gentle giant safely landed. It was such a special moment for Grandma and Grandpa. As the landing gear from the Tri-Motor separated from the ground, you could see the joy in their faces as they felt their first moments of fleeting buoyancy that comes with takeoff. At one point during the flight, I’m pretty sure I saw Grandma with tears of joy as she looked down over the city she grew up in and saw Lake Winnebago and all of the buildings from a view she never before this day knew was possible. One volunteer even gave Grandma a big hug as she was leaving the departure area.

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Oshkosh natives John and Ruth Clark, married 70 years, experienced their very first flight at AirVenture.

Three generations of the Clark family enjoyed the magic of flight on the Ford Tri-Motor.

“To be able to fly on my grandson’s birthday with my great-granddaughter Piper is the most amazing thing for me,” Grandma Ruthie said. Grandma would like to thank the pilots of the Ford Tri-Motor for all of the hard work and training they’ve put into becoming pilots and for ensuring a safe first flight for her and her family. I’d also like to give a big thank-you to all of the volunteers and staff that make this such a special moment for so many people. You all put such great care into making sure my nonagenarian

grandparents had an experience they will never forget. “I’m so thankful for EAA and being able to see all of these airplanes all of these years. To be able to experience this airplane ride is a dream,” Grandma Ruthie said. Considered the first luxury airliner in its time, the Tin Goose tours the country offering passengers the flight of a lifetime. To book your own flight on this vintage beauty and say that you flew on the same airplane as Oshkosh native Ruth Clark, visit FlyTheFord.org for tour stops near you.

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Take a Virtual Ride in Kyle Fowler’s Long-EZ BY CHRISTINA BASKEN

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KYLE FOWLER, EAA 1272650, the owner and pilot of Go EZ

Aerobatics, is offering AirVenture attendees the chance to experience flight in his Long-EZ through the power of a virtual flight simulator. “When Ben from Sim Your Plane approached me about this, I thought it was a really good idea,” Kyle said. “This is just amazing. This is a really good idea for getting kids into aviation, or flight training for pilots who haven’t flown in a while.” The simulator, built by Sim Your Plane on top of X-Plane 11, was customized for Kyle’s aircraft so you can actually fly the simulator using the Long-EZ’s controls. “Sim Your Plane built this to put this into the plane to convert the plane into the controls for the simulator,” Kyle said. “That simulator is brand new, and we just installed it in the plane. We weren’t too sure how we

were going to do it or how people were going to like it, but the kids absolutely love it, and the pilots are amazed by how realistic it is.” This EAA staffer had the opportunity to try it, and I have to say, WOW, is it ever realistic! I felt totally connected to the aircraft in every maneuver I performed. Kyle said the benefit of the simulator being so realistic is that it gives kids an idea of what it is like to fly a real aircraft. “I’ve had a couple kids who have said I want to be a pilot when I grow up,” Kyle said. “Our jobs as

“THIS IS ESSENTIALLY A VIDEO GAME IN THEIR EYES. THEY DON’T WANT TO GET OUT OF THE PLANE. THAT’S THE ONLY TIME YOU SEE A SAD LOOK ON THEIR FACE.” KYLE FOWLER

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air show performers is to inspire and motivate people. The flight sim is a really great example of aviation technology.” The sim also features a Garmin G1000 instrument panel. “I love the G1000 on the flight sim. I mean, in that flight sim, it is 100 percent realistic,” Kyle said. “You can use your hands, and you can go in and you can flight plan and click on all the buttons, and it’s very realistic. You can take off out of Oshkosh, go flight plan to Appleton, punch it all in, and it will do everything for you.” “I love what I do. I love air shows — it’s a huge passion of mine — and I feel that this is a great way to connect to the new generation,” Kyle said. “It’s getting more and more difficult, and the best way to get through the gate is through video games nowadays, and this is essentially a video game in their eyes. They don’t want to get out of the plane. That’s the only time you see a sad look on their face.” You can experience flying in Kyle’s Long-EZ when you visit his aircraft, parked on the side of the IAC building by Boeing Plaza.

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FINDING FREEBIES STORY AND PHOTO BY TENLEY ONG

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WHETHER YOU CALL it swag, freebies, loot,

or promotional items, one thing is clear at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 — if you like things that are free, you’re in the right place. On the opening day at AirVenture, three Young Eagles from California collected free swag from every booth in Exhibit Hangars A, B, C, and D. Over the course of the day, the group accumulated two grocery bags full of free items. EAA exhibitors seem to have it all, from hats and T-shirts to beer koozies and bottle openers. From the massive pile of swag, the group selected its top four favorite booths: • SkyVector, Hangar C. Here you can pick up a nail file to remind you to file a flight plan with SkyVector. And, if you turn out to be a fan of them, you can pick up a collapsible fan to keep you cool on those Hotkosh days. SkyVector also has hats, stickers, and mints. • Crewchief Systems, Hangar C. Crewchief Systems, which specializes in aircraft system intelligence, is giving out free T-shirts. If a free T-shirt isn’t exciting enough to you, you can enter to win an iPad in its giveaway raffle. Simply post a picture of you wearing one of Crewchief ’s shirts on Instagram and tag @ crewchiefsystems. • HangarBot, Hangar D. If you sign up for its email list and/or follow it on social media, you can get a free T-shirt from HangarBot as well. On top of that, if you go back the following day wearing its shirt, you get a free bag. HangarBot is also hosting multiple drawings and giveaways.

On the AirVenture 2021 grounds, you’ll find free hats, beer koozies, stickers, bracelets, pens, hand sanitizer, bags, mouse pads, bottle openers, keychains, flashlights, posters, sunscreen, T-shirts, candy, a luggage tag, a fan, a file, a notepad, lip balm, and more.

• Crew Dog Electronics, Hangar C. You can get a free pen ($8 value) from Crew Dog if you sign up for its email list. These pens are specialized for night flight, as they consist of a red light for writing in the dark, batteries, and a leash to attach your pen to your wrist or mobile device so it is not lost if you drop it in the dark. The exhibit hangars, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, are full of interesting vendors and information so it is easy to spend a full day there. But this list is not exhaustive; many outdoor exhibitors, as well as other organizations and associations, often have promotional items to hand out as well, so be sure to stop by your favorite booth. And most importantly, don’t wait until the last day of the fly-in convention to explore. Get your free swag before companies run out!

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Bigfoot Comes to AirVenture 2021 Keep your eyes peeled, as you might see it in various places throughout the week BY CHRISTINA BASKEN

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LEGEND HAS IT that Bigfoot, or Sasquatch to some, is a

large, hairy, upright-walking, apelike creature that lurks in the wilderness, leaving behind enormous humanlike footprints wherever it roams. Originally dubbed the “wild man,” this large creature has been said to live at the peak of the mountains, steal fish from fisherman in a stealthy fashion despite its large and heavy feet, and ultimately, live by no rules and answer to no one in the great outdoors. The legend of Bigfoot inspired Jay Jolley, EAA Lifetime 831326, of Collegedale, Tennessee, to name his Carbon Cub EX-2 after said creature. After all, what could be better for a large-wheeled machine flying through valleys, soaring over mountaintops, landing on grass strips, and often parking with a tent under its wing? “I wanted something that I could just take either to Alaska or to Idaho or to the Ozarks and land in areas

that weren’t necessarily designated airstrips and go camping and fishing and do things like that,” Jay said. The legend of Bigfoot provokes a childlike wonder and imagination for so many, much like aviation has done for Jay. The first airplane Jay ever built was an AirCam on floats, nicknamed Road Runner. Is it any surprise that his next plane would be called Bigfoot? With his first build checked off his bucket list, and itching for more, he started looking into taildraggers that could be used for backcountry flying. When Jay began looking at all the platforms, the Carbon Cub struck him as the best kit on the market, and right off the bat, Jay knew he wanted to have a theme, similar to Road Runner. “I wanted it to stand out a little bit, wanted it to be a little bit different. And I was sitting there talking to one of the sales reps one day and [he] was talking about the big tires, big tires. He must’ve said big tires like 10 times, and I thought to myself, ‘How about Bigfoot?’ Make it a Bigfoot type theme!” Jay said to achieve the desired design of Bigfoot, he consulted Plane Schemer LLC, a

company that specializes in creating custom paint and vinyl designs. Jay was already familiar with Plane Schemer’s work, as it assisted Jay with the design of Road Runner. “Painting an aircraft design like Bigfoot requires a concept and an expert team for both the design and paint,” Jay said. The design was done by Jonathan McCormick at Plane Schemer, and the paint was done by Robert Sumner, Randy Nageotte, and Tim Jenkins in Stafford, Virginia. Jay said CubCrafters estimates the kit as taking anywhere from 900 to 1,200 hours to build, and it was almost dead on, as it took him about 1,000 hours to complete the aircraft. After 18 months of hard work, Jay finished the build on March 21, 2020. Jay said building Bigfoot was a truly rewarding experience. “I believe there are people who love to fly and people that love to build, but if you love both, building an airplane that you will eventually fly is the best aviation experience available,” Jay said.

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JIM RUST WINS EAA’S 2021 AUGUST RASPET AWARD WHIRLWIND PROPELLERS’ OWNER Jim Rust, EAA

443335, has been awarded the EAA 2021 August Raspet Memorial Award in recognition of his work in designing propellers for homebuilt planes. “I was inspired by Rutan when I was a kid,” Jim explained. “That led me down the aeronautical and engineering path.” Whirlwind Propellers has designed and manufactured a wide variety of props, including ground-adjustable and constant-speed, to name a few. Since 1960, the Dr. August Raspet Memorial Award has been presented every year to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of light aircraft design. The award is named for the late Dr. August “Gus” Raspet, a professor at Mississippi State University and avid light aircraft enthusiast. Raspet was instrumental in elevating the

aeronautical engineering program at Mississippi A&M College, as it was originally known, into one of the nation’s preeminent aerophysics research centers. The Raspet Flight Research Laboratory in Starkville, Mississippi — a tribute to all of his efforts — was completed in 1962. The first recipient of the award was John Thorp, Lockheed engineer on the Little Dipper and Big Dipper, and designer of the Thorp Aviation Sky Skooter. Jim joins a long list of incredible aviation designers, including Ray Stits, Curtiss Pitts, and Bernard Pietenpol. “It’s a humbling honor,” Jim said. “I understand the gravity of the award and the people that have come before me. I look forward to continuing to serve the experimental family with innovative propellers.” Congratulations to Jim! Thank you for all you have done!

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Friday, all veterans in attendance are invited to assemble with their respective branches of service and join in the Parade of Veterans, proudly presented by EAA Warbirds of America and sponsored by American Airlines. The parade starts at 1:30 p.m. at the south end of Warbird Alley, continues down the flightline, and ends on Boeing Plaza for a special welcome and opening of the afternoon air show. If you do not wish to march, you are encouraged to join the group on Boeing Plaza at 2 p.m. for a group photo.

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JESSICA COX TO BUILD NEW AIRPLANE FOR ARMLESS FLIGHT BY ERIN HENZE

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FLYING CAN BE difficult enough as an able-bodied person,

taking years of training and practice. For pilot Jessica Cox, who was born without arms, flying an aircraft is even more difficult. In 2008, when Jessica earned her sport pilot certificate, she was awarded the Guinness World Record for being the first certificated armless pilot in history. Currently in an Ercoupe, Jessica flies with her feet. However, the current setup in her aircraft isn’t ideal. “The cramped position how I fly the plane is very uncomfortable,” Jessica said, “so it doesn’t allow for long-distance flight.” However, Jessica and her team are looking to change that. On Monday, Jessica announced that she and a team of volunteers will be working to build a fully accessible RV-10. Not only will this aircraft be more comfortable for her to fly, but it also goes much faster, as the RV-10 is

capable of flying more than 200 miles per hour, much faster than the cruising speed of 90 miles per hour of the Ercoupe. Being able to fly more comfortably and faster will help Jessica in her mission to inspire children with disabilities around the world. “The plan is to fly this airplane around the country to reach more children with disabilities to inspire them,” Jessica said. Jessica wants to help prove that “disability does not mean inability.” “We can think bigger,” Jessica said, “recognizing that different is good.” Jessica and her team are looking for both design and financial help on this huge project. “This is a huge endeavor, but it’s going to inspire so many,” Jessica said. “We need all the help possible … we need a community. I’m very happy to be part of this aviation community, because it’s so powerful, and it’s such a wonderful tool in ways of inspiring the world.” If you would like to help, please go to JessicaCox.com/Project2025.

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EARLY RAY SCHOLAR VOLUNTEERS AT GIRLVENTURE Amy Whelan goes from mentee to mentor at AirVenture 2021 “I was just trying to get [the Ray Aviation Scholarship] into the chapter,” Amy explained. “I didn’t know I was going to be the one who was awarded it!” Since receiving this award in September of 2019, Amy has gone on to receive the Jack Burnham Scholarship in March of this year. This post-secondary scholarship is helping her in her quest to become an airline pilot. After being so involved with EAA, Amy is excited to be giving back. “I wouldn’t be where I am without EAA,” Amy said, “so now being able to give back … it’s just been an incredible opportunity.” Amy has done a couple things to give back, including setting up a Young

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Amy Whelan, EAA 1283566, has put in a lot of work to get to where she is today. Now a junior at E m b r y- R i d d l e Ae ro n a u t i c a l University, Amy has been awarded four different EAA scholarships throughout her aviation journey. Starting out with the ground school scholarship and the Air Academy scholarship, Amy brought the Ray Aviation Scholarship program to her home chapter, EAA Chapter 1541. Once the program was set up, she was promptly awarded the first scholarship.

Aviators group at her home chapter and giving a Young Eagles flight to her chapter’s current Ray scholar. However, Amy isn’t done there. “I’m going to be a junior mentor [at GirlVenture],” Amy said. “I’m hoping to interact with the girls and give them … all the information I’ve gathered. I didn’t come from an aviation-related background, so I’ve been exploring and finding my own way using the help of all the people at EAA.” Amy also had some advice for young aviation enthusiasts. “Just jump in feet first,” Amy said. “Be open to hearing everyone’s stories and learning from the people that are around you. It’s a really big community and, just being a part of it, you’ll learn so much.”

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AIRCRAFT ANNIVERSARIES BY HAL BRYAN

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EVERY YEAR, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh becomes home to thousands of aircraft. Some

of them are here to be displayed or perform in one of the air shows, while others form the centerpieces of thousands of campsites. In some cases, though, there’s another reason, one that’s cause for specific celebration — the anniversary of an aircraft type’s first flight or introduction. At the time of this writing, we know of several types that are here to celebrate this year, including some holdovers from last year — the AirVenture that wasn’t. So, as you walk the convention grounds, when you see one of these airplanes, be sure to stop and wish it a happy birthday. In addition, two of EAA’s divisions, the Vintage Aircraft Association and the International Aerobatic Club, are celebrating their 50th anniversaries this year, so take some time to help them celebrate as well. PHOTO BY ED HICKS

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GLOBE SWIFT The sleek and sporty two-seat Globe GC-1 Swift was introduced in 1946 as a crosscountry airplane meant to capitalize on the expected postwar general aviation aircraft sales boom that never materialized. ERCO The Engineering and Research Corporation (ERCO) was founded by Henry Berliner in 1930, and produced the first Ercoupe after designer Fred Weick joined the company in 1936.

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EAA Sees Blue Skies Ahead After Weathering 2020 Storm BY BARBARA A. SCHMITZ

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EAA SURVIVED 2020 in solid financial shape, despite not

being able to hold a fly-in convention last year due to COVID-19. At EAA’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, EAA Treasurer Stuart Auerbach said fiscal year 2021, which ended February 2021, was a challenging year. But he said EAA managers and the board believe the organization weathered the impact of the pandemic reasonably well and that their financial position remains solid. But in early 2020, things didn’t look as promising. “Just as the year began, EAA was faced with the sudden need to navigate the unknowns of the COVID pandemic,” Auerbach said. Programs and activities were placed on hold, staffing adjustments were made, and by early May, it was clear that the annual convention would be canceled. EAA staff began

implementing a contingency plan to save almost all uncommitted costs of AirVenture and to implement a virtual event. “Financially, the loss of AirVenture net income had a devastating impact on the organization’s finance performance in FY 2021,” Auerbach said. But support from donors and investment yields helped to offset operating losses. Total income in FY 2021 totaled $28.8 million, down $24.4 million or 48.9 percent from FY 2020. However, investments increased to $8.8 million, up $6.8 million or 340 percent, from FY 2020. EAA’s operating income was $20 million in FY 2021, down $31.2 million or 60.9 percent, from FY 2020, mainly due to no income from AirVenture. Donations were also down $2.2 million in FY 2021, to $9 million. “Much of this decline is a result of the cancellation of The Gathering, our annual f u n d ra i s i n g g a l a h e l d d u r i n g A i r Ve n t u re,” Auerbach said. The remaining $11 million in other income sources in FY 2021 came mainly from

EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board Jack J. Pelton, left, presents the Chairman’s Award to Bob Wilson.

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memberships and subscriptions, advertising, and merchandise sales. EAA membership decreased by 6.9 percent to 224,975 during FY 2021, likely due to the loss of renewals and new joins that occur during AirVenture. However, recent membership campaigns have recovered a considerable portion of that loss. EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board Jack J. Pelton said total membership is now at 240,651. “So membership is back and stronger than ever,” he said.

“THE TEAM WORKED HARD TO STICK TO OUR STRATEGIC PLAN AND TO HAVE RESERVES AND KEEP US FINANCIALLY SOLID, EVEN WITHOUT AIRVENTURE 2020.” JACK J. PELTON

EAA incurred $28 million in operating expenses in FY 2021, down $17.6 million or 38.6 percent from FY 2020, as many EAA programs were either canceled, curtailed, or delivered online. AirVenture costs were $3.8 million, down $9.7 million from the year before as EAA only incurred fixed costs for such things as insurance and depreciation, as well as staff costs invested in planning for the 2020 event.

IN OTHER BUSINESS Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO and chairman of the board, presented the Chairman’s Award to Bob Wilson and the Freedom of Flight Award to Jerry Gregoire and Redbird. Six Class A board of directors members were reelected to three-year terms: Pelton, Eric Gurley, Darren Pleasance, Dan Schwinn, Lou Seno, and Alan Shackleton. Pelton said EAA had estimated that attendance at AirVenture 2021 would be 30 percent smaller than the record attendance of 2019. But based on numbers to date, the numbers are clearly going to meet the 2019 record. By Wednesday, 12,000 aircraft were on the grounds, and not one airplane had been turned away.

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Auerbach said some of EAA’s expenses were offset by a loan through the federal Paycheck Protection Program, as EAA was awarded $2.4 million in funds. The loan was forgiven early in FY 2022. The overall result for FY 2021 was an increase in net assets of $800,000, or almost 1 percent. At fiscal year-end, EAA had total assets of more than $116.5 million, a substantial portion that was liquid and available to cover debt repayment, the operating reserve requirement, and investment in furthering the organization’s mission over time. “EAA’s financial reserve position was key in absorbing the impact of AirVenture 2020’s cancelation and curtailed operations of fiscal 2021,”Auerbach said. Auerbach said EAA held off on significant capital purchases due to the uncertain economic impact of the pandemic. Capital spending was targeted to AirVenture site development and safety. In addition, EAA acquired land on the south end of the site, he said, with plans to ultimately relocate the ultralight Fun Fly Zone. Pelton said it is sobering to see what the organization has been through financially. “But it’s been rewarding to know that we managed through the storm. The team worked hard to stick to our strategic plan and to have reserves and keep us financially solid, even without AirVenture 2020.” Pelton said he was also proud that EAA continued to deliver to its members — through publications, webinars, and so on — and never lost contact throughout the pandemic. “While we may have kept a calm presence, we were paddling feverishly under water while trying to keep calm.” However, Pelton said he wasn’t too worried going into this week because he knew the event only happens because of its 5,000-plus volunteers. They’re committed, and they’re here. I promise EAA will be strong, vibrant, and making a difference well into the future.”

EAA’s Jack J. Pelton, left, presents the Freedom of Flight Award to Jerry Gregoire and Redbird.

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LOCATION Vintage Hangar Warbird Tram Tours EAA Member Center and Raffle Fun Fly Zone Fun Fly Zone EAA Aviation Museum Pioneer Airport Fly Market Main Gate Sky Shoppe EAA Merchandise Corner Boeing Plaza EAA Wearhouse Merchandise Continental Aerospace Technologies AOPA Program Pavilion NATCA Booth Forum Stage 01 Forum Stage 02 Forum Stage 03 Forum Stage 04 Forum Stage 05 Forum Stage 06 Forum Stage 07 Forum Stage 08 Forum Stage 09 Forum Stage 10 Forum Stage 11 Sheet Metal Workshop TIG Welding Workshop Composite Workshop Workshop Classroom A Gas Welding Workshop Workshop Classroom C Aeroplane Workshop IAC Aerobatic Center EAA Museum - Hilton Theater EAA Museum - Skyscape Theater Homebuilders Hangar Ultralight Forums Tent Aeroplane Workshop Aeroplane Workshop Aeroplane Workshop Aeroplane Workshop Fun Fly Zone Garmin Seminar Tent 1 Brown Arch - Gateway to Aviation EAA Pilot Proficiency Center Garmin Seminar Tent 2 Vintage Hangar EAA Member Center and Raffle Homebuilders Hangar KidVenture Homebuilders Headquarters EAA Learn to Fly Center Aeromart Fun Fly Zone Redbird Flight Simulations NAFI Booth Lycoming Engines Booth Rose Plaza Interview Circle ALPA Booth Superior Air Parts Booth AOPA Program Pavilion

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Get Started With Garmin Pilot App How to Fly: G3X Touch Autopilot Rich or Lean? Grumman F6F Hellcat Aeroncas II All About the Young Eagles Program Intro to Rotax Aircraft Engines ATC & You: In-Flight Emergencies Airships: Past, Present, and Future Airparks and Landing on Turf Runway Aviation 3D Printing Applications Electric Aircraft Propulsion Shuttle, Houston Where Fuel Meets Air Demythifying Stall/Angle of Attack Gyroplane 101 Preserving Backcountry Airstrips GA Flying and Taxes in 2021 Bing Carbs for Aircraft Engines English Wheel Sheet Metal Demos: Homebuilts Sequence Design Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk 10 Lessons From the WASP of WWII Red Horizon (36 minutes) Amateur-Built Aircraft Maintenance Chris Heintz Designs Fixed Wings to Flex Wings All About AeroEducate

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Garmin Seminar Tent 2 Garmin Seminar Tent 1 Continental Aerospace Technologies Warbirds In Review Vintage Hangar EAA Blue Barn Rotax Aircraft Engines Booth NATCA Booth Forum Stage 01 Forum Stage 03 Forum Stage 04 Forum Stage 05 Forum Stage 06 Forum Stage 07 Forum Stage 08 Forum Stage 09 Forum Stage 10 Forum Stage 11 Workshop Classroom A Aeroplane Workshop Aeroplane Workshop IAC Aerobatic Center EAA Museum - Wright Flyer EAA Museum - Hilton Theater EAA Museum - Skyscape Theater Homebuilders Hangar Homebuilts In Review Ultralight Forums Tent EAA Museum - SpaceShipOne/Voyager

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TIME PRESENTATION 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Stewart Fabric Hands-On Demo Sean D. Tucker Meet & Greet From Classroom to Flight Deck AF-5000 EFIS Masterclass Vintage in Review Bird Strike Using Simulation at Home When Is Impossible Turn Possible? Garmin Engine Indication System Garmin Pilot App: Pro Tips History of Early Aeroncas Wood Construction 101 Your Engine’s TBO ATC & You: Avoid Airport Errors What’s Your Brand? Ray Aviation Scholarship Automate Your Flying Club TallyHo! Users Guide Is 3D Printing in Your Future? Planning Your Kit Build Designing the Perfect Paint Scheme U.S Airline Pilot Job Market Demand Melanie’s Story An “Electrifying” Story 50 Years of Sonerai Using Autopilots to Fly Instrument Composite Finishing Techniques LORD Engine Mounts & Shimmy Dampers No-BS Talk About Lithium Batteries

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Stewart Systems Sean Tucker Michael Arcamuzi Rob Hickman Ray Johnson Michal Junik Stasi Poulos Richard McSpadden Garmin Garmin Lt. Col. Craig MacVeigh EAA SportAir Tim Owen NATCA Air Traffic Controllers Lauretta Godbey John Egan Ken VeArd Rodney Johnson David Johnson Vaden Francisco Craig Barnett Kit Darby III Melanie Astles Dr. Jean Botti John Monnett Gary Reeves Scott VanderVeen Emily Mogel Reginald Nicoson

Ultralight Workshop Tent EAA Learn to Fly Center ALPA Booth Dynon Tent Rose Plaza Interview Circle International Federal Pavilion EAA Pilot Proficiency Center AOPA Program Pavilion Garmin Seminar Tent 1 Garmin Seminar Tent 2 Vintage Hangar Wood Workshop Continental Aerospace Technologies NATCA Booth NAFI Booth EAA Blue Barn Forum Stage 01 Forum Stage 02 Forum Stage 03 Forum Stage 04 Forum Stage 05 Forum Stage 06 Forum Stage 07 Forum Stage 09 Forum Stage 10 Forum Stage 11 Composite Workshop Workshop Classroom A Workshop Classroom C

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TODAY’S SCHEDULE TIME PRESENTATION 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

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Power Hammer Mark Kennison Alluring Figures: Improve Scores DJ Molny Covert Aviation: Air America Neil Hansen LSA Maintenance Dick Koehler Shooting and Editing Flying Videos Les Homan Rotorcraft Demonstrations 5 Must-Knows About Datalink Weather Dr. Scott Dennstaedt Anatomy of a TAF Andy Boxell Garmin Autonomi Garmin Garmin Flight Deck & Display Garmin Tailwheel to Turbine: Proficiency Julia Harrington How to Properly Prop an Airplane Dion Carr Top 10 Things Pilots Should Know Jason Miller Dynon SkyView for Experimental Dynon Staff Advanced Retrofit Garmin Autopilot Garmin Cost-Effective Flight Instruments Garmin Veteran’s Tribute Parade ATC & You: A Day as a Controller NATCA Air Traffic Controllers EAA AeroEducate for Your Chapter Justin Payton Stratux Demo Sean Chuplis Aspen MAX and New Digital Autopilot Scott Smith Francis Rogallo’s Flexible Wings Billy Vaughn Hot Topics in Aviation Law EAA Legal Advisory Council Which RV Is Right for Me? Van’s Aircraft Canard Owners and Builders Assoc. Michael Beasley Benefits of Running Over Square Mike Busch ForeFlight Fundamentals Ryan McBride Rocket Women: Our Mark on the Moon NASA Panel Fabric Covering 101 Poly Fiber

LOCATION Aeroplane Workshop IAC Aerobatic Center EAA Museum - Hilton Theater Homebuilders Hangar Ultralight Forums Tent Fun Fly Zone AOPA Program Pavilion International Federal Pavilion Garmin Seminar Tent 2 Garmin Seminar Tent 1 EAA Pilot Proficiency Center Rose Plaza Interview Circle AOPA Program Pavilion Dynon Tent Garmin Seminar Tent 2 Garmin Seminar Tent 1 Warbirds In Review NATCA Booth EAA Blue Barn Forum Stage 01 Forum Stage 02 Forum Stage 03 Forum Stage 04 Forum Stage 05 Forum Stage 06 Forum Stage 07 Forum Stage 08 Forum Stage 09 Forum Stage 10

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TIME PRESENTATION 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Mastering ForeFlight for IFR Sheet Metal 101 TIG Welding 101 Composite 101 Fuel System Basics Gas Welding 101 Engine Performance Blueprinting Advanced Forming Taming the Taildragger Building Early Aeroplanes History of Submarines and Air Power Flying the F-117 Stealth Fighter Pitts Special Gyroplane 101 Reassembly of a Lycoming Engine Discuss Homebuilts With Advisors TFRs and ADIZs: Avoid Interception Rotax Injected Engine Installation Pilots and Medication 50 Hours From TBO Garmin Avionics for Experimental Modern Navigators & Radios Flying to the Bahamas: Customs

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Gary Reeves EAA SportAir Sheet Metal EAA SportAir TIG Welding EAA SportAir Composites Donald Hall EAA SportAir Gas Welding Archie Frangoudis Mark Kennison Greg Koontz Kip Lankenau James Zarlengo William O’Connor Budd Davisson Bob Snyder Lycoming Engines EAA Technical Counselors and Flight Advisors Lt. Col. Matt Housand Nino Tavio Dr. Victor Vogel Superior Air Parts Inc. Garmin Garmin Mike Zidziunas

Forum Stage 11 Sheet Metal Workshop TIG Welding Workshop Composite Workshop Workshop Classroom A Gas Welding Workshop Workshop Classroom C Aeroplane Workshop IAC Aerobatic Center EAA Museum - Vette Theater EAA Museum - Hilton Theater EAA Museum - Skyscape Theater Homebuilts In Review Ultralight Forums Tent Lycoming Engines Booth Homebuilders Hangar International Federal Pavilion Rotax Aircraft Engines Booth NAFI Booth AOPA Program Pavilion Garmin Seminar Tent 2 Garmin Seminar Tent 1 International Federal Pavilion

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TODAY’S SCHEDULE TIME PRESENTATION 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM 8:45 PM - 9:30 PM

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Stratux User Meetup Sean Chuplis Getting to Know EZWxBrief Dr. Scott Dennstaedt Leidos Flight Service Enhancements Joe Daniele Influencer Panel and Meetup Fuel Farm and Refueler Filtration Keith Clark Lycoming Engines EIS Overview Jud Rupert Gas Welding Aluminum EAA SportAir Gas Welding Engine Control Cables — HfH Dick Koehler Remembering the USS Indianapolis Dick Campbell Escape From Loch Ness Nik Coleman Pilot Fantasy Touring by LSA and RV Bob Jones Friday Air Show Unmask Your Panel’s Potential Shane Woodson Flying for NOAA: Careers Kennieth Brewer Flying to Your Absolute Limits Robert DeLaurentis Swift Fuels UL94 Avgas Chris D’Acosta Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk Punta Cana Fly Boys Jaime Piña Rotorcraft Awards Jewish Shabbat Service Paul Marxen Ultralight and Lightplane Awards Ultralights Party Volunteer Awards/Ultralight Party Tethered Balloon Operations 75th+1 Remembrance of WWII RC Flying Field Twilight Flight Fest Midway (2019) (138 minutes) Balloon Night Glow

LOCATION Forum Stage 01 Forum Stage 02 Forum Stage 03 Forum Stage 08 Forum Stage 11 Workshop Classroom A Gas Welding Workshop Workshop Classroom C EAA Museum - Vette Theater EAA Museum - Skyscape Theater Ultralight Forums Tent Flightline AOPA Program Pavilion International Federal Pavilion AOPA Program Pavilion Ultralight Forums Tent Forum Stage 04 Forum Stage 02 Theater In The Woods Chapel and Compass Hill PHP Tent PHP Tent PHP Tent Fun Fly Zone Theater In The Woods RC Flying Field Fun Fly Zone Fly-In Theater Fun Fly Zone

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$100 per ticket – Only 1,500 tickets available Tickets are available at the EAA Member Center, Brown Arch and Vintage area booths, in the Ford Tent, or at the EAA Aviation Museum. The 2020 Ford Mustang GT Convertible is provided with the support of Ford Motor Company & Kocourek Ford, Wausau, Wisconsin. *Purchase ticket at the EAA Aviation Museum™️ during normal business hours beginning December 18, 2020 or during normal operating hours at EAA®️ AirVenture®️ Oshkosh™️, from July 26, 2021 to August 1, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. All ticket sales will end on August 1, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. Drawing will be held at 3:00 p.m. on August 1, 2021 at the AirVenture Welcome Center, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, 3000 Poberezny Road, Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54902. For complete rules, visit EAA.org/YERaffle

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FUEL THE RIGHT WAY Save A Life – Verify Fuel Type, a special presentation brought to you by Phillips 66® Aviation

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Poberezny Legacy Tours The nine-acre property that Paul and Audrey Poberezny once called home is now on display thanks to Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. and the Irwin family. Tours will be offered daily Monday, July 26, through Saturday, July 31, at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3p.m. Check-in and bus transportation will be located at Forums Stage 7, across from the EAA Blue Barn. Tickets for the tour are $5 each and can be purchased at the check-in location.

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Purchase your tickets at the EAA Aviation Museum™ or the EAA Member Center. *Purchase tickets at the EAA Aviation Museum™ or the EAA Member Center through 12 p.m. on August 1, 2021. Drawing is at 3:30 p.m. on August 1, 2021, at the EAA Member Center, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, 3000 Poberezny Road, Oshkosh, WI. Proceeds benefit the youth education outreach activities of EAA, including without limitation the KidVenture ® educational program at AirVenture®.

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YOUR JOURNEY. YOUR OSHKOSH. FROM FIRST ARRIVAL to final takeoff and everything in between, we want to see AirVenture through your eyes. Check out today’s featured social shots of the day! Share your highlights on social media using #OSH21 to possibly be featured in a future issue of AirVenture Today!

@Windlandaviation Yesterday was a warbird extravaganza at #OSH21! Fantastic show, looking forward to the extended shows this week in honor of the 75th (plus one) anniversary of the end of WWII

@deonmitton Compared to Alaska and Canada, there are very few working Beavers in the lower 48 - so its always good to see a few at Oshkosh. Especially at the Seabase - there is always lots to see and always a good spot for grabbing breakfast! If you’re at Oshkosh this year, be sure to check it out.

@lifeoflauran Dipped out just before 5pm yesterday due to incoming weather but captured these guys as they buzzed the grey lot

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Volunteer Pilots Are a Lifeline in Times of Need BY: LINDSEY KERR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LIFELINE PILOTS

AN ILLINOIS PILOT’S IDEA 40 years ago has led to more

than 9,000 flights to help people in need. “Pilots have a special skill, and my hope is that they will use this skill outside of the limits of their life and make a difference in somebody else’s life,” said Wanda Whitsitt, founder of LifeLine Pilots. In 1981, Wanda had the idea to help people in times of medical need by flying them for free. Flying a Piper Archer named Sweet Charley, Wanda, her husband, and a handful of pilots made lifesaving trips in the early years of LifeLine Pilots. The group she founded has now flown more than 6.1 million miles, helping thousands of people in need of medical care far from home. What started out of Wanda’s garage is now the oldest volunteer pilot organization in the country. LifeLine Pilots is headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, but serves 10 states in the Midwest.

WHAT IS THE MISSION OF LIFELINE PILOTS? LifeLine Pilots facilitates free air transportation, through volunteer pilots, for people with medical or humanitarian needs. Each year, their volunteer pilots

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complete hundreds of missions, bringing patients and their caregivers to and from livesaving medical care. “We believe that everyone, regardless of income, should have equal access to health care,” says Lindsey Kerr, executive director of LifeLine Pilots. “By removing the transportation barrier, LifeLine Pilots helps to ease the financial burden put on families during times of medical uncertainty. The best thing we can tell families is there is no cost, ever.” LifeLine Pilots receives no government funding. Instead they rely on donations from individuals, businesses, and foundations to fund the facilitation of every flight. The volunteer pilots are the biggest supporters of LifeLine Pilots, giving hundreds of thousands of dollars in donated flight time and fuel and airplane costs each year. You can help support their mission by donating at LifeLinePilots.org/Donate.

WHO ARE THE VOLUNTEER PILOTS? “Volunteer pilots are located throughout our 10-state region and come from a variety of backgrounds,” said Kerr. “Some fly once a month, while others take a volunteer flight once a year. Every flight helps a family in need.”

The pilots donate their aircraft, the fuel/airport costs, their time, and their expertise. They do this because they want to use their love of flying to help others in need. The pilots are not allowed to take any money for the flight, but each mission is tax-deductible for the pilots.

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED? If you live in the Midwest, LifeLine Pilots has an easyto-complete volunteer application form available on the website at LifeLinePilots.org. To become a volunteer pilot, you must be 21 years old, have 250 hours PIC, have a current medical and insurance documents, and complete the AOPA Public Benefit Flying online course. If you live outside the Midwest, there are volunteer pilot organizations located throughout the country looking for volunteers. The Air Care Alliance (ACA) is a public service organization supporting public benefit flying. The ACA has a list of volunteer pilot organizations on its website AirCareAlliance.org. LifeLine Pilots is here to help anyone with medical needs far from home. Volunteer today to help people in their time of greatest need. For questions, call 800-822-7972 or email missions@lifelinepilots.org.

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Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Fractional Ownership Program Launched VoltAero’s pioneering Cassio hybrid-electric aircraft is now available for U.S. fractional ownership through the company’s teaming with KinectAir, joining its on-demand flight services driven by artificial intelligence and utilizing an advanced smartphone application. KinectAir’s “Pioneer” program opens opportunities for fractional owners to reserve share positions, or whole aircraft, in four-seat Cassio 330s — the first Cassio version of VoltAero’s hybrid-electric aircraft family to enter production. The Cassio 330 will be strategically positioned at U.S. airport locations based on user demand. The “Pioneer” program for Cassio was officially launched at AirVenture, where VoltAero is an exhibitor. Expressions of interest for fractional or whole ownership reservations can be made via KinectAir’s website (KinectAir.com/VoltAero) and during AirVenture, directly at VoltAero’s exhibit (Booth 3072C). IMAGE COURTESY OF KINECTAIR

“The Jetsons future of rooftop-to-rooftop travel we see in very promising projects like Joby and Beta is just a long way out. The Cassio brings an efficient and elegant clean-sheet design for an aircraft that can take off and land on the smaller, local airfields we are already operating from. And we expect to bring it to the fleet as early as 2024,” explained KinectAir CEO Jonathan Evans. “This marriage of hybrid-electric propulsion in conventional takeoff and landing aircraft (eCTOL) is the emerging leader for greening regional air travel. We put these aircraft on a network and we put the power to summon them in your hands, and that ’s game-changing.” Jean Botti, VoltAero’s CEO and chief technology officer, added: “As a pioneer in electric aircraft, it is highly appropriate that VoltAero is teaming with KinectAir on the ‘Pioneer’ fractional ownership program. We look forward to seeing a growing fleet of Cassio aircraft in the U.S. market,

serving customers who benefit from KinectAir’s personal air mobility concept, combined with Cassio’s 800-mile range and the ability to operate from close-in airports.” VoltAero is advancing the Cassio family’s design phase, building on the validation of its hybrid-electric powertrain through flight trials with the company’s Cassio 1 demonstrator aircraft. Production will begin with the four-seat Cassio 330, featuring a combined hybrid-electric power of 330 kilowatts. Initial Cassio 330 deliveries are targeted for the fourth quarter of 2023, to be followed by the Cassio 480 and Cassio 600, utilizing hybrid-electric propulsion rated at 480 and 600 kilowatts, respectively. Cassio aircraft will be integrated in KinectAir’s short/medium-haul infrastructure, with the regional air mobility company applying artificial intelligence to balance passenger demand and air transport availability.

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Invisible Sky

One family’s mission to improve general aviation safety Invisible Sky Saturday, July 31 10 a.m. EAA Aviation Museum

BY ERIN HENZE

AIRVENTURE TODAY STAFF

LOSING SOMEONE TO a crash is a devastating experi-

ence that some in the aviation community have had to endure. After the tragic death of 24-year-old Georgina Joshi, her family wanted answers. Not satisfied with reports from the NTSB and FAA, the Joshi family started to investigate on their own. The documentary Invisible Sky, screening on July 31 at 10 a.m. in the EAA Aviation Museum, follows the Joshi family’s search for answers and takes a look into what might have happened the night of Georgina’s death. “The goal of the documentary is to make general aviation safer,” Impact Producer Gerry Maravillas said, “not only for pilots, but for passengers and people on the ground, as well as to just really make sure the NTSB has the full bandwidth to address the needs and concerns of general aviation.”

The crew of Invisible Sky feels that the NTSB neglects those in general aviation, which is a large portion of the aviation community. With general aviation being such a big part of what AirVenture is, Gerry thinks that AirVenture is the perfect place to host a screening of the film. “As much as we want to reach a wider audience,” Gerry explained, “I think that the people who are going to be most interested in it are going to be pilots, aviators, and aviation experts themselves, so I can’t think of a better place for this documentary then at AirVenture.” If you’re interested in learning more about Invisible Sky or its team, go to InvisibleSkyFilm.com.

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the Homebuilts area of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, working primarily in homebuilt registration. While Mike has enjoyed aviation for basically his whole life, it wasn’t until he retired from the Army that he was able to fully invest in the hobby, joining EAA Chapter 91 in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and ordering an RV-8 kit. Attending AirVenture for the first time in 2007, Mike didn’t begin volunteering until 2010 but has been at it ever since. As part of his volunteering duties, Mike arrives in Oshkosh in early July and stays until after the conclusion of AirVenture. Leading up to convention, Mike and a few other volunteers work together to get the Homebuilders Headquarters building ready. Working with Charlie Becker, EAA director of chapters and homebuilding, Mike and a handful of others also assist with a variety of projects across the Homebuilts area of the AirVenture grounds. In addition, the team helps with the organization of golf carts just prior to the event. On the Thursday prior to AirVenture, homebuilt registration opens, and Mike and his fellow volunteers are busy registering homebuilt aircraft as well as issuing wristbands and camping credentials to attendees, among numerous other tasks. Following AirVenture, Mike helps put everything away for the offseason. Volunteering for close to a month every July for the past 10 years, Mike gives up a significant portion of his summer because he enjoys what he’s doing. “I have fun doing it, or I wouldn’t do it,” Mike said. “I really enjoy the people that I work with, the other volunteers. They come from all over the U.S. and Canada, and it’s just an amazing group of people. We have fun together. We have inside jokes, and we socialize together. It’s just a good time, and I look forward to that every year.” As someone who attended AirVenture for a few years without volunteering, Mike has learned that he’s gotten more enjoyment out of the event since he began helping out. He encourages anyone who attends AirVenture on a yearly basis to consider volunteering going forward. “I would just encourage every AirVenture attendee to consider volunteering,” he said. “We do have volunteers that only work for a couple of hours. And then you have the crazy guys like me that work 14- to 16-hour days sometimes, and then everything in between. I don’t know anyone who’s volunteered that has regretted it. Take a look at the volunteer opportunities that are out there and find something that sounds like fun.”

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AROUND THE GROUNDS

WWII Spotter’s Guide PHOTO BY SCOTT SLOCUM

BY HAL BRYAN

PHOTO BY LAURIE GOOSSENS

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ONE OF THE central themes of EAA

AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 is a commemoration of the 75th (plus one) anniversary of the end of World War II. This is a time for us to pause and reflect on the valor and the sacrifice of those veterans who saved the free world more than threequarters of a century ago. Every year, scores of beautifully restored warbirds come to Oshkosh. Each day, in no particular order, we’ll highlight some of the aircraft you might see around the convention grounds this year.

SPITFIRE

MANUFACTURER: SUPERMARINE AVIATION WORKS CATEGORY: FIGHTER YEAR INTRODUCED: 1938 Considered by many to be one of the most beautiful airplanes ever built, the Supermarine Spitfire is a British icon. Supermarine Aviation Works was a subsidiary of Vickers-Armstrongs when R.J. Mitchell began designing the Type 300, the airplane that would become the Spitfire. Before that, the company, as is evident from the name, was best known for flying boats and race-winning seaplanes. The Spitfire was flown by the air forces of Great Britain, Canada, and the United States, among dozens of other friendly nations. It spawned multiple marks and variants, including the carrier-based Seafire. More than 20,000 of the sleek and capable fighters were built, and the design has come to symbolize the RAF.

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C-47 SKYTRAIN

MANUFACTURER: DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT CATEGORY: TRANSPORT YEAR INTRODUCED: 1942 Developed from the iconic DC-3 airliner, Douglas built the C-47 with a cargo door and other modifications to make it suitable for use as a military transport. C-47s, and their subsequent variants, served the U.S. Army Air Forces and Navy and several Allied nations. C-47s hauled anything and everything, including more than 50,000 paratroopers in support of the D-Day landings. C-47s were used to tow gliders, and, unlike many other aircraft of the era, C-47s remained in service in the United States long after the war. More than 10,000 C-47s were built, many of which, along with their civilian cousins, are still flying — and even working — today.

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AROUND THE GROUNDS

PHOTOS BY CRYSTAL PEREZ

MUSEUM AIRCRAFT SPOTTER’S GUIDE BY HAL BRYAN

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EVERY YEAR, MORE than 10,000 aircraft fly to Wisconsin

for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Of those, nearly 3,000 are showplanes — vintage aircraft, warbirds, homebuilts, aerobatic airplanes, etc. — that are displayed around the grounds. But some visitors may notice other airplanes parked here and there that didn’t fly in at all, because they’re part of the EAA Aviation Museum collection. Because our museum exhibits rotate, many of these aircraft are only viewable by the public during AirVenture, spending the rest of the year in long-term storage on the convention grounds. Here’s a guide to some of these airplanes that you’ll see as you wander the neighborhoods of AirVenture.

OSPREY

AIRCRAFT: PEREIRA OSPREY 2 Designed by George Pereira, the Osprey 2 is a two-seat homebuilt amphibian built from plans. The EAA Aviation Museum’s example is the original prototype that first flew in 1973.

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SONERAI

AIRCRAFT: 1971 MONNETT SONERAI I Designer John Monnett of Oshkosh’s own Sonex Aircraft built this prototype of his Sonerai I in just eight months after he was inspired by a lecture given by Steve Wittman in the late 1960s. Built to comply with the Formula Vee racing standards, the airplane is powered by a Volkswagen engine, and plans are still available.

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AROUND THE GROUNDS

EAA Aviation Museum Highlights YOUR VISIT TO EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

2021 isn’t complete without a trip to the EAA Aviation Museum. Here’s one example of the approximately 200 aircraft on display in this world-class facility. 1934 Wittman D-12 Bonzo - N13688 (N4486E) Location: Air Racing & Aerobatics Sylvester Wittman (1904-1995), known as “Witt” or “Steve” to his friends, was one of the most successful pylon (closed-course) air racers in history. The airport at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, bears his name to this day. Wittman learned to fly in 1924 in a surplus Standard J-1 biplane he bought with a friend. In 1931, he moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to operate the Oshkosh airport. There, he designed and built Chief Oshkosh, his first homebuilt racer. In 1937, Wittman piloted Chief to a world speed record for its class, clocking 238.22 mph. In 1934, Wittman set his sights on the famed Thompson Trophy Race, a pylon race for aircraft of unlimited size and power. Without any formal training in aeronautics, Witt designed and built Bonzo, specifically for the Thompson Trophy Race. The design was dictated by the engine, and Wittman’s choice of engine was dictated by his lack of funds. He chose an

obsolete Curtiss D-12 engine, the same type as was used in Curtiss-Schneider Trophy Race winners in the mid-1920s. Wittman’s raceplane designs emphasized light weight rather than sophisticated streamlining. Bonzo’s fuselage was no larger than it had to be to hold the big V-12 engine, giving it an odd, angular look that the race press called “a flying barn door.” In its first Thompson Trophy Race in 1935, Bonzo finished second behind Harold Neumann in Mister Mulligan. In the 1938 National Air Races, Wittman and Bonzo placed third, and in 1939, in the last Thompson race before World War II, they placed fifth. In its final configuration, Bonzo could achieve 325 mph — faster than the fastest U.S. military fighter planes of the day — on just 485 hp. When Unlimited air racing resumed after WWII, it was dominated by modified fighters — the days of the homebuilt racer were gone, and Bonzo retired. Wittman continued racing and winning in a variety of airplanes until his retirement in 1989 at age 85. Bonzo was donated by Steve Wittman and restored in 1982 for permanent display in the EAA Aviation Museum. Don’t miss your chance to see this 1934 Wittman D-12 and hundreds of other aircraft in the EAA Aviation Museum.

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AFSOC AT AIRVENTURE A look at the history and aircraft of Air Force Special Operations Command BY SAM OLESON

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ON MAY 22, 1990, Air Force Special

Operations Command (AFSOC) was established as a major command within the U.S. Air Force. AFSOC’s missions encompass a wide spectrum of duties — from precise application of firepower, to infiltration and exfiltration, to aerial refueling of Special Operations aircraft. “Even those who have a solid familiarity with the U.S. Air Force often know little about its special operations units and the important mission they fulfill, so we want to bring some visibility to that at Oshkosh in 2021,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of programs, chapters, education, and museum, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “The Air Force has been extremely cooperative through the years at showcasing its remarkable people and aircraft at AirVenture, and we look forward to discovering even more in 2021.”

Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, AFSOC played an enormous part in U.S. operations overseas. By the end of September 2001, AFSOC forces were in Afghanistan to support Operation Enduring Freedom, with the goal to remove the Taliban and the alQaida terrorist organization from power. AFSOC has supported operations throughout the world, including numerous relief efforts in India, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka (2004), Haiti (2010), Japan (2011), Philippines (2013), and at home in response to Hurricane Katrina (2005). “We are excited to highlight specialized airpower at the nation’s largest air show, but it’s the airmen flying these aircraft that provide our real value to the nation. ... Humans are more important than hardware. The 20,000 innovative problem-solvers in this command are exactly what we need to maintain our competitive advantage in the future, and I am proud to showcase them at Oshkosh,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command.

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AIRCRAFT CURRENTLY OPERATED BY AFSOC Lockheed AC-130: As the heavily armed ground-attack variant of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules, the AC-130 is used primarily by AFSOC for close air support, air interdiction, and force protection. Currently, AFSOC operates the AC-130J Ghostrider, AC-130U Spooky II, and AC-130W Stinger II. Powered by four Allison T56A-15 turboprop engines, the AC-130 has a range of about 1,300 miles. CV-22B Osprey: The tilt-rotor Bell-Boeing CV-22B Osprey entered service with the U.S. Air Force in 2009, is used primarily for transport and evacuation, and has a combat range of 500 miles.

U-28A

U-28A: The U-28A is used by AFSOC for improved tactical airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance in support of humanitarian, search and rescue, conventional, and special operations missions, and is able to operate from short runways and semiprepared surfaces. Entering service in 2006, the U-28A has a range of approximately 1,500 miles. MQ-9 Reaper: An unmanned aerial vehicle capable of remotely controlled or autonomous flight, the General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper is a medium-altitude, longendurance aircraft employed primarily for dynamic execution targets, and secondarily for intelligence collection. The Reaper has a range of around 1,150 miles and achieved initial operating capability in 2007.

EC-130J Commando Solo III: The EC-130J entered service in 2004 and is used to conduct psychological operations, as well as to complete civil affairs broadcast missions, and has been used during operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, among others. The EC-130J primarily operates at night to avoid detection in hostile territories.

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MC-130J Commando II: The MC-130J is used primarily for missions that involve infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of special operations forces and equipment in hostile territory. The Commando II has a range of 3,000 unrefueled miles and entered service in 2011. C-146A Wolfhound: The C-146A is primarily used by AFSOC for intra-theater movement of small teams. The Wolfhound entered service in 2011, is capable of carrying a maximum of 27 passengers, and has a range of 1,500-2,000 miles.

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1. Republic’s rounded, art deco amphibian.

2. Merged with the Curtiss-Wright Corporation in 1929. (Two words)

3. Another term for the attitude indicator. (Two words)

5. Homebuilt designer Bernard _________.

4. North American’s WWII radial trainer. 7. This ultralight got its name because it fully complies with Part 103. (Two words)

5. EAA’s founder. 6. To some, it’s the Aichi D3A Type 99 Dive Bomber; to others, it was simply __________.

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8. Half-loop, half-roll maneuver named for a WWI German ace. 9. Betty Skelton’s Pitts, Little _______.

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Down: 2. This kind of welding uses a tungsten electrode. TIG 3. Designed by John Monnett, these kits are built right here in Oshkosh. SONEX 4. When John ________ flew his Easy Riser, the era of ultralights officially began. MOODY 6. The Hummelbird’s lighter sibling, a true ultralight. ULTRACRUISER 9. The group to join if you like flying upside-down. IAC Across: 1. The USAAF called it the A-24 Banshee, but it’s best known as the USN’s _____________. DAUNTLESS 4. Doolittle’s mount, this medium bomber was named after a general. MITCHELL 5. The V in RV-8 stands for ______________. VANGRUNSVEN 7. This classic ultralight was almost called the Ptomcat. PTERODACTYL 8. He’s EAA’s own superhero, created in partnership with the Stan Lee Foundation. AVIORE

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