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YOUR DEPARTURE
CHECKLIST ...
You've got a lot on your mind as
AirVenture approaches, and we'd like to remind you of a few
things. Most importantly, be sure you're up-to-date on any temporary
flight restrictions or NOTAMs along your route, and be aware
of the changing parking
status on the field at Wittman Regional Airport. And don't
forget to pack your membership card and pre-purchased
tickets!
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Eclipse CEO Vern Raburn
Steps Down
Eclipse Aviation founder and CEO Vern
Raburn, who introduced the VLJ (Very Light Jet) concept and changed
general aviation in the process, announced he was resigning his
positions at the company effective immediately at a press conference at
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2008 this morning. Read
more
White Knight Two
Rolled Out in Mojave
Burt Rutan, of Scaled Composites, and Sir Richard Branson, of Virgin
Galactic, unveiled the long-awaited White Knight Two aircraft in Mojave,
California, on Monday morning. In a dramatic morning ceremony, this
successor to the legendary White Knight One aircraft was rolled out of
its hangar in front of a gathering of media and industry
representatives. Assembled media at Oshkosh took part in a video
conference held at the EAA Vette Theater and had the opportunity to ask
questions of Virgin Galactic President Will Whitehorn and Scaled
Composites' Bob Morgan. Read
more
Garmin Announces
Products, Improvements
Garmin International had several
announcements on opening day, led by the FAA-approval of the company's
G600 primary flight display product line. The approval allows for the
G600 to be installed on 785 different makes and models of aircraft via
the supplemental type certificated approved model list on normal and
utility category aircraft, including twin combustion engine and
turboprop engine aircraft with a certification weight up to 12,500
pounds. Read
more
Cessna Debuts
Production SkyCatcher
Cessna unveiled the first production Model
162 SkyCatcher today, complete with a production interior. Three
airframes have now been completed against an order book totaling more
than 1,000 aircraft. Read
more
ICON Aircraft Makes
Public Debut
Aviation, and in particular, sport flying,
is but one option competing for the discretionary dollars people have to
spend. ICON Aircraft, who unveiled its all-new, amphibious, folding wing
A5 light-sport airplane to the public Monday morning at EAA AirVenture,
is doing all it can to win that competition. Read
more
AirVenture Cup
Race Takes a New Direction This Year
After a 10-year history of races against the prevailing winds,
AirVenture Cup race organizers chose 2008 for the first of likely many
more west to east routings for the speedy competition. Read
more | Race
results
2008 AirVenture Program a True Collector's
Item...and More
Take
home a treasured memento of your AirVenture experience with the 2008
AirVenture Commemorative Program. This $7 collectible souvenir and
keepsake is printed on premium paper and features more pictures and
articles on the upcoming convention than ever before…including a
dedicated air show performers' autograph section. Plus, as a special
bonus, a free copy of the popular DVD, Oshkosh: The Spirit of Aviation
is included with every program. Also new this year: EAA offers a limited
edition t-shirt - bundled with a program when purchased at select EAA
merchandise locations on convention grounds, all for a special combo
price of $16.95.
EAA Member
Discounts at AirVenture
Bring Your EAA Membership Card and $ave!
Membership has its privileges - but you’ve gotta have the card! Your
EAA membership card is your ticket to receiving instant savings of 10-30
percent on most merchandise items at official EAA Merchandise locations
during AirVenture. And there are special savings for EAA members on
selected food items throughout the grounds. Your membership card helps
save you money while at Oshkosh! (Savings valid on grounds during
AirVenture 2008 only - Sunday, July 27-Sunday, August 3.)
AirVenture Info
Guide Available Online
The
official EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Info Guide is now available for download
on the AirVenture website. For information on forums, presentations, and
workshops, click
here. For the listing of AirVenture exhibitors, click
here. Printed copies will be available free of charge to all
visitors at several locations throughout the convention grounds,
including any admission gate, the exhibit areas, the EAA Welcome Center,
and other convenient locations. The Info Guide will help you get the
most out of your time at Oshkosh, with helpful information about
exhibitors and their locations, forum, presentation, and workshop
schedules, evening entertainment, air show line-ups, and more.
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