Experience EAA AirVenture 2009 as You Have Never Seen Before
Each July, Oshkosh Wisconsin becomes home to hundreds of thousands of aviation enthusiasts from all corners of the world as visitors flock to EAA AirVenture. Started in September of 1953, the gathering has grown into the world’s foremost aviation event. During the week, roughly 10,000 attending aircraft transform Wittman Field from a quiet country airport to the world’s busiest air traffic control center.
Catch a Sneak Peek of Aero-TV’s Exclusive Interview with Matt Younkin
Aero-TV is premiering a new aspect to our video coverage, offering viewers the opportunity to preview one of our upcoming exclusive features. This aero-minute offers a sneak peek of our time with Matt Younkin at EAA AirVenture 2009.
Helicopter Maker Says New Rotor Technology Will Improve
Aircraft Performance
As part of an effort to improve helicopter performance, Sikorsky
has begun whirl testing a demonstration rotor system with active
flaps. The effort is jointly funded by Sikorsky and the
Aviation Applied Technology Directorate (AATD). Sikorsky Aircraft
is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp.
Pilot Does Not Recall Disengaging Autopilot, Flight Impacted
The Water
The NTSB has released a preliminary report on a Florida incident
involving a Medstar helicopter. Fortunately no one was injured when
the helicopter went down in the water off Captiva Island.
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