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Airborne 07.26.19-OSH19-Day 5: Sen. Inhofe's Plane Act, BendixKing, Sandia ECDI

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Oklahoma Republican Senator James Inhofe is one of the champions of General Aviation in Washington, D.C. And the author of many of the bills that have been a benefit to GA pilots, including the Pilot’s Bill Of Rights. Inhofe’s latest effort is the Plane Act … “Promoting The Launch Of Aviation's Next Era”. And what's next may be the establishment of a national center for the advancement of aviation. Jim Campbell talked with the Senator earlier t

Boeing Plaza Hosts WomenVenture 2019 Photo

More Than A Thousand Women Gathered In Front Of The Boeing Dreamliner On The Field

Now in its twelfth year, WomenVenture, a week-long social and networking event for women during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, attracts hundreds of women who are part of the aviation community and enjoy getting together to be inspired, to network, and to just plain have fun. More than a thousand women gathered in Boeing Plaza today for WomenVenture’s annual group photo, with most participants wearing their purple WomenVenture t-shirts.

Robert Ballard Mounts Latest Effort To Solve The Amelia Earhart Mystery

National Geographic Explorer-At-Large To Begin His Expedition In August

Amelia Earhart is a name synonymous with adventure, bravery and mystery. The famous aviator deftly traversed the world — and society — to pursue her passion for exploration...a passion that ultimately cost her her life. Earhart’s tragic end led to decades of speculation about what actually happened to her.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.28.19)

“I have always been intrigued by the story of Amelia Earhart because she shocked the world doing what everyone thought was impossible, much like what I have attempted to do my entire career as a deep-sea explorer.” Source: Robert Ballard, who will embark on an expedition to solve the mystery of what happened to Amelia Earhart in August.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.28.19): Steep Turns

In instrument flight, any turn greater than standard rate; in visual flight, anything greater than a 45° bank.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.28.19)

The Swift Museum Foundation

The Swift Museum is located at the McMinn County airport (KMMI) in Athens, TN. They have multiple Swift aircraft on display, including the first proto type #1, stock production and modified Swifts from 1946 to 1951, as well as two T-35 Buckaroo USAF trainers.