Coronavirus Uncertainty Forces Cancellation Of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2020

The continuing uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic has forced organizers of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2020 to cancel this year's event. The 68th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention was scheduled to be held on July 20-26, 2020. "We looked at every possibility over the past six weeks as to how EAA could move forward with AirVenture this year, because it is such an important reunion for the aviation community," said Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board. "The current status in Wisconsin is that it is still under a stay at home order until May 26, which completely eliminates our ability to start grounds preparation May 1. Th

The 2020 STIHL National Championship Air Races Is Still Scheduled for September 16-20, 2020

One of the highlights, as well as a requirement for a new or returning Reno race Pilot, is the attendance at 'Rookie School' otherwise known as the Pylon Racing Seminar. For over 2 decades, the Reno Air Racing Association has utilized the Pylon Racing Seminar (PRS) program to allow race pilots to prepare, practice and become certified to race in the races each Fall. RARA notes that, "It is the objective of the Reno Air Racing Association Board of Directors to assemble the most experienced, skilled, trained and race-certified pilots to compete at the STIHL National Championship Air Races. To accomplish this objective, RARA along with the individual raci

'Covers Commercial and Public-Interest Needs, but Largely Misses Recreational Flying'

The FAA late Wednesday issued a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) to address problems stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, including aircraft and airman certification issues across the spectrum of aviation. The agency's 93-page SFAR primarily addressed commercial and public interest operations, and those deemed to be essential activities. "We appreciate the FAA's attention to this matter, as EAA had supported several of the provisions included in the SFAR," said Sean Elliott, EAA's vice president of advocacy and safety.

Students Get a First Sample of Flying in CTLS Light Aircraft

AeroJones Aviation Technology builds the CTLS in Xiamen, China. Yet the company recognizes that simply to manufacture a great aircraft is not enough. You must also introduce citizens to these new flying machines. In January 2020 - before the Lunar New Year and the subsequent outbreak of Coronavirus - AeroJones Aviation personnel hosted two university groups on an educational mission. Out of respect to those affected the virus, AeroJones delayed this news but as those fears begin to fade, the time is right for a more hopeful message.