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July 26, 2004

Lots of "Bugs" at AirVenture

Bugs Of The Volkswagon Variety, That Is

As you're walking around AirVenture 2004, you're more than likely to hear this: "Red 3, Red 3, this is Green 1, come in." The colorful call signs are assigned to an equally colorful fleet of Volkswagen Beetles operated by EAA, a tradition that stretches back more than three decades. A rainbow of VW "Bugs" is the chief form of transportation for many EAA staff and volunteers.

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Oshkosh In Real Time

ANN Provides Daily Coverage of AirVenture

Monday was the first full day of ANN operations at AirVenture 2004 and you might have noticed something a little different. We're real-time.

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Sport Pilot: What Say REAL Ultralighters?

An Unscientific -- But Revealing -- Survey

By ANN Contributor John Ballantyne In the Notice of Proposed Rule Making for sport pilot, FAA reported that it was responding, in part, to a petition from an ultralight association for modest changes to the ultralight regulation, FAR Part 103. With the publication of sport pilot last week, [18 years later], it's readily apparent that ultralight rule FAR Part 103 will remain unchanged for now.

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Eavesdropping on the 2003 Forums

You'll Be Amazed At What You Hear

By Aleta Vinas What did you miss last year at Oshkosh? How about listening to history and then a mere 11 months later seeing it happen? Last year, innovative aviation designer Burt Rutan spoke about his coveted SpaceShipOne, the leading project to be the first private re-usable manned craft able to successfully achieve sub-orbital flight.

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Oshkosh by the Numbers

A Fascinating Collection Of Triva To Enjoy Along Your Way

By Aleta Vinas Ever wonder how many hot dogs are sold at Oshkosh EAA AirVenture? How many volunteers donate their time? Wonder no more, here are some little know facts about the air show, some are from 2002, some from 2003. A special thanks to Dick Knapinski of EAA for seeking out these facts.

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FAA Certified: CAP10C

Just In Time For Oshkosh

As Apex Aircraft sets up its display in Oshkosh, the company has something big to crow about. On July 2, the Small Aircraft Directorate of the FAA issued a letter to Apex Aircraft approving a major change to the CAP10B.

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Defying Gravity (Part One)

Jamail Larkins: A Name To Remember

By Aleta Vinas The name Jamail Larkins may not yet ring a bell but it will – soon and for a very long time to come. At the ripe old age of 20 Jamail already has 650 hours of flight time in thirty-six different aircraft. That’s more types than most of us get to fly in our entire lives as pilots.

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Very Small Turbojets Provide Power To Very Large Models

And Very Small Manned Aircraft

By ANN Contributor Christopher Armstrong Bigger isn't necessarily better. Especially when you consider the world of tiny turbojets.

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8710 With a Twist

How Do Airshow Performers Get Their Tickets?

By Aleta Vinas Have you filled out your 8710-1 to get your 8710-7? Did you choose an ACE? Simply put, how do the airshow pilots receive their Aerobatic Statement of Competency (8710-7)? How did the folks that will be dazzling audiences at Oshkosh EAA AirVenture in a matter of days (and at other airshows around the country) get permission to throw themselves and their aircraft around the sky?

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