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July 30, 2013

Oshkosh Copper Shortage Avoided

Several Pilots Aided In The Recovery, Seen Fighting Over A Penny

I'm not saying that pilots are cheap because if you look closely at some of the equipment installed in many experimentals you know no nickel was spared. What I am saying is pilots will rob Peter to pay Paul when building something that will be their pride and joy.

Had Previously Won Back-To-Back Championships In 2004 And 2005

After a week long flying competition in which Mother Nature drew most of the headlines, forcing cancelation of 50% of the flying opportunities, Paul Petrehn of Michigan won the 2013 U.S. National Hot Air Balloon Championship in Longview, Texas. It was his 3rd win as he had previously claimed the title in 2004 and 2005.

ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 07.30.13

Will EAA Get Its Money Back???
A “Roadable” Car Flies at Airventure!
The Amphibious Icon A5 LSA Gains Weight…

ICON A5 Gets LSA Weight Waiver

FAA Says Safety Enhancements Merit Gross Weight Increase

ICON Aircraft CEO Kirk Hawkins announced Monday at AirVenture that its A5 amphibious LSA has been granted an increase in the maximum gross takeoff weight to 1680 pounds, an increase of 250 lbs. over the standard LSA amphibious gross weight.

Speed Up Your Kit Construction And Save A Few Dollars

Sonex has recently announced the availability of Quick Build Kits for Sonex, Waiex and Onex models including pre-built fuselage & wing structures, along with an installed canopy. The Quick Build versions of these popular kit aircraft are available as a $10,000 upgrade.