Attendance Was Tallied At Approximately 686,000 – Highest Total On Record! 

EAA's Jack Pelton is in a good mood... as well he should be... “This year’s tag line was ‘Inspiring the Future of Aviation’ and AirVenture 2024 certainly did that in countless ways. The mix of innovation, history, excitement, and fun that is a hallmark of Oshkosh was present throughout the grounds and made the event a memorable one, filled with numerous ‘Only at Oshkosh’ moments in the air and on the grounds.” But the brass tacks? Attendance was tallied at approximately 686,000 – Highest total on record! (Previous: 677,000 - 2023). “Over the past decade, and especially since 2020, we have seen

The Space Industry's Most Productive Launch Gets Back To Business

SpaceX submitted its mishap report to the FAA regarding the Falcon 9’s launch anomaly on July 11, 2024. SpaceX’s investigation team, with oversight from the FAA, was able to identify the most probable cause of the mishap and associated corrective actions to ensure the success of future missions. Post-flight data reviews confirmed Falcon 9’s first stage booster performed nominally through ascent, stage separation, and a successful droneship landing. During the first burn of Falcon 9’s second stage engine, a liquid oxygen leak developed within the insulation around the upper stage engine. The cause of the leak was identified as a crack in a sense line for

John & Martha Help Orient New Drone Pilots Into the World of FAA Regulations

King Schools has been hearing some distressing news from Flight Examiners who are seeing greater numbers of unprepared pilot applicants thanks to low-quality - but free - content online. King Schools aims to remedy the situation with a new strategy: Free, vetted content from the family that viewers can trust. Kicking off their collection of new content was their Drone Regulations Course, giving new owners of UAVs a quick 8-part course to know everything they need to fly safely and legally. The drone industry is picking up a lot of attention thanks to unregistered, untrained folks wading into trouble, and things like this can help solve a whole lot of problems before t

Right Engine Used Newly Developed Unleaded Avfuel, While The Left Engine Continued To Use Traditional Leaded AvGas

For Commemorative Air Force (CAF) member Patrick Mahaffey any day where he gets to fly a vintage World War II aircraft is special. Recently, Mahaffey got the chance to make his flight not just special—but historic. He had the unique opportunity to be the first pilot to fly a large radial engine airplane using the new unleaded aviation gasoline. This landmark flight involved a 1944 A-26 Invader attack bomber, a powerful aircraft with a 2,000 HP radial engine. During his flight, the aircraft flew on two different types of gasoline. The right engine used the newly developed unleaded aviation fuel, while the left engine continu

The Cicaré 8 Model Features Side-by-Side Seating

The Cicaré 8 is an advanced ultralight helicopter kit (as defined internationally). It was showcased at the Cicaré booth at EAA’s Oshkosh Airventure. Augusto “Pirincho” Cicaré built his first engine for a washing machine at age 11. Then, at age 21, he finished building his first helicopter: the Cicaré CH-1. This was the first of its kind in the entire southern hemisphere, making Cicaré a pioneer in the field. Cicaré S.A. was officially founded in 1972 in Saladillo, Argentina. It was popularized merely eight years later with the  invention of the first ultralight aircraft. Since then, its helicopters have been recognize

Global Logistics Remain A Tough Nut to Crack

Piper has renewed its membership deal with Boeing to use the latter's OEM parts inventory and distribution structures, keeping the aviation giant as the exclusive distributor of key components and parts. Boeing has actually served as the primary spares depot since 2010, when it entered into the arrangement under the Aviall name. The relationship has been quite successful on both sides: Piper keeps making the aircraft and the parts, while Boeing helps to navigate the bureaucracy of every step in the logistics chain. Under the refreshed agreement, Boeing will manage global distribution of Piper parts, keeping more than $22 million in inventory stocked and ready, keeping the world's Pipers running.

Provides Engine Monitoring for Piston Single-Engine Aircraft

Aspen Avionics and Electronics International (EI) announced they formed a partnership to incorporate engine monitoring capabilites into Aspen’s Evolution MFD500 MAX and MFD1000 MAX Multi-function displays. The upgraded system will replace legacy instrument hardware with engine information comparable to modern installed EFIS systems. The features are in development and involve integrating EI’s sensors and engine data converter with the software to run the display functions while removing the installed/original RPM, oil temp/press, manifold temp, EGT/CHT, fuel level/press, volt/amp, and TIT gauges.

2nd Lt. Madison Marsh Breaks Away From Stereotypes

Miss America’s Inspirational Endeavors at AirVenture 2024 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh Breaks Away From Stereotypes The 2024 Miss America winner, Madison Marsh of Colorado, made an appearance on day 4 of this year’s EAA Oshkosh AirVenture. Her special appearance gave viewers a chance to speak with her and learn more about aviation opportunities for women. The Miss America tradition began over 100 years ago in Atlantic City. Though it started as an effort to lure in tourists, the name has quickly become a symbol of both inspiration and empowerment for the country’s women. Its reach has grown immensely throughout the years, with 2024’s Miss America being the first active duty US Arm

From 2009 (YouTube Version): Addison Pemberton Revives an 80-Year Old Aviation Legacy

Addison Pemberton is no stranger to rare aviation restorations.  Having learned to fly at the age of 15, Pemberton spent most of his adolescent years surrounded by exceptional antique aircraft including Howards, Travel Airs, Wacos, and Stearmans. It was, however, one particular vintage aircraft that captured his fascination over the years, the Boeing 40.  As a child, Pemberton heard stories of his father’s own adolescent aviation experiences, listening to the Boeing 40s flying over the family’s Iowa farm. Situated underneath the tr

The Pilot Heard A “Loud Bang,” And The Engine Lost All Power

On June 25, 2024, at 12:55 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Searey, N453TS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near New Ipswich, New Hampshire. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot intended to fly from the Brookline Airport (NH16), Brookline, New Hampshire to the Plateau Sky Ranch Airport (1F2), Edinburg, New York. The pilot reported that the preflight inspection, engine runup, and takeoff were all normal. About 20 minutes after takeoff, when the airplane reached the initial cruise altitude, the pilot heard a “loud ba

Aero Linx: The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals Founded in 1976, the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the encouragement and advancement of minorities in all aviation and aerospace careers.  OBAP members encourage diversity in the industry by supporting aspiring aviation professionals through Project Aerospace, a series of scholarships, mentoring, training, and youth-focused education programs.

Final Approach Fix The fix from which the final approach (IFR) to an airport is executed and which identifies the beginning of the final approach segment. It is designated on Government charts by the Maltese Cross symbol for nonprecision approaches and the lightning bolt symbol, designating the PFAF, for precision approaches; or when ATC directs a lower-than-published glideslope/path or vertical path intercept altitude, it is the resultant actual point of the glideslope/path or vertical path intercept.

“It’s critically important that drone pilots, just like all pilots, know what is legal and what is not, and how to fly safely. A savvy pilot is a safe pilot. And a savvy pilot, of any aircraft, is always learning.” Source: King Schools' Martha King speaking out about what it takes to operate safely as a drone pilot in the aviation world.