EAA officials report as many as 5,000 eager spectators were on
hand Tuesday morning on AeroShell Square to witness the first
public flight of the much-anticipated Martin Jetpack... and having
been among that crowd ourselves, we think that number might even be
slightly low.
Despite The Obstacles... Gas Prices, Bad Economy, Whatever -
Flyers Flocked to Oshkosh!
Monday, July 28th, was a banner day for Oshkosh... despite the
fears of many that economic factors might keep aviation fans away
in great numbers, it became clear to many that this year's big
event as likely to be one of the best attended yet.
Offers Impressive Capabilities For Less Than $1000
Though Garmin's announcement of certification for its G600
retrofit glass panel made most of the headlines Monday, the Olathe,
KS-based electronics wizards also had news to share on a much
smaller scale. Garmin announced the new GMA 240 audio panel, a
noncertified audio panel designed for experimental and light sport
aircraft.
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