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Photo courtesy of Adam Badger (Virgin Galatic WhiteKnightTwo Virgin Mothership "Eve")
If you visited EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009 you probably saw Virgin Galatic WhiteKnightTwo Mothership "Eve" arrive at Wittman Regional Airport on Monday, July 27, 2009. " WhiteKnightTwo finally arrived and did a fly-by around 2:38 P.M. This is the first public appearance for WhiteKnightTwo Virgin Mothership "Eve" at EAA AirVenture. If you missed Monday's flight demo then you could of seen WhiteKnightTwo Virgin Mothership "Eve" demo at 2:15 P.M. on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 or Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 2:30 P.M. or on Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. when WhiteKnightTwo Virgin Mothership "Eve" departs and heads back home to Mojave.
Sir Richard Branson and Burt Rutan were their. WhiteKnightTwo Virgin Mothership "Eve" is named after Sir Richard Branson's mother. Virgin Galatic had several forums at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009 giving updates on WhiteKnightTwo Virgin Mothership "Eve." WhiteKnightTwo Virgin Mothership "Eve" consists of a twin boom with two jet engines per hull. WhiteKnightTwo Virgin Mothership "Eve" uses two cruciform tails. The engines are hung underneath the wings.
WhiteKnight Two Virgin Mothership "Eve" Specifications
Engine: 4 Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308 turbofan
Length: 79 feet
At EAA AirVenture they have a daily airshow between 3:30-6:00 P.M. daily Monday-Saturday. Sunday's time is like 1:30-5:00? On Friday they have the Warbirds spectacular where they have pyro on Friday and Saturday. (I won't get alot of airshow information out on this site but I will put who performed at EAA AirVenture 2009)
Airshow performers
Liberty Parachute Team- Skydiving/Parachute
Chuck Aaron- Red Bull helicopter
AeroShell Aerobatic Team Bryan Regan lead, Mark Henley right wing, Steve Gustafson left wing, and Gene McNeely slot - T-6
Herb Barker- T-28
Bob Carlton- Jet Sailplane
The Collaborators Sean D. Tucker lead (Pitts Challenger II biplane), Ben Freelove right wing (Extra 300L), Eric Tucker left wing (Extra 300L), and Bill Stein slot (Edge 540)
Kyle Franklin/Amanda Franklin-Younkin (Wingwalking act)- Waco JMF-7
Mike Goulian- Extra 330SC
Ed Hamill- Pitts
Steve Oliver- de Havilland Chipmunk
Matt Younkin- Twin Beech 18
John Klatt- Staudacher S-300D
Bill Stein- Edge 540
Matt Chapman-CAP 231 EX
Julie Clark- T-34
Greg Koontz- Decathlon
David Martin- Extra 330
Jim Pietz- Bonanza
Patty Wagstaff- Extra 300S
Kirby Chambliss- Edge 540
Gene Soucy/Teresa Stokes- Grumman biplane wingwalking
Sean Tucker- Pitts Challenger II biplane
Susan Dacy- Stearman
Debbie Gary- SIAI Marchetti F260D
Misty Blues- Skydiving/Parachute
Jill Long- Pitts
Jess Panzer- Pitts
Melissa Pemberton- Edge 540
Debby Rihn-Harvey- CAP 232
Warbirds-WWII and current aircraft
Photo courtesy of Flightstar (e-Spyder)
At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009 this year Flightstar's e-Spyder made it's first visit to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009. The e-Spyder has a 30-foot wingspan, gross weight 253 pounds, cruises at 50 mph, and stalls at 24 mph. The e-Spyder made its first flights July 17-19. The e-Spyder is still in production and is looking forward to be in the market soon.
Garmin introduced new products at a press conference on Monday, July 27, 2009 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Garmin introduced the new G500 and the new G3X.
G500
Part Number: 010-0G500-00
With Garmin's G500 is designed specifically for FAR Part 23 Class 1/Class 2 aircraft (singles and twins under 6,000 pounds). It has an affordable dual-screen electronic flight display. It also has a 10-inch wide bezel. Dual 6.5-inch LCDs, mounted side-by-side in the bezel, put both Primary Flight Display and Multifunction Display capabilities in your view to help streamline. You also see real-time True Airspeed calculations and selectable Winds Aloft data. On the left-hand side, the Primary Flight Display uses all primary situational information (aircraft's position, speed, attitude, vertical rate, altitude, and flight progress). For more information please visit https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=63598&ra=true#featureTab
G3X
Part Number: 010-00G3X-00
With Garmin's G3X system, pilots of experimental/kitbuilt, and light sport aircraft are finding they can comfortably afford to fly with the very latest in electronic capabilities. The G3X offers a full range of upgraded solutions to fit your panel, priorities, and budget. It has both PFD and MFD screens. It features a big 7-inch high-definition WVGA screen, VFR or IFR map modes, Traffic Information Service, and many more. For more information please visit https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=63892
Tecnam P2006T
At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009 Tecnam Aircraft introduced its newest aircraft P2006T to the United States market on Monday, July 27, 2009 on AeroShell Square. The P2006T is a high-wing, four-seat, light twin engine airplane with retractable landing gear. Powered by Rotax 912S engines. The aircraft operates on auto fuel. It flew at 3:00 P.M.
Icon A5
Icon A5 amphibian light-sport aircraft made its Oshkosh on-flight debut on Monday, July 27, 2009 at EAA AirVenture 2009. Icon A5 is an amphibious aircraft. An amphibious aircraft is an aircraft that can take off and land either on land or water. The Icon A5 has a 100hp Rotax 912 ULS engine that can run on aviation grade or automotive grade gasoline. The Icon A5 are expected to start delivering by the third quarter of 2011.
Blogger Comments
What a neat aircraft! I saw this aircraft at EAA and it's neat!
If you were at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this year you saw Ford Motor Company Tent located next to Aeroshell Square. This year it marked the 11th sponsoring EAA AirVenture. Ford Motor Company is a big sponsor for EAA AirVenture. Ford Motor Company sponsored the Doobies' Concert, Fly-in Theater.
Things Ford did at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009!
Guests at the Ford Hangar can pick up a Ford 2009 AirVenture collector's hat. Also see and talk to Hank the talking robot, and ride the mechanical bull. Late at night you can visit EAA's Fly-In Theater where you can watch movies beginning at 8:30 P.M or simply ride in a classic Ford Model T on Thursday, July 30, 2009 or test-drive the 2011 Ford Fiesta.
Photo courtesy of Adam Badger (Virgin Galatic WhiteKnightTwo Virgin Mothership "Eve")
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