EAA AirVenture 09: RotorWay Debuts the New Eagle 300T Turbine Helicopter

RotorWay International is proud to present the Eagle 300T at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009. The helicopter is powered by Rolls-Royce RR300-B1 engine. First flights are expected in 2010. The Eagle 300T will seat two. The load is 1,100 pounds, and a capacity to haul 80 gallons of fuel, two-hour duration and cruise of 110 knots. For more information please visit www.RotorWay.com.

EAA AirVenture 09: Garmin G500 now Certified

On Thursday, July 30, 2009 Garmin announced that it received FAA certification on the G500 PFD/MFD ($15,995). The type of certification (STC) approval allows the G500 to be installed in nearly 600 single and twin engine aircraft weighting less than 6,000 pounds.

EAA AirVenture 09: T-6 Pedal Plane Sweepstakes

Photo courtesy of EAA (T-6)
At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009 the AeroShell Aerobatics team built and sold a T-6 AeroShell Aerobatic model to benefit former AeroShell Aerobatics Team Lead Alan Henley, who became paralyzed last year after a fall playing with his children at home. Tickets are sold for $5.00 each or five for $20.00. The drawing was held at 12:00 noon Sunday at Honda Pavilion.

EAA AirVenture 09: 30th Anniversary of Glasair

At this year's EAA AirVenture Oshkosh it marks the 30th anniversary of the debut of the Glasair line of kitplanes. Glasair is a two-seat, low-wing airplane and it was first introduced in 1979.

EAA AirVenture 09: Harrison Ford receives Freedom of Flight Award

Photo courtesy of EAA (Harrison Ford)
At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009 Harrison Ford receives Freedom of Flight Award at Theater in the Woods. "The Freedom of Flight Award is the most significant annual EAA award given to individuals who truly make a difference in aviation and EAA," Tom Poberezny said.
Harrison Ford promotes general aviation and he is also the current Young Eagles chairman. He has since participated in the program in 2001, gave 300 Young Eagle children airplane rides in his own aircraft. Harrison Ford has a pilots certificate which he earned in 1996.
"This is a surprise," Ford said. "I'm very grateful for the recognition."

EAA AirVenture 09: EAA Sweepstakes Husky A-1C

On Tuesday, July 27, 2009 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh EAA unveiled the 2010 EAA Share the Spirit Sweepstakes grand prize: a brand new Aviat Husky A-1C donated to EAA by Aviat Aircraft. The airplane includes Garmin GNA 430 and a new G500; Hartzell Propeller; Oregon Aero seat cushion system; AmSafe five-point rotary buckle inflatable airbag restraint system; and Lycoming Engines 180-hp. Tickets are $1.00 each, six for $5.00, 13 for $10.00, 27 for $20.00, and even better deals for larger quantities.

EAA AirVenture 09: Lancair celebrates 25 Years

Photo courtesy of http://www.airplanemart.com/ (Lancair)
Lancair celebrates 25 years producing kits for homebuilders under its wings.