It’s been a busy year for everyone here in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. From product roll-outs to the ongoing fight against user fees, AVweb‘s audio news team was onhand (with microphones) to get reactions and exclusive commentary from the industry’s biggest players. In case you missed any of our daily audio coverage, here’s a quick recap of the stories we covered at this year’s EAA AirVenture fly-in.
- Cessna’s Derek Mookhoek on the company’s new 162 model, the SkyCatcher.
- Eclipse CEO Vern Raburn takes us behind the scenes of the company’s stunning concept jet surprise at AirVenture.
- Cessna CEO Jack Pelton on the company’s very busy slate of projects, now including an LSA offering.
- Derek Graham’s Powerplant Developments is developing a new LSA engine based on the classic (if obscure) WWII Junkers Jumo.
- Dale Klapmeier tells us how Cirrus is joining the LSA market – own its own terms.
- Diamond’s Peter Maurer talks to us about the DA50 SuperStar and its 21st Century FADEC engine.
- “Flying Farmer” Max Dirks thinks user fees could be devastating to farmers in the Midwest – and he’s taking action.
Bonus! Three Kit-Driven Podcasts from Our Sister Magazine, Kitplanes
- Lancair’s Joe Bartels previews the company’s next-gen Evolution.
- Rotorway International’s Grant Norwich on the Talon A600 helicopter kit.
- Avemco’s Jim Lauerman explains how certain relaxed regulations are making some kit insurance more affordable.
