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Champion Aerospace unveiled its Lightning Series Magneto (LSM), a new drop-in replacement for traditional magnetos, at EAA AirVenture. According to Champion Aerospace, the LSM is the “only fully self-powered, direct replacement magneto utilizing electronic components.” The magneto doesn’t require any maintenance and lasts for the full Time Before Overhaul (TBO) of the engine—eliminating 500-hour inspections. […]

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles Program named NFL All-Pro tight end Jimmy Graham as its new chairman. The announcement came during Tuesday’s program for Young Eagles volunteers at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. Graham’s appointment to the position succeeds airshow pilot Sean D. Tucker, who served as Young Eagles chairman since 2013. “Jimmy Graham […]

Nine Able Flight students were honored during a wing pinning ceremony at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh on July 23. Able Flight’s Executive Director, Charles Stites, announced that this year’s class is the largest to date, with the organization now boasting 98 licensed pilots, including several who have earned multiple pilot certificates since its inception. Stites […]

During his opening remarks on Monday July 22, Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) CEO Jack Pelton addressed key industry talking points including unleaded fuel, MOSAIC and FAA Reauthorization. Pelton said the association was stronger than ever with more than 300,000 members and touted the growth of the Young Eagles program, which has flown some 60,000 kids […]

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) announced today (Jan. 11) it has received commitments from 26 separate performers who will fly in the daily airshows during the 71st running of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. There will be nine separate airshows, including dramatic nighttime performances, over the July 22-28 event, held at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. […]

400 young people have now completed flight training with the help of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Ray Aviation Scholarship. The program, which provides scholarships of up to $11,000 toward flight training expenses, is open to EAA chapter-nominated student pilots ages 15 to 19. According to EAA, the pilot certificate completion rate for Ray scholarship […]

Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) volunteer Fred Stadler has become the first pilot to fly 10,000 kids for the organization’s Young Eagles program. Stadler joined the program, which offers free introductory flights for young people ages 8 to 17, in 2000. According to EAA, many of his Young Eagles flights took place at the EAA Aviation […]

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has announced that it will induct five new members into the Sport Aviation Halls of Fame for 2023. Each individual was selected for one of the organization’s five Halls of Fame representing homebuilders, ultralights, the International Aerobatic Club, the Vintage Aircraft Association and EAA Warbirds of America. A ceremony honoring […]

The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) will be holding its UAS4STEM competition at the 2023 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in convention. Now in its third year, the competition will include both beginner and advanced divisions for the first time. UAS4STEM is open to teams of students ages 11 to 19. “As the competition […]

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has announced that Boeing will be continuing its longtime sponsorship of the organization’s annual AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in convention. Via a new three-year agreement, Boeing will retain naming rights to Boeing Plaza, have Jeppesen and ForeFlight product representation in the Pilot Proficiency Center and manage the Airline Crew Check-in. The company […]