Video: AOPA’s Yellowbird 150/152 Refurbs
At AirVenture 2014 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, AOPA showed off its new refurbished Cessna 150/152s for the training market. AVweb talks to AOPA’s Mark Baker about the new project. view on YouTube
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Breezy Victims Identified
The pilot who died on Thursday from his injuries in the crash of a Breezy aircraft at Oshkosh has been identified as James Oeffinger, 75, of Versailles, Kentucky. His passenger, Jennifer Woloszyk, 21, of Elmhurst, Illinois, remains in serious condition. The crash of the custom-built airplane occurred at 9 a.m. on Thursday while attempting to […]
Interview With NTSB Board Member Earl Weener
NTSB Board member Earl Weener sat outside at a caf at AirVenture with AVwebs Rick Durden to talk about what the NTSB does, his background in aviation and some of his thoughts on improving aviation safety. Weener holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, one of three degrees he earned at that institution while […]
Plane Hits Store, Crashes in Parking Lot
A Mooney M-20L crashed in the parking lot of a shopping center in San Diego on Wednesday, after clipping the top of a Target store. The single passenger, an 80-year-old woman, was killed, and the pilot, age 52, was seriously hurt but is expected to survive, according to local officials. The airplane caught fire, but […]
AirVenture: AOPA’s Yellowbirds and Redbird’s Challenge
As we careen around AirVenture in our obnoxious green newsteam shirts, were often approached by readers with the question: whats the big thing at the show? My answer is I havent seen any one big thing, although the energy level I mentioned in yesterdays blog is often remarked upon. Things were jumping on Wednesday. Even […]
Video: Teacher’s Day at AirVenture 2014
Build A Plane annually sponsors Teacher’s Day at AirVenture. Build A Plane helps put airplanes into high schools so students get hands-on experience with aviation and also gives teachers opportunities to bring aviation into the classroom. In this video, Lyn Freeman tells us more about the event. view on YouTube
Video: Redbird’s Flying Challenge Cup
At AirVenture 2014, Redbird used the show’s giant stage to host a competition between the 12 finalists for its Flying Challenge Cup. AVweb talked to Redbird’s Jeff Van West and two of the winners. view on YouTube
Podcast: AOPA’s Mark Baker — User Fees Still Unacceptable
Although AOPA’s Mark Baker recently traveled to Canada to discuss how that country has integrated user fees for general aviation, he says the association remains unequivocally opposed to user fees. He also told AVweb he expects action from the FAA very soon on the elimination of the Third Class medical. Duration: 6:23 File Size: 2.8 […]
Podcast: Talking Safety with NTSB’s Earl Weener
While visiting AirVenture 2014, NTSB board member and experienced pilot Earl Weener sat down at an outdoor caf with AVweb’s Rick Durden. Weener talked about his aviation background and what the NTSB does and made some specific air safety recommendations. Duration: 7:44 File Size: 7.1 MB download here
Ukraine Incident Revives Calls For Anti-Missile Gear
The U.S. should study whether passenger jets should be equipped with anti-missile gear, Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., and Rep. Steve Israel, D-N.Y., said last week. The FAA, the Defense Department and the Department of Homeland Security should work together to explore the options, they said. The lawmakers cited the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 […]
