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Sun N Fun Seminars 2022

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If you are going to Sun N Fun @SunnFunFlyIn, make sure you stop by one of my seminars.

I have two topics this year.

Ultimate Aircraft Buyers Guide 2022

Scott Sky Smith has bought and sold 30-plus different aircraft, including a Smith Miniplane, KR2, Pietenpol, Skymaster, Pipers, Cessna’s and more. Sky Smith discusses where the best deals are, what time of year to buy, and how to evaluate the price of your new purchase. Calculate the real cost of ownership and compare it to renting or building an aircraft. He will also be covering pilot requirements, insurance, and what to inspect before you buy.

Age and aviation insurance

How does age of a pilot affect aviation insurance? Does the age and type of the aircraft make a difference? How about medical issues? What can you expect and what can you do! Discussion about what’s happening in the aviation insurance market regarding health, aging pilots’, old aircraft and flying.

Date and time are below.  At this time all will take place in room #3

Tue. April 5   Ultimate Aircraft Buyers Guide 2022 @11:00:00 AM 11:55:00 AM

Tue. April 5   Age and Aviation Insurance in 2022 @12:00:00 PM 12:55:00 PM

Wed. April 6  Ultimate Aircraft Buyers Guide 2022 @11:00:00 AM 11:55:00 AM

Wed. April 6  Age and Aviation Insurance in 2022  @12:00:00 PM 12:55:00 PM

Thu. April 7   Ultimate Aircraft Buyers Guide 2022 @11:00:00 AM 11:55:00 AM

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EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2021 OFFERS REMOTE PILOT PROFICIENCY CENTER TRAINING SESSIONS

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EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2021 OFFERS REMOTE PILOT PROFICIENCY CENTER TRAINING SESSIONS

Simulation benefits available even if you can’t be at Oshkosh

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (July 10, 2021) — The Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 is expanding its reach this year, as it is offering its high-quality simulation exercises and scenarios even for those who can’t be at Oshkosh in-person. EAA AirVenture 2021 is July 26-August 1 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.

The remote opportunities are in coordination with flight instructors who are members of the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) and the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE). These dedicated aviation instructors staff the Pilot Proficiency Center at Oshkosh each year.

“We will be providing the same quality simulation mission exercises and scenarios featured at Oshkosh, but in your home or at a select flight training center near you,” said Radek Wyrzykowski, EAA Manager of Flight Proficiency. “We’ll connect you with experienced instructors who have trained with proven simulation missions and state-of-the-art remote training tools. It’s designed to improve piloting and decision-making skills for pilots regardless of their experience level.”

To participate, pilots unable to come to the Pilot Proficiency Center at Oshkosh can use one of two options:

  • Remote instruction from your own home if you own a home-based Redbird ATD simulator. Requirements include an up-to-date Redbird simulator and a computer video camera connected to a Zoom meeting platform.
  • Fly at any of the 14 flight training centers throughout the U.S. that are equipped with Redbird simulator systems.

The AirVenture remote offerings are part of the expanding menu of pilot skill training within EAA Proficiency365 program, the online hub of EAA resources, programs, and exclusive member benefits that can help you stay active in year-round activity to advance your flying proficiency, improve your safety, and help you contribute to your aviation community.

About EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” and EAA’s membership convention. Additional information, including advance ticket and camping purchase, is available at www.EAA.org/airventure. AirVenture Express Arrival is in partnership with Airbus and free youth admission for ages 18 and under is supported in part by The Boeing Company. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 800-JOIN-EAA (800-564-6322) or visit www.EAA.org. Immediate news is available at www.twitter.com/EAA.

World’s best aerobatic performers at AirVenture

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More of the world’s best aerobatic performers commit to fly at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (June 22, 2021) — More of the world’s top air show performers have committed to perform at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 fly-in as part of the afternoon and night air show lineups. EAA AirVenture 2021 is July 26-August 1 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.

These additional performers include national aerobatic champions and many longtime Oshkosh favorites. These pilots perform in one-of-a-kind aircraft specially designed to take them to new heights.

In addition to the Previous Pilots and Aircraft committed to fly at Oshkosh, the following performers have been added to the AirVenture 2021 schedule:

  • Airythmia (Paramotors)
  • Melanie Astles (Extra 330SC)
  • Eric Tucker (Piper J-3 Cub)
  • Philipp Steinback (Gamebird GB1)
  • Jeff Shetterly (SNJ-6 Radial Rumble)
  • Joe Shetterly (RV-8)
  • Justin Lewis (FLS Microjet)
  • Jerry Kerby (T-28 Trojan)
  • Erik Edgren (T-Clips)

The daily list of performers at Oshkosh will be established prior to AirVenture. Air show schedule and performers may change without notice.