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Historic homebuilt aircraft anniversaries AirVenture 2022

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Historic homebuilt aircraft anniversaries part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 activities

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (April 14, 2022) — A number of iconic homebuilt aircraft designs will be celebrating notable anniversaries this year at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, which annually brings together the world’s largest gathering of amateur-built aircraft. The 69th edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention is July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

“Many of our members build their own airplanes from kits or sets of plans and each year, more than 1,000 of these amateur-built aircraft are among the 10,000-plus aircraft that arrive here for AirVenture,” said Charlie Becker, EAA’s homebuilt community manager. “In 2022, several popular designs are celebrating their anniversaries, and we invite all owners of those aircraft to come to Oshkosh to help commemorate the occasion.”

Anniversary aircraft owners are encouraged to pre-register so they can receive updates on special events, parking, and other activities connected to their airplane type. Among the aircraft designs reaching important anniversaries in 2022 are:

  • Dyke Delta 60th anniversary – One of the most unusual homebuilt aircraft designs, including the rare delta wing
  • Fly Baby 60th anniversary – An ultra-economical, single seat design with a goal of flying fun
  • Acro Sport 50th anniversary – A fully aerobatic biplane designed by EAA founder Paul Poberezny
  • KR-1 50th anniversary – A single-seat design that often serves as an airframe for auto-conversion engines
  • VariViggen 50th anniversary – One of Burt Rutan’s first homebuilt designs that is still a unique profile at any airport
  • Van’s RV 50th anniversary – The world’s most popular aircraft kit, with more than 11,000 completed

Pre-registration is available online at https://www.eaa.org/airventure/features-and-attractions/airventure-highlights/featured-aircraft-anniversaries. Anniversary aircraft will be featured throughout the week at Oshkosh in flying demonstrations, forums, displays, and other events.

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.