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AirVenture Webcams. Technology, isn’t it great!

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If you cant make it to AirVenture or just want to see whats happening. Don’t forget the webcams.

From the EAA: 

Watch some of the action from AirVenture with our on-site webcams, provided by Discovery World.
Some of these cameras run on pre-programmed direction and show live feeds from the grounds, and some cameras (like the Air Show camera) may display live video of the daily air show as viewed through the lens of EAA’s video production team. This is not a television-quality broadcast of the event, just a chance to share their view. There will be times when the videographer is moving the camera, reviewing existing footage, etc., where you may not see the show itself. This is to be expected. Also, for the Theater in the Woods feed, this camera displays live video from evening programming. Due to contractual and other obligations, there are certain events that can not be broadcast.

Click here to see whats happening…

http://www.airventure.org/webcams/

HISTORY CROSS-COUNTRY COOKOUT ROLLS INTO OSHKOSH FOR EAA AIRVENTURE

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Anyone up for BBQ?   I’m hungry already.

World’s Largest Smoker and Grill on Wheels to Serve Up Texas BBQ to AirVenture Attendees July 29-31
 The HISTORY® Cross-Country Cookout Welcomes AirVenture Attendees
The 80-foot long Ultimate Smoker and Grill, designed and operated by grill-master Trace “Rib Whisperer” Arnold, is the size of a tanker and is hauled by a semi. In the unique smoker chamber, Arnold can slow-smoke more than 2,000 pounds of meat. Hidden beneath the 20-foot hydraulic lid is a wood-fired grill with the capacity to cook 1,000 hotdogs, 500 hamburgers or 200 16 oz. steaks at once.
HISTORY fans at AirVenture on July 29-31 are welcome to visit the HISTORY Cross-Country Cookout to sample the Rib Whisperer’s tasty hickory-smoked and jalapeno cheddar sausage and play backyard games like cornhole and ladder golf to win HISTORY merchandise and prizes. Learn more about the HISTORY Cross-Country Cookout tour at http://www.history.com/interactives/cookout.
About HISTORY:
HISTORY®, now reaching more than 98 million homes, is the leading destination for award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive and entertaining manner across all platforms. The network’s all-original programming slate, including scripted event programming, features a roster of hit series including American Pickers®, American Restoration™, Ax Men™, Counting Cars™, Ice Road Truckers®, Pawn Stars®, Swamp People® and Top Shot® as well as HISTORY®’s first scripted series Vikings, and epic miniseries and special programming such as The Bible and the Emmy® Award-winning Hatfields & McCoys, Gettysburg, Vietnam in HD, America The Story of Us®  and 102 Minutes That Changed America. The HISTORY® website is the leading online resource for all things history, and in 2011, the United States Library of Congress selected HISTORY®’s Civil War 150 site for inclusion in the historic collection of Internet materials related to the American Civil War sesquicentennial.  www.history.com. For more press information and photography, please visit us at http://press.aenetworks.com
About Trace Arnold:
Trace Arnold is the quintessential Texas cowboy. He grew up on a dude ranch in Justin, Texas and has spent the last 25 years mastering his pitmaster skills by preparing BBQ and smoked meats for corporate events and private parties. In 1997 he created The Ultimate Smoker & Grill, an 80-foot mobile machine that can slow smoke more than 2,000 lbs of meat, 1,000 hot dogs, 500 hamburgers or 200 steaks at one time. Years ago, he was awarded The Golden Pig (a fat little trophy) after a Cajun friend challenged him to a rib cook off at his home. After a landslide win he has forever become “The Rib Whisperer” – a name given to him by his wife and friends. Arnold, along with his partner, Jason Hall, opened 3 Stacks Smoke & Tap House in February 2013. The namesake of the restaurant is attributed to the three large smokers that welcome diners upon entrance, each dedicated to a different selection of meat. Committed to quality, seasonal and fresh ingredients, 3 Stacks aims to have customers taste the difference by serving a menu filled with quality slow smoked meats, homemade rubs & sauces, seasonal side vegetables and daily baked breads. Balancing the extensive food menu is an all-American Tap House which offers an extensive list of 

FLY WITH THE AEROSTARS IN A ONE-OF-A-KIND REDBIRD SIMULATOR

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How cool is this!!!

Redbird Simulators Certified in Europe
 
 
 
 
 
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Redbird Simulators Certified in Europe
Redbird Simulators Certified in Europe
FLY WITH THE AEROSTARS IN A ONE-OF-A-KIND REDBIRD SIMULATOR
AirVenture visitors can fly formation with the Aerostars aerobatic team in Redbird’s custom-built Yak-52 simulator—and maybe the real airplane
Oshkosh, WI (July 24, 2013) – It takes years of practice to earn a spot in the daily airshow over Oshkosh, but this season visitors can experience formation flying for themselves using a Redbird MX2 simulator at AirVenture. This custom-built simulator replicates a Yakolev 52TW, the 450-horsepower, tailwheel version of the fully aerobatic Russian military trainer flown by the Aerostars. Visitors can just try on the Yak for fun, or experience what it’s like to fly formation in the Aerostars flight challenge.
The challenge starts on the runway at Oshkosh in the front seat of the Yak-52 belonging to Aerostars Right Wing Dave Monroe. Just ahead and to the left is the Yak-52 of Lead Pilot Harvey Meek. After takeoff, the visitor must hold position on Harvey’s right wing, while Dave supplies helpful hints as if he was riding along in the back seat. Completing the entire challenge requires holding position through several tight turns and landing back at Whitman Regional airport (Oshkosh).
Sennheiser Aviation has sweetened the deal even more: Everyone completing the challenge in the Yak-52 simulator is automatically entered into a drawing. Two winners, selected at random, will receive top-of-the-line Sennheiser PC350 gaming headsets. One grand-prize winner earns a flight in the real airplane.
In addition to the full-motion experience of the Yak-52 cockpit at the Redbird tent, the challenge can be practiced on any Redbird Jay desktop simulator. These are located at the AOPA tent (#195), the Redbird Flight Simulations tent (#208), or the Aerostars trailer right off Phillips 66 Square.
Team Aerostar will be available in person at the Redbird tent Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 1–2 p.m. The prize drawing will be at the Redbird tent on Saturday, August 3 at 2 p.m.
Media Contact
Jeff Van West
Director, Redbird Media
jvanwest@redbirdflight.com
207-619-0236

About Redbird Flight Simulations™, Inc.
Redbird Flight Simulations, Inc. is an Austin, Texas-based company dedicated to revolutionizing aviation by designing, manufacturing and delivering affordable and innovative flight training technologies. Each of the Redbird devices is designed to enhance the training experience for pilots of all levels, from student to ATP.

For more information, visit www.redbirdflightsimulations.com. To email or schedule a test flight contact Redbird at info@redbirdflightsimulations.com.