Just a reminder, its time to plan for Sun N Fun in Lakeland Florida!
Wings, Wheels and Water
Update – Heritage Classic Papa Bags Inserts
UPDATE –
Apparently the Papa Bags company is no longer in business. The owner had mentioned health issues and now the website is gone. I do not make these inserts. I have attached a link to a PDF of the installation instructions so you can see more of the details. Pretty simple design.
PapaBag Instructions
Heritage Classic Papa Bags Inserts
Do you own a Harley Davidson Heritage Classic with the leather saddle bags? If so, you probably notice that they lose their shape after a while. There are lots of options to fix them. One way is buying inserts and gluing or bolting them in the bags. Or you can even send them off to have them rebuilt. Or you can replace the bags with newer bags or a different type of saddle bag.
Some of the kits require gluing plastic panels into the lids and the bag to hold the shape.
There are also kits that include locks for the lids, which I liked, but decided I didn’t need at this time.
After reading different reviews on the different type of inserts I opted for #PapaBags. The #PapaBag inserts do not require any gluing of panels into the lids. Just install the frame in the “mouth” of the bag and attached to the mounting bolts. Plus the price is right!
I did read a few comments mentioning that you can make them for less than they cost to buy, but why? Save yourself the time and support small business. They are well worth the money for something that works, fits and easy reasonably priced. And if you have questions, just call and talk to Rick!
So far, I am very happy with the look and the ease of installation.
Check out http://papabags.com/
Top air show performers commit to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023
Top air show performers commit to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023
More performers to be added in coming weeks to initial all-star roster
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (January 20, 2023) — Some of the world’s top air show performers have made commitments to fly at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 – the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration – as part of the afternoon and night air show lineups.
Those performers include aerobatic champions and longtime Oshkosh favorites for the 70th Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, scheduled for July 24-30 at Wittman Regional Airport. The event features nine air shows over seven days, including night airshows on July 26 and 29. Daily afternoon air shows are presented by Daher and Pratt & Whitney, while night air shows are presented by Covington Aircraft (July 26) and PenFed Credit Union (July 29).
“This is already an outstanding all-star air show lineup for the 70th EAA fly-in convention and we’re just getting started,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “There are returning performers, new air show acts, and particular aircraft connected with specific events and anniversaries. We’ll be adding more exciting acts and performances in the coming weeks that will again make the nine air shows during AirVenture week unforgettable.”
Among the performers and aircraft already on the schedule include:
AeroShell Aerobatic Team (T-6s)
Randy Ball (MiG 17)
Vicky Benzing (Stearman)
Bob Carlton (Super Salto)
Kevin Coleman (Extra)
Dell Coller (Jet Waco)
Susan Dacy (Stearman)
Kyle Fowler (Long-EZ)
Kyle Franklin (Piper Super Cub)
Michael Goulian (Extra)
RJ Gritter (Decathlon)
Greg Koontz (Decathlon)
Nathan Hammond (Super Chipmunk)
Rob Holland (MXS-RH)
Jerry Kerby (RV-8/T-28)
Lee Lauderback (P-51)
David Martin (Beech Baron)
Jessy Panzer (Pitts)
Jim Peitz (F-33 Bonanza)
Red Bull Air Force
Ken Reider (RV-8)
Bill Stein (Edge 540)
Skip Stewart (Prometheus 2)
Jim Tobul (F4U-F Corsair)
Hubie Tolson (Sukhoi SU-31)
Trojan Phlyers (T-28s)
Bernie Vasquez (Sea Fury)
Patty Wagstaff (Extra)
Scott Yoak (P-51)
Matt Younkin (Beech 18)
Along with these early confirmations, many more exciting performers will be announced, including some only-in-Oshkosh performers and aircraft. Exact days for each performer and complete daily air show lineups will be announced as they are finalized.
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. 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.