Wings, Wheels and Water

Iowa airport receives $1.2 million grant for land purchase

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The Ankeny Regional Airport in Iowa received a U.S. Department of Transportation grant to help purchase land for a runway clearance. The airport received a grant for $1.2 million toward the $1.7 million purchase of land. The airport authority closed on the purchase for the 24.5 acres last week. The Des Moines Register (Iowa) (6/20)

Reprinted fom from Aviation eBrief AOPA and Des Moines Register.

Cool watching….

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EXPERIENCE EAA AIRVENTURE 2011 IN A NEW WAY AT EAA AVIATORS CLUB PRESENTED BY SHELL AVIATION

Daily, weekly passes available for purchase to enjoy a wide variety of amenities

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — (June 20, 2011) — Experience AirVenture in a new, “cooler” way in 2011 at the EAA Aviators Club presented by Shell Aviation, a place to unwind, replenish, and watch the daily air shows from the best seats around. The 59th annual edition of EAA’s fly-in convention takes place July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.

Open Monday, July 25, through Saturday, July 30, the air-conditioned oasis is the perfect place for individuals, families, or large groups to meet and share their AirVenture stories.

In addition to relaxing in an air-conditioned building, Aviators Club members will also enjoy complimentary lunch, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks throughout the day, complimentary dinner on Saturday before the Night Air Show, reserved air show seating outside on the flightline at show-center, electronics charging stations and bag storage, restroom facilities with flush toilets, and daily visits with some of the week’s air show performers and special guests.

Daily and weekly passes are available to purchase at www.airventure.org/aviatorsclub. Tickets may also be purchased at the EAA Aviators Club during AirVenture based on availability. Aviators Club admissions are in addition to regular AirVenture admission rates.

Aviators Club proceeds go toward helping support EAA’s mission and grow participation in aviation.

EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH is The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration and EAA’s yearly membership convention. Additional EAA AirVenture information, including advance ticket and camping purchase, is available online at www.airventure.org. EAA members receive lowest prices on admission rates. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 1-800-JOIN-EAA (1-800-564-6322) or visit www.eaa.org. Immediate news is available at www.twitter.com/EAAupdate.

Bored last night, installed airshocks on the Sportster.

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Over the weekend there was a garage sale of Harley parts and I saw a pair of road king air shocks….I know, air shocks? But they were cheap and I have been reading that they really help the ride when two up….

Anyway, bought the valves and lines from the dealer and installed them on the Sportster last night. Took about a two hours and that included running to the hardware store for extra washers.

Haven’t put two people on it yet. Yes, it did raise it up a bit empty and it rides nice with one. 

Nice easy upgrade and pretty affordable…