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AirVenture Schedule of Presentations

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The AirVenture Schedule of Presentations has been completed.

If you are at AirVenture #OSH22 and have time to attend one of my forums or just want to stop by and say hello, the current schedule is below.  There might always be changes so make sure you check the schedule when you get to AirVenture

Monday 7-25-22 at 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM CDT

Ultimate Aircraft Buyers Guide 2022
Workshop Classroom A

Tuesday 7-26-22 at 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM CDT

Age and Aviation Insurance
Forum Stage 4

Wednesday 7-27-22 at 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM CDT

Ultimate Aircraft Buyers Guide 2022
Forum Stage 3 Superflite

Thursday 7-28-22 at 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM CDT

Age and Aviation Insurance
Forum Stage 5: Scheme Designers

For the complete schedule go here

The EAA Schedule is also available as an app for your phone.

Search for and install the “EAA EVENTS” app in the iOS or Android app stores

Hope to see you there!

LEARN TO FLY CENTER EXPANDS OFFERINGS FOR EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2022

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LEARN TO FLY CENTER EXPANDS OFFERINGS FOR EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2022

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (June 10, 2022) — The Learn to Fly Center is the main location for learn to fly information and inspiration at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022. The venue has expanded to provide an even more valuable experience. The center will be located in the busy Four Corners in the middle of the AirVenture grounds. Operating hours include Monday, July 25 – Sunday, July 31, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Learn to Fly Center is a must visit destination for attendees who are looking to kick-start their flight training journey. The EAA Learn to Fly Center will feature multiple stations, each dedicated to helping individuals take a step forward in their desire to learn to fly. Certified flight instructors (CFIs), experienced pilots, and those fresh out of flight training will be on hand to help answer any questions about the flight training process.

New features in 2022 include:

  • Daily forums at 10:00 am, 11:30 am, and 12:45 pm.
    • Topics include tips for passing your checkride, saving time and money in flight training, FAA medical certification, overcoming obstacles in your training, leveraging flight simulators, and more.
  • Redbird Flight Training Devices, with the opportunity to take a flight lesson with a certified flight instructor
  • At home flight simulators equipped with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and Honeycomb Aeronautical flight simulator controls.
  • Young Eagles 30th Anniversary Exhibit
  • Young Eagles Mustang Raffle

Returning to the Learn to Fly Center will be:

  • Locater to find a flight school and/or FAA Aviation Medical Examiner
  • Information on EAA’s Learn to Fly programs and resources
  • Student pilot certificate registration station

Volunteers are still needed for the Learn to Fly Center. Whether you are an experienced CFI, low time private pilot, or brand new student, your skills are appreciated at the Learn to Fly Center. Those interested in volunteering can sign-up online.

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.

#OSH22

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Beech Skipper?

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What do you think of the Beech Skipper?

Beech Skipper

From a reader – “I am not a pilot yet. Not even a student pilot. I want to start flying lessons sometime later this year.  I am thinking about buying a plane and then receive instructions in it.  After some research, I am inclined towards buying a Beech Skipper.  The plane was only produced from 1979 -1981. What do you think of the Skipper?”

Buying is good.

Well to start, buying an aircraft to learn in, is a great way to go… if you know you like the aircraft before you buy it. The Beech Skipper is a nice trainer, and a comfortable run around aircraft.  While it might not be a great cross-country traveler, it can be used for that if you have the time.  It look’s like only about 350 of the aircraft were built, so production and finding a good one might be an issue.

Fly more than one.

First, I would make sure you fly in a number of different aircraft before you settle on the Skipper.  Many new pilots buy an aircraft and after the first few hours realize they really would rather have a different model.  I would start my lessons and get hours in a few of the different aircraft available.  Cessna, Piper, Beech and many others all have advantages or disadvantages.

Insurance?

From the insurance angle, buying your own aircraft and buying insurance is not a problem if you stay away from complicated (complex), high performance or very expensive aircraft.  The underwriters do not want to put student pilots in aircraft that will increase their chances for claims.

Typically, insurance rates will be about the same for the similar models of trainers.  I would guesstimate that a zero hour, student pilot could insure a trainer for under $1,200.  That number is based on a $20,000 hull value, two seats, fixed, tri-gear, and all metal trainer.  A Cessna 150 would probably be a little less than the Skipper, mainly because of the numbers of aircraft that the underwriters have experience with.