Aviation News Item: 11069

30th Jul 2010

Source: aero-news.net

This is Aero TV's Daily Update on EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for Wednesday, July 28th.
FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt was on hand today to address the media, and delivered a mixed report on safety. Babbitt defended his agency from charges it inflates the costs of certifying new designs. Regarding the future of leaded aviation fuel, Babbitt explained the FAA's place in what is really an EPA process..

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Thu, Jul 29, 2010
Aero-TV At Oshkosh 2010: Alan Klapmeier and Kestrel Aircraft Kestrel Turboprop Program Back On Track... With Alan Klapmeier As CEO!

As we noted in our breaking news coverage late last week, it's nice to finally be able to report two major pieces of news... a new life for the highly respected Kestrel Turboprop program... and the return of Alan Klapmeier to the leadership of an innovative general aviation design and manufacturing program.

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Thu, Jul 29, 2010
Aero-TV At Oshkosh 2010: EAA's New President New EAA Prez is Long-Time Member, Stearman Pilot/Rebuilder

During remarks in advance of the Piper press conference at Oshkosh 2010, current president EAA Tom Poberezny let loose with the fact that EAA has selected new leadership to 'augment' his aims for the organization.

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Wed, Jul 28, 2010
Aero-TV At Oshkosh 2010- Looking Back At Day Two This is Aero TV's Daily Update on EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for Tuesday, July 27th.

USA Today, which for whatever reason now has a standing policy of talking down general aviation, was out yesterday with a cheap shot at EAA AirVenture. Tuesday's story on page 3A appeared under a subhead that reads, "Air show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin has history of fatal crashes. The writer, Alan Levin, did acknowledge that the fatals to which he referred did not involve the airshow at Oshkosh, and that most involved obvious pilot mistakes, and many weren't even in the area.

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Tue, Jul 27, 2010
Aero-TV At Oshkosh 2010: Looking Back At Day OneThis is Aero TV's Daily Update on EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for Monday, July 26th.

The topic on everyone's mind on opening day was the recent record rainfall. In his remarks, EAA Chairman and President Tom Poberezny addressed the issue.

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Tue, Jul 27, 2010
Aero-TV At Oshkosh 2010 - Homebuilders Hangar Dedication

AirVenture now has a dedicated hangar for homebuilt aircraft in the "old NASA pavilion" located by the government pavilion. The hangar was formally dedicated Monday night by EAA President Tom Poberezny.

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Aero-TV At Oshkosh 2010: Looking Back At Day Three
Thu, 29 Jul '10

This is Aero TV's Daily Update on EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for Wednesday, July 28th.
FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt was on hand today to address the media, and delivered a mixed report on safety.

Babbitt defended his agency from charges it inflates the costs of certifying new designs. Regarding the future of leaded aviation fuel, Babbitt explained the FAA's place in what is really an EPA process.

Two recipients of scholarships in the Able Flight program came to Oshkosh to receive their wings.

Cobalt Aviation made its first visit to AirVenture to introduce the new Co50. While the flight test aircraft did not make the trip over from France, Cobalt did bring a mock-up. We spoke with CEO and Founder, David Loury.

Mahindra Aerospace held a press conference to announce its recent acquisition of Gipps Aero.

And finally, join us for a look at highlights from Wednesday's air show, courtesy of the Aero-TV Oshkosh crew.

Join us again tomorrow for our next daily update on EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010... from Aero-TV.

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