Astronaut, Fighter Pilot John Glenn Dead At 95
John Glenn, a lifelong pilot and public figure who is best known as the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth, died Thursday at...
30th Anniversary of Voyager Flight Celebration
Mojave Transportation Museum presents the 30th Anniversary Celebration Banquet. Join Dick and Burt Rutan as they relive the incredible take off and landing of Voyager. Many of Voyager's volunteers will also be in the audience, and some will speak about their memories in making the Voyager world flight a reality.
Hoover Farewell Fanfare
Lieutenant General Jimmy Doolittle described Robert A. "Bob" Hoover as "the greatest stick and rudder man who ever lived." He was also among the...
EAA inducts five aviators to Hall of Fame
The Experimental Aircraft Association recognized the contributions made to the world of flight by five aviators as they were inducted into the EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame on November 10 during an induction ceremony at the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
EAA Vintage Director Killed In Jenny Crash
EAA Vintage Aircraft Association board of directors member Ron Alexander was killed Thursday in the crash of his recently restored Curtiss Jenny at Peach...
EAA News: Homebuilt Accidents Drop
Fatal accidents in experimental category aircraft continued their decline in the 12-month period ending September 30, as focused programs and efforts by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and others continue to enhance safety.
Warner 185 Radial Engine to Enter Production Again
The Monocoupe Aeroplane Corporation entered into a licensing agreement with Warner Engine Company of Palmer Lake, CO to begin production of the Warner 185 radial engine for the experimental airplane market. With today's modern technology, better materials, using higher compression and fuel octane and the addition of fuel injection and electronic ignition, the 555 cubic inch radial is projected to produce in excess 275 hp. Production is expected to begin in the fall of 2017, after AirVenture.
Dynon SkyView Software Version 15.0 Released
Dynon's latest SkyView software update - version 15.0 - is now available for download for all SkyView systems.
SkyView Software Version 15 contains a variety...
New Turbine Venom Hits the Skies
The latest version of the Turbine Legend - the Venom has made its first fight in Florida, and the company is promising to complete...
Legendary Bob Hoover Dies At 94
Bob Hoover, whose extraordinary aviation life included flying in World War II, test-flying for the Air Force and performing a unique airshow act demonstrating...
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