Briefing: September 2015

EAA hosted one of its busiest Oshkosh shows ever in July, with record numbers for aircraft arrivals and campers. Near-perfect weather for the entire week kept the airplanes flying. The show hosted for the first time a B-52, and an Airbus A350 XWB from the test fleet was open for tours. All the usual daily airshows, forums, and events kept visitors busy nonstop. Aircraft designer Burt Rutan returned after an absence of several years to talk about his new SkiGull amphibian design, and Icon delivered their first A5 amphib LSA to EAAs Young Eagles. Yingling Aviation, based in Wichita, debuted a new remanufactured 172, and Vulcanair, from Italy, introduced a newly FAA-certified twin turboprop.

Editorial Staff

Monday, August 10, 2015 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

EAA AirVenture experienced record attendance and showcased several new aircraft debuts, including a B-52 and an Airbus A350, alongside the return of designer Burt Rutan.
General aviation advocates' efforts to pass third-class medical reform legislation were unexpectedly opposed by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), causing a legislative stall.
The Solar Impulse solar-powered aircraft paused its global circumnavigation in Hawaii for several months to undergo essential battery repairs after experiencing overheating issues during its record-setting Pacific flight.

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A “Tremendous Week” For EAA At AirVenture

EAA hosted one of its busiest Oshkosh shows ever in July, with record numbers for aircraft arrivals and campers. Near-perfect weather for the entire week kept the airplanes flying. The show hosted for the first time a B-52, and an Airbus A350 XWB from the test fleet was open for tours. All the usual daily airshows, forums, and events kept visitors busy nonstop. Aircraft designer Burt Rutan returned after an absence of several years to talk about his new SkiGull amphibian design, and Icon delivered their first A5 amphib LSA to EAA’s Young Eagles. Yingling Aviation, based in Wichita, debuted a new remanufactured 172, and Vulcanair, from Italy, introduced a newly FAA-certified twin turboprop.