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's AirVenture in Oshkosh experienced record attendance and aircraft numbers, featuring new designs like the B-52 and A350, and returning designers.
General aviation advocacy groups are in conflict with the Air Line Pilots Association over last-minute opposition to proposed reforms for third-class medical rules.
The Solar Impulse team has paused its round-the-world flight in Hawaii until next April to overhaul its battery system, which overheated during a record-setting Pacific crossing.
The NTSB concluded that a 2013 National Airlines 747 cargo crash was caused by shifting cargo due to the airline's inadequate securing instructions and incorrect restraint methods.

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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.