Tecnam’s P-Mentor two-seat trainer made its Oshkosh debut at an event also celebrating the company’s 75th anniversary. [Credit: Stephen Yeates]
Key Takeaways:
EAA AirVenture 2023 was a central event, experiencing wildfire smoke but featuring diverse aircraft displays like NASA's Super Guppy and the Boeing DreamLifter.
Key industry announcements included FAA certification for the Diamond DA50 RG and new interior options for Cessna high-wing singles.
Aviation organizations and companies showcased new initiatives, such as Daher's support for the Recreational Aviation Foundation and King Schools' new maintenance program, with *FLYING* magazine also revealing its Innovation Awards.
EAA AirVenture 2023 featured an unwelcome visitor from the north—smoke that reduced visibility to marginal VFR conditions at times. [Credit: Stephen Yeates]