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Oshkosh is a city in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States, located where the Fox River enters Lake Winnebago. The population was 62,916 at the 2000 census; it had a metropolitan area of 159,972 people. The city is located adjacent to and partially within the Town of Oshkosh. Oshkosh was named for Menominee Chief Oshkosh, whose name meant claw (cf. Ojibwe oshkanzh, the claw). Although the fur trade brought the first European settlers to the area as early as 1818, because the area was a frequent target of Native American attacks, it never became a major player in the fur trade. It was the establishment and growth of the lumber industry in the area that spurred development of Oshkosh. Oshkosh was incorporated as a city in 1853, although it had already been designated the county seat, and had a population of nearly 2,800. The lumber industry became well established as entrepreneurs took advantage of navigable waterways to provide access to both markets and northern pineries. The 1859 arrival of rail transportation expanded the ability to meet the demands of a rapidly-growing construction market. By 1870, Oshkosh had become the third-largest city in Wisconsin with a population of over 12,000. The Oshkosh Daily Northwestern newspaper (now the Oshkosh Northwestern) was founded around this time. Around 1900 Oshkosh was home of the Oshkosh Brewing Company, who coined the marketing slogan By Gosh It's Good. Their Chief Oshkosh became a nationally distributed beer. The lumber industry made the fortunes of area entrepreneurs and businessmen, who made significant contributions to the community, politics and philanthropic organizations. Availability of materials and capital, along with devastating downtown fires in the mid 1870s, created a range of well-designed buildings for residential, commercial, civic and religious use. The many structures which make up the city's historic areas are largely a result of the capital and materials generated by the lumber and associated wood manufacturing industries. Oshkosh had six historic districts as of March 2008. They include the Algoma Boulevard historic district, the Irving/Church historic district, the North Main Street historic district, the Oshkosh State Normal School historic district on the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh campus, the Paine Lumber Company historic district, and the Washington Avenue historic district. The city had 27 historic buildings as of March 2008. Eleven are houses, four are churches, and the remainder include schools, colleges, a bank, a fire house, an observatory, the county courthouse, and a cemetery where many of the entrepreneurs are buried.

Oshkosh is in east-central Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Winnebago. Its unusual name has travelled far as the name of Oshkosh b'gosh clothing, and as a synonym for EAA Airventure, one of the world's great celebrations of aviation, held at the Wittman Regional Airport here. Oshkosh does not have any commercial air service, but Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) can support any private aircraft that wish to land. If you plan to fly in here during Airventure, you will find yourself among tens of thousands of other aircraft doing the same thing. You absolutely must get the Airventure NOTAM from the Airventure website and follow it carefully. Regional commercial air service is available in Appleton (ATW) which is 20 minutes north. In some cases it may be worthwhile to use Milwaukee (MKE), 90 minutes south, or Green Bay (GRB), an hour to the north, and come the rest of the way by road.

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Author: AeroTVNetwork Added: Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:52:33 -0800 Duration: 0The MacMahans Talk Biplanes... At Oshkosh 2008! Miss Muffet may seem like an unlikely name for a proud biplane, but if you listen to the MacMahans a bit, the name makes perfect sense. The owners of a beautiful blue and red 1941 Boeing A75N1 (PT17) Stearman, the two seat trainer bipe is powered by a Lycoming R680-4P-B4 and has received lavish care over the years from the MacMahan family. Back for its second year since a complete restoration, the proud Boeing Stearman drew admiring glances from thousands of pilots who came upon it... and devoutly wished for one just like it. While most folks know the Boeing Model 75 by the common name of "Stearman," it has worn a number of hats and been called a lot of names... (and a few of those weren't nice ones, if you learned to fly taildraggers in this bird). The US Army Air Corps designation for the A75N1 is "PT-17," the Navy designation is "N2S," and the Canadian military designation is "Kaydet." The Stearman was originally designed to ...

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The Brady's Rugged Little RANS S-7 While I'm sure that you're having as much fun with the heavy iron and hot biz birds as we are, sometimes it makes sense to get back to basics... especially when Part 2 of our program on the Eclipse Training Program gets nuked by a bad hard drive (Don't worry, we'll salvage it and have it for you shortly) and we really needed a good excuse to put up a different program. Grin. OK... so let's get to the meat of the matter. While perusing Oshkosh 2008, we ran into lots of REALLY cool people, planes and products... sometimes all at once. The Bradys provided one of those welcome interludes as well as an excuse for a cool Aero-TV piece... from the perspective of a Sport Aviation couple and their little RANS S-7. Their RANS S-7 was the result of a "need to train Coyote I pilots: (the single seat Randy Schlitter design that preceded the S-7 by a number of years). Named the Courier in honor of one of Designer Schlitter's favorite planes, The Helio Courier, the S-7 must have inherited some Helio spirit, since it also is very STOL. Built with keeping-it-simple in mind the original plane weighed in at only 390 pounds with a 503 Rotax. It flew very well for the low horsepower, but soon was fitted to the 65 HP 532. Over the years the basic plane stayed true to form, a light, simple plane, with traditional construction, minus the traditional headaches. However, in 2001 the S-7C, a much-refined version, was certified under the primary category. This plane represented 7 years of process to obtain the Type Certificate. In 2003 they introduced the S-7S, the kit form of the "C", and enjoy strong sales of this very much-refined fun flyer. The S-7S also complies with the new Sport Plane Rule. Because the S-7S complies with the ASTM standards for sportplanes they are also able to offer this plane in ready to fly form. Designated the S-7LS, this form of a ready to fly Courier is in production with deliveries being made all over the USA and beyond. The Bradys, however, did it THEIR way and the result is a pretty sweet little flyers. A standard S-7 boasts a TakeOff Roll of 325 ft, a Rate of Climb of 850 fpm and a Service Ceiling of 14,500 ft (though a number of S-7 drivers say it will go MUCH higher). The S-7 can cruise 110 mph, stalls (clean) at 50 mph, and (flaps down) at 45 mph. With a Roll Rate of 70 /sec, and a Glide Ratio of 8:1, the S-7 can land in as little as 340 ft. With a 3.1 hr endurance (with the Rotax 912S, the S-7 has an average range of 341 miles. Check Out The Brady's RANS S-7 With Aero-TV! FMI: www.RANS.com, www.aero-tv.net, www.youtube.com/aerotvnetwork, http://twitter.com/AeroNews Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

Over 30,000 Homebuilders Gotta Be Up To Something... This year's rendition of the Annual Oshkosh Aerial Love-Fest was a watershed event for all things homebuilding. In addition to the usual assortment of THOUSANDS of amazing personally-crafted experimental aircraft in attendance, the 30,000th such bird was found and celebrated. Yuma, AZ homebuilder Bob Noll's RV-9A airplane was recognized as the honorary 30,000th US-registered homebuilt at a ceremony at AirVenture 2008. Standing on stage with his daughter Katrina who came to AirVenture with him, acting FAA Administrator Bobby Sturgell, FAA Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety Nick Sabatini, EAA President Tom Poberezny and EAA Founder Paul Poberezny were on hand to recognize the milestone of 30,000 homebuilt airplanes registered. Paul Poberezny was asked how he felt about the milestone after 55 years since he founded EAA. His answer, "unbelievable, simply unbelievable." to which he gave a thumbs up. EAA Founder Paul Poberezny commented that he came along at the "right time" back in 1953, that the (then) CAA supported the movement. Now, 55 years later, the work was "worthwhile." Even FAA Boss, Bobby Sturgell, commented the first homebuilders were the Wright Brothers. He went on to say that the FAA is a willing participant in the homebuilt movement which supports homebuilding as recreational, educational as well as fun. He cited the example of winglets and Wittman-style landing gear as being technology which flowed from the homebuilt airplane. (At the subsequent "Meet the Boss" forum, Administrator Sturgell additionally commented that the number 30,000 represents 10 percent of the registered airplanes in the US.) EAA President Tom Poberezny commented that the homebuilt movement was, "a living partnership between industry, community and the CAA then FAA. The freedom to fly in the US fosters the movement and allows ingenious builders to craft machines which hardly could be envisioned back in 1953." While all these milestones are interesting, fascinating and motivational, there are few stories more compelling than the thousands of individual people who have triumphed over a number of obstacles to finally build and fly their own aircraft... ANN and Aero-TV is proud to present just a few of them. ANN and Aero-TV Talks To A Few Of The Nation's 30,000 Homebuilt Airplane Owners FMI: www.eaa.org, www.aero-tv.net, www.youtube.com/aerotvnetwork, http://twitter.com/AeroNews Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

Join Us As The New $6.3M OSH Control Tower Is Dedicated Near the close of this year's 2008 rendition of the annual Oshkosh aerial extravaganza, a new Oshkosh control tower was dedicated, and done so in the presence of a plethora of federal and local officials. After some opening remarks by Great Lakes Regional Administrator Barry Cooper, both EAA President Tom Poberezny and FAA Acting Administrator Robert Sturgell spoke of the beautiful new facility and the commanding view from the top. Mark Harris, Winnebago County Executive, thanked the FAA for funding the tower and remarked how happy the citizens of Winnebago County are to have a new facility with no additional taxes. A plaque was presented to Lake Hub Manager -- and, during AirVenture, Oshkosh Tower Manager -- Wanda Adelman, dedicating it as of August 1, and the ribbon was cut in commemoration of the event. The new control tower is 141 feet tall with a base building of 8827 square feet made of precast concrete walls. Designed by Omni Associates of Appleton, WI with the general contractors Miron Construction Company of Neenah, Wisconsin, it is a state-of-the-art facility that makes the old tower seem small, decrepit, and outdated by comparison. With a construction cost of about $4 million, the total price tag including equipment and furnishings is roughly $6.3 million. The money was provided to the state by a block grant from the FAA, which is then passed on to the county to pay the contractors. Originally planned to be located in the Fly Market area, the new location to the southeast was selected by computer-generated siting, accomplished in the labs of the FAA Technical Center, Atlantic City, NJ. The people flow through the tower cab and the increased space makes for a much more efficient operation, especially during AirVenture when it's normal to have 12 people in the cab at any time. The conference room in the base building allows for the pre- and post-shift briefings between the FAA and EAA flightline personnel. It is a very functional and modern facility, that will be used for many years, and serve as an iconic landmark to all things Oshkosh. Aero-TV Takes A Tour Of The Recently Dedicated Oshkosh Tower FMI: www.faa.gov, www.aero-tv.net, www.youtube.com/aerotvnetwork, http://twitter.com/AeroNews Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

The Talon 600 Is The First Of A New Generation For Rotorway Last year at AirVenture 2007, Rotorway proudly displayed its newest aircraft, the A600 Talon. Successor to the well-known Exec 162F, the A600 looks almost identical... but Rotorway CEO Grant Norwitz is quick to point out beneath the aircraft's skin is an entirely new aircraft. Building upon Rotorway's experience in the kit helicopter world -- which Norwitz feels is due to B.J. Schram's efforts in creating the first Rotorway -- the company has incorporated many design changes planned to ease its transition into building a certified ship. The A600 Talon is not an incremental change in Rotorway's aircraft, though the exterior remains much the same. Conventional steam gauges have been removed and replaced with a Stratomaster Enigma glass cockpit incorporating an HSI, CDI, TAWS, and GPS. A FADEC control system, which Rotorway helped revolutionize in previous helicopters, now has a controller displaying every aspect of the system on the glass cockpit. The Talon is wider and taller than the Exec 162F it replaces, and a buyer can choose the conventional belt-driven tail rotor or a new design that incorporates a tailshaft assembly. Two power plants are available for the new helicopter: a Rotorway 600N at 147 horsepower, and a Rotorway 600S, which is supercharged and ups horsepower to 167. The two-seat helicopter will have a useful load of 535 pounds, and a cruise speed of 100 miles per hour. Rotorway has also designed a brand new belt-driven system with a hydraulic tensioner to get the rotors turning. Rotorway has been testing the prototype since January, and the current A600 has flown for 180 hours. As Norwitz says, "we want to make sure we have a product that we want to fly." The A600 is aimed at the training market as well, and Rotorway plans to have the aircraft tested in the training environment at a Rotorway facility in South Africa. The helicopter comes with full dual controls and stability is reportedly similar to a Schweizer. But what does the A600 cost? With everything but the radio and transponder, the A600 kit will retail for $95,700. Another option is to buy the aircraft ready to fly, or "turn key," for $135,000, though this will not be the certified cost. Estimates are that the cost of a certified A600 will be somewhere in the $150,000 range. Join Aero-TV As We Check Out The Latest Helos From Rotorway! FMI: www.rotorway.com Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

AZ Homebuilder Becomes Part of Aero-History Yuma, AZ homebuilder Bob Noll's RV-9A airplane was recognized as the honorary 30,000th US-registered homebuilt at a ceremony Thursday morning at AirVenture 2008. Standing on stage with his daughter Katrina, who came to AirVenture with him, acting FAA Administrator Bobby Sturgell, FAA Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety Nick Sabatini, EAA President Tom Poberezny and EAA Founder Paul Poberezny were on hand to recognize the milestone of 30,000 homebuilt airplanes registered. On Tuesday, EAA homebuilders' community manager Joe Norris tracked Bob and his daughter Katrina down in the homebuilt camping area, and notified them that their name had been picked from among the 20 who applied for the honor. Because the FAA aircraft certification system has no way to exactly identify the 30,000th homebuilt, the EAA established criteria to pick one airplane to claim the honorary title. The requirements were that the airplane had to have received its certification in 2008 and had to be in attendance at AirVenture 2008. With Bob's beautiful RV-9A N94BN sitting on an adjacent raised stage, when it was finally Bob's turn to talk, he stated that it "humbles you" to be chosen to represent that milestone number. He started building the airplane in October 2004 and said that the earliest picture of the project was of a younger Katrina in pajamas taking inventory of the parts they received. "Building the airplane was a family project," he said. Now 17 years of age, Katrina is also a licensed private pilot. EAA Founder Paul Poberezny commented that he came along at the "right time" back in 1953, that the (then) CAA supported the movement. Now, 55 years later, the work was "worthwhile." Join Aero-TV As We Profile The 30,000th Homebuilt Aircraft! FMI: www.aero-tv.net, www.eaa.org

The Party's Just About Over! Oshkosh 2008 is about to take its place in history... and what was once feared as a potential disappointment over possible economic disincentives (i.e., fuel prices), has turned out to be a roaring success. Opening day was strong, it didn't let up form there, the weather was good, the attendance powerful and let's face it, this year's lineup just plain rocked the house. In other words, it was a GREAT Oshkosh and while there are few bad ones, per se, the doubts and concerns of 2008 gave way to an astounding event that was enjoyed by all. If you don't believe that... just listen to this... Aero-TV crews had a wonderful time meeting the OSH crowds, and spent a fair amount of time asking THEM what made THEIR Oshkosh... see if YOU agree with THEIR answers. We can't wait for Oshkosh 2009, but DO stay tuned for LOTS more Oshkosh 2008 Aero-TV coverage! FMI: www.aero-tv.net, www.eaa.org

EAA Recognizes Female Aviators At 'WomenVenture 2008' It was designed to be "easily be the largest gathering of women pilots in history." And... it was SO much more. WomenVenture 2008 was developed through a partnership between EAA and Women in Aviation, International, and was officially announced at the WAI convention in San Diego, CA under the theme "Elevate Your Life." The program was designed to recognize and encourage women aviators, who are less than 10 percent of the nation's pilot population. There were programs and activities throughout the week for longtime women pilots, those women interested in learning to fly and encouraging girls to explore the worlds of flight and the sciences. "It is important to recognize the accomplishments of women in ways that challenge and motivate others. Women can reach for the sky and elevate their lives," said Elissa Lines, EAA's vice president of commercial and donor relations, and a pilot. "We want to celebrate what women have achieved." The grand finale of the week long WomenVenture 2008 activities was the largest assemblage of women pilots in history -- at AeroShell Square on Friday, August 1. WomenVenture also featured "Women Soar/You Soar" on July 27-28, designed for high school-age girls and featuring women who have volunteered to share their aviation career knowledge and direction as mentors; Numerous workshops, forums and evening programs featuring women aviators; WomenVenture representatives in EAA Member Village welcoming all women pilots, current and non-current; The annual Women in Aviation, International celebrity breakfast on Friday morning on the EAA AirVenture grounds. Aero-TV Takes in WomenVenture 2008! FMI: www.airventure.org/womenventure Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

Welcome to Aero-TV's Daily Update from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for Friday, August 1st, 2008. The day began with the official dedication of the FAA's new control tower at Oshkosh's Wittman Regional Airport. The Goodyear blimp made a return visit to Oshkosh this year, and Aero TV got an inside look at what it's like to fly it. A special effort was made by EAA at this year's event to recognize and honor women in aviation. WomenVenture was a place for women to congregate, and share their enthusiasm for flight. Actor John Travolta is also an ATP-rated pilot. He was at AirVenture to introduce one of his movies at Camp Scholler's fly-in theater, and made himself available to answer questions. Friday was Warbird Day at Oshkosh! Join us tomorrow, for Aero TV's overview of the week at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. FMI: www.aero-tv.net, www.eaa.org Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

Welcome to Aero-TV's Daily Update from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for Thursday, July 31st, 2008. 2008 has already been a year filled with innovation in the cockpit. Avidyne chose AirVenture to show off its new Enhanced Vision and Synthetic Vision upgrades for its Entegra system, now featuring 15-inch displays. Garmin has been waiting for FAA approval to turn its G600 avionics system loose in the retrofit market. At AirVenture, the company was able to announce approval to install the system in 785 different aircraft makes and models. In a celebration of its homebuilding roots, EAA honored a Van's RV-9A as the 30-thousandth amateur-built aircraft to be registered with the FAA. The lucky builder, Bill Noll of Yuma, Arizona, had flown the plane to Oshkosh with his 17-year-old daughter, Katrina. One of the most anticipated forums of any AirVenture is called "Meet The Administrator." On Thursday, FAA Acting Administrator Robert Sturgell faced an audience full of general aviation pilots. Tomorrow, Aero TV will show you how EAA is honoring women in aviation through a program being called "WomenVenture." We'll also catch up with the pilot of the Goodyear Blimp. Join us tomorrow, for the next ediiton of the Aero-TV Daily Update from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. FMI: www.aero-tv.net, www.eaa.org Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

Welcome to Aero-TV's Daily Update from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for Wednesday, July 30th, 2008. It was not certain the new Cirrus Vision SJ-50 jet which only recently made its first flight, would have completed early testing in time for Oshkosh. But by opening day it was confirmed the jet would be here on Wednesday. Then, when it arrived, the surprise was compounded by the announcement that Cirrus has received its first fleet order. Cessna is displaying the first production-spec 162 SkyCatcher at Oshkosh this week. Aero TV caught up with Cessna CEO Jack Pelton for an update. Another major development program is the Columbus, the company's newest and largest variant of the Citation business jet line. The first two days at Oshkosh are always focused on new product announcements. By mid-week, the rush subsides, and there's time to look more closely at all the amazing aircraft, and talk to their owners. One of those planes is Quick Silver, a P51-D Mustang restored using parts from over 200 different P51s. Bill Yoak is Quick Silver's owner. The Chinese CJ-6 is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. AirVenture may be the only event where you could gather this many in one place. The Harrier jump jet is an all-time favorite at Oshkosh. Aero TV got the chance to speak with the pilot for this year's Harrier demonstration, Major Dave Martin, call sign: Doc. Highlights tomorrow will include the US Air Force F-22 Raptor, and EAA's celebration of the 30-thousandth FAA-registered homebuilt aircraft. Join us tomorrow, for the next edition of the Aero-TV Daily Update from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Enjoy Day Three of Oshkosh 2008... The SJ50, Harrier, P-51s, Cessna's SkyCatcher... and More!!! FMI: www.aero-tv.net, www.eaa.org Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

AirVenture 2008 Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Nanchang CJ-6 One of the longest-produced aircraft models in history, the Nanchang CJ-6, is celebrating its 50th anniversary Oshkosh 2008. The RedStar Pilot's Association, the owners' group for the Chinese-built military trainer aircraft, organized the Oshkosh activities in honor of the golden anniversary with cooperation of EAA's Warbirds of America. One of the highlights was a 50-airplane formation during the warbird segment of the EAA AirVenture afternoon air show on Wednesday, July 30. The Nanchang CJ-6 was the first indigenous Chinese aircraft design to be produced, and 50 years and 2,200 copies later, it's still in production. More than 200 of these aircraft are actively flown in the United States and regularly participate in air shows under the RedStar banner. Practice flights began on July 24 at West Bend, WI and a mass formation arrival helped open the EAA Warbirds of America air show performance. In addition to the milestone CJ-6 anniversary, 2008 also marks the 15th year of the RedStar Pilot's Association. FMI: www.airventure.org, www.eaa.org Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

Despite The Obstacles... Gas Prices, Bad Economy, Whatever - Flyers Flocked to Oshkosh! Monday, July 28th, was a banner day for Oshkosh... despite the fears of many that economic factors might keep aviation fans away in great numbers, it became clear to many that this year's big event as likely to be one of the best attended yet. It was a day of big news and the expectation of far more to come we saw the introduction of the new Flight Design and ICON LSAs, some incredibly exciting news from Lycoming, an interesting take on the "identity" of Oshkosh from Tom Poberezny, an amazing airshow that featured (of all things) a fully aerobatic helicopter demo, the arrival of Boeing's massive Dreamlifter and so much more. FMI: www.aero-tv.net, www.airventure.com Catch Up On The Amazing Opening Day of Oshkosh 2008 -- With Aero-TV! Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

Welcome to Aero-TV's Daily Update from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for Tuesday, July 29th, 2008. If Tuesday's AirVenture highlights had a theme, it might be aerospace fantasies come to life. Given the level of excitement over the Martin Jetpack exhibited by executives of the Experimental Aircraft Association, it was a little surprising to see them caught off-guard by the size of the crowd in AeroShell Square gathered to see it. EAA estimated 5-thousand people, but whatever the number was, it delayed the scheduled 9:30 demo by about a half-hour. Shortly after 10am, the secret of the Martin Jetpack's claimed 30 minute endurance on 5 gallons of fuel became obvious. There is no jet in Jetpack. The unmistakeable sound of a two-stroke gasoline engine made it clear how the two ducted fans creating vertical thrust are driven. Even if it's not technically a jet, the craft was a huge hit. Martin's booth was mobbed all day after the demo. Glenn Martin says he's hopeful another flight can be arranged later this week, perhaps on a runway, where more than just the first few rows of spectators can see the machine hover. Tuesday was the 50th anniversary of the founding of NASA in 1958, and the agency is celebrating with special displays at AirVenture. NASA Administrator Michael Griffin appeared on Tuesday, and very directly countered a recent storm of criticism toward the agency. Among his comments, Griffin said, quote - "This is rocket science. If we knew how to do it, it wouldn't be exploration." One day after unveiling their next private spaceflight mothership, WhiteKnightTwo, in Mohave California, an event shared with viewers at Oshkosh via closed-circuit video, Burt Rutan and Sir Richard Branson appeared together in person at AirVenture's Honda Pavillion to make a stunning announcement. The Rocket Racing League was making news again Tuesday. This time, it was no taxi test. Just after 2:30pm, former NASA astronaut Rick Searfoss took off for a demo flight. Despite threatening clouds which imposed a 2,000-foot ceiling on what was supposed to be a 4,000 foot vertical climbout after takeoff, Searfoss did a nice job improvising a "low show" to show off the rocket racer's turns and burns for the crowd. More demos are scheduled for Friday and Saturday. A highlight on Wednesday's schedule is the expected arrival of the Cirrus light jet, the Vision SJ-50. Join us tomorrow, for the next ediiton of the Aero-TV Daily Update from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Click Here To Catch Up On The Rocket-Racing Second Day of Oshkosh 2008 -- With Aero-TV! FMI: www.aero-tv.net, www.airventure.com

First Public Flight Deemed "Amazing Success" The Rocket Racing League did it! They flew Tuesday, and they flew up a storm. And make no mistake about it, this was no taxi test. Just after 2:30pm, former NASA astronaut and Space Shuttle Commander Rick Searfoss took off for a demo flight. Despite threatening clouds which imposed a 2,000-foot ceiling on what was supposed to be a 4,000 foot vertical climbout after takeoff, Searfoss did a nice job improvising a "low show" to show off the rocket racer's turns and burns for the crowd. More demos are scheduled later this week for Friday and Saturday. Founded in 2005 by two-time Indianapolis 500 champion team owner Granger Whitelaw and aerospace pioneer and X PRIZE Foundation founder Dr. Peter Diamandis, the Rocket Racing League (www.rocketracingleague.com) is the only entertainment sports league that combines the exhilaration of racing with the power of rocket engines, fully satisfying our universal love for power and flight through the thrill of Rocket Racers. To be held at venues across the country, the Rocket Racing League will feature multiple races pitting up to 10 Rocket Racers going head to head in a 4-lap, multiple elimination heat format on a 5-mile "Formula One"-like closed circuit raceway in the sky. The Rocket Racer pilots see the "raceway in the sky" via in-panel and 3D helmet displays. For the hundreds of thousands of fans in attendance, they will witness the racing action live and in real-time display on multiple large projection screens. For the millions of fans watching on televisions and PCs at home, they will experience the thrill of the Rocket Racing League via unique remote and rocket-mounted cameras that give at-home fans the sensation of riding right alongside famed League pilots. Aero-TV Zooms Towards The Heavens With The Rocket Racing League FMI: www.rocketracingleague.com Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

It's Summertime... And That Means That Oshkosh Is Right Around The Corner!! A few weeks ago, ANN's Paul Plack had the chance to sit down amid all the chaos of the spring airshow season and have a one-on-one chat with EAA Prez, Tom Poberezny... they covered some interesting topics... Homebuilding, the 51% Rule, and course, OSHKOSH 2008. For those of you leading VERY sheltered lives, Tom Poberezny was first elected president of EAA in 1989. Since that time, EAA claims that membership in the organization has increased 40 percent, to 170,000 members worldwide. An accomplished aviator in his own right, Poberezny was a member of the U.S. National Unlimited Aerobatic Team that captured the World Championship in 1972. The following year, he won the U.S. National Unlimited Aerobatic Championship. He subsequently flew for 25 years as one wing of the legendary Eagles Aerobatic Team (originally the Red Devils), the most successful civilian precision flying team in history. During his career with EAA, Poberezny has overseen a number of the organization s milestone events. In the late 1970s he spearheaded EAA s first major capital campaign, which supported construction of the current EAA Aviation Center headquarters and museum complex at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wis. In 1992, he led the creation of EAA s Young Eagles, which has become the most successful aviation youth program in history. Realizing the importance of mentoring to the future of aviation, EAA aimed to give one million kids between the ages of 8 and 17 an airplane flight by the centennial of powered flight on Dec. 17, 2003. The one millionth Young Eagle was flown in October 2003, celebrating the efforts of 85,000 EAA volunteers to reach the goal. The Young Eagles Program continues to fly 100,000 young people annually. One of Poberezny s most demanding roles has been chairman of the annual EAA AirVenture Fly-In Convention for more than 25 years. During that time, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, as it is now known, has grown to be the world s largest annual aviation event, attracting an attendance of 750,000 from 68 nations and 10,000 airplanes for one spectacular week every summer. Let's See What Tom Poberezny Has On His Mind As He Chats With Aero-TV FMI: www.eaa.org Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.