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January 21, 2010

Piper Unveils PiperSport LSA

Report by "Russ Niles,
Editor in Chief" - AVWEB

Piper Aircraft says it's going back to its roots with a Czech-built light sport aircraft it's calling the PiperSport. In its first appearance at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Fla. today, the company unveiled the aircraft, which was previously sold as a SportCruiser by Czech Sport Aircraft. The two companies now have a licensing agreement and Piper says it's ready to start deliveries in April. "Piper's heritage dates from what was one of the original 'LSA' aircraft of its time: the venerable Piper Cub," Piper CEO Kevin Gould said. "Consequently,Piper is in many ways returning to a market segment we played an integral role in inventing ... but with all the modern, state-of-the-art elements that our customers expect today, from design and manufacturing to performance, avionics and reliability. There will be three models; the basic PiperSport ($119,900), training-oriented LT ($129,900) and decked out LTD ($139,900) All will be powered by the Rotax 912 that will run happily on premium unleaded mogas or 100LL. Useful load on the mandated maximum weight of 1320 pounds is 600 pounds. If the seat and baggage load allow, the tanks will hold 30 gallons and maximum range is 600 nm. Like other manufacturers of larger aircraft that have included LSAs in their lineup, or are planning to, the idea is to start new pilots on Pipers so they'll keep buying them. "The PiperSport is an amazing entry-level aircraft that will bring new customers into Piper and lead the way for those customers to step up into more sophisticated and higher performance aircraft within our line over time," Gould said..

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July 29, 2009
AOPA & EAA

Collaborating Efforts - story by "Mark Grady" - AVWEB

The leaders of EAA and AOPA -- Tom Poberezny and Craig Fuller -- met on Aeroshell Square at Oshkosh on Wednesday morning, under the nose of the huge A380, and signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding vowing to work together to advance the cause of general aviation. "We are extremely excited about this," said Poberezny. "Our members expect us to work together to address the issues of concern to them."
more............AVWEB

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EAA AND WARBIRDS OF AMERICA PRESENTING 'SALUTE TO VETERANS' AT EAA
AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2010

Dick Knapinski, Media and Public Relations
(920) 426-6523 dknapinski@eaa.org

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. - (Jan. 15, 2009) - An
extensive list of special programs and events honoring America's veterans will be part of highlights during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, "The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration," when the 58th annual event comes to Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh on July 26-August 1.

AirVenture's "Salute to Veterans" is a national partnership led
by EAA, the Warbirds of America, and the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Activities will take place throughout the grounds during the week, with DAV playing a major role in the featured events, including the concluding concert by actor Gary Sinise's "Lt. Dan Band" on Friday evening, July 30.

"Those of us who enjoy the freedom of flight know that freedom
comes at a cost - a cost borne by those who have served in uniform,"said Tom Poberezny, EAA chairman/president. "This is the right thing to do at Oshkosh, because AirVenture is an event that honors flight like no other and is a great opportunity to salute those who serve and have served, and ensured our ability to participate in aviation. Salute to Veterans will be one of the primary focuses during AirVenture 2010."

All veterans and active military personnel who are not EAA
members are eligible for a special daily AirVenture admission rate of $28 (nearly 25 percent off the regular daily price). This special discount is only available for tickets purchased in advance through the www.airventure.org website. EAA-member military personnel will continue to receive the EAA-member rate, the lowest adult admission rate
available to the event.

"DAV is honored to continue this wonderful partnership with the EAA," said DAV National Commander Bobby Barrera. "The EAA's commitment to honoring those who bear the scars of battle is truly remarkable."

Along with the special admission pricing and Lt. Dan Band
concert, other featured events and highlights during AirVenture's Salute to Veterans are:
* Specially designated forums and speakers throughout the week;
* Historic and current military aircraft and personalities on AeroShell
Square;
* A mass gathering of veterans for a photo opportunities on Wednesday, July 28, and Friday, July 30;
* An evening program focused on veterans on Wednesday, July 28;
* A special air show segment featuring Vietnam-era Warbirds on Wednesday, July 28;
* An upgraded Warbird Aircraft Display area with additional programs on military aircraft throughout the week;
* The always-popular expanded Warbirds air shows on Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31;
* Additional programs and events as details are finalized.

The Salute to Veterans program will have a "Thank A Veteran" focus and will coincide with the 75th anniversaries of two significant U.S. military aircraft: The Boeing B-17 bomber and the Douglas DC-3 aircraft, which carried the C-47 (Army) and R-4D (Navy) designations during its active military service.
For more information on EAA and its programs, call 800-JOIN-EAA (800-564-6322) or go to www.eaa.org.

For more information contact:
Dick Knapinski, Media and Public Relations
(920) 426-6523
dknapinski@eaa.org

Past Events (October 2009)

Syracuse, KS Flyin

At some flyins' when you arrive, they want not only your money, but the shirt right off your back as per say, and that's excluding those solo events. When time arrived for the Syracuse event to take place, a small US of A town couldn't have produced more especially for those who were trying to prove who's who in hospitality. All who arrived not only received free T-shirts and free meals, but free gas as well. OK!, the 100LL was $2 per gallon, but at that price, ya might as well say it was free!

The October 3rd, 2009 event occured on a near picture perfect day allowing the towns-people to present their very own chili cook off for all and I will say, hmm, hmm, hmm! :-) And lets not forget that brand new tarmac and celebrated 18,36 runway. Thank you Syracuse, KS for your extremely warm welcome. Look for Album 14 in the drop down menu of the Photo gallery for all to see.