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EAA's 'World Of Flight 2000' Calendar Now Available
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) "World of Flight 2000" calendar, which features some of the world's finest aviation photography, has been published and is now available through EAA. The 2000 calendar builds on a tradition established by previous EAA calendars that has brought numerous national awards for design and photography. The World of Flight 2000 calendar includes large color aircraft images suitable for framing, background and technical information on the featured aircraft, as well as upcoming dates of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and other major EAA fly-ins. Added to the calendar this year is an expanded 12-by-24 inch format that includes large "day boxes" for writing in appointments and other important events, along with a large notes area. The 1998 EAA calendar, the 14th in a series produced by the Foundation, features work by EAA Chief Photographer Jim Koepnick, as well as staff photographers Ken Lichtenberg, Mark Schaible and LeeAnn Abrams. Additional photos were provided by EAA volunteers Adam Steineke, Arnold Greenwell, Mike Husar and Leslie Hilbert. The World of Flight 2000 Calendar is $10.95 (plus tax where applicable). It is available through EAA by calling 800-843-3612 or through EAA's World Wide Web site (
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EAA Receives FAA Clarification On Airworthiness Inspection Requirements For Homebuilts
Individual airplane builders do not have to secure the signature of an Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanic in aircraft or engine logbooks before submitting airworthiness inspection forms for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval, according to a clarification issued by FAA Headquarters. This clarification was in response to a request made by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) after differences arose on the interpretation of amateur-built aircraft rules. EAA specifically requested the clarification after some local and regional FAA officials required builders to have an A&P mechanic sign-off an inspection before an airworthiness application was submitted to FAA. The FAA Headquarters memorandum reiterated that only the aircraft builder's signature is necessary when attesting to the airworthiness of the aircraft. "This clarification was important for aircraft builders because it eliminated a major point of confusion that had emerged between the actual rule and some interpretations in the field," said Earl Lawrence, EAA's Executive Director of Government Programs. "For homebuilt aircraft, the only signature required for airworthiness is that of the builder. We appreciate FAA Headquarters providing this guidance for homebuilders as well as FAA personnel who must make decisions and answer questions based on their own rule interpretations." FAA's clarification was issued by the Production and Airworthiness Certification Division and coordinated with FAA's Manufacturing Inspection Offices and Flight Standards District Offices.
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Special Olympians Nationwide Become Young Eagles Through EAA Program With Cessna Airlift
More than 2,000 of the athletes who travel to this year's Special Olympics World Games in Raleigh-Durham, N.C., will become Young Eagles through a cooperative venture of the EAA Aviation Foundation and Cessna Aircraft Company. The "Citation Special Olympics Airlift" will transport these athletes in Cessna Citation business jets located throughout the country. The airlift, now being coordinated for the fourth time, is made possible by 270 companies and individuals who donate their Citation business jets, pilots and fuel to support Special Olympics. During those flights, each Special Olympian age 8-17 will become an EAA "Young Eagle" through the flight introduction program that began in 1992. Each Young Eagle will receive a certificate signed by Gen. Chuck Yeager - Young Eagles Honorary Chairman and the first person to fly faster the speed of sound - and the pilot of their particular flight. "We are very pleased to participate with Cessna in the Special Olympics Airlift," said Tom Poberezny, President of the EAA Aviation Foundation. "Young Eagles has provided demonstration flights to many groups of young people since its beginning. Our involvement with the Citation Special Olympics Airlift is among our most significant commitments. Through the Young Eagles flights, we hope to inspire and motivate young people to realize the potential each of them has." Since 1992, more than 475,000 young people have experienced Young Eagles flights, flown by more than 23,000 volunteer pilots who are EAA members. Flights have taken place on six continents in aircraft ranging from business jets and single-engine airplanes to hot air balloons and gliders. A number of young people introduced to aviation through Young Eagles have since earned their own pilot's licenses and have flown Young Eagles as well. The Young Eagles Program is dedicated to providing one million free demonstration flights to young people by the year 2003 - the 100th anniversary of powered flight and the 50th anniversary of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). The Special Olympics World Games will be held in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area of North Carolina on Jun 26-July 4. Approximately 7,000 athletes are expected from 150 nations. Cessna Aircraft Company is a subsidiary of Textron Inc., a $10 billion, global, multi-industry company with market-leading operations in aircraft, automotive, industrial and finance sectors. The EAA Aviation Foundation was founded in 1962 and is dedicated to aviation education, preservation and research. Its headquarters are at the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh, Wis.
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Thunder Mustang Kits Incorporate Refinements
Flight tests have been completed on the second Thunder Mustang, which was built by Tommy Rose at the factory. Experiences with the original prototype led to some changes in the kits Tommy worked on and which are now being shipped to builders all over the world.
Wingtip lights are being added to the first customer built aircraft, to allow for night flying. A number of brackets, previously made from aluminum, are now welded up with stainless steel for greater strength and longer life. Wing root and tail fairings have been reconfigured to improve cosmetics and airflow. David Morss, who flew the hours off the first and second Thunder Mustangs, reported that the flight and ground handling characteristics are very similar. Taxiing, with the repositioned tailwheel is a little easier. There are now over 30 Thunder Mustangs under construction and it is expected that several will be on the flightline at Oshkosh this summer. At least two will be entered in the Reno Air Races this fall. The Thunder Mustang, which has the fastest cruise speed of any kitplane in the world at 345 mph, can climb at the rate of 5,200 fpm at gross. It has a cross-country range of 1200 miles. Below 10,000 feet, a Thunder Mustang will out climb and out run a stock P-51 Mustang. Power for the Thunder Mustang is provided by a Falconer 12 cylinder engine that develops 640 horsepower. Thunder Mustang kits are sold as complete projects with everything needed to get to the flightline except upholstery, paint, flight instruments, and avionics. For information on the Thunder Mustang contact Papa 51 Ltd, Co at (208) 466-5204, fax (208) 466-1385. Their web site is
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Murphy Aircraft Mfg Ltd Releases New Video
Murphy Aircraft Mfg Ltd manufactures of Renegade, Rebel, Maverick, Elite and the Super Rebel aircraft kits is pleased to announce the release of their new 1999 video "Toward the Flightline". This major production was taped in a variety of locations though out Canada and the United States and covers their entire line of aircraft. Running over 40 minutes in length the tape looks at each of Murphy Aircraft’s models explaining construction techniques and flying characteristics. Toward The Flightline features a number of interviews including Darryl Murphy the Chief Designer and President of Murphy Aircraft. "This tape is an excellent source of information especially when accompanied with the information package and will go a long way in helping the consumer make an educated decision in purchasing one of our aircraft" commented Dave Walker, Marketing Manager. "We really strived for a professional tape of broadcast quality and teaming up with First Light Productions of Hayward, CA gave us the edge we were looking for. First Light has many years in the business and being pilots themselves gave us the prospectus we new our customer’s would look for". The tape may be ordered direct from Murphy Aircraft for $20.00 or combines with an information package for $ 29.95. Overseas orders add $ 5.00.
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