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EAA Aviation Experience Debuts in California
Last weekend, EAA's B-17 Aluminum Overcast made its way to Van Nuys, California, just outside Los Angeles for an appearance at one of the world's busiest GA airports. That tour stop debuted a new EAA activity titled the "EAA Aviation Experience." It featured not only B-17 flights, but a large number of GA aircraft on display, Young Eagles flights, and a Grassroots Pilot Tour presentation. This was an opportunity to present some of the best and most exciting elements of personal flight to aviators and public visitors alike. It was great reaching more people with the aviation message through this event, and we have several more scheduled throughout the country this year in conjunction with the B-17 tour: Leesburg, Virginia, on August 19-21; Albuquerque, New Mexico, on October 6-8; and Dallas, Texas, on November 4-6. More information can be found on the EAA Aviation Experience website.
'Hints for Homebuilders' Now Past 2 Million Plays!
A little more than three years ago, EAA began its "Hints for Homebuilders" online video series, offering practical tips for building and restoring airplanes. Since then, more than 200 segments have been produced covering all aspects of aircraft construction skills, featuring the leading homebuilding experts of our time, well-known aircraft designers, and knowledgeable EAA staff members. EAA Director of Member Programs Charlie Becker reports that these video segments have now surpassed 2 million views! This is a testament to EAA's ability to reach our members and others with timely and useful information in a way people can readily access it. Thanks to everyone who has viewed and utilized these video segments for your projects!
New Video Interview Posted Online
Last week, I recorded a 10-minute video regarding several subjects of interest to EAA members, from lessons learned from this year's Sun 'n Fun Fly-In to EAA chapter involvement and activities coming soon. Other videos posted last week include a Timeless Voices segment with World War II B-17 crew chief Don Nafus, a Hints for Homebuilders episode on N numbers, a Product Showcase with Sonex Aircraft engines, and webinars on AirVenture 2011 attractions and planning a Young Eagles event.
First Batch of Grassroots Pilot Tours Wrap Up
In addition to EAA Aviation Experience in Van Nuys, I also had the privilege to visit with Chapter 33 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, last Friday for its 50th anniversary celebration and Chapter 766 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, last night as part of the Grassroots Pilot Tour. It has been an absolute pleasure getting to meet so many of you at these first batch of stops, listening to your thoughts and addressing your questions about aviation today, as well as giving you a glimpse as to where we're headed in the future. The tour will be back on the road again on Saturday, May 21, when I visit Chapter 1189 in Starkville, Mississippi. For a complete schedule and to RSVP for a stop near you, visit the Grassroots Tour Stop website.
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