Company to Produce, Distribute Premium Autofuel for GA
Thu, 23 May 2013 19:32:58 GMT
EAA welcomes this week's announcement from Arizona-based Airworthy AutoGas LLC that beginning this fall the company plans to produce and distribute Airworthy AutoGas, an ethanol-free, 93 octane, premium unleaded automotive gasoline (roughly equivalent to 87 octane avgas).

EAA Staff Helps Celebrate International Learn to Fly Day
Thu, 23 May 2013 17:11:28 GMT
EAA staff members were at various locations throughout the Midwest last weekend as part of the annual International Learn to Fly Day festivities. EAA members invited local residents to discover more about flying, including through EAA Eagle Flight experiences in their own areas.

It's Starting: GA Asked to Absorb FAA Budget Shortfalls
Wed, 22 May 2013 18:20:54 GMT
General aviation is wearing the target as the FAA looks for revenue, with the agency appearing to be readying a plan to add burdens on recreational aviators with increased costs for a variety of activities. This is occurring even after the Congress enacted legislation that enabled the FAA to fully fund air traffic services.

EAAer Wins in Valdez STOL Competition
Wed, 22 May 2013 17:21:04 GMT
Congratulations to Frank Knapp, EAA 1111767, of Palmer, Alaska, winner of the Alternate Bush Class (Experimental) in the 2013 STOL competition at the annual Valdez May Day Fly-In and Air Show in Alaska.