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Nemesis® NXT® breaks record!

2008-08-01T02:54:30Z

Announcing the Nemesis® NXT® for Flight Simulator!

2008-07-29T12:14:38Z

I am proud to announce the project that has had me busy for the past 3 weeks ... the Nemesis® NXT® project for Microsoft Flight Simulator! Created by Jon & Patricia Sharp, the Nemesis® NXT® is the premier Sport Class racer at Reno. Jon plans to shatter Read More......(read more)

We...are....here!

2008-07-27T12:43:38Z

Brandon and I arrived to Oshkosh late last night after a connecting flight into Appleton via Detroit (Rock City). The cab ride was ultra-smooth ... a Cadillac, which was a first for me. Usually its a Ford Crown Vic. Anyway, upon our arrival, we walked Read More......(read more)

Can't get to AirVenture? ... go virtual!

2008-07-26T04:16:47Z

Check out this article by Mike Singer on how you can make a virtual visit to AirVenture if you cannot make it there in person. Speaking of Mike ... be sure to bookmark his blog as he has promised to update it nearly daily while at AirVenture. Shall we Read More......(read more)

Wx forecast for OSH

2008-07-23T03:28:34Z

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Monday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Monday Night: Mostly clear, with Read More......(read more)

Flight Simulator as therapy?

2008-07-18T13:45:58Z

Many flight simmers in the world use their time with the sim to wind down from a long day or to escape from the realities of day-to-day life. Have you ever considered how this could be done in a hospital setting to help patients "get away" from Read More......(read more)

Flying Full Circle

2008-07-17T11:53:02Z

Brian J. Terwilliger , the man behind the critically acclaimed " One Six Right ," has achieved a dream - flying with the Blue Angels. Follow Brian in a 10-minute documentary entitled " Flying Full Circle " where he talks about his Read More......(read more)

Microsoft FSX booth in a new location!

2008-07-15T00:21:18Z

Those of you who are going to be lucky enough to visit EAA AirVenture this year will be in for a shock. For as many years as I can recall going to AirVenture, the Microsoft FS booth has always been at the entrance to Hangar B. In fact, one year they even Read More......(read more)

Dreamlifter making short AirVenture visit

2008-07-08T13:40:40Z

The modern day guppy is making a short visit to EAA AirVenture this year! The heavily modified Boeing 747-400 known as the DreamLifter will arrive late Monday July 28th and then depart on Tuesday July 29th. The aircraft is being utilized to carry key Read More......(read more)

Cirrus Design's The-Jet flies!

2008-07-04T10:51:19Z

Check out this video footage from AVWeb showing yesterday's first flight of the Cirrus Design The-Jet . In my opinion, this airframe is much more appealing in design than the Piper Jet . Does this mean we may see this plane fly at Oshkosh?? Who knows Read More......(read more)

A selection of AirVenture 2008 previews...

2008-06-28T21:19:17Z

A little aviation humor...

2008-06-28T03:21:15Z

Nemesis® NXT® 3KM Speed Blast!

2008-06-28T02:41:36Z

One of the most exciting events to take place at this year's AirVenture has to be record attempting flights that Jon Sharp is going to perform in the Nemesis® NXT® . His attempts will take place during the showcase flights that are a part of each Read More......(read more)

ATC at Oshkosh

2008-06-25T01:05:22Z

One of the most enjoyable aspects of AirVenture for me is the extreme amount of ATC chatter that is to be heard. Anyone who has read the AirVenture NOTAM knows that the VFR Arrival into Fisk is an essential part of the adventure of arriving to KOSH. Want Read More......(read more)

Bloggerfest at AirVenture

2008-06-24T03:20:35Z

I read that there will be the first annual bloggerfest at AirVenture this year in the Forums area. It is scheduled for 4pm on July 28th in the GAMA building (#2). Who knows, I may show up and see what its all about! Read More......(read more)

Real Environment Xtreme video

2008-06-23T01:53:56Z

Check out this incredible demonstration of the wave and coral effects in the fourthcoming Real Environment Xtreme ! REX Wave & Coral Simulation from Tim Fuchs on Vimeo Read More......(read more)

Boeing 40 video

2008-06-21T02:50:11Z

While browsing the EAA website, I ran across this great piece on the Boeing 40, the oldest flying Boeing aircraft in the world. The aircraft is scheduled to be on display at AirVenture ... I can't wait to check it out! Read More......(read more)

Goin' back to OSH ... OSH ... OSH

2008-06-20T14:47:45Z

...Yeah, I think so! This year marks my 3rd year in a row for attending the greatest aviation event in the world ... EAA AirVenture! It appears that things are really shaping up to be a stellar event this year. Some of the things in particular that I Read More......(read more)

Chattanooga Choo Choo!

2008-06-20T03:56:48Z

In the spirit of Train Simulator 2, my family and I decided upon the vacation destination of Chattanooga, Tennessee as our big summer trip. We stayed at the historic Choo Choo hotel (in an actual rail car, no less) and had a great time seeing the sights Read More......(read more)

N204WT is for sale

2008-06-11T23:17:58Z

After 3 years of enjoyment, Roy has decided to sell N204WT. He asked me to post details in case an interested party ran across it on my site, so here are the particulars! Aircraft Feature List AOPA Win-A-Twin 2004 sweepstakes aircraft, taken delivery Read More......(read more)