EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 Program

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CONTENTS

JULY 22-28, 2019

F EATURES

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Home for a Half Century Memories from 50 consecutive conventions in Oshkosh

By Hal Bryan

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50 Years of the Boeing 747 The history behind the jumbo jet that changed aviation

By Sam Oleson

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Push to Victory Allied aircraft turned the tide in 1944

By Ti Windisch

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Flying Firefighters An AirVenture Oshkosh spotter’s guide

By Hal Bryan

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U.S. Fighter Jets History on display at AirVenture

By Christina Basken

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EAA / P.O. Box 3086, Oshkosh, WI 54903-3086 / Phone: 920-426-4800

A P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E E X P E R I M E N TA L A I R C R A F T A S S O C I AT I O N

Welcome Letter

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Showcasing Innovation

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Stories of Oshkosh

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Aircraft Anniversaries

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More to Do

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Performers

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Advertiser Index

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Until Next Year

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PUBLISHER Jack J. Pelton, CEO and Chairman of the Board VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITIES AND MEMBER PROGRAMS Rick Larsen DIRECTOR OF PUBLICATIONS Jim Busha SENIOR EDITOR Hal Bryan ASSISTANT EDITOR Ti Windisch PUBLICATIONS INTERN Christina Basken SENIOR COPY EDITOR Colleen Walsh ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR Katie Holliday-Greenley SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR Sam Oleson SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Brandon Jacobs STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Connor Madison ADVERTISING MANAGER Sue Anderson

Fax: 920-426-4828 / www.EAA.org / www.EAA.org/airventure

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WELCOME LETTER JACK J. PELTON

TO ALL EAA MEMBERS AND VISITORS: Welcome to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration! This is an especially notable year, as our 67th annual fly-in convention also marks our 50th consecutive EAA gathering in Oshkosh. The unforgettable moments over the past half-century have made the word “Oshkosh” instantly recognizable in the world of aviation.

AirVenture encompasses every segment of flight in one massive aviation family reunion.

Even with all that “bigness,” if you will, a magic element of Oshkosh is that our individual experiences are made up of thousands of small moments — a surprise meeting with an old friend, a discovery of something new or unexpected, or a shared smile while watching what EAA founder Paul Poberezny called “the vast ocean of air above us.”

While you’re here, please remember the “Oshkosh rules” created by Paul: Treat everyone with kindness, be respectful around all aircraft, and pick up that stray piece of trash you see on the grounds. And be sure to thank our volunteers who make it happen.

All of these things create one of the most remarkable events in the world. For more than 50 years, for many of us it has simply been “Oshkosh.” Thanks for being a part of it and part of the EAA family.

Best regards,

JACK J. PELTON CEO and Chairman of the Board Experimental Aircraft Association

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INNOVATIONS

AVIATION GATEWAY PARK

AVIATION INNOVATION AT AIRVENTURE 2019 The future comes to Oshkosh AVIATION INNOVATION NEVER STANDS STILL. Throughout history, countless innovators have been moving aviation technology forward. From Leonardo da Vinci’s 15th century concepts, through early hot air balloons and dirigibles — some of the first forms of VTOL flight — gliders, wind tunnels, and wing warping, there have always been blue skies to conquer. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh has benefited from featuring so many innovations it’s impossible to list them all. From Concorde and Voyager to the RV-3, Burt Rutan’s VariEze to the Cirrus VK-30, and even Blue Origin’s New Shepard, all of these have helped shape — and are still influencing — the future of aviation and aerospace. From glass cockpits and composite airframes, to parachutes and personal aerial vehicles, AirVenture is where you can find the future — today.

Our Innovation Showcase features nearly two-dozen companies — each selected because of their market potential — helping shape innovation in general and recreational aviation. And speaking of the future, there’s never been a more robustly covered wave of aviation experimentation than urban air mobility. With billions being invested in the design and manufacturing of short-haul air taxis and personal commuter aircraft, there are countless issues still to

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resolve as the discussion captures everything from airspace regulation to noise, societal acceptance, propulsion, and safety. Our new EAA Urban Air Mobility Showcase, sponsored by TransportUP, features some of the key players in this new market. This is your chance to interact with vehicle designers, manufacturers, and even network providers who have already started services for on-demand, low-altitude air transport.

In addition to the showcases, there will be numerous executive roundtables and forums by some of the industry’s most forward-thinking companies — those who are on the cutting edge of these new aviation ventures. We encourage you to visit Aviation Gateway Park all week to immerse yourself in what’s to come as we look forward to aviation innovations that will no doubt benefit us all.

AVIATION GATEWAY PARK

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

AirVenture’s newest neighborhood, Aviation Gateway Park presented by Piper Aircraft will once again host innovators from around the world as they highlight the ways in which they hope to shape the future of aviation.

URBAN AIR MOBILITY EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLES

STATIC AIRCRAFT DISPLAY

OPENER BLACKFLY

The Opener BlackFly is a single-seat, amphibious-capable, electric-powered VTOL aircraft that qualifies as a legal ultralight.

The BlackFly personal aerial vehicle will be on display in the Aviation Gateway Park courtyard during the week.

The Future of Urban Aviation Transport

Date: July 23 Time: 1-2 p.m.

Location: EAA Forums at Aviation Gateway Park Confirmed Participants: BendixKing/Honeywell, EHANG, Lift Aircraft, Lilium, and Uber Elevate This one-hour panel discussion, moderated by EAA and TransportUP, will discuss various topics related to the development, design, and manufacturing of urban air mobility aircraft (UAM) with leaders of companies in the development of the UAM aircraft market.

The session will cover several topics such as: • Airframe design • Certification processes • Battery technology • Vehicle efficiency • Performance and reliability • Safety • Costs • Pilot training • Hybrid systems • Avionics • Autonomous systems • Consumer confidence • Emissions and noise

UAM Policies and Regulations — Shaping Regulatory Environments, Airspace, and Network Infrastructures

Date: July 23 Time: 2-3 p.m.

Location: EAA Forums at Aviation Gateway Park Confirmed Companies: BLADE, FAA, NASA, NATCA, and Uber Elevate This one-hour panel discussion, moderated by EAA and TransportUP, will discuss various topics with industry executives related to the regulatory environment, national airspace system (NAS), and infrastructure build-outs that will be necessary for UAM operations to be successful.

EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLES AND LINDBERGH INNOVATION FORUM

In addition to static displays and interior exhibits, Aviation Gateway Park will highlight new technologies through a series of scheduled events, including the return of the Lindbergh Innovation Forum.

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The session will cover several topics such as: • Legal barriers • NAS integration and/or separation • Regulatory barriers: federal, state, and local • Gaps and paths to certification • System redundancies and failures • FAA Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Integration Pilot Program • Air taxi, air ambulance, airport shuttle, and air cargo • Societal acceptance of manned versus autonomous UAMs • Privacy and noise • Vertiports • Weather: IFR and VFR • General safety

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INNOVATIONS INNOVATION SHOWCASE EXHIBITOR SUMMARY

Lindbergh Innovation Forum

Date: July 23 Time: 9 a.m.- noon Location: EAA Forums at Aviation Gateway Park

AC Corporation

The Lindbergh Innovation Forum is a platform to showcase breakthrough innovation in aviation, from a name that is synonymous with aviation transformation. It features industry leaders in short, focused talks with audience interaction. It will be hosted by Erik Lindbergh, EAA 672161 and grandson of Charles A. Lindbergh.

In partnership with EAA, it returns to AirVenture this year featuring both established organizations and startups including NASA, Uber, GE Aviation, AirMap, VerdeGo Aero, XTI Aircraft, SmartSky Networks, and others.

Featured topics and speakers include: • Topic: Quiet Supersonic and NASA’s X-59 Presenter: Ed Waggoner, director of integrated systems research at NASA • Topic: Latest in Propulsion and On-Demand VTOL Panelists: » Craig Hoover, advanced technology and hybrid electric pursuits leader at GE Aviation » Robert LaBelle, CEO of XTI Aircraft » Eric Bartsch, COO of VerdeGo Aero » Adam Warmoth, product manager, Uber Elevate • Topic: Autonomy and Air Traffic Management Presenter: Ben Marcus, co-founder and chairman of AirMap • Topic: Artificial Intelligence in Aviation Presenter: Richard Kane, A.I. expert and CTO at Coastal Aviation Technologies • Topic: Transforming Aviation Through Digital Twin and ‘Internet of Things’ Presenter: Bruce Holmes, vice president of digital aviation at SmartSky Networks • Topic: A Global Campaign for Clean and Quiet Flight Presenter: Erik Lindbergh Lindbergh Innovation Forum attendees can interact with speakers and other guests at an exclusive lunch at the conclusion of the event.

NASA X-59

Website: www.AC-Aero.com Location: Tokyo, Japan AC Corporation designs and manufactures a new range of lightweight combined-cycle two-stroke engines.

Aeroxo

Website: Aeroxo.ru Location: Moscow, Russia Aeroxo is one of Russia’s first commercial drone producers and one of five Phase 2 winners of the GoFly Prize.

Aithre

Website: AithreAviation.com Location: Ketchum, Idaho Aithre technology is designed to detect and prevent hypoxic conditions in aviation. The company’s suite of products includes installed and portable carbon monoxide detectors and portable oxygen gauges that are iOS enabled.

Brayfoil Technologies

Website: www.Brayfoil.com Location: Johannesburg, South Africa The Brayfoil is the world’s first morphing auto-setting wing technology.

It seamlessly changes camber and thickness, providing variable lift and drag characteristics in air or water.

CloudFlyt Inc.

Website: www.CloudFlyt.com Location: Palo Alto, California CloudFlyt is an interactive flight simulation platform delivering scenario-based missions allowing real and virtual pilots to maintain proficiency from their own home using a flat-screen TV.

DarkAero

Website: www.DarkAero.com Location: Madison, Wisconsin DarkAero produces a new kit aircraft called the DarkAero 1, a full carbon fiber, two-seat, efficient, high-performance kit aircraft that can cruise at 275 mph and fly more than 1,700 miles nonstop while burning only 11 gph of fuel.

DragonAir Aviation

Location: Panama City Beach, Florida DragonAir Aviation has created a personal aerial vehicle called the Airboard, an all-electric self-stabilizing manned VTOL multicopter. The team is one of five Phase 2 winners of the GoFly Prize.

EAA SOLIDWORKS University

Website: www.EAA.org/solidworks Location: Oshkosh, Wisconsin EAA SOLIDWORKS University offers integrated workshops where members will be able to fabricate a range of aircraft parts.

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INNOVATIONS Eagle Cap Software

Website: www.EagleCapSoftware.com Location: Sherwood, Oregon Eagle Cap Software develops flight planning and navigation charting solutions for the aviation market, as well as software development services.

EFX Applied Technology Inc.

Website: EFXAppliedTech.com Location: Scandia, Minnesota EFX Applied Technology iPAS consists of vehicle-mounted projection and data devices and stationary mounted and wearable “internet of things” devices. These devices connect to mitigate or prevent many injuries, fatalities, and damage to equipment using vision, sound, and tactile alerts.

Epic Optix Inc.

Website: EpicOptix.com Location: Annapolis, Maryland Epic Optix Inc. is an optical design and manufacturing company specializing in aviation head-up displays.

FanFlyer Inc.

Website: FanFlyer.aero Location: Flagstaff, Arizona FanFlyer is a personal VTOL flying machine that can fit in a parking space. It can also cruise for more than an hour at speeds up to 80 knots for 150 miles.

Feel Flight

Website: www.FeelFlight.com Location: Spokane, Washington Feel Flight produces a control stick grip that conveys tactile feedback of angle of attack and inclination to the pilot’s fingers.

FlyOnSpeed.org

Website: www.FlyOnSpeed.org Location: Fort Walton Beach, Florida Winners of the 2018 Founder’s Innovation Prize, FlyOnSpeed.org is a nonprofit, open-source organization dedicated to providing accurate angle of attack information that’s easy to calibrate, as well as ergonomic displays to experimental amateur-built aircraft pilots.

GE Aviation

Website: www.GEAviation.com Location: Cincinnati, Ohio GE Aviation’s booth will be dedicated to additive manufacturing along with information on what GE is doing within the 3D printing space. The 3D printing of both jet engine prototypes and end-use parts is already having a significant impact on development and production.

MakerPlane

Website: MakerPlane.org Location: Ottawa, Canada MakerPlane is an open-source aviation organization that will enable people to build and fly their own safe, high-quality, reasonably priced airplane using advanced personal manufacturing equipment such as CNC mills and 3D printers.

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Opener

Website: www.Opener.aero Location: Palo Alto, California Opener is a company focused on the development and commercialization of safe, practical, easy-to-operate, and affordable electric VTOL personal aerial vehicles. Since its first manned flight of the BlackFly vehicle on October 5, 2011, the team of dedicated engineers continues to advance Opener’s vehicles to reenergize the art of flight.

The Exponential Engine

Website: www.ExponentialEngine.com Location: Santa Clara, California The Exponential Engine is dedicated to the production and development of what they believe will be the first major change in the internal combustion engine in more than 130 years.

Trek Aerospace

Website: www.TrekAero.com Location: Folsom, California Trek designs and builds ducted propellers and prototype aircraft from personal flight to heavy-lifting drones.

ZEVA AERO

Website: www.ZEVAAERO.com Location: Tacoma, Washington ZEVA AERO is in development of a single-passenger electric VTOL (eVTOL) aircraft called the ZERO. The ZERO will incorporate a docking system called SkyDock.

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INNOVATIONS URBAN AIR MOBILITY SHOWCASE EXHIBITOR SUMMARY AeroMobil

Website: www.AeroMobil.com Location: Bratislava, Slovakia AeroMobil is an international team based in Central Europe that designs and manufactures the AeroMobil 4.0 STOL and AeroMobil 5.0 VTOL within all existing regulations for road and air transport.

Assen Aero

Website: Assen.aero Location: Miami, Florida The Assen Aero A1 is an electric hoverbike powered by three ducted fans that enable propulsion, lift, and stability.

Athena Aerospace

Website: www.Athena-Aero.com Location: Preston, United Kingdom Athena Aerospace is an independent engineering consultancy for advanced systems. Combining vast engineering skills with a thorough knowledge of manufacturing, it helps organizations develop outstanding technologies for aviation, space, defense, and other demanding domains.

AutoFlightX

Website: AutoFlightX.com Location: Gilching, Germany AutoFlightX is dedicated to the development, production, sales, and operation of eVTOLs. Its philosophy for making eVTOL aircraft is reliability, sustainability, and most importantly, safety first.

Beta Technologies

Website: www.Beta.team Location: South Burlington, Vermont Beta is a small, cross-functional team that has put an eVTOL in the air, has designed the world’s largest electric aircraft, and is currently manufacturing the world’s first megawatt-scale aircraft recharging station.

BLADE

Website: Blade.FlyBlade.com Location: New York, New York BLADE allows users to create their own crowdsourced flights or purchase seats on pre-existing flights in key areas on the East Coast, as well as in Southern California and the San Francisco Bay Area.

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EHANG

Website: www.EHANG.com Location: Guangzhou, China The EHANG 184 is a low-altitude eVTOL autonomous aerial vehicle, designed to provide short-to-medium-range communications and transportation solutions.

Lift Aircraft

Website: www.LiftAircraft.com Location: Austin, Texas Lift Aircraft has developed a multirotor, single-passenger aircraft, Hexa, that a pilot can operate within a geofenced area and beyond with only minimal training.

VerdeGo Aero

EHANG 184

Website: www.VerdeGoAero.com Location: Daytona Beach, Florida VerdeGo Aero is focused on developing hybrid-electric propulsion systems for eVTOL aircraft.

The up-to-date list of UAM Showcase exhibitors will be available at www.EAA.org/airventure and in the AirVenture 2019 app.

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PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF ASSEN AERO, EHANG

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INNOVATIONS FOURTH ANNUAL EAA FOUNDER’S INNOVATION PRIZE Date: July 23 Time: 8 p.m.

Location: Theater in the Woods The Founder’s Innovation Prize, presented by Airbus, challenges EAA members to find a solution to lower the rate of accidents caused by in-flight loss of control.

This year’s master of ceremonies will be Heather Penney, EAA 1266991, a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom who flew F-16s for 10 years and is best known for her duty over Washington, D.C., on September 11, 2001. Heather also directed various U.S. Air Force programs for Lockheed Martin for more than a decade. She is now a senior resident fellow for the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies at the Air Force Association.

Judges have selected the top five entries to compete in a live showdown on Tuesday night at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, with prizes of $25,000, $10,000, and $5,000 for the first, second, and third place winners.

Finalists and honorable mention contestants in the Founder’s Innovation Prize competitions at AirVenture 2016, 2017, 2018, or 2019 will be eligible to compete in the 2020 Founder’s Innovation Prize Grand Championship. The 2020 Grand Championship aims to further

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the progress that has been made by finalists and honorable mentions in the competition in previous years. The goal is to encourage the strongest entries from the first four years to continue to develop their existing ideas into real-world loss-of-control solutions.

Judging panel aviation experts include Charlie Precourt, EAA Lifetime 150237, former NASA astronaut and EAA safety committee chair; Gregory Feith, EAA 546383, former NTSB senior air safety investigator and aviation safety expert; Dave Morss, EAA 133735, civilian test pilot and air racer; Dick VanGrunsven, EAA Lifetime 3204, designer of the Van’s RV series of aircraft kits; and Pat Anderson, EAA 563256, professor of aerospace engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and director of Embry-Riddle’s Eagle Flight Research Center.

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MEMORIES OF 50 CONSECUTIVE CONVENTIONS IN OSHKOSH

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WHEN PAUL AND AUDREY POBEREZNY founded EAA in 1953, they had no idea

what it would become. EAA’s first fly-in was held in Milwaukee at Curtiss-Wright Airport and attracted 30 airplanes. Over the next few years the fly-in grew, making a prophetic one-time stop at Oshkosh in 1956, before moving to Rockford, Illinois, in 1959. After 10 years in Rockford, we’d run out of room, and it was time to find a new, permanent home. Oshkosh became the prime choice because of the unusual airport layout, the availability of land around the grounds, and the support of airport manager and legendary race pilot Steve Wittman.

Since that time, our annual convention has grown to be the largest aviation event of any kind, what we call the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration.

Because of that, you can go anywhere on the planet, find a pilot or aviation enthusiast and say “Oshkosh,” and they’ll know exactly what you mean.

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1970 Convention Guide The first Oshkosh convention guide was simple and to the point.

Back then, Runway 18/36 was a lot shorter, and the grounds covered just 200 acres.

Introducing the BD-5 Sleek BD-5 prototypes being presented to an attentive crowd in 1973.

The View from Above A view of the 1973 convention, looking northwest toward Lake Butte des Morts.

Homebuilding on Display Known as the 9 Day Airplane (that was finished in eight), this Zenith CH 200 was built during the week of the convention in 1976.

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Forum Tent The accommodations were modest, but forums, like this one in 1976, have always been popular at Oshkosh.

Cameras Up The equipment may have changed over the years, but when it comes to shooting photos, Oshkosh has been a target-rich environment from the very beginning.

The Start of an Era After introducing the VariEze at Oshkosh in 1975, Burt Rutan’s Aircraft Factory did brisk business at its exhibit booth, seen here in 1977.

Not so Big The Jeanie’s Teenie, a single-seat homebuilt powered by a converted Volkswagen engine, drew a crowd at Oshkosh in the early days thanks to its simple and affordable construction.

1980s

Breaking Ground While the convention moved to Oshkosh in 1970, our headquarters, including our offices and museum, didn’t follow suit until 1983.

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Looking Down in 1985 By the mid-1980s, several permanent structures stood on the convention grounds as the event continued to grow.

The Founder EAA founder Paul Poberezny in the cockpit of his beloved P-51 Mustang, Paul I.

The Classics The Antique/Classic Division headquarters in the mid-1980s, before it was renamed the Vintage Aircraft Association.

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Concorde!

After Wittman Regional Airport’s Runway 18/36 was lengthened, we were thrilled to welcome a British Airways Concorde in 1985, marking the sleek supersonic airliner’s first appearance in the Midwest.

Meet the Beetles Paul Poberezny and his son, Tom, in their distinctive Beetles, Red One and Red 3.

Blackbird The SR-71 Blackbird, a Mach 3-plus reconnaissance aircraft operated by both the U.S. Air Force and NASA, wowed the crowds after its Oshkosh debut in the 1980s.

Mighty Antonov As the Cold War wound down, the Soviets sent a delegation to Oshkosh, including a pair of aerobatic Su-26s, aboard this massive Antonov An-124.

Voyager In 1986, the Voyager, designed by Burt Rutan and flown by Jeana Yeager and Burt’s brother, Dick, made the first nonstop flight around the world without refueling. Oshkosh visitors got to see it up close before the historic flight and then again after, when the airplane was on its way to permanent display in the Smithsonian.

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Expansion As attendance grew, aircraft parking had to as well. This aerial view shows how the South 40 parking area had expanded by the 1990s.

A Sea of Airplanes Visitors to the Oshkosh fly-in, which became EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in the late-1990s, are always impressed by the sheer number and variety of aircraft on display.

Gateway to Aviation Once the entry to the convention grounds, the Brown Arch has always been a much-loved landmark.

Generations Legendary designer Burt Rutan, EAA Lifetime 26033, inspects a young pilot’s control-line airplane at KidVenture.

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Flying Ocean Liner Kermit Weeks’ Short Sunderland flying boat made a bigger splash than the average seaplane when it made a visit in 1993.

Down to Earth In 1994, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the moon landing by welcoming 15 Apollo astronauts, including Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, and Jim Lovell.

Gathering of Eagles Charlie Hillard, legendary air show pilot Gene Soucy, and EAA’s own Tom Poberezny performed as the Eagles from 1979 until the team’s retirement in 1995.

Stealth on Display An extremely uncommon sight at a civilian air show, the highly classified Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk was one of the only airplanes on display at Oshkosh with ropes around it when it appeared in the 1990s.

Show Center From classic airliners and warbirds to modern military hardware and everything in between, if it flies, you’ve probably seen it at Oshkosh.

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Art Deco Delight Everyone was enamored with the beautiful Boeing 307 Stratoliner, one of just 10 built and the only complete and intact survivor, when it paid us a visit in 2003.

The Main Gate A tram crosses a crowded Celebration Way during AirVenture 2005.

Keep Smiling Anyone who came to Oshkosh in the 2000s remembers Duggy’s smile.

Open Wide If you’ve got room in your airplane, why not bring another airplane?

That’s what happened in 2003 when this Airbus Beluga transporter brought a classic Stampe biplane for display.

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All Shook Up An Erickson Air-Crane named Elvis showed off its firefighting abilities by dropping more than 2,600 gallons of Lake Winnebago along the air show line.

The Unforgettable Flyer It’s only fitting that a spyplane should look mysterious, and the enigmatic Lockheed U-2, seen here climbing out over one of our iconic colored runway dots, certainly fills the bill.

Double Decker The gigantic A380 came to Oshkosh for a celebrated visit in 2009.

Astronaut Maker After winning the $10 million X Prize in 2004, the first private manned spacecraft, SpaceShipOne, came to Oshkosh courtesy of its mother ship, White Knight.

Night Fever There are private jets, and then there’s movie star John Travolta’s immaculately restored Boeing 707, Jett Clipper Ella, on display in 2008.

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Stratofortress The U.S. Air Force has sent B-52s to Oshkosh for flybys in the past, but 2015 marked the first time we were able to display one on the ground. Note the width of the outrigger wheels, as well as the unusual crosswind landing gear that allows the airplane to touch down in a crab.

From the Fly-In to the Drive-In What better way to go to the drive-in — Ardy & Ed’s, a classic burger joint and an Oshkosh staple — than with a group of flying cars?

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Boeing 787 It was a Dream(liner) come true in 2011 when Boeing brought its brand new 787 to AirVenture.

You’ll Believe a Man Can Fly Yves “Jetman” Rossy had the best seat in the house when he formed up on our B-17, Aluminum Overcast, in 2013.

Raptor and Lightnings In 2015, lightning struck twice as we hosted the first public appearance of the F-35 Lightning II, seen here flanking an F-22 Raptor along with a vintage P-38 Lightning.

Moviegoers We call this one “Planes Watching Planes” — Disney presented a special preview of its animated aviation film at AirVenture 2013.

A Great Year, Actually Goodyear blimps have been frequent and welcome guests at Oshkosh since the America made its first appearance in 1971.

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THEN NOW

Since 1970, the city of Oshkosh has welcomed the worldwide aviation community, enabling our convention to grow into the spectacular event we enjoy today.

TOTAL SHOWPLANES

EAA MEMBERS 1970: 26,569

1970: 607

VINTAGE

2019: 219,297

5X 1970: 217 2018: 1,094

AND

HOMEBUILT COST OF EAA MEMBERSHIP IN 2019 DOLLARS

4X 1970: 280 2018: 1,160

WARBIRDS

BY THE NUMBERS

1970: $99 ($15)

EAA CHAPTERS 1970: 340

2019: 900

2019: $40

3X 1970: 110 2018: 377

NON-SHOWPLANES

2X 1970: 2,750 2018: 7,000

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2018: 2,979

THEN NOW AND

SIZE OF CONVENTION GROUNDS

AVGAS 1970: 200 acres

1970:

2019:

$0.55

$4.59

Inflation: $3.60

2018: 1,400 acres

AVERAGE U.S. ANNUAL SALARY

CAMPERS 1970: 5,846

1970:

2019:

$6,186

$46,300

Inflation: $40,620

2018: 40,000

LOAF OF BREAD 1970:

2019:

$0.25

$2.50

COMMERCIAL EXHIBITORS 1970:

46

2018:

867

SOCIAL MEDIA REACH

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2018: 15,000,000

FACTORY-NEW BELLANCA/AMERICAN CHAMPION CHAMP 1970:

2019:

$4,995

$135,500

Inflation: $32,800

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Pleased to Meet You The only two flying B-29 Superfortresses in the world, Doc and FIFI, joined up over AirVenture 2017 for an extremely memorable only-in-Oshkosh moment.

Thunder Over Oshkosh The United States Air Force Thunderbirds became the first U.S. jet demonstration team to fly at Oshkosh when they made their EAA debut in 2014.

THINGS HAVE CHANGED since that first Oshkosh fly-in, but the culture of EAAers, that indefinably perfect mix of passion, can-do spirit, and camaraderie, has only grown stronger and more vibrant with each passing year. Here’s to 50 more!

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Going Up! Jonathan Trappe captured everyone’s imagination when he introduced Oshkosh to the world of cluster ballooning. Shortly after this photo was taken, he cut loose the tethers and made a 16-hour overnight flight across Lake Michigan.

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50 YEARS BOEING 747

OF THE

THE HISTORY BEHIND THE JUMBO JET THAT CHANGED COMMERCIAL AVIATION

BY SAM OLESON

LIKE MANY GROUNDBREAKING ADVANCEMENTS in aviation, the story of the Boeing 747 began with a military need. The rapid-fire aviation innovation that took place during World War I and World War II was stoked by the desire to stay one step ahead of the enemy. While that pace slowed slightly with the end of the Second World War, the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union still put advancements in aviation technology at the forefront. No competition during this era was quite as dramatic as the space race between the two nations that took place from the late 1950s into the 1960s and early 1970s. However, among the dozens of other aviation developments that occurred during this period was one that had a tremendous impact on commercial aviation and found its origins in a U.S. military contract.

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A specially chartered Air New Zealand 747-400 touches down during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 1998.

n 1963, the U.S. Air Force began studies for a large strategic military cargo aircraft that could transport outsized cargo across great distances.

Although the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter wouldn’t enter service for another two years, the need for an even larger aircraft was already clear. Boeing, along with Douglas Aircraft, General Dynamics, Lockheed, and Martin Marietta submitted airframe proposals to the Air Force. Ultimately, the airframe contract went to Lockheed, with the engine contract going to General Electric. This eventually became the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy, the largest military cargo aircraft in the world at the time. But from Boeing’s failed attempt at this military contract came one of the most influential airliners in history: the 747.

As commercial airline travel became more and more popular, the market was present for a larger airliner to transport hundreds of people as well as reduce congestion in the sky. After Boeing lost the Air Force military contract competition, the company got to work almost immediately on plans for what would become the 747. During the C-5 competition, Boeing began informally consulting with airlines about long-range civil aircraft having up to 375 seats.

The day Boeing lost the C-5 contract to Lockheed, Joe Sutter, Boeing’s then-chief engineer, was recalled from his vacation to lead a series of studies on high-capacity jet transport. As Sutter and his team circuited to airlines around the country, most of them indicated that larger was better.

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After concluding that stretching a Boeing 707 (with about 200 seats) wouldn’t be a feasible option, Sutter began using the military design concept as the starting point for what became the 747. The design used similar engines as those intended for the C-5A, a widebody fuselage, and new leading- and trailing-edge flaps that would allow it to operate from runways at the world’s major gateway airports. Pratt & Whitney was eventually chosen to develop the JT9D engine, which needed to provide at least 43,000 pounds of thrust. Instead of a double-deck standard body, a wider single-deck (the small upper deck came a bit later) twin-aisle body was installed, a design that would become the standard for future large airline jets.

Pan American Airways President Juan Trippe was the first to jump at this new massive airliner and helped push to make it a reality, coming to an agreement with Boeing President Bill Allen that if Boeing developed and built the aircraft, Pan Am would buy it. As Pan Am had decided it wanted an aircraft that would be capable of a cruise speed around 600 mph,

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As the cost of the program was to be more than Boeing itself was worth, Boeing and its executives AS THE COST OF THE truly were betting the comPROGRAM WAS TO BE pany on the 747’s success.

Between the expenses for MORE THAN BOEING research and development, manpower, tooling, and buildITSELF WAS WORTH, ings in which to produce the 747, BOEING AND ITS the program cost more than $1 billion by the time the first 747 EXECUTIVES TRULY rolled out on September 30, 1968.

WERE BETTING THE Despite the financial investment and risk Boeing placed on the COMPANY ON THE 747 program, there was still significant concern that supersonic 747’S SUCCESS. transports (SST) would soon make the 747 obsolete for civil air travel.

Boeing itself had won a government to accommodate the cruise speed requirements, Boeing was forced to contract for its SST design, the 2707, with General Electric developing the increase both wing sweep and engine power on the design, but agreed because 60,000-pound thrust engine. The 2707 was designed to carry up to 250 passenof how vital Pan Am’s contract was to gers at speeds up to Mach 2.7, which the program. Despite resistance from Pan Am on the wide fuselage design, the would have been a significant upgrade over the Concorde in both cruise speed Boeing team was able to convince the and passenger capacity. airline executives it was the way to go.

In March 1966, Boeing decided to “Many of the airlines were conofficially launch the 747 program, vinced that the SST was coming, and announcing the move in April along many people here at Boeing thought with the fact that Pan Am had placed that the 747 was an airplane with a liman order for 25 of the jumbo jets at $20 ited future because the SST was going to million apiece. take all of the business,” Sutter said in “It was much before we engineers the same 1989 Flight International story. wanted to commit,” Sutter said in a “I even had difficulty getting people to 1989 Flight International magazine work on the 747. People would come up story about the 747. “But Pan Am said to me and say, ‘Keep working on the 747, they wanted an airplane for introducand when you get done, there might be a tion in 1970. The program had a lot of place for you on the SST.’” risks involved in it. The main risk was the tremendous amount of money required to develop an airplane of that size, with all of that new technology.”

“I remember everyone looking at Bill Allen down the table, and it was his call whether to bet the company on it,” said Malcolm Stamper, the original vice president and general manager of the 747 program. “The size of the airplane itself was not that much of a technological breakthrough — it was the fundamental scale of the project. I think it was the largest single industrial undertaking in the history of the country.”

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In response to this threat to the 747’s sustainability as a passenger transport jet, Boeing decided that it needed to make the airplane viable as a freighter as well. The main deck would need to have a hinged nose to allow for easy freight loading, meaning the cockpit had to be located above and behind the hinge, giving the 747 its “hump.” Freight logistics also came into play when determining the main deck width, as Boeing determined that it had to accommodate two 8-by-8-foot containers side by side.

When configured for passengers, this design meant more than 400 would be able to fit on the airplane. As far as the hump, initially that area was earmarked for crew rest, but soon it was designated to be a first-class lounge.

About four months after the first 747 was rolled out of the brand-new production facility in Everett, Washington, it took to the sky for the first time on February 9, 1969. Later that year, Boeing showed off its new 747 to the public for the first time at the Paris Air Show in France — joining Concorde and the historic Apollo 8 command module at the event.

On January 15, 1970, first lady Pat Nixon christened Pan Am’s first operational 747, named Clipper Victor, at Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C. When the airplane that was originally slated to make the inaugural flight developed engine trouble, Clipper Victor was renamed Clipper Young America, and the 747 officially entered service on January 22 on Pan Am’s New York to London route.

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747 VARIANT

747S THROUGH THE YEARS

While the preceding years featured rapid progression in the development and sales of the 747, with more than 150 orders from 26 customers by the time the prototype emerged in Everett, they unfortunately coincided with a downturn in the air transport industry. Boeing began to experience economic troubles not only because of the industry as a whole, but also due to problems with its 737 and 727 programs and technical issues concerning the 747’s JT9D engines, in which the large engine nacelles deformed under heavy loads.

Despite the slowdown, Boeing delivered 200 747s in the first three years of production. Boeing’s earnings dropped $73 million in one year due to the economic recession and reduction in demand for new aircraft from airlines — leading to a severe reduction in workforce at the company, with the board of directors deciding to shed nearly 70,000 jobs. Fortunately, the recession lifted. In 1971, Congress canceled funding for the SST program and the Boeing 2707, meaning the 747 was now viewed as a much more significant aircraft for the future of commercial aviation. Boeing soon developed the 747-200 with a heavier gross weight and more powerful engines, introduced in early 1971, and then the 747-100SR (short range) for Japan Airlines in 1973. The first 747 freighter was delivered to Lufthansa in March 1972, while the shortened 747SP (special performance) launched in 1976 for use on low-density, long-distance routes. By 1980, more than 500 747s in numerous variants had been delivered.

In 1983, the 747-300 launched — with a stretched upper deck, higher cruise speed, and increased seating capacity — and in 1985 development on the 747-400 began.

The 400 had a glass cockpit, new engines, winglets on the end of the wings, and a redesigned interior, and it officially entered service in 1989. With a nonstop capacity of 7,670 miles, the 747-400 took the aircraft to a new level. By 1993, total 747 deliveries reached 1,000 aircraft.

In the mid-2000s, Airbus and its new A380 surpassed the 747 as the industry’s largest airliner, so Boeing responded with the 747-8, which came in an intercontinental variant for passengers and a freighter variant for cargo. The 747-8 was stretched to a length of 250 feet, 2 inches (making it the longest passenger airplane in the world), uses General Electric GEnx turbofan engines, and has a redesigned wing. Deliveries of the 747-8F began in 2011, while deliveries for the 7478I began in May 2012.

While obviously known for its commercial air transport and freight roles, the 747 has been adapted for numerous other purposes through its 50 years of operation. Here are a few of the other notable 747 variants.

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VC-25 Based on the 747-200B, modified for presidential transport, and operated by the U.S. Air Force, the VC-25A was introduced in 1990.

Given the call sign Air Force One when the president is aboard, the VC-25A replaced the VC-137C, based on the Boeing 707. Primary differences between a standard 747 and VC-25, other than the number of passengers carried and overall layout of the airplane, are the electronic and communications equipment onboard, self-contained baggage loader, front and aft airstairs, and the capability for in-flight refueling. The president has an executive suite with a stateroom (including dressing room, restroom, and shower) and office. There is also a conference/dining room for the president, their family, and staff as well as separate accommodations for guests, senior staff, Secret Service and security personnel, and news media. Two galleys provide up to 100 meals, and the VC-25 also has a compartment with medical equipment and supplies for minor medical emergencies. The VC-25B, which is based on the 747-8I, is expected to replace the VC-25A variant beginning in 2024.

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The 747’s tail is as tall as a six-story building.

The 747 required construction of a 200-million-cubic-foot assembly plant in Everett, Washington. The building has since expanded to more than 470 million cubic feet, and remains the world’s largest building by volume Pressurized, the 747 carries 1 ton of air.

The cargo hold has room for 3,400 pieces of baggage.

The total wing area is larger than a basketball court.

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747 VARIANT

SHUTTLE CARRIER AIRCRAFT (SCA)

E-4 A militarized version of the 747-200, the E-4 has been in service since late 1974. The E-4B, which has been in service since 1980, evolved from the E-4A. The E-4B serves as the National Airborne Operations Center and is a key component of the National Military Command System for the president, secretary of defense, and Joint Chiefs of Staff. If there were to be a national emergency or destruction of ground command centers, the aircraft would be a command, control, and communications center to direct U.S. forces, execute emergency war orders, and coordinate actions by civil authorities. The E-4 is also the preferred means of travel outside of the United States for the secretary of defense and their staff. Capable of refueling in flight, the E-4 is divided into six functional areas: a command work area, conference room, briefing room, an operations team work area, communications area, and rest area, and it seats up to 112 people. In addition, the E-4 is protected against electromagnetic pulse effects and has an electrical system designed to support advanced electronics and a wide variety of communications equipment. It also has an advanced satellite communications system, nuclear and thermal effects shielding, acoustic control, an improved technical control facility, and an upgraded air conditioning system for cooling electrical components.

Two 747s, a 747-123 and 747-100SR-46, were modified by NASA to carry the space shuttle orbiter from landing sites to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and other locations too distant for ground transportation. Several primary differences separate the SCA from a standard 747. ●

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Three struts with associated interior structural strengthening protrude from the top of the fuselage to which the space shuttle orbiter is attached.

Two additional vertical stabilizers, one on each end of the standard horizontal stabilizer, to enhance directional stability.

Removal of all interior furnishings and equipment aft of the forward No. 1 doors.

Instrumentation used by SCA flight crews and engineers to monitor orbiter electrical loads during the ferry flights and also during preand post-ferry flight operations.

NASA 905, the 747-123, was built in 1970 and was obtained from American Airlines in 1974. It was the only SCA until NASA 911, the 747-100SR-46, was acquired in 1990. NASA 911 was built in 1973 and served with Japan Airlines. The shuttle carrier was retired in 2012.

747 VARIANT

747 SUPERTANKER Operated by Global SuperTanker, this 747-400 has been modified to fight wildfires around the world. Classified as a VLAT (very large air tanker), the SuperTanker is the largest and one of the youngest aerial firefighting assets in existence, receiving certification from the FAA in 2016. With two separate flow systems approved for retardant — gel, foam, and water — the converted 747 freighter can carry up to 18,600 gallons for 4,000 miles — easily surpassing the 12,000-gallon capacity of the DC-10 tanker, its next closest competitor. Based in the central location of Colorado Springs, Colorado, the Global SuperTanker can be nearly anywhere in the continental United States within 2.5 hours thanks to a dash speed of 600 mph. The airplane is configured with 14 firstclass seats and two bunks for support staff and additional flight crew.

WITH AN INITIAL RANGE OF MORE THAN 5,000 MILES AND A MAXIMUM OPERATING SPEED OF MACH 0.92, THE 747 EFFECTIVELY SHRANK THE WORLD, OPENING UP NEW ROUTES ACROSS THE PLANET THAT WEREN’T POSSIBLE WITHOUT REFUELING IN THE YEARS PRIOR. 17 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 44 2018

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747 VARIANT

SOFIA

BOEING 747-100

Entering service in 2010, the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, known as SOFIA, is a 747SP owned by NASA and the German Aerospace Center that has been modified to carry a 2.7-meter reflecting telescope. During 10-hour overnight flights, SOFIA will fly at 38,000-45,000 feet, which puts the airplane above 99 percent of Earth’s infrared-blocking atmosphere and allows astronomers to study the solar system in ways that are impossible with ground telescopes.

Unlike space-based telescopes, instruments on SOFIA can be exchanged, serviced, and upgraded on a regular basis.

747 VARIANT

DREAMLIFTER A modified 747-400, the Large Cargo Freighter (also known as the Dreamlifter) is used exclusively for transporting Boeing 787 components to Boeing’s assembly plants from worldwide suppliers. First flown in 2006, the Dreamlifter main cargo deck has a volume of 65,000 cubic feet — three times larger than the 747-400 freighter. The aircraft saves Boeing significant amounts of money and time in comparison to traditional shipping methods.

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When the first iteration of the Boeing 747 was introduced in 1970, it was leaps and bounds ahead of the rest of the industry in terms of size, range, and capacity. Since then, later versions of the 747 have continued to grow in size, capacity, efficiency, range, and overall technology.

WINGSPAN: 195 feet, 8 inches LENGTH: 231 feet, 10 inches HEIGHT: 63 feet, 5 inches EMPTY WEIGHT: 379,500 pounds MAXIMUM TAKEOFF WEIGHT: 735,000 pounds MAXIMUM LANDING WEIGHT: 564,000 pounds MAXIMUM LEVEL SPEED: 595 mph RANGE: 5,300 miles CEILING: 45,000 feet POWER: Four 43,500-pound thrust P&W JT9D-3A engines ACCOMMODATION: Up to 498 passengers (747-100SR)

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Although around 500 747s are still operating today, airlines have begun the process of phasing out the four-engine jumbo jet for more efficient twin-engine airplanes, which with improved technology have a much farther range and payload than in the past. Even if fewer 747s are in the air in the upcoming years, the airplane has had a profound impact on aviation in the past half-century.

With an initial range of more than 5,000 miles and a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.92, the 747 effectively shrank the world, opening up new routes across the planet that weren’t possible without refueling in years prior. Its size allowed for many more passengers to travel to popular locations than before and reduced airplane congestion. Its engines moved more payload on less fuel, dropping the cost of air travel and opening up that possibility to millions of people who previously couldn’t afford it.

The 747 was the first to use a wide-body fuselage, which soon became the standard within the airline industry.

Because of its size and carrying capacity, many airports had to adapt and expand boarding lounges and other facilities, including ground-support equipment like tugs, catering trucks, and refueling tankers. The 747’s new JT9D turbofan

engines, which provided the 747 with the enormous amount of power it needed, were the first high-bypass turbofan engines of the jet age and are now standard in the industry.

While the 747’s reign as the queen of long-haul passenger air travel is coming to an end with more and more airlines either retiring the 747 or scheduling it for retirement, freight-specific 747s and those built for government transport and as private jets for the ultra-rich will still be in operation, carrying on the queen of the sky’s legacy for years to come.

Sam Oleson, EAA 1244731, is EAA’s social media coordinator, contributing primarily to the digital publication and social media platforms, and loves learning the history behind different types of aircraft. A former newspaper reporter, Sam is a University of Wisconsin-Madison grad and huge fan of all Badgers athletics.

Email Sam at soleson@eaa.org.

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TO

ALLIED AIRCRAFT TURNED THE TIDE IN 1944

BY TI WINDISCH

THE TERM GERMAN WAR MACHINE describes the combined efforts of several facets of Adolf Hitler’s Nazi empire working cohesively to defeat the Allied powers. On a smaller scale, German war machines were literal machines scattered throughout factories in Germany and other Axis-controlled territory, and they were essential to the larger concept of the war machine. These were the targets the Allies had in mind in the summer of 1944, with the idea that destroying the enemy’s means of production would stall the big-picture war machine, allowing for a desperately needed push into Germany.

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B-17 FLYING FORTRESS

-17 Flying Fortresses and B-24 Liberators had the range to fly into Germany and drop their bombs, but prior to 1944 the fighter aircraft that accompanied them did not. With midair refueling not yet an option, there was no way for the P-38 Lightning and P-47 Thunderbolt fighters of the time to accompany the heavy iron all the way to targets in Germany and back.

Without fighter escorts, bomber losses were high. The mainland United States, away from the actual fighting and bombing going on in the Western and Pacific fronts, was able to supply more aircraft and more crew members, but no resource is endless. The Allied forces needed a boost. In February 1944, they got one.

The P-51 Mustang provided much of that boost, but not initially. The Mustang relied on an Allison engine in early models that limited its service ceiling and range, not allowing it to escort bombers properly. Necessity is the mother of invention, though, as evidenced by Ronald Harker, a RollsRoyce test pilot, suggesting the Mustang switch to the Merlin 61 engine used by Supermarine Spitfires of the time. P-51s all of a sudden saw their horsepower increase from 1,200 to more than 1,500, and their service ceiling reach 42,000 feet, a marked improvement from the Allison-powered Mustangs, which suffered from worsened performance above 15,000 feet. These new Mustangs had the ceiling, speed, and range to stick with bombers for as long as necessary.

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In addition to new fighters, new tactics made a noticeable difference in the push to victory as well.

Legendary Lt. Gen. Jimmy Doolittle, commander of the 8th Air Force, changed the escort policy for fighter aircraft, allowing them to fly ahead of their bombers to clear airspace, and to detach and attack ground targets on the way back to friendly territory.

Despite bomber crews initially being reluctant to adopt this tactic, it proved to be hugely successful.

Armed with upgraded Mustangs and an improved strategy, the U.S. Army Air Forces and the British RAF Bomber Command began attacking German manufacturing with increased vigor in 1944. Starting with Big Week in February, officially known as Operation Argument, the Allies sent thousands of bombers flanked by capable fighter aircraft.

From February 20 to February 25, 1944, hundreds and sometimes more than a thousand bombers flew from England and Italy to targets in Germany such as Brunswick, Leipzig, Schweinfurt, Gotha, Augsburg, Stuttgart, and Regensburg, as well as Steyr in Austria and Arnhem in the Netherlands, among others. In total, more than 3,500 sorties were flown over those six days, and 10,000 tons of bombs were dropped.

Targets varied, but Messerschmitt factories and ball bearing plants were common destinations for the thousands of bombs released by the Allies.

Reaching air superiority was the goal, and the Allied plan was to harm the production of Axis aircraft while also drawing the Luftwaffe into aerial combat situations with losses it couldn’t afford. The Germans, dealing with war on two fronts because of the Soviet Union’s engagement in the east, had a lesser supply of aircraft and pilots than the Allied powers it fought against.

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ARMED WITH UPGRADED MUSTANGS AND AN IMPROVED STRATEGY, THE U.S. ARMY AIR FORCES AND THE BRITISH RAF BOMBER COMMAND BEGAN ATTACKING GERMAN MANUFACTURING WITH INCREASED VIGOR IN 1944.

Some of the advantages the Allies had can be traced, at least indirectly, to population size. In 1939 Germany and its controlled subdivisions had a population of roughly 86 million. That’s a lot of people, but not compared to the combined 324 million among the Soviet Union, United States, and United Kingdom. Germany had a head start on the Allies in ramping up its military and was obviously a fearsome adversary, but the Nazis attacked in decisive blitzkrieg fashion for a reason — they didn’t have the numbers for a war of attrition, especially in the air.

While the Luftwaffe took losses on the ground during Big Week, it ensured the Allied forces did not escape unscathed. Some 226 bombers were lost in those six days, and between those losses and the 28 fighters shot down, the USAAF and RAF lost more than 2,000 aircrew.

Mustang-equipped squadrons more than held their own as they shot down 262 Luftwaffe fighters in the process of bombing their targets.

Aircraft production did indeed take a hit in Nazi Germany due to the successful bombing runs, but the larger cost to the Germans may have been skilled manpower. The Nazis entered World War II with more experienced pilots than its enemies due to Germany’s involvement with the Spanish Civil War, which Adolph Hitler used as a training ground for the Luftwaffe. By early 1944, the American and British pilots got more and more experienced, and Germany lost more and more of its pilots.

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TURNING TIDES IN THE PACIFIC

A relatively new aircraft also changed things for American airmen thousands of miles away from Europe. The F6F Hellcat, introduced in late 1943, gave U.S. pilots a better platform with which to engage the Japanese Zero fighters in the aerial aspects of naval battles.

Even without the Hellcat, American forces had already notched significant victories in the Pacific by 1944. The Battle of Midway is one of the most significant, as U.S. forces were able to destroy four aircraft carriers and nearly 250 aircraft while losing just one carrier and roughly 150 aircraft.

The Allies followed up Midway with another crucial victory at Guadalcanal over six months in 1942 and early 1943.

The Imperial Japanese Navy again lost more aircraft than Allied forces, as 683 Japanese aircraft were lost compared to 615 for the Allies.

The ratio of losses on the two sides wasn’t ideal for the Japanese, but

downing hundreds of American aircraft was encouraging to their war effort. Japan knew winning outright was impossible, but hoped to force the United States to grow weary of losing so many airplanes and countrymen and agree to favorable Japanese terms, including letting Japan keep the territory it took in the Pacific.

Any momentum the Imperial Japanese Navy might have felt ended quickly mere months after Big Week turned the tide in the European theater, when the United States invaded the Mariana Islands in what became known as the Battle of the Philippine Sea. The engagement became the largest carrier-to-carrier battle in history, as 15 U.S. carriers squared off against nine of Japan’s carriers. Dozens of other ships and hundreds of aircraft took part in the battle, too, with America involving 900 carrier aircraft and Japan sending 450 aircraft from carriers and another 350 from various island bases nearby.

The Japanese Zeros and other involved aircraft were annihilated by the Hellcats pitted against them in a conflict nicknamed the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot. That lessformal name for the initial engagement was coined by a pilot aboard one of the carriers, who remarked that the action on the first day reminded him of a turkey shoot back home.

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The first round of air-to-air contact saw 35 Japanese aircraft gunned down at the cost of one Hellcat, and that level of success for the United States came to be the norm that day. Over and over again, Japan sent waves of attacking aircraft that Hellcats prevented from reaching their intended targets in the American fleet. Instead, most of them were diverted to the bottom of the ocean by American pilots.

The first day of the two-day battle saw more than 350 Japanese airplanes lost, while the United States suffered little fleet damage from Japanese attacks and lost roughly 30 aircraft.

Like their Nazi allies in Europe, the Japanese did not have a large reserve of pilots, making their hundreds of losses especially devastating.

After withstanding the first punch thrown their way, Task Force 58, led by Adm. Marc A. Mitscher, had to make a decision. Mitscher had already sent one attack group at the wounded Japanese fleet to attempt a decisive final blow, but he found out after they were airborne that the fleet was farther away than the Americans previously thought.

The attack group would make it to the IJN fleet, but likely didn’t have enough fuel to make it back. Mitscher decided the shot at the Japanese was worth it and had the first group continue while holding back subsequent squadrons.

Some 95 Hellcats, 54 Avengers, 51 Helldivers, and 26 Dauntlesses made their way toward the remaining Japanese ships. In addition to a lack of fuel, the fighters and dive bombers were running out of daylight as well. The attack group found its target as the sun was setting in the Pacific.

The American airplanes descended and destroyed two oilers and an aircraft carrier straightaway and damaged multiple other ships in their flight through darkness.

Twenty aircraft were lost in the attack to anti-aircraft guns and opposition aircraft, which paled in comparison to the 80 airplanes that were lost trying to land on carriers in the dark. Mitscher did his best to help his valiant aircrews and lit up the decks of his carriers to help them land. Most of the airplanes forced to ditch were located, and their crews were rescued, but some men were lost returning from the daring raid.

They did not make the ultimate sacrifice for nothing. In total, the Battle of the Philippine Sea was a death blow to the Japanese naval air forces. The IJN’s number of lost carriers rose to nine after the engagement, and the Japanese never again had enough aircraft to engage in conventional battles at sea.

F4U CORSAIR

PUSH TO VICTORY AIRCRAFT AT AIRVENTURE 2019 Plenty of aircraft from the Army Air Forces and U.S. Navy are expected to attend EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019.

Keep a look out for the following on the flightline, and keep in mind that these aircraft made the push to victory possible for the Allies in World War II. U.S. ARMY AIR FORCES: ● ● ● ●

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The push to victory in 1944 was significant and necessary for the Allies, but it was far from the end of the grueling Second World War. Both Germany and Japan took heavy aerial losses, but neither Axis force was prepared to give in quite yet.

Germany introduced a pair of new aircraft that appeared able to change the course of the war in 1944 in the Messerschmitt Me 262 and Me 163 Komet. Representing the first operational jet-powered fighter and the only rocket-powered fighter in history, respectively, these aircraft were unlike any the Allies had seen — or fought against — before. By August, the Me 262 was engaging in combat with Allied aircraft and proving formidable.

Back in the Pacific, the Japanese made a new introduction, too, but theirs was tactical in nature. With more aircraft remaining than skilled pilots, the Japanese turned to kamikaze attacks in a last-ditch attempt to destroy carriers and other ships. Pilots in aircraft loaded with explosives engaged in suicidal attacks that proved to be destructive and, at times, devastating.

The Axis wasn’t finished yet — far from it — but the Allies had set the stage for victory in the future.

The depleted Luftwaffe proved to be less able to counter future Allied initiatives, including the quite large one of establishing a presence on mainland Europe.

In the Pacific, the ruination of the IJN led to Americans taking more and more islands in the Pacific that could then be used to establish B-29 bases that could strike at the heart of the Japanese. These bases also proved to be ideal launching spots for the Vought F4U Corsairs, which were better suited for land launches than carrier operations but were indispensable in their role regardless.

The ebbs and flows of World War II are easy to forget so many decades later, but hundreds of thousands of brave airmen, soldiers, sailors, and Marines were forced to live them in real time. The push to victory in 1944 in both the European and Pacific theaters eventually led to Allied success in both cases, but the Axis powers were not yet defeated.

Ti Windisch is assistant editor at EAA and enjoys learning about various types of aircraft.

Outside of aviation, he can often be found watching, writing, and podcasting about the NBA. Email Ti at twindisch@eaa.org.

THE F6F HELLCAT, INTRODUCED IN LATE 1943, GAVE U.S. PILOTS A BETTER PLATFORM WITH WHICH TO ENGAGE THE JAPANESE ZERO FIGHTERS IN THE AERIAL ASPECTS OF NAVAL BATTLES.

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FLYING FIREFIGHTERS AN AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH SPOTTER’S GUIDE

BY HAL BRYAN

EVERY YEAR AT AIRVENTURE, we welcome thousands of aircraft to Oshkosh. Each one of them tells a story, whether it’s a warbird reminding us of the valor and sacrifice of our veterans or a homebuilt’s journey from crate to garage to sky. Sometimes, though, that story isn’t as obvious, and might be hidden under a coat or two of paint. That’s often the case in the world of aerial firefighting — while many aircraft’s involvement in this vital, harrowing side of aviation is well-known, there are some that have served that might surprise you.

Here’s a look at some of the flying firefighters — obvious and otherwise — you might see around the grounds at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh any given year.

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AIR TANKERS

CANADAIR CL-215/415 The Canadair (now Bombardier) CL-215, a twin radial-engine amphibious flying boat, was the first purpose-built water bomber when it was introduced in 1969. There have been a number of variants, including a series of upgraded versions powered by Pratt & Whitney turboprop engines.

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BELL 47/H-13 SIOUX

BELL UH-1 IROQUOIS

Helicopters that are fitted with tanks or buckets that can be filled on land or by siphoning from a nearby water source like a lake, river, or even a swimming pool.

Probably best known as the air ambulances seen in the opening of the Korean War-set TV series M.A.S.H., the bubble-canopied Bell 47, known as the H-13 Sioux to the Army, first flew in 1945. The type saw service with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) in the mid-1960s.

The venerable UH-1, best known as the Huey, first flew in 1956, and the more than 16,000 built since then have served with distinction as transports, ambulances, spotters, and gunships with the armed forces of the United States and its allies. Now largely retired from U.S. military service, UH-1s are used as spotters and tankers around the country and overseas.

SPOTTERS

SPOTTERS Also known as bird dogs, spotters are smaller aircraft that monitor and patrol for fires, and serve as on-scene guides that direct tankers to their drop areas.

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CESSNA 337/O-2 SKYMASTER The Skymaster is a light twin produced by Cessna starting in 1961 for the civil market and then adopted by the U.S. armed forces as the O-2, where it saw service from 1967 until 2010. CAL FIRE used the type as a spotter aircraft for more than 20 years starting in 1976, until it was replaced by the North American OV-10 Bronco in the mid-1990s.

SPOTTERS

CESSNA 310 If you’re over a certain age, you’ll recognize the Cessna 310, a light twin first flown in 1953, as the second Songbird from the classic Sky King TV series. Small, maneuverable, and easy to maintain, the 310 was a natural fit for the bird dog role with a number of agencies.

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SIKORSKY UH-60 BLACK HAWK

BOEING CH-47 CHINOOK

The UH-1’s successor, the UH-60 Black Hawk has been in production since its first flight in 1974. Variants of the Black Hawk are used by the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, and, in a limited VIP capacity, the Marine Corps. Black Hawks are employed in the tanker role by both military and civilian agencies.

The twin-engine tandem-rotor Chinook was developed for the U.S. Army as a heavy lift transport in 1962, and it’s been in service ever since, thanks to ongoing upgrades.

CH-47s and their civilian counterparts, Model 234s, are equipped with either onboard tanks or externally slung buckets when used as firefighters.

SPOTTERS

BEECHCRAFT 55/56/58 BARON Like the Cessna 310, the Baron was a light twin built for the general aviation market. A descendant of the company’s popular singleengine Bonanza, the Baron, which first flew in 1960, is a little larger and heavier than the 310 but still well-suited to serve as a spotter.

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SIKORSKY/ERICKSON S-64 SKYCRANE AIRCRANE Given its large size, giant six-bladed main rotor, and distinct, modular payload design, the Sikorsky Skycrane, first flown in 1962, is unmistakable. Originally built in small numbers for both the military and civilian markets, the type is now produced and maintained by Erickson Inc., which uses it for heavy lifting and as a tanker capable of carrying more than 2,600 gallons of water.

SPOTTERS

BELL AH-1F COBRA

SMOKEJUMPERS

The Huey Cobra was a gunship derived from the UH-1, and after its first flight in 1965, the AH-1F saw service in multiple conflicts from Vietnam to the Gulf War. While the Cobra is still in service with the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Forest Service acquired 25 retired U.S. Army examples in 2003 and has equipped them with sensors and systems to support fire spotting and monitoring.

Light-to-medium transport aircraft that are used to carry firefighters who parachute into the wilderness to fight fires.

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FORD TRI-MOTOR

BEECH 18/C-45

SHORT C-23 SHERPA

After a distinguished career as the world’s first mass-produced airliner, many Ford 4-AT/5-AT Tri-Motors, first flown in 1926, served with the U.S. Forest Service carrying smokejumpers. EAA’s own 1929 Ford 4-AT-E, NC8407, was briefly configured as a fire bomber before transporting smokejumpers to their drop zones for several years.

Perhaps one of the most versatile airplanes ever built, the original “twin Beech,” introduced in 1937 and produced until 1970, has done just about everything. While some war surplus C-45s were converted to fire bombers, the type is best known in the firefighting world as a smokejumper transport.

The Sherpa is a twin-engine transport built by Short Brothers in Belfast, Northern Ireland, that’s designed for short takeoff and landing performance off unimproved runways.

Introduced in 1984, four Sherpas were obtained by the U.S. Forest Service in 1991 for use in smokejumper operations, and they remain active to this day.

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AIR TANKERS Also known as water bombers or fire bombers, these are fixed-wing aircraft that carry water or retardant to be dropped for fire suppression and containment.

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BOEING PT-17 STEARMAN

NAVAL AIRCRAFT FACTORY N3N

After World War II, thousands of examples of the ubiquitous trainer were sold as surplus, many of which were converted for use as crop dusters. In 1955, a Stearman was fitted with a 170-gallon tank and made its first operational air drop on a fire in the Mendocino National Forest in northwest California.

While there were 10 Stearmans built for every one N3N, the type, which first flew in 1935 and served the U.S. Navy until 1961, still served a prominent training role during WWII. Also like the Stearman, a number of N3Ns were converted for use as fire bombers once they’d been declared surplus.

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GRUMMAN TBF/M AVENGER

CONSOLIDATED PBY CATALINA

CONSOLIDATED PB4Y-2 PRIVATEER

The Grumman TBF/M Avenger was a torpedo bomber that was introduced in 1942 and used by the navies of the United States and its allies during and after WWII. Scores of Avengers were modified for firefighting use by various agencies, including Canada’s Forest Protection Limited, which at one point operated more than 40 of them, retiring the last one in 2012.

Anyone who has seen the neo-classic Spielberg film Always, a romantic drama about a group of fire bomber pilots, knows that the PBY has played a strong role in the world of air attack. First flown in 1935, the type served as a long-range maritime patrol bomber and search and rescue aircraft during WWII, and continues to serve in the firefighting role to this day.

A dedicated naval patrol bomber based on the rugged B-24 Liberator, the Privateer, distinguished by its large single tail, was introduced in 1943 and served the U.S. Navy until 1954 and the U.S. Coast Guard until 1958. Several Privateers were modified for use as air tankers and served in that role until 2002. Two are believed to be in flyable condition today, with a third under restoration.

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DOUGLAS A-26 INVADER

LOCKHEED C-130 HERCULES

AIR TRACTOR/WIPAIRE AT-802F FIRE BOSS

Introduced in 1948 as the B-26 and then redesignated for political reasons, the Invader was a light bomber and ground attack aircraft.

More than 2,500 were built, and the first of many examples was converted for water bomber operations in 1959, with more than 60 of them operating in California alone during their peak in the mid-1960s.

First flown in 1954 and still in service today, the venerable Hercules has had one of the longest careers of any military aircraft in the U.S. inventory. USAF C-130s were first fitted with modular firefighting systems in the 1970s, while the first civilian operations began when 22 C-130As were removed from storage and transferred to the U.S. Forest Service in the late 1980s.

The AT-802, as indicated by its name, was originally designed as a crop duster when it was introduced in 1990. When fitted with Wipaire amphibious floats and a fuselage tank, the Fire Boss can land on lakes or rivers and scoop up more than 800 gallons of water in about 15 seconds.

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AIR TANKERS

AIR TANKERS

AIR TANKERS

BOEING B-17 FLYING FORTRESS

NORTH AMERICAN B-25 MITCHELL

GRUMMAN F7F TIGERCAT

After its introduction in 1937, the Flying Fortress became the symbol of U.S. strategic bombing for most of WWII. Like other examples of the type, EAA’s own B-17G, Aluminum Overcast, was converted for aerial application and worked as a fire bomber and pest control aircraft from 1962 to 1976.

Famous as the medium bomber used in the Doolittle Raid against Japan in 1942, nearly 10,000 B-25s were built, and the type saw service in every theater of WWII. Multiple B-25s were used as fire bombers at various times after the war, the last one believed to have retired in 1992.

The sleek, twin-engine Tigercat fighter entered service in 1944, too late for combat in WWII, though the type did see action in the Korean War. Like many aircraft of the era, a lot of the F7Fs were scrapped, but a number of them were modified with belly tanks and worked as firefighters until the late 1980s.

AIR TANKERS

MARTIN MARS While the mighty Martin Mars made just one appearance at AirVenture back in 2016, it was certainly a memorable one. The massive flying boat, one of just seven built for the U.S. Navy starting in 1941, was converted for firefighting along with three of its sister ships in 1959, and continued the mission until well into the 21st century.

AIR TANKERS

AIR TANKERS

MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10

BOEING 747

The DC-10 is a wide-body trijet airliner that first flew in 1970. After decades of airline service, the type is now used primarily for freight, and the USAF version, the KC-10, serves as an aerial refueling tanker. At least four examples have been converted for firefighting and can carry up to 12,000 gallons of water or retardant, which can then be released in as little as eight seconds.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of its first flight this year, the Boeing 747 was the original jumbo jet, capable of carrying as many as 660 passengers in a single-class configuration. The first 747 modified as an air tanker saw service in Spain in 2009. There is one known air tanker example currently in service, and with a capacity of 18,600 gallons, it is the largest fire bomber in the world.

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U.S. FIGHTER JETS HISTORY ON DISPLAY AT AIRVENTURE

BY CHRISTINA BASKEN

THIS IS A SPECIAL YEAR, not only because EAA is celebrating 50 wonderful years of our fly-in convention in Oshkosh, but also because this year’s theme is the Year of the Fighter. A roster of the most legendary American military aircraft in history, from iconic World War II airplanes to today’s most sophisticated flying machines, will be flying and on display at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. These activities are made possible in conjunction with the U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command, EAA Warbirds of America, and individual aircraft owners. One of the special programs we have planned this week is an observance of the 75th anniversary of D-Day, with aircraft that participated in the actual invasion on June 6, 1944, as well as C-47 airplanes that have just returned from a historic anniversary flight to France. Another special program features U.S. Air Force Heritage Flights and U.S. Navy Legacy Flights involving historic and modern aircraft in formation, highlighting the legacy and evolution of military aircraft. Let’s take a look at a brief history of the U.S. fighter jets that you might see on any given year at AirVenture.

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U.S. AIR FORCE AIR COMBAT COMMAND MCDONNELL DOUGLAS F-15 EAGLE

This twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter aircraft was designed by McDonnell Douglas to gain and maintain air supremacy in all aspects of aerial combat. It was designed in 1967, made its first flight in 1972, and entered service in 1976. The Eagle is the most successful modern fighter, with more than 100 victories and no losses in aerial combat. The largest operator of the F-15 was the U.S. Air Force in 19901991 for operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. The F-15 accounted for 36 of the 39 air-to-air victories by the U.S. Air Force against Iraqi forces.

GENERAL DYNAMICS F-16 FIGHTING FALCON “VIPER”

F-15 EAGLE

This single-engine supersonic multirole fighter aircraft was developed by General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin) and introduced on August 17, 1978. It was designed as an air superiority day fighter and evolved into an all-weather multirole aircraft. In addition to active duty in the U.S. Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command, and Air National Guard units, the aircraft is also used by the USAF aerial demonstration team, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, and as an adversary/aggressor aircraft by the U.S. Navy. The USAF flew the F-16 in combat during Operation Desert Storm in 1991 and in the Balkans in the late ’90s. The F-16 has been scheduled to stay in service with the USAF until 2025.

LOCKHEED MARTIN F-22 RAPTOR

F-16 VIPER

F-22 RAPTOR

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This fifth-generation, single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather stealth tactical aircraft was primarily designed as an air superiority fighter, but also has ground attack, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence capabilities. The Raptor entered into service December 2005 as the F-22A. In 2007, the F-22D performed its first NORAD interception of two Russian Tupolev Tu-95MS bombers. In 2013, the USAF announced that an F-22 intercepted an Iranian F-4 Phantom II. In 2014, F-22s performed the type’s first combat sorties by conducting some of the opening strikes of Operation Inherent Resolve in Syria.

During 2015, F-22s flew 204 sorties over Syria and dropped 270 bombs. During November 2017, F-22s operating alongside B-52s bombed opium production and storage facilities in Taliban-controlled regions of Afghanistan. In 2018, the F-22s participated in the U.S. strikes on pro-government forces in eastern Syria.

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This single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole fighter first flew in December 2006. It was designed to perform ground attack and air superiority missions. There are three main models: the F-35A conventional takeoff and landing variant, the F-35B short takeoff and vertical-landing variant, and the F-35C carrier-based catapult-assisted takeoff arrested-recovery variant. On May 22, 2018, the F-35 made its first combat flight with the Israeli Air Force. On September 27, 2018, a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B attacked a Taliban target in Afghanistan, the first U.S. combat employment. On April 27, 2019, the USAF employed the F-35A in combat for the first time in an airstrike on an Islamic State tunnel network in northern Iraq.

This twin-engine, supersonic, all-weather, carrier-capable, multirole combat jet was designed as a fighter and attack aircraft, derived from the YF-17 in the 1970s for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. It has been used since 1986 by the Blue Angels. The F/A-18 has a top speed of Mach 1.8 (1,034 knots or 1,190 mph at 40,000 feet or 12,200 meters). It can carry a wide variety of bombs and missiles, including air-toair and air-to-ground, supplemented by the 20 mm M61 Vulcan cannon. It is powered by two General Electric F404 turbofan engines, which give the aircraft a high thrust-toweight ratio. The F/A-18 has excellent aerodynamic characteristics, primarily attributed to its leading-edge extensions. The fighter’s primary missions are fighter escort, fleet air defense, suppression of enemy air defenses, air interdiction, close air support, and aerial reconnaissance. Its versatility and reliability have proven it to be a valuable carrier asset. However, it has been criticized for its lack of range and payload compared to its earlier contemporaries, such as the Grumman F-14 Tomcat in the fighter and strike fighter role and the Grumman A-6 Intruder and LTV A-7 Corsair II in the attack role. The Hornet first saw combat action during the 1986 U.S. bombing of Libya and subsequently participated in the Gulf War and Iraq War. The F/A-18 Hornet served as the base line for the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, its larger, evolutionary redesign.

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FAIRCHILD REPUBLIC A-10 THUNDERBOLT II WARTHOG

This single-seat, twin-turbofan engine, straight-wing jet aircraft was developed by Fairchild Republic. The Warthog is an attack aircraft effective at engaging ground targets with an emphasis on enemy armor. While attack aircraft aren’t technically considered fighters, A-10s are responsible for a number of air-to-air kills. It is designed for close air support of friendly ground troops and quick action support against enemy ground forces. It entered service in 1976. Its secondary mission was to provide forward air controller airborne support. The A-10 was designed around the 30 mm GAU-8 Avenger rotary cannon. Its airframe was designed for durability. Measures such as 1,200 pounds (540 kg) of titanium armor protect the cockpit and aircraft systems, enabling the aircraft to absorb a significant amount of damage and continue flying. Its short takeoff and landing capability permits operation from airstrips close to the front lines. Its simple design enables maintenance with minimal facilities. The A-10 served in the Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm), where the aircraft distinguished itself. It also participated in other conflicts in Grenada, the Balkans, Afghanistan, Iraq, and against the Islamic State in the Middle East.

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NORTH AMERICAN FJ-4 FURY

The Fury was developed somewhat in parallel with the F-86. The FJ Fury series evolved dramatically from the first version, which was test flown in 1946, to the FJ-2/FJ-3, which were essentially Navy versions of the F-86, to the FJ-4, which was significantly redesigned and upgraded.

The FJ-4 was first flown in 1954 and was used by the U.S. Navy in both the fighter and fighter/bomber roles.

FJ-4 FURY

MCDONNELL DOUGLAS F-4 PHANTOM II

The F-4 is a Mach-2-plus brute of a fighter/interceptor (and, later, fighter/bomber). Almost 60 feet long, it is bigger than some of the medium bombers that preceded it.

Originally developed for the U.S. Navy, the versatile Phantom, first flown in 1958, eventually saw service with the Marines and the Air Force. It remains active today with several countries, including Iran.

NORTHROP F-5A FREEDOM FIGHTER

Like the T-38, the F-5 was developed from Northrop’s N-156 fighter concept. The Freedom Fighter first flew in 1959.

After decades of service as a light fighter, it still serves the U.S. Navy to this day as a simulated adversary. Subsequent variants include the F-5E/F Tiger II and, later, the F-20 Tigershark. The Tigershark was intended for export but never went into production. During the Cold War, more than 800 were produced through 1972 for U.S. allies. The type was used most extensively in the Vietnam War and flew more than 2,600 sorties.

F-4 PHANTOM

NORTH AMERICAN F-86 SABRE

The Sabre was to the Korean War what the Mustang was to WWII. North American built the iconic fighter based on lessons learned from the company’s straight-wing XFJ-1 Fury and data captured from the Messerschmitt Me 262 at the end of WWII. Nearly 10,000 were built, and the Sabre served with various friendly nations until the mid-1990s.

NORTH AMERICAN F-100 SUPER SABRE

The Super Sabre was the first of the acclaimed “century series” of fighters. While the F-86 was considered a transonic fighter, the F-100, first flown in 1953, was the first serving USAF fighter that could go supersonic in level flight. The “Hun,” as many pilots called it, entered service in 1954 and was retired by the Air National Guard in 1979.

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50 YEARS OF FUN, FAMILY, AND FLYING EAA members share their stories of Oshkosh

BY CHRISTINA BASKEN

To celebrate 50 consecutive years of fly-in conventions in Oshkosh, we’re featuring stories of Oshkosh told by attendees remembering their special moments at EAA’s long-standing home.

JORDAN ASHLEY Jordan Ashley, EAA 864471, took his first airplane ride when he was less than a year old and started attending EAA Oshkosh at just 5 years old. He has attended EAA’s convention for 24 consecutive years.

GROWING UP, I knew that many families took yearly vacations to certain special places. My family attended EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, and there were just so many people in one place that I assumed the special vacation place for the whole world was Wittman Regional Airport.

I was less than a year old when I took my first airplane ride, so you might say I grew up in an airplane. It is something that stuck with me through my early years starting in 1995 when I made my first trek to AirVenture with my parents. This will be my 10th year camping (six with an airplane and four without), 59 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 86 2018

11th year volunteering, and 24th consecutive year making the pilgrimage to Oshkosh. I often run into people who have been attending the EAA fly-in convention since it began, and I enjoy reminiscing with them and hearing about the old days. I am just now hitting the point where I am the one who is remembering and sharing memories with first-timers such as visits by Concorde, the SR-71, Sean D. Tucker flying the 1-800-Collect Pitts, and being allowed “behind the ropes” to look at SpaceShipOne up close.

2005 marked my 10th year going to AirVenture and my freshman year of high school. At that age, I was getting bored and looking for opportunities to become more involved in aviation. I spent my high school years learning from the old sages that frequented the daily gathering of the minds at the airport for their morning coffee and social hour. Working as often as I could and saving my pennies, I soloed the day before I flew into AirVenture in an Aeronca Chief in 2008 with Vintage in Review Chairman Ray Johnson. In 2009, I flew into AirVenture in a friend’s Mooney and camped for the first time.

That was also the year I met Paul Poberezny as he stopped in for a visit at a campsite that I was in one evening. I only had a few minutes with Paul, but I remember him showing as much interest in me, as a young person, that I saw him take with figures who had much more to offer than a 19-year-old.

“I ONLY HAD A FEW MINUTES WITH PAUL, BUT I REMEMBER HIM SHOWING AS MUCH INTEREST IN ME, AS A YOUNG PERSON, THAT I SAW HIM TAKE WITH FIGURES WHO HAD MUCH MORE TO OFFER THAN A 19-YEAR-OLD.” Also in 2009, I wandered down from the Vintage area to the International Aerobatic Club Pavilion where I met Jim and Jean Taylor. Jim was the IAC parking chairman, and Jean was the IAC Pavilion chairman at the time. They welcomed me with open arms and invited me to volunteer with the IAC. In 2011, I was asked to co-chair parking for the IAC during AirVenture. In 2012, Jim turned over the chairmanship to me.

Since that time, I have walked many, many miles around the small area that IAC oversees, parked several hundred aerobatic airplanes, and met many hundreds more IAC/EAA members, pilots, and those just interested in seeing what we enjoy doing. It has been an extremely

— JORDAN ASHLEY

enjoyable and rewarding few years and a position that I am happy to say I will continue to serve in for the foreseeable future. Jim has since died, but he and Jean have had a great impact on my life and helped me see what has kept so many returning to AirVenture year after year. These days, I don’t go to AirVenture for the air show, though I still enjoy it. I go to AirVenture for the people.

In 2013, I married my wife, Rachel, and she gracefully tolerated my continued treks to AirVenture while she stayed home. I’ve always explained AirVenture to nonpilots as a type of aviation mecca — a trek with a level of importance that I don’t think Rachel understood until 2015 when she surprised me by coming up for

IF IT’S GETTING SERIOUS, IT’S TIME YOU MET THE FAMILY.

a few days. That year I was finally able to share AirVenture with my own family as my parents did with me during my childhood. Last year, Rachel was able to attend again but this time to volunteer her time gathering stories for the IAC. We already have plans, and hopefully, she will be attending this year to do the same.

For my family and me, EAA AirVenture has gone from just a family vacation to a place where we have found belonging, fellowship, and friendship. It is a reunion of friends and a time of making new friends each year. When the week is over, I am worn out from volunteering, but it also means that I get to start the countdown to next year all over again.

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MICHAEL URBAN Michael Urban, EAA 116285, has attended every EAA Oshkosh since 1974.

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THE FIRST YEAR that I attended EAA Oshkosh was 1974. It was for one day.

Back then there were two entrance sections. The first (outer) for the general public and another (inner — through the Brown Arch) closer to the flightline for those who had some aviation affiliation.

I have attended every year since.

In later years I started to stay for the weekend and camped with a pup tent.

The area was much different with residential houses along the west side of the airport. The first place that I stayed with the tent was in a private parking area (without facilities) near the corner of Knapp and Waukau. Like I said, things were much different back then. For example, the EAA B-17 was called Chief Oshkosh. There was a Miss EAA Pageant and also a Mrs. EAA Pageant. The port-apotties were few and far between and usually full. The drinking water fountains tasted and smelled like the water was being pumped from Lake Winnebago.

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I volunteered in the Warbirds area on the fuel truck, which was operated by EAA. It was great — we got to watch the show from on top of the truck parked next to the flightline.

One of the first dates with my girlfriend and future wife, Brenda, was to the EAA museum in Franklin, Wisconsin. We were married on August 2, 1980, and spent our honeymoon at EAA Oshkosh. We stayed at Camp Scholler in that same pup tent for an extended weekend. We were presented a free raffle ticket for an airplane by the announcer in the tower as a wedding present. The camping area was different — there was a small lake called Bud’s Lake, there were hay and corn fields, and the showers were always cold. There was a mini strip mall near the Red Barn with multiple vendors.

We have seen it too hot, too cold, too wet, too dry, and too windy — but it’s always something to look forward to.

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“WE HAVE SEEN IT TOO HOT, TOO COLD, TOO WET, TOO DRY, AND TOO WINDY — BUT IT’S ALWAYS SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO.” — MICHAEL URBAN Our oldest daughter was born in June and attended EAA for the first time in August at 6 weeks old. Our youngest daughter was born in February and attended her first EAA in August at 5 months old. It was a challenge to have them there in diapers, but we rigged a wagon to pull them around, which made life easier.

We have had the opportunity to see so many unique aircraft over the years, but our greatest enjoyment has been meeting the people. We have made friends that we only get to see at EAA every year along with some very notable personalities. Without question, that is what we look forward to every year.

Brenda has taken a flight in the Ford Tri-Motor and I have flown in a Bell 47, B-17, B-25, and T-33 while attending EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Our oldest daughter has participated in activities at the World War II re-enactment area.

Both daughters participate in the Salute to Veterans Parade as they are currently serving in the U.S. Army and are veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

AirVenture is like a reunion for family and friends every year. The day that we head for home from Oshkosh is the day we start to talk about going next year. There is so much more that I can say about the things we have done, seen, and experienced along with the people we have met that it would take hours.

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CAMPBELL HARROD Campbell Harrod, EAA 125214, celebrates 50 years of EAA Oshkosh by sharing some of his favorite Oshkosh moments.

I AT I O N T H E S P I R IT O F AV John Q. Smith

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IN 1994 I attended my first EAA Oshkosh, as it was called back then. I went with my aviation mentor/employer Ken Gamble, who was very good friends with Paul Poberezny and his family.

So the first night there, Ken takes me to the Warbirds party where I get to meet Paul. Many warbird owners and celebrities were there. During dinner, I look over at the food line, and I see Ken talking with another guy while they scoop up the beans. They are both laughing and singing the song “Beans, beans are good for your heart, the more you eat the more you fart!” Ken sees me and calls me over and says “Hey Cam, meet my friend Chuck Yeager!” That was my intro to Oshkosh, and I’ve never missed a year since.

I have way too many fond AirVenture memories to recount, but I know a few of my favorites were meeting Bob Hoover, Chuck Yeager, Bud Anderson, and Jimmy Leeward and not to mention all

“I HAVE MADE MANY FRIENDSHIPS OVER THE YEARS, FRIENDS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD, AND WE ALL ENJOY CAMPING TOGETHER EVERY YEAR. — CAMPBELL HARROD

the wonderful aircraft and performances I have seen over the years.

I have made many friendships over the years, friends from all over the world, and we all enjoy camping together every year. These friendships I have are every bit as important to me as the event and the airplanes. Oshkosh is the mecca of aviation; there is no other aviation event that compares!

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Don Alesi, EAA 371460, first attended AirVenture with his brother in 1978 and since then has made many fond memories, including celebrating a wedding anniversary at EAA Oshkosh in 1995!

MY FIRST VISIT to EAA Oshkosh was in 1978. My brothers and I were heading up to Northern Wisconsin when we saw the air show. We stopped and joined EAA on the spot. I only missed one year of EAA Oshkosh in 1985 because I was attending Army Airborne School.

My wife and I love AirVenture so much that we actually spent two days of our honeymoon in 1985 at Oshkosh.

In June of 1995, my wife and I had just finished a nine-month restoration on our 1947 Cessna 140. It was also our 10th wedding anniversary on July 27.

We decided to celebrate both occasions by flying the 140 from Denver to Oshkosh in the Great Cross Country Air Race, 777 nm. Out of the 40 aircraft entered, we were by far the slowest.

We made three quick stops with an average speed of 90 knots.

The Oshkosh tower cleared us to land during an intense rain shower.

As we shut down the engine the

tower told us that our race time was 9 hours and 10 minutes. The first place airplane had made it in a little more than three hours. The best part was that we were featured in EAA Sport Aviation magazine a few months later, and the entire story was put in the book Oshkosh Memories by Jill Rutan Hoffman.

In 2018, close friends Ken and Lorraine Morris took us in EAA’s B-17. My wife, Maureen, and I belong to Poplar Grove EAA Chapter 1414, and we support EAA by offering our help whenever we can. I was a cemetery worker for 30 years and recently published my first book, Letting People Down: Memories of a Cemetery Worker.

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AIRCRAFT ANNIVERSARIES

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! A variety of aircraft are celebrating at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019

BY HAL BRYAN

EVERY YEAR, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh becomes home to thousands of aircraft. Some of them are here to be displayed or perform in one of the air shows, while others form the centerpieces of thousands of campsites. In some cases, though, there’s another reason, one that’s cause for celebration — the anniversary of an aircraft type’s first flight. At the time

of this writing, we know of several types that are here to celebrate this year. So, as you walk the convention grounds and see one of these airplanes, be sure to stop and wish it a happy birthday.

CORBEN BABY ACE — 90 YEARS

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Orland Corben, born in Iowa in 1905, spent the early 1920s barnstorming the Midwest in a surplus Curtiss Jenny before designing a series of airplanes for the Ace Aircraft Manufacturing Company. The first of these, the Baby Ace, was introduced in 1929. It’s a small, light, single-seat parasol design, and it was initially marketed as a kit.

The Baby Ace was featured in the Flying Manual, an annual guide to aviation published by what was then known as Modern Mechanics and Inventions magazine. About 25 years later, long after the magazine had become Mechanix Illustrated, EAA founder Paul Poberezny wrote a threepart article series about building a Baby Ace for less than $800. That series, published in 1955, is what really put EAA on the map in terms of national awareness. The Baby Ace remains a popular plansbuilt aircraft to this day.

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PIETENPOL AIR CAMPER — 90 YEARS

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The Pietenpol Air Camper is another classic parasol design. While the prototype, designed and built by Bernard Pietenpol of Cherry Grove, Minnesota, first flew in 1928, the airplane didn’t really come into its own until it was mated to a water-cooled, four-cylinder, inline engine from a Ford Model A in 1929. Like the Baby Ace, plans were originally published in the Flying and Glider Manual published by Mechanics and Inventions magazine, though not until 1932.

The Pietenpol’s straightforward wood-and-fabric construction made the lightweight, open-cockpit twoseater extremely popular with early homebuilders, and plans are still available directly from the Pietenpol family, as well as other sources. The Pietenpol has always engendered a dedicated following, and that popularity continues 90 years on.

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AIRCRAFT ANNIVERSARIES NORTH AMERICAN T-28 TROJAN — 70 YEARS

NORTH AMERICAN T-28 TROJAN

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First flown in September of 1949, North American designed and built the T-28 as a successor to its ubiquitous T-6 Texan. The Trojan, a stout low-wing, tricycle-gear, tandem two-place trainer, was originally powered by an 800-hp Wright R-1300 seven-cylinder radial, but later variants, starting with the B model built for the U.S. Navy, were upgraded to nine-cylinder R-1820s delivering 1,425 hp.

Slightly fewer than 2,000 T-28s were produced from 1950 to 1957, and the type was officially retired by its last military operator, the Philippine air force, in 1994.

The U.S. Air Force used the Trojan as a trainer through the early 1960s, while the Navy employed it until the early 1980s. The type was also used in a counterinsurgency role, in particular by the South Vietnamese air force. Since its retirement, the T-28 has become a popular warbird, its distinctive and throaty rumble a common sound at air shows across the U.S.

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BEECHCRAFT TWIN BONANZA — 70 YEARS

By 1949, the Beech Aircraft Corporation had already seen tremendous success with the versatile twin-engine Model 18 light transport and the popular single-engine four-seat Model 35 Bonanza, but it was looking for something in between. Enter the Model 50 Twin Bonanza, first flown in November of 1949.

While it shares some components with its single-engine predecessor, it is significantly larger and heavier. Initially powered by two Lycoming GO-435s, the type used a number of different powerplants across several variants, including the supercharged Model J50 that used two 340-hp IGSO-480 engines.

Of the nearly 1,000 built, around 280 were delivered to the U.S. Army for use in the liaison and utility roles, first as L-23s, later redesignated the U-8. Known to the Army as the Seminole, the type served a remarkable 40 years, starting in 1952. On the civilian side, the Twin Bonanza led directly to the Model 65 Queen Air and the exceptionally popular Model 90 King Air.

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AIRCRAFT ANNIVERSARIES RUTAN LONG-EZ — 40 YEARS

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In 1972, legendary designer Burt Rutan, EAA Lifetime 26033, made serious waves in the world of homebuilding when he flew his VariViggen for the first time. The tandem two-seater was remarkable not only because of its canard design, but also due to its all-composite construction. The VariViggen, named for the Saab fighter that had influenced the design, led to the VariEze, which, in turn, was stretched and otherwise modified to become the Long-EZ, which first flew in 1979.

Since that time, several hundred Long-EZs have been built. Traditionally powered by a Lycoming engine of anywhere from 150 to 180 hp or more, Long-EZs have been built with electric and even rocket motors, and have inspired turbojet designs as well. Rutan’s canard designs are generally credited with popularizing, if not outright creating, the composite category of homebuilt aircraft construction.

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AIRCRAFT ANNIVERSARIES VAN’S RV-4 — 40 YEARS

LAZAIR — 40 YEARS

Dick “Van” VanGrunsven, EAA Lifetime Introduced in 1979, the Lazair is a light 3204, developed the RV-1 in the mid-1960s aircraft that is built both as a single-seat, and then introduced his first all-new design, Part 103-legal ultralight and as a twothe RV-3, at EAA Oshkosh in 1972. People seat light-sport aircraft. Designed and loved the single-seat, all-metal homebuilt, but built in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada, clamored for a two-seater, which led to the

by Dale Kramer, EAA 145132, and Peter tandem RV-4’s development and first flight in Corley, the Lazair is an open, high-wing 1979. The RV-4, like its predecessor, is a lowtaildragger with a distinctive inverted wing taildragger with a bubble canopy that V-tail. Unusual for the early ultralight gives it a sporty and fighter-like appearance. era, the Lazair incorporated full threeVAN’S RV-4 Powered by a 150-180 hp engine, the type axis controls and two engines, the boasts a top speed of more than 200 mph and earliest of which started life as Gemini a stall speed of less than 50 mph, providing chainsaw engines. the trademark RV combination of high perThe Lazair was produced and sold as a formance with docile low-speed handling. kit from 1979 until 1984, and some sources An estimated 1,400-plus RV-4s have say that there were more than 2,000 of been built and flown, making it the secthem built. The two-seat Lazair II was ond-most popular model, after the RV-6. introduced in 1983, and the Lazair SS, for The entire RV line, in turn, is the most pop- “surveillance special,” was specifically ular homebuilt aircraft in the world, with designed for police use. In 2011, Dale surmore than 10,000 of the various models prised EAA AirVenture Oshkosh attendees built and flying. The RV-4 kit remains in by demonstrating his eLazair, powered by LAZAIRJUN 8 limited production today. two -Joby electric motors.

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KITFOX — 35 YEARS

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Dan Denney built and flew the first Kitfox Model 1 in November of 1984. A highwing, two-seat side-by-side taildragger, the Kitfox is a popular homebuilt, appreciated for its STOL performance. The original led to multiple variants, including the current light-sport Series 7 and the ultralight-legal Kitfox Lite. Some variants of the airplane are offered with both conventional and tricycle gear and can even be converted back and forth.

Kitfoxes have used a variety of powerplants over the years, from the 64-hp Rotax 532 used in the original to the 100hp Rotax 912 S and the 110-hp Rotec R2800 seven-cylinder radial engine.

Built with folding wings so that it can be stored in a garage and then trailered to an airport, the steel tube and fabric Kitfox is a popular homebuilt that, in spite of the rights having changed hands a number of times over the years, remains in production today.

MINI-MAX — 35 YEARS

The first Mini-Max flew in 1984, and it was immediately clear to designer Wayne Ison that the prototype lived up to the goals implied in the name — an aircraft that needed a minimum of cost, time, and skill to build, coupled with maximum fun and performance. The Mini-Max is built from wood and fabric, and if the builder opts for a light enough engine, like a 28-hp Rotax 277 or Hirth F-33, it can qualify as a legal ultralight.

Many builders opt for heavier engines of higher power, which puts the airplane above the ultralight weight limit and into the experimental amateur-built category.

Like the Kitfox, the Mini-Max design has spawned multiple variants, and the rights have passed through multiple owners. Both ultralight and light-sport versions of the aircraft are currently sold by Team Mini-Max of Niles, Michigan, as complete kits, or they can be plansbuilt from scratch. The estimated build time for the kit is about 350 hours, and more than 1,800 of the airplanes have been built.

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AIRCRAFT ANNIVERSARIES GILES G-200 — 25 YEARS

Richard Giles, EAA 69074, was already an experienced aerobatic pilot when he designed the Giles G-200, which debuted in 1994. The G-200 is a composite single-seat, low-wing taildragger, and the prototype was powered by a 200-hp Lycoming IO-360. The airplane was initially sold as both a standard and a quick-build kit by AkroTech Aviation in Scappoose, Oregon, and there was a European distributorship established as well.

The pilot’s seat is reclined 45 degrees to improve g-tolerance, and pilots praise its excellent visibility, thanks to a large bubble canopy.

The G-200 uses full-span ailerons to maximize roll rate, and vortex generators help ensure good maneuverability even at slow speeds. The G-200 has a small but devoted following, with more than a dozen of the type believed to have been built and flown.

Hal Bryan, EAA Lifetime 638979, is senior editor for EAA digital and print content and publications, co-author of two books, and a lifelong pilot and aviation geek. Find him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at halbryan or e-mail him at hbryan@eaa.org.

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MORE FUN AROUND THE GROUNDS Additional activities during AirVenture 2019

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AIRCRAFT RIDES

Even if you don’t have your own airplane, there are tickets to ride available at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019.

The following three options are great ways to experience AirVenture from the sky.

B-17 ALUMINUM OVERCAST

B-17 Aluminum Overcast:

EAA’s B-17G Flying Fortress Aluminum Overcast is a classic example of a bomber that was used by American airmen during World War II. Flights on the B-17 leave from Appleton International Airport (ATW), approximately 25 miles north of Oshkosh.

Shuttles are available from the AirVenture grounds to the check-in point. Tickets are available both in advance and at the walk-up booth in the Warbirds area north of Taxiway Papa 1.

FORD TRI-MOTOR

Ford Tri-Motor:

The Ford Tri-Motor was America’s first mass-produced airliner back in the 1920s, and this beauty from the golden age of aviation flies proudly to this day. Flights are available both on EAA’s 1929 Ford 4-AT-E Tri-Motor and on the Liberty Aviation Museum’s 1928 Ford 5-AT-B Tri-Motor. Flights leave from the AirVenture grounds Monday through Sunday. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the TriMotor building in the Warbirds area north of Taxiway Papa 1.

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BELL 47 HELLICOPTER

Bell 47 Helicopter:

The first helicopter ever certified for civilian use, the Bell 47, with its full bubble canopy, offers unmatched visibility, making it perfect for sightseeing. From the Sunday before AirVenture until the last day of the event, tickets can be purchased at the Pitcairn Hangar at Pioneer Airport to take an aerial tour of the Oshkosh grounds.

KIDVENTURE

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 is family friendly throughout the grounds, but AirVenture features a special area called KidVenture meant specifically to help introduce young people to aviation. This highly interactive area, located at Pioneer Airport, contains hands-on building and piloting activities that young people are sure to enjoy.

There’s more than just fun available at KidVenture, though. It’s also a great learning opportunity. Those in attendance can earn FAA credit through hands-on building projects that count toward A&P certificates, learn how to fly an RC airplane, explore a new space-themed building, and more.

KIDVENTURE

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EAA SEAPLANE BASE EAA SEAPLANE BASE

For a relaxing getaway from the busy atmosphere of AirVenture, visitors can take a shuttle down to the EAA Seaplane Base. This special area is presented by Wipaire Inc. and supported by Honda Marine. The seaplane base is a peaceful cove along the Lake Winnebago shore — a perfect place to sit down and watch planes arrive and depart from the waters.

Never been to the Seaplane Base? This year is the perfect time to make the trip and see all that you’ve been missing in the past. Buses make scheduled runs from the Bus Park Tower just outside the Main Gate and the Amphib Parking area at the south end of the flightline.

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EAA AVIATION MUSEUM

Included with admission to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 is admission to the EAA Aviation Museum, where imagination takes flight. From the warbirds in the Eagle Hangar to the nuggets of EAA history in the Founders’ Wing, there is a lot to take in and learn at the museum.

More than 200 aircraft are displayed throughout the various galleries. Although there’s a lot going on around the AirVenture grounds, don’t forget to take a trip through the museum and learn about the history of the airplanes that are buzzing around.

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AIRBUS FLY-IN THEATER

The AirVenture experience does not stop when the sun goes down. The Airbus Fly-In Theater is the evolved form of the old drive-in movie theater.

Each night a different film is played for AirVenture attendees. The screenings are preceded by brief, informative, and entertaining introductions featuring a variety of presenters including pilots, historians, and filmmakers.

Found in Camp Scholler just off Schaick Avenue, the Fly-In Theater shows movies at approximately 8:30 p.m. on most days and at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday.

• Saturday — Top Gun, 8:30 p.m.

• Sunday — Captain Marvel, 8:30 p.m.

• Monday — Mission: Impossible – Fallout, 8:30 p.m.

• Tuesday — Planes: Fire and Rescue, 8:30 p.m.

• Wednesday — A mix of shorter aviation films and classic serials, 9:30 p.m.

• Thursday — The Lafayette Escadrille, 8:30 p.m.

• Friday — First Man, 8:30 p.m.

• Saturday — A mix of shorter aviation films and classic serials, 9:30 p.m.

THEATER IN THE WOODS

Theater in the Woods is home to relaxed, informative, and entertaining live programming that provides the perfect conclusion to a busy day spent on the grounds.

Presenters at Theater in the Woods — including fighter pilots, innovators, and aircraft designers — offer something for everybody. Supported by M&M’s, the open-air pavilion has seating for 3,500 people under its spacious roof, though many more visitors bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the evenings’ programs from spots adjacent to the seating area.

Themes for 2019 are as follows: • Sunday — An Evening With Champions: Enjoy an evening listening to a variety of speakers who’ve made an impact on aviation.

• Monday — Oshkosh 50th Anniversary: A look back on 50 consecutive years in Oshkosh, celebrating the airplanes and the people who brought them here.

• Tuesday — An Evening With Innovators — The Founder’s Innovation Prize: A Shark Tank-style faceoff seeking innovative ways to solve in-flight loss of control.

• Wednesday — EAA WomenVenture — Celebrating Powerful Pilots: A panel of female aviators discuss their careers and experiences flying the most celebrated and known civilian and military aircraft.

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• Thursday — Starship to Spaceship — Fun in Mojave: Join Burt and Dick Rutan as they discuss their years in the desert developing and testing some of the most innovative aircraft ever seen. Boeing 747 and Concorde 50th Anniversary: Celebrating two of the most historic civilian aircraft with the men and women who flew them.

• Friday — Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration and Developing the Apollo Lunar Module: Join Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first manned lunar landing and the story behind the lunar module that transported the astronauts to the moon’s surface.

• Saturday — A Salute to the U.S. Air Force: Join the U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein in celebrating United States air power and air superiority.

AVIATION GATEWAY PARK

Aviation Gateway Park, presented by Piper Aircraft, is the AirVenture headquarters for the latest and greatest in aerospace science and education. For those looking to get started in aviation, Aviation Gateway Park is designed as a space where interested visitors can interact and engage.

Attendees can discover both heavyweights and startups in the aviation industry in the Innovation Showcase, where companies highlight breakthrough concepts. The Innovation Showcase is presented by the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA). The Education and Career Center, supported by Air Wisconsin Airlines, offers a chance to meet with representatives from the many colleges, universities, and technical schools that offer programs in aviation and related fields. The Urban Air Mobility Showcase, presented by TransportUp, will include a number of prominent and innovative companies in the UAM industry. The Drone Cage, presented by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, offers an opportunity for visitors to actually pilot small unmanned aerial vehicles. Finally, the Forums Center, presented by NATCA, is a place where attendees can learn firsthand from aviation experts and leaders.

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In honor of our nation’s veterans, Friday, July 26, is designated Salute to Veterans Day at AirVenture 2019. The annual Parade of Veterans will take place on Friday, when all veterans in attendance are invited to meet in Warbird Alley at 1 p.m. for a special Warbirds in Review program, followed by assembly and parade departure at 1:30 p.m.

The parade route will leave Warbird Alley and travel south along the flightline to Boeing Plaza, where there will be a welcome ceremony and group photo taken at 2 p.m.

In addition, AirVenture’s seventh annual Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight will arrive at 6 p.m. on Friday carrying Vietnam veterans who have spent the day in Washington, D.C., touring war memorials and monuments.

Northeast Wisconsin’s Old Glory Honor Flight organization coordinates the Washington, D.C., experience, which 4:40 PM includes police escorts throughout the city. The public is invited to honor the returning veterans at Boeing Plaza as they arrive on an American Airlines charter.

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WARBIRDS TRAM TOUR

The Warbirds Tram Tour is a daily guided tour that runs every half-hour from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday during AirVenture. The tour provides riders with a narrated journey through the 12 zones contained in the Warbirds area The popularity of the Tram Tour has soared each year, so a third train will be added to accommodate more riders this year. As part of the tour, riders get a scavenger hunt card that sends them through the area looking for different warbirds and meeting some of their owners and operators.

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ON WITH THE SHOW PERFORMERS AT AIRVENTURE 2019

EACH AFTERNOON DURING EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, crowds gather along the flightline to watch a daily air show unlike any other. This year’s lineup will not disappoint with its variety of aerobatic performers, the latest innovations, and and flying examples of rare and unique types. Plus, on Wednesday and Saturday night the flightline will light up with incredible night air shows and a fireworks display you’ll never forget. It’s all part of the Oshkosh experience!

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AARON FITZGERALD / RAINER WILKE MBB Bo 105

KIRBY CHAMBLISS Edge 540

RED BULL AIR FORCE Parachute Team

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A-10 DEMONSTRATION TEAM United States Air Force

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A-10 CAS DEMONSTRATION 122nd Fighter Wing , Indiana ANG

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JEFF BOERBOON Yak-110

BOB CARLTON SubSonex Jet

JOSH BOUDREAUX Van’s RV-8A

MATT CHAPMAN Extra 330LX

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F-22 DEMONSTRATION TEAM United States Air Force

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BY CONNOR MADISON, Oshkosh 2018 CHRIS MILLER, DEKEVIN THORNTON

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F-35 DEMONSTRATION TEAM United States Air Force

KYLE FRANKLIN Demon-1 Dracula

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATT SMITH, SPENCER THORNTON

NATHAN HAMMOND Super Chipmunk

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BY CONNOR MADISON, Oshkosh 2018 STEVE SERDIKOFF, CAMDEN THRASHER,

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN RENEGADES Vans RV-8, Vans RV-4, Giles G-202

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6/6/19 9:30 AM PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEWIS TAN

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AeroLEDs ............................................................................103

Phillips 66..............................................................................47

AeroShell ............................................................................104

Piper ......................................................................................87

AirBus ...................................................................................69

Poly-Fiber ..............................................................................89

Aircraft Specialty Services .................................................. 41

Pratt & Whitney ...................................................................92

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty ........................................... 15, 79

Precision Flight Controls.......................................................49

Airline Pilots Association ................................................... 118

Quest Aircraft .......................................................................98

Alpina ....................................................................................83

RedBird Flight Simulators.....................................................45

American Honda Generators ...............................................93

Reno Air Races ....................................................................111

AOPA ........................................................................... 115, 129

Solid Works ........................................................................ 127

Aspen Avionics ...................................................................102

Sporty’s ......................................................................... 39, IBC

Aviall ...............................................................................50, 51

Sun ‘n Fun ........................................................................... 105

Boeing ............................................................................. 16, 17

Teledyne Battery ..................................................................77

Commemorative Air Force .................................................100

Tempest .................................................................................. 1

Collins Aerospace.................................................................85

Textron ............................................................................62, 63

Daher...............................................................................34, 35

Wipaire .................................................................................88

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Wisconsin Dept of Tourism ................................................ 121

Electroair Electronic Ignition Systems............................... 113

X-naut....................................................................................81

Embraer...............................................................................109

Yaesu................................................................................... 110

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ................................99

EAA 50th Anniversary Company Salute .............................33

Esterline Power Systems ................................................... 107

EAA AirVenture Blue Barn ...................................................84

Ford .......................................................................9, 13, 94, 95

EAA AirVenture Concert ......................................................59

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GE Aviation ........................................................................... 14

EAA AirVenture Fly-in Theater Schedule ............................82

Headsets, Inc. ..................................................................... 113

EAA AirVenture Insurance Carrier Thank You .................. 114

Honda Aircraft ................................................................72, 73

EAA AirVenture Mobile App.............................................. 101

Icom.......................................................................................43

EAA AirVenture Sponsor Thank You ..................................... 5

Jeppesen ........................................................................ 16, 17

EAA AirVenture Workshops & Forums .............................108

John Deere ...........................................................................61

EAA International Aerobatic Club ..................................... 120

Lycoming ............................................................................... 11

EAA Insurance Program ..................................................... 128

Magnus Aircraft ................................................................. 113

EAA Membership .................................................................90

Mars ......................................................................................55

EAA Merchandise ................................................................91

Mercury Learning & Information ....................................... 120

EAA Raffle Aircraft ............................................................ 125

Miller Clock ...........................................................................57

EAA Vintage Aircraft Association ..................................... 112

ModTruss ..............................................................................97

EAA Warbirds..................................................................... 112

Motorola ............................................................................. 119

EAA Young Eagles Flight Plan............................................ 126

NATCA ................................................................................ 123

EAA Young Eagles Raffle Car/Mustang............................ 122

Pepsi.................................................................................... 125

EAA Young Eagles/Aviore .................................................. 130

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UNTIL NEXT YEAR AIRVENTURE 2020 / JULY 20-26

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Helping Young Eagles Take Flight Through Sporty’s support of the Young Eagles program, more than 60,000 Young Eagles have received free access to Sporty’s Learn to Fly course.

Sporty’s is proud to help Young Eagles pursue their aviation dream.

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