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July 27, 2010
By The AVweb Editorial Staff
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Introducing: The Best Pilot Headset Ever
NEW Bose A20™ Aviation Headset
Bose was the first to introduce active noise reducing headsets to aviation more than 20 years ago, forever changing the way pilots fly. Now the Bose A20™ Aviation Headset sets an entirely new
standard, providing significantly greater noise reduction than currently available. It also features an improved level of comfort, clear audio, Bluetooth® connectivity, auxiliary audio input and
priority switching.
Learn more.
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Since its founding in 1953, EAA has been led by a Poberezny -- the founder, Paul, and then his son, Tom -- but in September the organization will appoint a new president, Rod Hightower. Hightower
and his family were introduced to the press in a brief news conference on Monday, Opening Day at AirVenture 2010. The effort to find a new leader was intensive. "We hired a professional search firm,
and over 700 candidates were screened," Poberezny said. The field was narrowed down to six finalists, who were interviewed in March. Hightower, a longtime EAA member and aviation enthusiast, flies a
Stearman biplane that he restored. In his 25-year business career, he has held high-level positions in various large international corporations, EAA said.
Hightower also is a director of the National Stearman Foundation and helps organize the national Stearman National Fly-In. He is originally from Texas, he said, but now lives in St. Louis. In his
Linked-In profile, he lists past positions as president and CEO at Public Safety Equipment, vice president and general manager at York International, and vice president of strategic accounts at
Schneider Electric. He graduated from Central Missouri State University in 1981 with a degree in aviation technology and aeronautics. Hightower will host a more intensive Q&A with the press later
today.
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Rod Hightower, who was named as the next EAA president at EAA AirVenture's opening day, met with the aviation press for the first time on Monday afternoon in an open question-and-answer session.
The first question he faced was, what were you doing before? Hightower said he spent his career as a businessman, starting his first business with his brother at age 15. That generated funds to pay
for his flight training, and he earned his private license at age 16. "Now I have commercial, multi-engine and instrument ratings," he said. Besides the restored Stearman biplane that he now flies, he
previously flew a Cessna P210 in support of his business interests. "And that was such a productivity tool," he said, adding time to his schedule and providing a competitive edge. Tom Poberezny, the
outgoing president, also attended the session and said he is confident that Hightower has the necessary skill set to carry EAA forward.
"I've taken the organization as far as I can," he said. Poberezny will remain involved with the nonprofit group as chairman of the board, where, he said, "I can do what I do best -- building
relationships and fundraising. That will keep me involved and productive." For now, both Poberezny and Hightower said, the first priority is for Hightower to get to know the organization, and for the
members to get to know Hightower. Going forward, Hightower said, his goal for the organization is to carry out the strategic plans developed by the board.
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Meet the Pilot We All Look Up To
Don't miss your chance to meet one of aviation's most revered pilots, U.S. Airways "Miracle on the Hudson" First Officer
Jeff Skiles, at this year's EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
Wednesday, July 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Phillips 66 Aviation, tent #304.
Phillips 66 Aviation. The Most Trusted Wings in Aviation.
Phillips66Aviation.com
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From X to 20: Debuting the New Bose
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It was way back in 1998 when Bose came out with the Bose Headset X. The headset has remained a strong seller even though it lacks Bluetooth connectivity and music input. As of today the company is
retiring the Headset X and replacing it with the Bose A20 Headset. Bose claims the new headset is significantly quieter with redesigned microphones and speaker drivers. They also say it's more
comfortable, with slightly wider, redesigned earcups.
As we'd expect from a new design, a controller on the cord allows for connection to audio via a cable or to a cellphone via Bluetooth. In a side-by-side comparison with a Headset X at the Bose
booth, the new A20 did seem noticeably more quiet. Our sister publication, Aviation Consumer, will be reviewing the headset in its September issue. The
new Bose A20 sells for $1,095 with Bluetooth or $995 without it.
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Bendix/King by Honeywell KFD 840
The KFD 840 Primary Flight Display is now certified and available from your local dealer today. To mark the occasion, initial pricing is set at an unprecedented $11,995 MSRP. The KFD 840
makes flying easier with features like an expansive 8.4" diagonal LCD and wide horizon, much larger than other systems. It includes a solid-state attitude sensor that outperforms the competition.
And the KFD 840 protects your investment with ongoing upgrade capability.
Click here for more
information.
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Did The Last Time get the last word on a huge formation flight of DC-3s over AirVenture Oshkosh? About 20 DC-3s flew over the grounds, apparently above the 2,500-foot ceiling of the restricted
airspace over Wittman Regional Airport Monday. The Last Time attracted more than 30 DC-3s to Rock Falls, Ill., about an hour south of Oshkosh. The original plan was for a mass arrival of the aircraft
and display at AirVenture but the two groups couldn't agree on the form and structure of such an event.
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A scale model of the next version of the Terrafugia Transition roadable aircraft was unveiled Monday morning at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, and it differs considerably from the current proof-of-concept
vehicle. The canard is gone, giving the front view a cleaner aerodynamic profile, and the airfoil of the wing is changed. "Our team is back in Woburn, Mass., right now working on building this
airplane," said CEO Carl Dietrich. The new version will start test flights early next year, Dietrich said. EAA President Tom Poberezny joined the news conference to announce that the airplane will fly
at AirVenture 2011 for its public debut, first stopping at several cities along the way.
The prototype will be powered by a Rotax 100-hp 912S engine with a pusher prop. Specifics on the avionics were not announced but Dietrich said the cockpit will have a "touch-screen interface."
Performance goals are cruise speed in flight of about 90 knots, and a fuel burn of 5 gph. "With a full-aircraft parachute and the ability to drive in bad weather, this should be a very safe LSA,"
Dietrich said. The company is re-evaluating the price point on the aircraft now, Dietrich said. They were looking at a figure of $194,000 but a new price will be announced at a later date. He said
the company has 80 orders for the airplane. More images and details can be found on the company's Web site.
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Top Pick EFB by Aviation Consumer:
ChartBook, Again!
FlightPrep™ ChartBook™ EFB wins "Top Pick" again with the call-outs "best 3D, simple, big buttons, highly configurable, fast rendering." Dedicated Charts and IP
(instrument procedures) buttons make using the system easy and intuitive. Our Exclusive Flight Definition display upgrade gives you improved brightness, clarity, contrast and freedom from glare.
Includes standard solid state disk, too. Add XM Wx or traffic awareness when you're ready. Demo ChartBook™ yourself at Oshkosh booth #C3140 or buy online at
FlightPrep.com/AVweb10. 
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Not that you'd call a 250-knot airplane a turtle and they weren't exactly racing, but the Lycoming-powered Lancair Evolution turned in a remarkable performance against its turbine-powered
stablemate on a flight into Oshkosh this week. In an AVweb podcast Lancair chief operating officer Tom Bowen told AVweb that both
airplanes left Redmond, Wash., within 10 minutes of each other, with the piston engine out front.
The turbine landed in Rapid City, S.D., for fuel and to keep the two as a pair; so did Bowen in the IE2-powered piston version. But he still had 90 gallons of gas aboard, more than enough to
continue on nonstop to Oshkosh. Bowen told us had he done so, the trip would have ended in a near dead heat. At 250 knots true, Bowen saw ground speeds of up to 330 knots.
The latest administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, John Pistole, visited EAA AirVenture on Monday along with Janet Napolitano, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
They said the nationwide "If You See Something, Say Something" DHS campaign will be expanded to general aviation, and the process for crossing the border in a GA aircraft will be simplified. Starting
Sept. 1, pilots will be able to file a single manifest to meet both the TSA requirements and those of Customs and Border Protection. Officials from both AOPA and NBAA were quoted in a DHS news release
as encouraged by the changes.
"This decision demonstrates [TSA and CBP] commitment to improving the efficiency of the system for all users," said AOPA President Craig Fuller. NBAA President Ed Bolen added: "We thank the TSA and
DHS for working with industry on these measures, which will be fully effective and workable as a result of our collaboration."
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Are You Ready to Move Up to a Zulu?
Then your wait is over. Thanks to Lightspeed's greatly expanded trade-up program, you may be able to move up to the quietest, most comfortable headset in the world. Right now. No matter what brand
you're currently flying with. Just come by our pavilion outside Hangar B to learn more about this program, available only through Lightspeed Aviation direct.
More details are
available at LightspeedAviation.com.
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Video Reports: "New" Is the Order of the
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Ultra‑Fei.com/auracle.
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Aviator Pro weather data packages. Enhance your situational awareness with data products like Radar, Lightning, Winds, and more. Come see the latest from XM WX Satellite Weather at booths #3037-3039
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AVweb's AirVenture intern Adam Cutler was among the first folks to arrive at the show. Adam made the journey this year by Cirrus and spent his first day at the show ferrying our news team
around the field and taking photos of exhibitors, attendees, and media gearing up for the big show amid some very wet conditions.
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Our intrepid photographer Mariano Rosales is now on-site, and he and intern Adam Cutler wandered the field to get a look at some of the aircraft on display at this year's show.
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Introducing Cobalt's Co50
A 5-place canard for the certified market using the latest innovations in composites, chassis structure, and fuel/power management systems. TCM's FADEC, 350 hp, twin-turbocharged TSIOF-550-D2B and
Hartzell's Constant Speed 3-blade aluminum propeller produce high performance to go 600nm with four adults and one child at +200 KTAS, including 45' reserves. Luxurious and ergonomic interior with
great panoramic views. Discover Cobalt's Co50 in the Main Aircraft Display, booths #21-22, at EAA AirVenture.
Experience the next
stage in aircraft evolution.
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The Top Reporter on Our Crack Staff ... Is
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 Our best stories start with you. If you've heard something 200,000 pilots might want to know about, tell us. Submit news tips
via email to newstips@avweb.com. You're a part of our team ... often, the best part.
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