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Dual Centennials
2018 marks the centennial anniversary of the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the final year of World War I. Many of the aircraft participating in the week’s activities will be connected to both anniversaries.
Formed toward the end of WWI, the RAF was formally founded in 1918 with the merger of the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service. The service later became internationally recognized and revered following the hero- ism demonstrated throughout the Battle of Britain. The RAF also gained notoriety with the development of many early fighter jets. As a tribute, some of the oldest and rarest of Brit- ish aircraft are expected to arrive to AirVenture, including the Gloster Meteor, the world’s oldest flying jet, and the rare de Havilland Venom and Vampire.
Additional World War I commemoration activities will in– clude flying demonstrations on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
The extremely rare and unique XP-82 Twin Mustang is expected to make AirVenture its rst public appearance following a 10-year restoration.
and Fridays evenings. WWI programs will be ongo- ing throughout the week, and will largely take place in the vintage aircraft parking area on the flightline. Among the aircraft expected to be on display is a newly restored Dayton-Wright DH.4 Liberty biplane.
Special Debuts
Two aircraft have caused rumblings throughout the industry and enthusiast base, as their debuts have become highly-anticipated AirVenture features this year: a one of a kind Yak-110 and an extremely rare XP-82 Twin Mustang.
New to the aerobatic scene, the Yak-110 is quite liter- ally two Yak-55’s fastened together. As if that were not adventurous enough, a jet engine was then mounted in between the two fuselages to accompany the airplane’s two radial engines. Avid builder Dell Coller and aerobatic pilot Jeff Boerboon were the masterminds behind the project and are thrilled to bring the Yak-110 to its first AirVenture. The aircraft will be piloted by Boerboon.
Keeping in with the unique twin theme, the team behind the restoration the XP-82 Twin Mustang have been dili- gently working to ensure the aircraft makes its AirVenture debut. The rare aircraft has undergone an extensive 10-year
EAA AirVenture 2018 NOTAM Changes
While the overall procedure is generally similar to past years, there are a number of changes compared to the 2017 version. It is essential that pilots ying to Oshkosh thoroughly read the 2018 NOTAM for the most updated information. Some of those changes include:
• Oshkosh Taxiway Bravo has been realigned, with resulting changes to aircraft parking and camping areas;
• Oshkosh Ground Control frequency has been changed to 132.3;
• Descriptions of Seaplane Base procedures and Transient Helicopter area have been updated;
• Madison Approach Control frequencies and airspace boundary altitudes have changed;
• Two southern Wisconsin VORs have been decommissioned;
• IFR routings and the list of airports requiring IFR reservations have been updated.
Pilots can download a digital version of the NOTAM at www.EAA.org/NOTAM, or order a free printed copy via the website or by calling EAA Membership Services at 800-564-6322.
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