“Upside down at 100 feet off the deck is not a good time or place to be slow applying
the solution to the situation. We try to make sure they are ready for September.”
FEATURES
P. 22
EAA’s Blériot XI Replica
Scratch-building a century-old design
When EAA decided it needed a Blériot in the
AirVenture Museum, a group of volunteers went
to work.
By Fred Stadler
P. 30
Zeppelin Over America
Flying an airship across the country
A look inside the cockpit and under the
envelope at how a Zeppelin is built and flown.
By Steve Schapiro
P. 38
From Flightline to Flight Deck
A Young Eagle brings “FIFI ” back to Oshkosh
Reliving its appearance at AirVenture 2011
in photos.
P. 44
Satisfying a Need for Speed
Reno Pylon Racing Seminar draws pilots
searching for a unique challenge
Three EAAers share their experience as
they seek to earn a slot to compete in the
September races.
By Dave Higdon
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