Experimenter is a magazine created by EAA for people who build airplanes. We will report on amateur-built aircraft as well as ultralights and other light aircraft.
Issue link: http://experimenter.epubxp.com/i/271000
EAA Experimenter 7 AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2014, attendees can share the expe- rience of building an airplane through the One Week Wonder project. During the week of AirVenture, volunteers will be assembling a Zenith CH 750 kit aircraft. The goal is to com- pletely construct and taxi the aircraft by the end of the week. "The One Week Wonder will show how today's advanced kits and technology make aircraft building accessible and af- fordable, especially with the support from many EAA pro- grams and members," said Charlie Becker, EAA's manager of homebuilt programs. "It's a fun, interactive opportunity that will show thousands of people exactly how an airplane goes together." The One Week Wonder project will also allow EAA to showcase how a person can build his own airplane, the techni- cal achievements along the way, and EAA support programs available for aircraft builders. AirVenture attendees will be able to add their own "hands-on" moment in the construction project and sign the logbook as one of the builders. The One Week Wonder display area will be located near the EAA Welcome Center at the main crossroads of convention grounds. Another display will include the recently completed Zenith CH 750 that was built by EAA employees. There will also be interactive displays that highlight the aircraft construc- tion process, the variety of aircraft available for builders, and information about getting started on an aircraft project. Help Build an Airplane in 7 days at Oshkosh THE EAA FAMILY RECENTLY lost two people closely linked with its history and growth—Leo Kohn, EAA 4, and Henry Ogrodzinski, EAA 127183. Leo, one of EAA's founding members, died on January 17 at the age of 87. He had the foresight to take photos at EAA's fi rst meeting in Milwaukee on January 26, 1953, and soon became EAA's fi rst of- fi cial photographer. He later became the organization's fi rst full-time employee, maintaining the connection with EAA members and chapters while Paul Pober- ezny was still working full-time for the Wisconsin Air National Guard. Leo was a well-regarded aviation photographer and historian throughout his career, most recently serving as a director of the Mitchell Gallery of Flight museum in Milwaukee. Henry, the president/ CEO of the National As- sociation of State Avia- tion Of cials (NASAO), passed away on Janu- ary 22 at age 65 after a courageous battle with cancer. Henry was EAA's media and public relations director from 1982 to 1987, just as the organization was emerging as a leader in the entire general aviation commu- nity through its government ef orts and increasing visibility of the annual EAA Oshkosh fl y-in. After departing EAA, he had also worked with Gulfstream Aero- space Corporation, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, and the United States Air and Trade Show in Dayton, Ohio, prior to joining NASAO. EAA's deepest condolences go to Leo's and Henry's families. EAA Family Loses Two Memorable People Henry Ogrodzinski chauffeurs Paul Poberezny in Red One at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013. Leo Kohn Photography by Jim Koepnick E A A E X P _ M a r 1 4 . i n d d 7 EAAEXP_Mar14.indd 7 3 / 3 / 1 4 1 0 : 2 9 A M 3/3/14 10:29 AM