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Event Report
Event Reports - EAA AirVenture 2007
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Friday, July 27
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EAA AirVenture 2007
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07/18/2007
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Updated:
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08/01/2007
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Article by Mike Whaley
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Friday was a busy day, and unfortunately one that most attendees will remember for all the wrong reasons as a fatal accident occurred during the first part of the daily airshow. While attempting a formation landing after an air race demonstration, Gerald Beck's homebuilt P-51A (the same one that caused such a buzz last year as the first new-build P-51 in 40+ years) collided with the tail of a P-51D "Stang" flown by Bob Odegaard. Beck's Mustang flipped over and landed inverted, and Beck died on impact. Despite serious damage to the tail and rear fuselage and sliding hundreds of feet on the nose, Odegaard was able to get out of his plane on his own. After a couple of hours delay while the accident site was investigated and the wreckage was removed, the airshow continued with an abbreviated aerobatic portion of the show. We extend our condolences to Mr. Beck's family and friends, and if there is anything to be gained after such a tragedy, perhaps it is some comfort to know that he died doing what he loved, in a plane that he had dedicated many years of his life to building.
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Evan gives his seal of approval to the Yellowbird.
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The Piloti shoes sold briskly... word is really getting around!
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A customer looks over some of the wooden components we have on display.
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Dave answers questions in front of our Pitts parts display.
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One of the most fascinating aircraft at the show is this original DH-4 mail plane.
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The DH-4 is BIG. It was built in 1919... and a sign on it made sure viewers were aware that it's NOT a replica!
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Sean Tucker leads "The Collaborators" through a unique 4-plane routine. Their show was excellent and I think over time they just may become an icon of airshow acts.
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Eric Tucker (yes, Sean's son) wrings out his plane.
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It's neat to see some new maneuvers.
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Michael Goulian takes the traditional post-performance "victory lap" down the flight line, to the cheers of many fans.
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A flightline volunteer watching the Sukhoi's incredible 90-degree takeoff. I don't know how he keeps from scraping the back edge of the rudder on the pavement when he pulls up!
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Wheee! That big M14 radial really sounds great in the air.
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This awesome 1941 Ryan was on display in the Vintage area.
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Only in the Great White North: a Beaver with antlers.
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Two different flavors of Stinson Trimotors. These are extremely rare, extremely significant, and extremely beautifully restored. We all owe many thanks to Greg Herrick for his outstanding work to preserve aircraft such as these.
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Other entries in this series:
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Friday, July 20 - Brodhead WI Fly-In
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July
20,
2007
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Saturday, July 21 - Brodhead WI Fly-In
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July
21,
2007
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Sunday, July 22 - Setup Day
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July
22,
2007
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Monday, July 23
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July
23,
2007
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Tuesday, July 24
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July
24,
2007
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Wednesday, July 25
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July
25,
2007
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Thursday, July 26
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July
26,
2007
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» Friday, July 27
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July
27,
2007
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Friday, July 27 - Biplane Cookout
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July
27,
2007
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Saturday, July 28
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July
28,
2007
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Sunday, July 29
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July
29,
2007
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