📚 On this day in history… Louise Thaden became the first woman to win the Bendix Trophy Race on September 4, 1936, in a Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing. 🏆 Thaden and her co-pilot, Blanche Noyes, flew from New York City to Los Angeles in 14 hours and 55 minutes, with one fuel stop along the way. This was an outstanding accomplishment, as other racers and twin-engine airplanes were favored to win against Thaden’s biplane. Later, Thaden won the 1936 Harmon National Trophy for her outstanding aviation achievements. 📍 Some background on Louise Thaden… Before her days of flying and setting records, Louise Thaden worked as a sales representative at the Beech Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas, and part of her salary included flying lessons. She got her pilot certificate on May 16, 1928, that was signed by Orville Wright. Later in her career, Thaden also served as secretary of the National Aeronautic Association and was a co-founder of The Ninety-Nines, with which she served as that organization’s vice president and treasurer from the early to mid-1930s. 📸 Pictured: Louse Thaden (left) and Blanche Noyes (right), congratulated by Vincent Bendix (center) after winning the 1936 Bendix Trophy. #aviation #WIA #aviationhistory #avgeek #historybuff Women in Aviation International Beechcraft Beechcraft Heritage Museum
EAA
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Oshkosh, WI 25,727 followers
Growing participation in aviation by sharing The Spirit of Aviation - it's what EAA is all about!
About us
EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) is the only association that offers the fun and camaraderie of sharing the love of flying, building, and restoring recreational aircraft with the most passionate community of aviation enthusiasts. EAA annually hosts EAA AirVenture Oshkosh™ at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Oshkosh, Wis. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh™ is EAA's annual convention and fly-in which draws more than 600,000 people and 10,000 aircraft with the help of over 5,000 volunteers. We're hiring! See this page for more information: http://www.eaa.org/careers/ EAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
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http://www.eaa.org
External link for EAA
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- Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Oshkosh, WI
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1953
- Specialties
- Homebuilt Aircraft, Experimental Aircraft, Recreational Flying, Vintage Aircraft, Warbirds, Aerobatics, Marketing, Events/Rentals, EAA Chapters, Human Resources, Business Development, Information Technology, Finance, Museum, Education, Philanthropy, Maintenance, Risk Management, Membership Services, Advocacy, Public Relations, and Aviation
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3000 Poberezny Road
Oshkosh, WI 54901, US
Employees at EAA
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Join us at the EAA Aviation Museum on Wednesday, September 11, at 7 p.m., for the special 9/11 tribute edition of our Aviation Adventure Speaker Series. Returning this year is retired FDNY Deputy Chief Charles R. Blaich, who will be newly joined by colleague and friend Dr. Michael Fagel, an emergency management specialist who worked alongside Blaich during recovery and cleanup after the 2001 terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers. Learn more: EAA.org/SpeakerSeries
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Relive the magic of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024! Check out the highlights from this record-breaking convention here: https://lnkd.in/gm5xQYC4 #AviationEnthusiasts #AviationCommunity #PilotLife #OSH24
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As Paul Poberezny said, “You come for the airplanes, but you come back for the people.” Our staff, volunteers, and air show performers work hard to make sure you have wonderful memories from our “little” Oshkosh event like the ones captured here. Enoy your Labor Day, everyone! #OSH24 #Oshkosh #Aviation #AviationLovers #MakingMemories #AirShow #LaborDay #Airplanes #AviationDaily
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Today we are celebrating the first flight the North American P-64 took on this day in 1940. In honor of today, let's also honor EAA's founder, Paul Poberezny. Here he is doing what he loved to do in EAA's P-64 during the 1972 fly-in convention in Oshkosh. #Oshkosh #EAA #P64 #aviation #firstflight #avgeek #aviationhistory #warbird
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Happy September! 🎉 There are so many legendary aircraft that took their maiden flights during this month throughout history. Here are some of the great ones we are celebrating! 🛩️ Which is your favorite out of these? #aircraft #aviation #firstflight #avgeek #warbird #helicopter #jet
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Imagine uncovering a forgotten treasure in your garage—an old airplane engine gathering dust. EAA Chapter 13 didn't let it rust away; they transformed it into an inspiring learning tool for the next generation of aviation enthusiasts. 🚀✈️ Way to go, Chapter 13! 👏 Discover the full story: https://ow.ly/ZWfS50Ta51W #EAA #EAAChapter #aviation #flying #avgeek #pilotlife #airplane
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Registration opens September 3 for the EAA Air Academy, the longest running youth aviation residence camp in the world, which will enter 2025 with an updated focus and more opportunities for young people engaging with the world of flight. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gdgERXQA
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On Aug. 30, 1952, the British strategic bomber known as the Avro Vulcan took its first flight. Here is one variant, an Avro Vulcan B.2, flying with a Boeing B-52H over Edwards Air Force Base in 1961 —two Cold War-era aircraft developed for the same purpose. For comparison's sake... Vulcan B.2 wingspan: 111 ft. B-52 wingspan: 185 ft. (Public domain 📸)
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