PHOTOS & CAPTIONS BY BOB WALCH, PRESIDENT

AT 2007 OSHKOSH

Member Harold Thomas and the first production Quest. They have 140 employees and are ramping up to 160 as an initial goal. Have lots of orders and the pressure is on production of the product

Cessna concept airplane that has been flying about a year. Performance of this 5 place 350 HP bird is said to be similar to the 210. No production plans yet--just looking for public reaction.

Cessna LSA . Kind of looks like the European LSA's of which there are a lot in our market. Apparently this market is perceived as being very lucrative as there are a lot of competitors. I'm sure in five years the best will be identified and the poorest half fall by the wayside!

Cessna 162 Skycatcher LSA in flight. My photo of a photo. More Details

Cirrus LSA. This looks like a fun machine. It is serial number 48 so there are a few out already.

Cirrus LSA cockpit. Note that even the LSA's are featuring glass cockpits. Everything new seems to have glass available.

Cirrus single engine jet - concept model nice lines

Piper  single engine jet. This a concept airplane at this stage..

Eclipse 500 twin jet now in production.

Eclipse single engine jet. This is a sharp looking personal Jet. Will exceed 300Knots/hour and projected to  operate for $300 an hour for gasoline and maintenance... or $1/mile. This is not too different than high performance piston singles. A Cessna TR182 needs $80 for gas and oil and $40./ hr for maintenance and inspections or about $0.80./mile. A Cessna 210 somewhat more. This one is certified to 41000 ft. Could go GRB  CHD in 4 hours... would need 1 fuel ...wow.  Can't get that block to block time on NWA!

EAA Cardinal to be given away.

Military C5 A – Sure is Gigantic