EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018: The Aero Experience Around the Grounds

By Fred Harl

The Aero Experience is again at the largest aviation event of the year - EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018! Throughout the week, we will add to this post as we continue our on-site coverage. We will offer much more coverage of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 throughout the summer and fall as we highlight the unique aircraft and great people in our aviation community.  

Our coverage begins with Saturday arrivals and continues throughout the week. Check back frequently for updates.

CC Pocock, South African Bush Pilot, Coaches St. Louis Area Aviators

By Carmelo Turdo

CC Pocock, South African bush pilot, gave an informative presentation to St. Louis area pilots this evening at St. Louis Downtown Airport. Pocock, owner of Bush Air, trains pilots in advanced bush and mountain flying techniques in South Africa and was visiting St. Louis after spending last week teaching at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI. He outlined an exercise that develops a pilot's ability to use the full capability of an aircraft, especially during takeoff and landing in unimproved airstrips. A media production called "Bush Air," featuring CC Pocock, is being developed and will air in the near future. A trailer is available at http://www.bush-air.com/. For more information, visit http://www.bushair.co.za/school.htm.  Pocock's book, Bush and Mountain Flying, can be purchased through Aircraft Sruce and Specialty at  http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/bvpages/bushmountainflyingbook.php.