Yesterday ....

Today ... the Big News is that the Eclipse 500 earned its certification.

This airplane is the very first production VLJ from any manufacturer.

Conspicuously missing is any "EXPERIMENTAL" placard

Posted 12:01PM OSH local by Dennis Collins - Oshkosh Day 4

 

Rumors are thick that Eclipse will announce certification this week. The folks in the tent all repeat the mantra, "are you staying for a few days"? "Then come back later in the week".

Their first "production" aircraft has been flying for a few days, and will be at Oshkosh soon. That may signal the announcement.

The Eclipse panel. Nice. Their electrical ground power unit had the interior all cool and dry too, even with the door open.

Posted 11:40PM OSH local by Dennis Collins - Oshkosh Day 2