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AirVenture 2026: Flying Bleriot XI Construction Story

Sat, Jul 25 · 8:30 AM9:45 AM (Central — Chicago)
Forum Stage 3 Sponsored By Superflite, EAA AirVenture, Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, WI 54902

This presentation covers the seven years' work to build a flying replica of the Blériot, which crossed the channel in 1909. It includes identification of all drawings needed to realize the plane from various sources; procurement of original parts such as metal, specific wood, cables, ridoirs; manufacturing of the different ash-tree parts to construct and assemble the fuselage; construction of the two wings, empennage, drift, and the cable and control system; purchase and test of #3​/​6 25-hp Anzani engine built from an original model by the hungarian engineer Chris Lazlo; and final assembly, including engine components, pilot seat, control and command, wheels, and live test of the complete plane. Session type: Forum Skyfarer is not affiliated with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) or EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. This session is listed for informational purposes from the official AirVenture 2026 schedule. Times and locations can change during the event verify on the official session page: https://events.rdmobile.com/Sessions/Details/3567439

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