Dennis Hasha, Homebuilder Headquarters Registration Chair told KITPLANES that 1031 homebuilt aircraft had flown in and registered at AirVenture as of noon today. A total of of 2003 show planes (homebuilts, aerobatic, seaplanes, vintage, classic, and ultralights) have registered. There will undoubtedly be a few more homebuilts arriving tonight and tomorrow morning.
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Editor-in-Chief Marc Cook discusses the mood at the annual AOPA gathering, where he found an upbeat vibe, cautious optimism about the FAAs pending homebuilding rules changes, and a positive announcement from Glasair Aviation.