Bonanzas (In the Run-Up) to Oshkosh

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Key Takeaways:

  • AirVenture 2008 is fast approaching, with many considering its official start marked by the arrival of Beechcraft Bonanzas.
  • The "Bonanzas to Oshkosh" group is preparing for their traditional arrival at Wittman Airport, featuring over 100 Bonanzas in formation.
  • The article features an audio interview with Larry Gaines, leader of Bonanzas to Oshkosh, who discusses the group's history and tradition.
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AirVenture is coming at us faster than an F-22 fly-by, but hold on – some say Oshkosh won’t officially begin until the Beechcraft boys arrive in their impressive formation. A flight of 100+ of “Those Incomparable Bonanzas” have been preparing all year to once again fill the skies over Wittman Airport announcing their arrival at AirVenture 2008. In today’s AVweb audio feature, Mike Blakeney caught up with Larry Gaines, the leader of Bonanzas to Oshkosh, to get the the history and tradition of the group.

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