AirVenture

Increasing chatter on social media about an impromptu fly-in (described in some posts as a protest) at Wittman Field in Oshkosh in late July has prompted the airport authority to issue a notice on what those flying (or driving) to KOSH can expect. EAA says it has also sent a note to members reminding anyone […]

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has announced that it will hold a weeklong virtual event to celebrate the aviation community in the wake of the cancellation of the organization’s annual AirVenture fly-in in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. According to EAA, the Spirit of Aviation Week will offer streamed and on-demand content […]

The 68th annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in has been canceled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The event was scheduled to take place on July 20-26, 2020, at Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Wisconsin is currently under a stay-at-home order until May 26. Grounds preparation for the fly-in was due […]

Jack Pelton, the Experimental Aircraft Association’s CEO and chairman, confirmed earlier reporting that this July’s AirVenture is still considered a go, and the next “decision point” isn’t until May. “Today we are still planning on having the event beginning July 20, 2020,” he said in a statement. The company is actively considering keep-on, cancel or […]

Large-scale events have been canceled or postponed around the world, EAA is still preparing for AirVenture to go ahead as planned in late July. EAA’s Dick Knapinski says that AirVenture “is going on as planned. We’re watching things and keeping in touch with health officials. But four months away it’s too far away to make […]

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has announced that it has begun expansion of the Memorial Wall at Oshkosh, Wisconsin’s Pioneer Airport. Since 1989, EAA has held an annual dedication ceremony at the monument and bronze plaques have been placed to commemorate the deceased. The ceremony typically takes place on the last Sunday of EAA AirVenture […]

The 50th anniversary of the show they call AirVenture held in Oshkosh closed out last week and the EAA has released attendance figures: approximately 642,000, a claimed 6.8-percent bump from 2018. Residents of Oshkosh got in free opening day; more than 8700 of them attended.  EAA CEO and Chairman Jack Pelton said, “What I’m most […]

Infinite Flight is a mobile flight simulation and air traffic control app available for Android and iOS devices. In this AirVenture 2019 podcast, co-founder and CEO Laura Laban and digital marketing director Jason Rosewell told AVweb more about how it works and where it’s headed in the future.

AVweb’s Kate O’Connor and Paul Bertorelli caught a ride with the Phillips 66 Aerostars at AirVenture 2019. The four-ship precision aerobatics team flies Extra 300Ls and one Extra 330LX.

Airshow veteran Julie Clark announced her forthcoming retirement at AirVenture 2019, capping a 40-year career. “You really know when it’s time,” she told AOPA. Clark has flown the same T-34 Mentor in hundreds of airshows over the years and is a regular at AirVenture. She said she still loves performing but the travel schedule is […]