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Air show performers commit to AirVenture 2017

By General Aviation News Staff · December 19, 2016 ·

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Some of the world’s top air show performers have made their commitments to fly at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017.

In addition, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels have reconfirmed that Oshkosh is on their 2017 schedule, with work continuing to bring their full performance to AirVenture for the first time.

Blue Angels

EAA AirVenture 2017 is the 65th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, scheduled for July 24-30 at Wittman Regional Airport.

“This is already an outstanding all-star air show lineup and we’re just getting started,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member benefits who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “We use the feedback collected each year to bring favorite performers back to Oshkosh, while adding exciting new acts, and air show attractions connected with particular aircraft, events, and anniversaries.”

The Aeroshell Aerobatic Team are favorites at airshows.
The Aeroshell Aerobatic Team are favorites at airshows.

Among the performers and aircraft already planning to appear at Oshkosh in 2017 are:

  • AeroShell Aerobatic Team (T-6s)
  • Vicky Benzing (Stearman)
  • Jeff Boerboon/John Klatt Airshows (Sasquatch)
  • Bob Carlton (SubSonex JSX-2)
  • Kirby Chambliss (Edge 540)
  • Matt Chapman (Extra 300LX)
  • Class of ’45 (P-51/Corsair)
  • Kevin Coleman (Extra 330SC)
  • Kyle Franklin (Dracula)
  • Mike Goulian (Extra 330SC)
  • Rob Holland (MX-2)
  • Jerry Kerby (RV-8)
  • Greg Koontz (Xtreme Decathlon)
  • Sammy Mason (Pitts S-1S)
  • Paul McCowan (American flag skydiver)
  • Patriot Parachute Team (skydiving)
  • Jim Peitz (F-33C Bonanza)
  • Gene Soucy/Teresa Stokes (Showcat)
  • Bill Stein (Edge 540)
  • Skip Stewart (Prometheus)
  • Team Redline (RV)
  • Sean D. Tucker (Oracle Challenger III)
  • Patty Wagstaff (Extra 300LX)
  • Matt Younkin (Twin Beech)

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