Frederick A. Johnsen, who is on site at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023, put together these videos documenting some of the activity at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) the weekend before the show began.
Job Fair returns to AirVenture
“This year is setting up to be the busiest job fair since it started in 2015,” said JSfirm.com Executive Director Abbey Hutter. “Companies are competing to attract available talent with substantial sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, employer-paid benefits, and more.”
FAA approves SureFly dual electronic ignitions for certified aircraft
SureFly Partners has received an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that permits the replacement of both mechanical magnetos on certified four- and six-cylinder Lycoming- and Continental-powered aircraft with dual SureFly Electronic Ignitions.
Pilots who meet at fly-in crash C-150
The right seat pilot’s improper decision to perform a low approach with full flaps and the failure of the flaps to retract during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a forced landing.
Picture of the Day: AirVenture volunteer
Thomas Hoffmann submitted this photo and note: “Volunteer and a mobile windsock at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022.”
A trip back in time
Re-enactors make history come truly alive for those attending — and participating at — EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
Video: Working ATC at Oshkosh
In the latest episode of ForeFlight’s Between Two Wings, ForeFlight’s Jay Wiles talks with Renee Spencer, one of many air traffic controllers the FAA brings in each year for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Learn about the different places controllers work throughout the week, including many places outside the tower. Renee also describes the process for controllers to be selected for the show each year.
Hartzell Propeller opens online flight gear store
Hartzell Propeller has launched the new Hartzell Flight Gear Merch Store with a wide selection of Hartzell-branded T-shirts, sweatshirts, vests, polos, and hats. The company has also produced a limited-edition EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 T-shirt.
Garmin introduces height advisor for experimentals and LSA
Garmin has introduced the GHA 15, which uses radar technology to provide height above ground level (AGL) information on G3X Touch flight displays for experimental aircraft and light-sport aircraft (LSA).