EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Ford Motor Co. is once again supporting the Experimental Aircraft Association’s youth aviation programs by donating for auction a one-of-a-kind Mustang during the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in. The Apollo Edition Mustang is a specially designed and built 2015 Ford Mustang that is the premier item available during the live […]
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Customs to conduct interviews at Oshkosh for Global Entry program
OSHKOSH, Wis. — The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will host a Global Entry Enrollment Event July 20-26 during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015. This is the first time this program will be offered at an airshow, according to EAA officials. Applicants must first make an appointment using CBP’s Global Online Enrollment System (GOES) application before reporting onsite at […]
Newest Goodyear blimp to make first appearance at Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s newest airship, “Wingfoot One,” will make its inaugural visit to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 later this month. The 63rd annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in is July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. “Wingfoot One” is the first of Goodyear’s new generation of semi-rigid […]
AirNav publishes FBOs’ Oshkosh promotions and discounts
AirNav.com has published its annual “FBO Promotions & Discounts” page for pilots on their way to this year’s EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. “We received a lot of emails from pilots asking when we would publish the ‘Oshkosh’ page so they could start planning their trip this year. I think just as many FBOs started sending me […]
GlobalAir.com launches Oshkosh Specials page
Globalair.com has launched its annual “Oshkosh Specials” page, which gives pilots heading to EAA’s AirVenture a list of the discounts and special deals offered from FBOs nationwide just for them. The page has already collected more than 50 specials from 15 different states, according to GlobalAir.com officials. “FBOs across the nation know Oshkosh is right around the corner, and […]
Registration open for free Teacher’s Day at Oshkosh
Registration for Build A Plane’s annual Teachers’ Day is now open online. This free event brings teachers together from across the nation to examine ways of using aviation to motivate kids to learn science, math, engineering and technology and is held each year on the show grounds during the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture. Dick Rutan, pilot […]
Pilot Proficiency Center returns to Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Flight instructors and aviation companies are joining forces during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 to bring back the EAA Pilot Proficiency Center. During AirVenture, slated July 20-26, the center will feature “Tech Talks,” IFR and VFR flight scenarios in Redbird flight simulators, the opportunity to talk with certificated flight instructors and more. […]
Rare Mosquito to be on display at Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — A rare de Havilland Mosquito fighter/bomber, the legendary Royal Air Force aircraft from World War II, will help commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015. The 63rd annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) fly-in convention will be held July 20-26 at Wittman Regional […]
Vintage aircraft area enhanced at Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Vintage Aircraft Association has commenced a major expansion of its Red Barn headquarters and Vintage Plaza complex for this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The 63rd annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) fly-in convention will be held July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The Vintage Aircraft Association (VAA), one of […]