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Experimental Aircraft Association
Building the next generation, one kid at a time
Long before the current shortages of pilots, mechanics, and other related positions in the aviation industry, officials with Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 set out to introduce young people to aviation. Based at Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) in Florida, the chapter’s youth program began informally about five years ago with the Boy Scouts. For a […]
60,000 Young Eagles in virtual pilot school
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Officials with the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program, which has provided more than 2.1 million free flight experiences to kids, has hit another milestone: 60,000 of those Young Eagles have enrolled in Sporty’s Learn to Fly course, offered free to the kids. The Sporty’s Learn to Fly course […]
Text messaging added to AirVenture arrival procedure
Text OSHArrival to 64600 to get the latest updates on arrivals to the big show.
New director for EAA museum
Connolly has been charged with updating the museum’s exhibits and technology.
For the love of OSH
Dan Pimentel, the force behind the Airplanista Aviation Blog, has launched the new “For the Love of OSH” essay competition to help the Experimental Aircraft Association celebrate its 50th anniversary at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. New for this year, the competition seeks 500-word essays from people who have attended the big show […]
Sharpen your flying skills at Oshkosh
Due to its popularity, the Pilot Proficiency Center at AirVenture has been expanded.
EAA Museum to open D-Day exhibit on 75th anniversary
Items in the new exhibit are from EAA’s collection of World War II memorabilia, along with rare artifacts from veterans and collectors.
Homebuilts area enhanced for AirVenture 2019
The changes create a homebuilt hub on the AirVenture grounds.