EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 will feature historic aircraft from the World War I era and flying activities that commemorate the final year of the “Great War” that concluded with the armistice of 1918. The 66th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, […]
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Picture of the Day: On to the next stop
Todd Mellema sent in this photo, taken as Aluminum Overcast departed Centennial Airport (KAPA) in Denver. Owned by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), the B-17G-VE, serial number 44-85740, travels around the country each year, stopping at airports and giving rides, as well as tours. Aluminum Overcast was delivered to the U.S. Army Air Corps on […]
Next step milestone for Young Eagles
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — A milestone has been reached by the Experimental Aircraft Association, as 50,000 Young Eagles have taken the next step in their aviation journeys by enrolling in Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course after their EAA Young Eagles flights. “More than 2 million young people have been introduced to airplanes and […]
RAF 100th anniversary to be celebrated at Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The centennial year of the Royal Air Force will be commemorated with historic aircraft, fly-overs, and special programming during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The 66th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, known as “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration,” is July 23-29, 2018. The […]
Pictures of the Day: Flying on skis
Pilots and other guests flocked to Pioneer Airport in Oshkosh, Wis., in early February for the annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Skiplane Fly-In, always one of the more colorful events of the winter season. Nearly 30 skiplanes participated, and roughly 750 bowls of chili were served to those who braved the cold temperatures, according to […]
Oshkosh flight line to feature Big Iron
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Air Force Reserve is celebrating its 70th anniversary at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018, bringing its fleet of military refueling aircraft as part of AirVenture’s “Year of the Tanker.” The 66th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The Air […]
EAA VMC and IMC clubs reach milestone
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Experimental Aircraft Association‘s IMC Club and VMC Club aviation safety resources have reached a milestone, as more than 200 local mentor programs have now been created throughout the country. The EAA IMC Club, which promotes proficiency and safety in instrument flying through the sharing of information within the […]
Applications for Virtual Accelerator Program now open
Applications are now being taken for AeroInnovate, an eight-week virtual business accelerator for early stage aviation and aerospace startup companies. For the first seven weeks, five companies meet virtually with the AeroInnovate team to refine their pitches, develop executive summaries, connect with mentors and accelerate their business. For the eighth week of the accelerator, companies […]
Dads for a Day help Young Eagles take flight
Several young people got their first chance to take to the skies at a Young Eagles event hosted by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 at Leesburg International Airport in Florida on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. Dads for a Day, a mentoring group of adults for young people based in the Villages, Florida, brought several kids […]