The Experimental Aircraft Association’s new Eagle Flights program, the aviation orientation program for adults, will have its official kickoff this summer with inaugural flights at the EAA AirVenture fly-in, which is scheduled for July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wis. The Eagle Flights program, which is based on the EAA Young Eagles flights […]
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Groups partner to create IFR Proficiency Center at Oshkosh
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is teaming up with the IMC Club to host three instrument flying proficiency seminars at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, held July 23-29. The IMC Club was founded in 2010 with the goal to increase proficiency and improve safety among instrument rated pilots. The club currently has 1,350 members […]
Steve Miller Band to rock out Oshkosh
The Steve Miller Band will play at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on Monday, July 23, for the opening night concert, presented by Ford Motor Company. The concert is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., following the opening day’s air show, and is included with AirVenture admission for that day. The 60th annual edition of EAA AirVenture […]
Women Soar slated again for AirVenture
Women Soar You Soar, a four-day mentoring camp featuring inspirational women aviators, returns for its eighth year in conjunction with EAA AirVenture 2012. Women Soar You Soar, scheduled for Thursday, July 26, through Sunday, July 29, will introduce 100 young women to aviation-based careers and a women-mentor network, providing encouragement and support to a possible […]
Airshow performers make early confirmations for Oshkosh
Many of the world’s top air show performers have already given early confirmations to participate at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012, scheduled for July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport. Among the highlights for the afternoon air show lineup in 2012 is Chuck Aaron’s Red Bull aerobatic helicopter, the AeroShell Aerobatic Team, Matt Younkin and his Twin […]
Online advance tickets now available for AirVenture 2012
Advance purchase admission tickets and camping are now available for the 60th annual edition of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The week-long event will be held July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. EAA members and non-members can purchase daily and weekly admissions. Discounts are available to those who pre-purchase AirVenture tickets online before June 15, […]
One thing leads to another, and another…
With Oshkosh in full swing, the eyes of the aviation minded are on Wisconsin. But here in central Florida there is one city commissioner who has just become a major fan of aviation, thanks to a husband and wife who restored a Stearman and shared the excitement with him. I love it when the fever […]