Redbird Flight Simulations will host a STEM Lab in its booth during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. The Redbird STEM Lab will integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) into aviation-themed classes while incorporating Jay Velocity flight simulators into the lessons. One goal of the STEM Lab is to highlight how impactful, hands-on training makes for […]
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Osh for a Cause fundraiser to benefit Young Eagles
Precise Flight and GlobalParts.aero are partnering to host Osh for a Cause, a benefit for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) Young Eagles program July 25 during EAA AirVenture 2017. Osh for a Cause will feature celebrity pilots and the opportunity for fans to connect with their favorite aviator while supporting youth in aviation. The event […]
Newly restored P-63 Kingcobra to fly at Oshkosh
A newly restored Bell P-63 Kingcobra will join Warbirds in Review at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture 2017 in Oshkosh, Wis., July 24-30, 2017. The aircraft spent 16 years in restoration before flying again this spring at Atlanta Regional Airport-Falcon Field in Peachtree City, Ga. The P-63, restored and operated by the Dixie Wing […]
Are you ready for Oshkosh?
While it’s still a few months away, the GA community is getting ready for this year’s AirVenture. To help get you in the mood, here are some photos from last year’s show, taken by Sheldon Heatherington, from the “ditch” — photo pit — in the airshow box.
75th anniversary of Doolittle Raid to be commemorated at Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The lone remaining veteran of the famed Doolittle Raiders mission of April 1942 and at least 16 B-25 bombers will be part of the raid’s 75th anniversary commemoration and air show activities at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The 65th annual Experimental Aircraft […]
Newly restored B-29 Doc coming to Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — A newly restored B-29 has included EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 on its inaugural tour schedule, creating the potential to have two of these World War II-era bombers in one place for the first time in more than 50 years. The B-29 Doc, which has just completed its restoration in […]
Oshkosh highlights unveiled
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Historic aviation achievements, legendary pilots, and groundbreaking innovations will be featured as some of the themes of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 July 24-30 at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH). The 65th annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) fly-in convention annually draws an attendance of more than 500,000 people and 10,000 airplanes. […]
Air show performers commit to AirVenture 2017
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Some of the world’s top air show performers have made their commitments to fly at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. In addition, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels have reconfirmed that Oshkosh is on their 2017 schedule, with work continuing to bring their full performance to AirVenture for the first time. […]
Barenaked Ladies to perform at Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Barenaked Ladies, the multi-platinum band that has sold more than 14 million albums and earned numerous awards and nominations, will kick off EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 on Monday, July 24, with the opening-night concert. Presented by Ford Motor Company, it’s free to all attendees that day and starts after […]