General Aviation News writer and photographer Frederick A. Johnsen is on site at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 and sent in this video of all the action on opening day.
Pilots
Stratus 4 introduced
The Stratus 4 offers Apple Find My integration, a G-Force Meter, and a full-color touch screen.
iFly EFB X7 Aviation Tablet debuts
Orders for the tablet, which includes pre-installed aviation apps, will start at the 2025 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
Brakes fail on landing
After touchdown both brakes were applied evenly but the airplane veered to the right suddenly. The left brake pedal went all the way down to the floor and had no pressure. I asked my student in the left seat to help apply brakes but had the same result.
Picture of the Day: Welcome to Oshkosh
General Aviation News Photographer Greg Menton sent in this photo with a note: “A bristling B-17G greeted early bird visitors to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 on Friday, July 18, as the warbirds area shaped up. The B-17, owned by the Experimental Aircraft Association, is an icon of the European air war during World War II.”
Backcountry wisdom
Recreational Aviation Foundation Chairman has a way with words. So when he asked members to share their backcountry wisdom they stepped up.
Aviat Husky AOPA’s next sweepstakes aircraft
“The sweepstakes Husky reflects the best of general aviation — freedom, versatility, and the pure joy of flying,” said AOPA President and CEO Darren Pleasance.
Van’s retires earliest models
After decades of offering the RV-3, RV-4, and RV-6, Van’s Aircraft is preparing to retire these models.
Lightspeed introduces Zulu 4
AI-enhanced upstream audio cuts up to 90% of background noise from outgoing transmissions sent via Bluetooth, so your voice comes through as though there is no engine noise, according to company officials.