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26 May 2016

2016 EAA AirVenture Daily Airshow Schedules Announced

by AnthonyR | posted in: Airshows | 0

AirVenture is nearly here again, and another interesting show is planned once more! The annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh gathering will be commemorating the coming 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the 25th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm, and hosting the Canadian Forces Snowbirds among other exciting events. Today the EAA… Read more

24 Apr 2016

EAA Skiplane Fly-In 2016 – Oshkosh, WI

by RyanS | posted in: AirshowStuff, Event Recap, Miscellaneous | 0

Once again, there was plenty of snow on hand for the 2016 edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Skiplane Fly-In at Pioneer Airport. The event took place on relatively cool and overcast February 6th. In all, 28 aircraft from four states flew in for the one day event, and more than 1,000 spectators gathered to… Read more

20 Apr 2016

Last Surviving Martin Mars – World’s Largest Flying Seaplane – To Appear At EAA AirVenture 2016

by PatrickB | posted in: Airshows, Miscellaneous, Warbirds | 2

EAA recently announced that this year, the Martin JRM Mars water bomber will appear for the first time at EAA AirVenture. It will perform during the airshow several times throughout the week and will be parked near the seaplane base for up-close spectator viewing. The aircraft is unable to actually land at Wittman Regional Airport… Read more

13 Apr 2016

Twilight Airshows Prove To Be Rare Treasures

by RickyM | posted in: Airshows, Miscellaneous | 0

Why are there so few twilight airshows? I ask myself that question a lot. To me, there is nothing cooler than watching (and listening) to airplanes soar through the sky at twilight or at night. Some of my favorite photos I’ve ever taken have been at twilight/night time airshows. It’s soothing, it’s peaceful, and sometimes… Read more

11 Apr 2016

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 Photo Albums Uploaded: Over 400 Photos And 50 Videos!

by PatrickB | posted in: Airshows, AirshowStuff, Event Recap | 0

Hey AirshowStuff fans, all of our full photo albums from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 have been updated with over 400 amazing photos to browse through! Check out some sample images below, and click the links to view the complete albums! EAA AirVenture 2015 – Ryan Sundheimer View full photo album: EAA AirVenture 2015 – Ryan… Read more

1 Sep 2015

Behind The Scenes At EAA AirVenture With DTG Pyrotechnics

by AnthonyR | posted in: Airshows, Event Recap, Miscellaneous | 1

Some air shows around the country feature a night show in their lineup. We all go for the afterburners and lit-up aircraft streaking across the dark sky, but what show would be complete without a fireworks closer? Those beautiful works of fiery aerial artistry make for a nightly spectacle worth waiting for (and some awesome… Read more

10 Aug 2015

The Many Highlights Of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015

by PatrickB | posted in: Airshows, Event Recap | 0

Another year, another EAA AirVenture in the books! The week-long event at Wittman Regional Airport annually draws in over 10,000 aircraft, from general aviation to warbirds and modern military aircraft. Many people will camp the entire week, either in the nearby campgrounds or even in a tent right under their plane, because there is simply… Read more

29 Jul 2015

2015 EAA AirVenture Aircraft Award Winners Announced

by AnthonyR | posted in: Miscellaneous, Warbirds | 0

Every year, EAA AirVenture is the place to be to see new and old aircraft from all over come together. This year, thousands aircraft flew in and only a few of the best went home with an award in their luggage. This year’s winners of AirVenture’s Aircraft Awards are as follows: [showhide type=”post” more_text=”See the… Read more

23 Jul 2015

Airplane that Led the D-Day Invasion Appears at Oshkosh

by RickyM | posted in: Warbirds | 0

If you’re heading to Oshkosh, look for a part of history on the airfield! Aircraft number 42-92847, nicknamed “That’s All, Brother,” will be on display all week in Boeing PLaza. The aircraft is the C-47 that led Mission Albany. The aircraft group that it flew with was a formation of 432 aircraft which launched just… Read more

21 Jul 2015

Airbus A350 Wows Crowd at Oshkosh

by RickyM | posted in: Airshows | 1

As part of Airbus’ demonstration tour, the new Airbus A350 XWB airliner made a stop at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Monday. The result of this trip was many satisfied airshow fans! After departing Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport in the early afternoon, the A350 made its way towards Oshkosh and the annual fly-in. The first pass… Read more