EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Officially Canceled For 2020

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Despite crossed fingers and high hopes around the country, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) announced this morning that their 2020 AirVenture fly-in and convention in Oshkosh, WI is canceled. AirVenture, branded “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration”, is just the latest airshow to fall victim to the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic. Airshows around the world have canceled in… Read more

EAA AirVenture Planning Continues, But Decision Time Frame Set For Delay Or Cancellation

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While dozens of airshows have been canceled or postponed as the world deals with the coronavirus pandemic, many fans have expressed their concerns for the crown jewel of the summer – EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI. Although the event is not until the end of July, it takes substantial set up, requiring volunteers and exhibitors… Read more

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Organizers Reveal More Features And Attractions For 2019

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Excitement is building for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, and as the start nears we are getting more and more information on what we can expect. Last night, EAA hosted their annual webinar where Dennis Dunbar and Rick Larsen discussed preparations for the event and outlined plans in more detail than we have heard previously. We’ve… Read more

EAA Releases “Year Of The Fighter” Daily Airshow Schedule For AirVenture Oshkosh 2019

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EAA has released the preliminary airshow schedule for AirVenture 2019! As usual, this early list is subject to change is outlines what will fly each day, but does not include specific times. However, the list does offer a good look at what to expect, and includes some surprises that we are excited to see! Here… Read more

Pilot Killed, Two Others Injured When Rare de Havilland Venom Crashes On Takeoff In Wisconsin

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Pilot Marty Tibbitts was killed on Friday when his de Havilland DH-112 Venom aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff. Marty was on a formation training flight when the accident occurred. The aircraft crashed into a barn near the airport, killing dozens of livestock and injuring two people on the ground. The Venom, along with a de… Read more

Prepare For EAA AirVenture 2018 With 10+ Hours Of 2017 Oshkosh Footage

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We’re about one week out from the start of EAA AirVenture 2018 in Oshkosh, and we are excited! Oshkosh is not only an amazing airshow, it’s a chance to spend time with aviation friends from all over. EAA recently revealed most of the details of the airshow portion of the event, including some exciting items… Read more

Daily Airshow Schedule For EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018

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The Experimental Aircraft Association has released the daily airshow schedule for EAA AirVenture 2018! Take a look below and see some of the awesome aircraft and performances that will be taking place. Noteworthy inclusions on the schedule: Monday will feature “FLS Microjet and Cri Cri with Ford vehicle drifting”, an unusual combination that will surely… Read more

AirVenture 2018 To Highlight Skydiving With Unique Performances

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EAA announced a new focal point at the 2018 AirVenture airshow today โ€“ skydiving! The annual event, known to many simply as โ€œOshkoshโ€, will feature several different types of skydiving demonstrations this year. The Patriot Parachute Team, a regular at AirVenture, will perform their usual โ€˜flag jumpโ€™ to open the show, as well as a… Read more

Rare British Jet Warbirds Expected At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018

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Some rare British jet aircraft will be on the flightline in Oshkosh this July! EAA recently announced that the World Heritage Air Museum in Detroit, MI is planning to bring both a de Havilland Venom and Vampire, as well as a Gloster Meteor that is currently the oldest flying jet in the world. The aircraft… Read more

Blue Angels Rock Oshkosh, Discuss Super Hornet Transition Plans

Oshkosh always has an award winning lineup and many highlights through the week. This year – the show was home to another first. For the first time ever, the United States Navy Blue Angels flew a full demonstration in the skies over Oshkosh. The team arrived Wednesday afternoon during the afternoon airshow, announcing their presence… Read more