OSHKOSH, WIS. – EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, July 28 – August 3, 2014, is where everyone wants to display their rare aircraft, as did Don and Ann Pellegreno of Rhome, Texas….
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Amelia Earhart Addresses Aviation Explorers
by Jim Bildilli Members of the Aviation Explorer Base at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014, July 28 – August 3, were treated to a presentation by Amelia Earhart on her around-the-globe…
Captain Mick’s Meanderings
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is over for another year, and I would like to share a few of my thoughts with you from my perspective. The…
Powered Parachutes Take Flight
by Woody Minar Going into this “assignment” at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014, July 28 – August 3, with no knowledge of powered parachutes, I came away wanting one. These three-wheeled…
First Production HondaJet Makes Public Debut At AirVenture
OSHKOSH, WIS. – The first production HondaJet made its public debut, July 28, 2014, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Following a celebratory event commemorating the occasion, the HondaJet concluded the day…
NASA WB-57F Makes First Visit To EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
by Woody Minar OSHKOSH, WIS. – For what seems to be a small, yet large aircraft for high-altitude work, NASA showed off its WB-57F High Altitude Research plane at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh,…
AirVenture 2014 – A Time To Remember
by Jim LaMalfa Paul Poberezny, who founded the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) in 1953, belongs to the ages now, but he was honored at this year’s fly-in at Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh,…
Audrey Poberezny & Earl Lawrence Honored At AirVenture
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Audrey Poberezny, who cofounded the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) with her husband, Paul Poberezny, in the basement of their home in 1953, and former EAA Vice President…
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 – An Opportunity For Fun & Forums To Learn & Engage
OSHKOSH, WIS. – “It was a tremendous week on many levels,” stated EAA Chairman Jack Pelton during a press conference, August 3, 2014. “We filled Wittman Regional Airport with aircraft…
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Highlight EAA AirVenture 2014 Air Shows On August 1-3
First time team is flying full show at Oshkosh EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (July 1, 2014) — The schedule is now set for the historic first-ever full show…
EAA Applauds Second Pilot’s Bill of Rights Being Developed In U.S. Senate
EAA spearheaded enforcement language initiatives for the new legislation EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (June 30, 2014) — The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is applauding U.S. Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK)…
EAA AirVenture To Feature Kenny Loggins & Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
OSHKOSH, WIS. – We used to go to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh strictly for the planes, but many pilots and aviation enthusiasts now also go for the great music. Among this…
Great War Flying Museum Aircraft To Help Celebrate Centennial of WWI Aviation At EAA AirVenture 2014
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Four outstanding replica aircraft from the Great War Flying Museum of Caledon, Ontario, Canada, will participate in EAA’s World War I aviation centennial activities during EAA AirVenture…
EAA, FAA Reach Agreement On ATC Costs
OSHKOSH, WIS. – EAA and the FAA have signed two agreements – a Settlement Agreement and a nine-year Reimbursable Agreement – that provide EAA with assurance of air traffic control…
Flight Planning To Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, WIS. – The 62nd annual edition of “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” will be held July 27-August 3, 2014 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. A NOTAM, which is…