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The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration starts today at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. For fifty-five years this usually sleepy Wisconsin airport comes alive for one week in July with over 10,000 aircraft and 60,000 visitors. If you’ve never attended you’re missing the greatest aviation experience known.
“Simply put, Oshkosh is the place to be for anyone who enjoys flight, innovation and the best aviators’ gathering in the world,” said Tom Poberezny, EAA president and AirVenture chairman. “EAA AirVenture is not only aviation’s family reunion, but also the place where nearly every facet of flight is on display, as Oshkosh is the international crossroads where people enjoy and celebrate the freedom of flight.” This year’s line-up includes: F-22 “Raptors,” the U.S. Air Force’s newest front-line fighter jet, that will be on display and flying on Thursday through Sunday, July 26-29; The sleek and mysterious U-2 spyplane, that will be on display on AirVenture’s showcase AeroShellMore than 300 Warbirds that include fighter airplanes from World War II and classic fighter jets, many flying in spectacular shows throughout the week, with expanded programs on Friday and Saturday, July 27-28; Military aircraft such as the Harrier jump jet, C-17 transport, and A-10, F-16 and F/A-18 fighters, plus special fly-bys of the B-1 and B-2 bombers, F-117 stealth fighters, and other activities in honor of the U.S. Air Force’s 60th anniversary; - The Goodyear Blimp, one of the world’s most recognizable aircraft, on ground display and in flight demonstrations on July 23-27;
A variety of special programs, from the 75th anniversary of Beechcraft airplanes and the 60th anniversary of its famed Bonanza model, to introductions of several new airplanes by manufacturers from around the world throughout the week; A brand new “Learn To Fly Center,” hosted by EAA and the National Association of Flight Instructors, that opens the world of flight to those who have only dreamed of flying in the past; Daily afternoon air shows with the world’s finest civilian aerobatic pilots, more than 800 aviation exhibitors, and nearly 1,000 forums, workshops and seminars; Special activities for families and young people that help them discover and enjoy aviation, including the enormous KidVenture area; More than 2,500 showplanes that include homebuilt aircraft, vintage models, ultralights, seaplanes and much more.
If you are missing EAA AirVenture this year checkout this picture gallery for some of last year’s excitement: NorthAmericanFlyer Picture Gallery |
