Ford Motor Company’s one-of-a-kind, aviation-themed 2011 Ford Mustang raised $375,000 for the nonprofit Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles organization at an auction Thursday evening. This truly unique vehicle, in the first-ever collaboration between legendary automotive icons Jack Roush and Carroll Shelby, was auctioned during the Gathering of Eagles event at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010, […]
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Flying with the Aeroshell Team
Liz Reti, Business Aviation Account Manager for WSI, gets a ride in an Aeroshell T-6 during Day 2 of AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. WSI, a provider of weather information, is one of the sponsors for the Aeroshell Team. For more information on WSI click on www.wsi.com. (Photo by Shahn Sederberg) Visit Facebook to see more […]
NASAO Tent – A Beacon for State Aviation Officials at Oshkosh
Like a beacon the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) tent has for years drawn a host of EAA attendees to its central location smack dab between where the old tower stood and where the new one majestically stands today. Last year being the exception the tent is again on familiar ground – the […]
Soggy Fields Greet EAA Campers, Doesn’t Dampen Spirits!
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SR-71 ‘BLACKBIRD’ FORD MUSTANG PRODUCED IN FIRST EVER SHELBY-ROUSH COLLABORATION
Aviation-themed Build #1 of 1 Ford Mustang SR-71 “Blackbird” to be sold at auction July 29, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, with proceeds supporting youth experiences and education DEARBORN, Mich., July 14, 2010 – Two automotive icons, legendary racer and manufacturer Carroll Shelby, and world-renowned racer, engineer and designer Jack Roush, have come together in their […]
Major Motion Picture to Premier at Oshkosh
It’s not often that Hollywood takes a back seat when it comes to a movie premiere, but that’s exactly what will happen this year at AirVenture, the worlds’ greatest aviation celebration, July 26th through August 1st, in Oshkosh Wisconsin. For the first time ever, AirVenture will premiere a major motion picture. It’s called “Pearl”, a […]
WWII HONOR FLIGHT AT EAA AIRVENTURE 2010 WILL BRING VETERANS TO MEMORIALS IN D.C.
EAA, American Airlines, and the Honor Flight Network have joined together to give World War II veterans the opportunity to visit the powerful memorials dedicated in their honor with an Old Glory Honor Flight departing from EAA AirVenture 2010. The Old Glory Honor Flight is one of hundreds activities comprising the week-long "Salute […]
B-17 ‘FLYING FORTRESS’ BOMBERS TO MARK AIRCRAFT’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY DURING EAA AIRVENTURE 2010
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. – (June 16, 2010) – At least four of the remaining airworthy Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" aircraft will be on hand to commemorate the legendary World War II bomber’s 75th anniversary during EAA AirVenture 2010. "The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration" will be held July 26-August 1 at Wittman Regional […]
GE AVIATION SYSTEMS SPONSORING ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT SYMPOSIUM AT EAA AIRVENTURE 2010
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. – (June 4, 2010) – As part of its commitment to advancing electric flight, GE Aviation Systems has agreed to sponsor the World Symposium on Electric Aircraft as well as the Aviation Learning Center, which will host a week full of activities devoted to the emerging era of electric-powered […]
EAA to Receive the AACA “Award of Excellence” at AirVenture 2010
Don Abbott, Founder and President of the American Air Camper Association (AACA) will present the association’s first Award of Excellence to Experimental Aircraft Association (and WAI Corporate Member) President Tom Poberezny at the upcoming Air Venture 2010. The award is presented in recognition of the organizations long-standing efforts to encourage family togetherness through aviation. Abbott […]
