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 […]
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Soggy Fields Greet EAA Campers, Doesn’t Dampen Spirits!
EAA AirVenture DAY 1 Special Coverage Photos by Shahn Sedeberg Attachment:
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 […]
EAA AIRVENTURE 2009: THE WORLD’S GREATEST AVIATION CELEBRATION KICKS OFF JULY 27
Aviation innovation and heritage showcased throughout upgraded grounds EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. – (July 20, 2009) – Just one week remains until EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration, kicks off its July 27-August 2 run at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The 57th annual convention of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) […]
Jet Truck Wows at Airshow in Janesville
Tom Thomas provided this photo taken over the weekend at an Airshow in Janesville, WI. The Jet Truck was warming up before it raced some 300+mph down Runway 4. The wind was out of the north, which is the direction the camera is pointing, and so the clouds of exhaust had an interesting billowing affect. […]
