{"id":34966,"date":"2026-03-27T15:29:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T15:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/?p=34966"},"modified":"2026-04-21T15:58:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T15:58:31","slug":"top-air-show-performers-commit-to-eaa-airventure-oshkosh-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/state-news\/wisconsin\/top-air-show-performers-commit-to-eaa-airventure-oshkosh-2026\/%20","title":{"rendered":"Top Air Show Performers Commit to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Some of the world\u2019s top air show performers have made commitments to fly at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eaa.org\/airventure\">EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026<\/a> \u2013 the World\u2019s Greatest Aviation Celebration \u2013 as part of the afternoon and night air show lineups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Performers at the 73rd Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention at Wittman Regional Airport, include aerobatic champions and longtime Oshkosh favorites. The event features nine air shows over seven days, including night air shows on July 22 and 25. Daily afternoon air shows are presented by Daher, while the July 22 night air show is presented by Covington Aircraft and July 25 night air show is presented by Hartzell Propeller.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025_EAAAirVenture-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34969\" style=\"width:276px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025_EAAAirVenture-3.png 800w, https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025_EAAAirVenture-3-300x212.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Beech 18 photo by Shahn Sederberg &#8211; CDOT<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cEach year, we build the air show roster for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh based on welcoming some of the best air show performers in the world, along with suggestions from attendees that include past favorites and new performers emerging on the scene,\u201d said Rick Larsen, EAA\u2019s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. \u201cThis year the air shows will also be celebrating America\u2019s 250th birthday and already feature the best of the best, with even more confirmations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the performers and aircraft already on the schedule include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Randy Ball (MiG-17)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vicky Benzing (P-51)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jeff Boerboon (Extra 330SC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bob Carlton (Jetfox twin-engine sailplane)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Chuters (skydiving)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Class of \u201945 (Corsair\/P-51)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greg Colyer (2 T-33s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Susan Dacy (Stearman)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Erik Edgren (Taylorcraft)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kyle Fowler (Long-EZ)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kyle Franklin (Super Cub)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Michael Goulian (Extra)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RJ Gritter (Decathlon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ed Hamill (Folds of Honor Pitts)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jack Aces (3 P-51s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greg Koontz (Decathlon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nathan Hammond (Super Chipmunk)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Aerobatic Club demo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jerry Kerby (T-28)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frank Kimmel (Corsair)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tom Larkin (Sonex Mini Jet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Britt Lincoln (Extra 330SC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jarrod Lindemann (Jet Waco)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>David Martin (Aircraft TBD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Northern Stars (Pitts Specials)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jim Peitz (F-33 Bonanza)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red Bull Air Force (Chambliss\/Fitzgerald\/Coleman)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jeff Shetterly (T-6)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skip Stewart (Prometheus 2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team Redline (RV-8s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tinstix of Dynamite (Stewart\/Burns)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Titan Aerobatic Team (T-6s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>USAF F-16 Viper Demo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>USAF F-22 Raptor Demo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U.S. Army Golden Knights (skydiving)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bernie Vasquez (P-47 Thunderbolt)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Matt Younkin (Beech 18)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/EAA_AirVenture1A6A62582025-edit-shaun.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34970\" style=\"width:269px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/EAA_AirVenture1A6A62582025-edit-shaun.png 819w, https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/EAA_AirVenture1A6A62582025-edit-shaun-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Titan Aerobatic Team T-6<\/em> &#8211; <em>Photo by Sahan Sederberg, CDOT<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>These early confirmations are in addition to the previously announced P-38 and DC-6 from The Flying Bulls from Austria. Many more performers will be announced, including some only-in-Oshkosh performers and aircraft. Exact days for each performer and complete daily air show lineups will be announced as they are finalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some of the world\u2019s top air show performers have made commitments to fly at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 \u2013 the World\u2019s Greatest Aviation Celebration \u2013 as part of the afternoon and night air show lineups. Performers at the 73rd Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention at Wittman Regional Airport, include aerobatic champions and longtime Oshkosh favorites. 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