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AirVenture Schedule of Presentations

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The AirVenture Schedule of Presentations has been completed.

If you are at AirVenture #OSH22 and have time to attend one of my forums or just want to stop by and say hello, the current schedule is below.  There might always be changes so make sure you check the schedule when you get to AirVenture

Monday 7-25-22 at 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM CDT

Ultimate Aircraft Buyers Guide 2022
Workshop Classroom A

Tuesday 7-26-22 at 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM CDT

Age and Aviation Insurance
Forum Stage 4

Wednesday 7-27-22 at 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM CDT

Ultimate Aircraft Buyers Guide 2022
Forum Stage 3 Superflite

Thursday 7-28-22 at 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM CDT

Age and Aviation Insurance
Forum Stage 5: Scheme Designers

For the complete schedule go here

The EAA Schedule is also available as an app for your phone.

Search for and install the “EAA EVENTS” app in the iOS or Android app stores

Hope to see you there!

Unique flight demos highlight air shows throughout week at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022

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Unique flight demos highlight air shows throughout week at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022

Military demo teams and individual aircraft included in lineup

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (July 1, 2022) — Military demonstration teams, jetliners, and unique aircraft of all types will be part of the weeklong aerial display lineup at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on July 25-31. The 69th edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention will be held at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.

“This year at Oshkosh is unique with the number of special aerial events, ranging from military demo teams to displays from airliners and anniversary formations from homebuilt aircraft,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programming. “Every day at AirVenture has features during the afternoon air shows that make the week unforgettable, along with the unexpected surprises that create only-at-Oshkosh moments.”

Among this year’s scheduled aerial demonstrations are:

Military participation

  • U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey demo team (July 30-31)
  • U.S. Air Force C-17 aerial demo (July 28, 30 and 31)
  • U.S. Air Force U-2 profile (July 27)
  • U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (July 25)
  • U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight with F-35 and vintage warbirds (July 26-28, 30-31)
  • U.S. Navy Legacy Flight with E/A-18G Growler and/or F-35C plus vintage warbirds (July 27-31)
  • U.S. Navy E-2D Hawkeye demo (July 29, 31)

Other aerial demonstrations

  • Delta Airlines A330-900 (July 26)
  • United Airlines Boeing 777 demo (July 26)
  • Flight of the Grumman ‘Cats (July 27, 29)
  • Van’s RV 50th anniversary formations (July 25)
  • Airbus Perlan II and Grob Egrett (July 26)
  • Ampaire Electric EEL and Lift Aviation Hexa (July 26)

Additional demonstrations are expected to be added as well. EAA AirVenture afternoon air shows begin at approximately 2:30 p.m. July 25-30 and 1 p.m. on July 31. Night air shows on July 27 and 30 begin at approximately 8 p.m.

Registration open for Pilot Proficiency Center EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022

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Registration now open for Pilot Proficiency Center sessions during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022

Half-day sessions include top flight instructors in new EAA Education Center

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (June 22, 2022) — Registration is now open to the expanded Pilot Proficiency Center sessions during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022, to be held in the new EAA Education Center adjacent to the EAA Aviation Museum. These half-day clinics allow pilots to increase their knowledge, hone their abilities, and network with other passionate pilots while helping them become safer and better-informed aviators.

The 69th edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Registration for the Pilot Proficiency Center clinics is free with AirVenture admission, but attendance at each half-day session is limited, so early registration is encouraged. More information and course requirements are available at the Pilot Proficiency Center webpage.

Participants may choose from any one of the sessions that fit their current pilot certificate, rating, or homebuilt aircraft project. Subjects range from flying fundamentals and risk factors to instrument flight and homebuilt test flying. The clinics include keynote presentations, interactive and engaging breakout sessions, skills enhancement, and challenging scenario-based training exercises in EAA’s Redbird Advanced Aviation Training Devices.

A pick-up breakfast is included with each morning session and lunch with each afternoon session.

EAA Pilot Proficiency Center clinics are presented by Redbird Flight Simulations, Jeppesen, BOSE Aviation, Hartzell Engine Technologies, Hartzell Propeller, and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA). Additional support comes from CloudAhoy, Community Aviation, Mindstar Aviation, the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI), and the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE).

About EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” and EAA’s membership convention. Additional information, including advance ticket and camping purchase, is available at www.EAA.org/airventure. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 800-JOIN-EAA (800-564-6322) or visit www.EAA.org. Immediate news is available at www.twitter.com/EAA.