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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.

Updated air show schedule for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022

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Updated air show schedule for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (June 20, 2022) — The current daily EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 air show schedule is now available on EAA’s website. Some of the world’s top air show performers have made commitments to fly at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 – the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration – as part of the afternoon and night air shows.

Those performers include aerobatic champions and longtime Oshkosh favorites for the 69th Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, scheduled for July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport. In addition, there will be military aerial demonstrations for the 75th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force. AirVenture features nine air shows over seven days, including night airshows on July 27 and 30.

The daily afternoon air shows are presented by Daher and Pratt & Whitney, while the Wednesday, July 27, night air show and fireworks are presented by Covington Aircraft and Saturday, July 30, night air show and fireworks are presented by WACO Aircraft Corporation.

The full airshow schedule is available at EAA.org/­­­­­­­­AirVenture.

The performers and demonstrations of each days air show continually evolves until AirVenture week and the current scheduled highlights include:

Monday, July 25 – Van’s 50th Anniversary/AF Special Operations Command Day: Van’s 50th Anniversary (50 various RV’s); War Bird Arrival show

Tuesday, July 26 – Innovations/Air Education and Training Command Day: Innovations – Gamebird 1; Innovations Airbus (Perlan II); Innovations – Lift Aircraft (Hexa)

Wednesday, July 27 – WomenVenture/Air Combat Command Day: Patty Wagstaff (Extra 300LX); Vicky Benzing (Stearman); Jessy Panzer (Pitts); Flight of the Cats (various cats)

Thursday, July 28 – Air Mobility Command/Young Eagles Day: Young Eagles flight celebration; USAF C-17 Demo Team (C-17); USAF Heritage Flight (F-35A, P-51)

Friday, July 29 – Salute to Veterans Day/AF Global Strike Command: Flight of the Cats (various cats); USN E-2D Hawkeye Demo Team (E-2D Hawkeye); Doc (B-29); American Airlines/Old Glory Honor Flight Arrival (A321 Flagship Valor)

Saturday, July 30 – USAF 75th Anniversary: USAF C-17 Demo Team (C-17); USAF Heritage Flight (F-35A, P-51)

Sunday, July 31 – The Big Finish: USAF C-17 Demo Team (C-17); USN E-2D Hawkeye Demo Team (E-2D Hawkeye); USMC MV-22 Demo Team (MV-22 Osprey); USAF Heritage Flight (F-35A, P-51); USN Legacy Flight (F-35C, EA-18G, Corsair)

This schedule is subject to change and additional performers will be added prior to AirVenture.

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.

UAS4STEM CHAMPIONSHIP

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UAS4STEM CHAMPIONSHIP AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2022

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (June 16, 2022) — The UAS4STEM competition for high school students is back for the second year at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022. The Academy of Model Aeronautics event is for groups of students, ages from 11-17, who build an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) and compete against other teams to complete a specific mission through different obstacles.

“The competition allows kids to have the opportunity to create innovative technology while also developing valuable life lessons within the workforce,” said Kyle Jaracz, AMA’s Education Director. “It is always exciting to see what the kids envision and how they work as a team to develop and compete with an unmanned aircraft system.”

Teams that are competing at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 include:

• Creekview Aeronautics Team (Canton, GA)
• Redstone Composite Squadron (Huntsville, AL)
• The Flying Nuggets (Decatur, GA)
• Ryken Flying Knights (Leonardtown, MD)
• McIntosh Aeronautics (Peachtree City, GA)
• Sato Drone Team Quad-dragons (Long Beach, CA)
• Midtown Drone Team (Atlanta, GA)
• Some Assembly Required (Mt. Airy, MD)

The competition will take place on July 28-29 near the southwest corner of Camp Scholler. The top teams from the national level will be recognized during Friday’s afternoon air show. Teams in first, second and third place will receive Skydio products and scholarship awards funded by the AMA Foundation and Skydio.

The first national competition held at EAA AirVenture 2021 concluded with the champion: Some Assembly Required of Rockville, Maryland, second place: McIntosh Aeronautics of Peachtree City, Georgia, and third place: Creekview High School Aeronautics of Canton, Georgia.

UAS4STEM is a competition that allows kids to see different career opportunities in the UAS and aviation industries. UAS4STEM is a program of the Academy of Model Aeronautics. For additional information visit uas4stem.org

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.