Top air show performers commit to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
More performers to be added in coming weeks to initial all-star roster
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (January 9, 2025) — Some of the world’s top air show performers have made commitments to fly at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 – the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration – as part of the afternoon and night air show lineups.
Performers at the 72nd Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, scheduled for July 21-27 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 23 and 26. Daily afternoon air shows are presented by Daher and RTX, while the July 23 night air show is presented by Covington Aircraft.
“Each 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,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “Regardless of the day during AirVenture week, aviation enthusiasts coming to Oshkosh know that the air shows will be filled with tremendous sights and sounds, as well as extraordinary pilots and legendary aircraft.”
Among the performers and aircraft already on the schedule include:
Randy Ball (MiG-17)
Vicky Benzing (P-51)
Bob Carlton (Jetfox twin-engine sailplane)
The Chuters (skydiving)
Class of ’45 (Corsair/P-51)
Greg Colyer (T-33)
Jerry Conley (de Havilland Vampire)
Susan Dacy (Stearman)
Erik Edgren (Taylorcraft)
Kyle Fowler (Long-EZ)
Kyle Franklin (Super Cub)
Michael Goulian (Extra)
RJ Gritter (Decathlon)
Greg Koontz (Decathlon)
Nathan Hammond (Super Chipmunk)
Rob Holland (MXS-RH)
International Aerobatic Club demo
Jerry Kerby/Trojan Thunder (T-28s)
Jarrod Lindemann (Jet Waco)
David Martin (Pinto jet)
Misty Blues (skydiving)
Northern Stars (Pitts Specials)
Jim Peitz (F-33 Bonanza)
Ken Rieder/Redline Airshows (RV-8)
Bill Stein (Edge 540)
Philipp Steinbach (GB1 Gamebird)
Skip Stewart (Prometheus 2)
Titan Aerobatic Team (T-6s)
U.S. Army Golden Knights (skydiving)
Bernie Vasquez (Warbird)
Matt Younkin (Beech 18)
These early confirmations are in addition to the previously announced F-22 and F-35B military demos. 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.
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.
