Category Archives: Oshkosh

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!

EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2019 NOTAM INCLUDES IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR PILOTS FLYING TO OSHKOSH

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2019 NOTAM INCLUDES IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR PILOTS FLYING TO OSHKOSH

Oshkosh air traffic procedures are required reading for all aviators flying to AirVenture

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (May 9, 2019) — There are several important Federal Aviation Administration-approved changes in the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), featuring arrival and departure procedures for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 67th annual fly-in convention July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. These changes are based on pilot feedback and FAA review of arrival procedure recommendations.

The NOTAM, which is in effect from 6 a.m. CDT on Friday, July 19, until noon CDT on July 29, outlines procedures for the many types of aircraft that fly to Oshkosh for the event, as well as aircraft that land at nearby airports. The NOTAM was designed by the FAA to assist pilots in their EAA AirVenture flight planning. This year’s NOTAM cover features two photos: One from the 1970 EAA fly-in at Oshkosh and a similar view at the 2018 event, showing the event’s huge growth over the past half-century.

Some of the 2019 changes include:

  • New procedures for aircraft diversion to Fond du Lac (KFDL) in the event of airport closure at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH)
  • Removal of restriction on transponder use
  • IFR routing changes
  • Multiple changes in the ultralight/homebuilt rotorcraft arrival and departure procedures

Other changes are part of the updated Oshkosh arrival “best practices,“ such as procedures to limit the impact of VFR mass arrivals; development of a text message system to keep pilots informed of KOSH current status for arrivals; and ATC utilization of a ground stop/delay system out to 150 miles.

Pilots can download a digital version of the NOTAM at www.EAA.org/NOTAM, or order a free printed copy via that website or by calling EAA Membership Services at 800-564-6322.

“EAA and pilots offered numerous recommendations for the AirVenture arrival procedures, some of which were approved by FAA for 2019. It’s especially important all pilots flying to Oshkosh read and understand this year’s NOTAM,” said Sean Elliott, EAA’s vice president of advocacy and safety. “In addition, the FAA is establishing a safety risk management panel to review the other recommendations, in which EAA will participate. EAA wishes to see an expedient process to update the Oshkosh NOTAM, but understands FAA’s mandate to prevent unintended negative consequences that may come as part of any change.”

In addition to the NOTAM, South 40 area expansion has added 17 acres of aircraft parking and camping at Oshkosh, allowing more aircraft to be accommodated at Wittman Regional Airport.

About EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” and EAA’s yearly membership convention. Additional EAA AirVenture information, including advance ticket and camping purchase, is available online at www.eaa.org/airventure. EAA members receive lowest prices on admission rates. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 1-800-JOIN-EAA (1-800-564-6322) or visit www.eaa.org. Immediate news is available at www.twitter.com/EAA.

NASA’s “Rocket Women” Talk SLS, Orion and Returning to the Moon

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MEDIA ADVISORY:

NASA’s “Rocket Women” Talk SLS, Orion and Returning to the Moon

Leaders of America’s next-generation space exploration programs to participate in a panel discussion and media availability at Oshkosh Air Show – “Rocket Women”

OSHKOSH, WI, July 20, 2018 – Meet the women leading major spacecraft systems development for NASA, laying the groundwork for humans to go back to deep space for the first time since 1972.

The Rocket Women are part of the leadership team that will return humankind to the Moon – and eventually to Mars. Hear what they have to say about NASA’s human exploration efforts at the Propelling Spaceflight panel discussion, and have the opportunity to ask in-depth questions immediately following the panel.

WHO:

Rocket Women: The female leaders behind NASA’s human space exploration programs

WHAT: 

Panel Discussion and Media Availability

WHEN & WHERE:             

Thursday, July 26 at EAA AirVenture, Oshkosh, WI
1:00 – 2:15 PM: Panel Discussion (Theater in the Woods)
2:15 – 3:00 PM: Media Availability with Panelists

 

PANELISTS:

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Launch Director for NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center

Erica Sandoval, Principal Launch Abort Motor Manufacturing Engineer at Northrop Grumman

Tiffany Williams, Orion Sr. Program Manager at Aerojet Rocketdyne

Heather McKay, Orion Launch Abort System Manager at Lockheed Martin

Amanda Gertjejansen, SLS Program Master Scheduler at Boeing

Marcia Lindstrom, Panel Moderator and SLS Communications Lead at NASA

INDUSTRY BOOTH           Visit us at the NASA Pavilion in Aviation Gateway Park (located at the northwest corner of Waukau Ave. and Knapp St., near the FAA control tower)