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Top air show performers commit to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025

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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.

Ultimate Aircraft Buying Guide

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Thanks to Sara Arnold, the IAC (International Aerobatic  Club) and the EAA for inviting me to give a webinar.  I had a lot of information I wanted to share.

Todays market is still a great time to buy an aircraft. Good aircraft seem to be selling very quickly.

If you would like to hear the webinar for the first time (or an additional time), go to this link – https://www.eaa.org/videos/6255038347001

 

 

Vintage in Review EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024

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Vintage in Review to highlight stories of antique and classic aircraft during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (June 13, 2024) — Vintage in Review, an informal and interactive presentation series during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh that showcases unique airplanes built between the dawn of powered flight and 1970 will take place July 22-26 adjacent to the Vintage Hangar. This year’s headline presentations will focus on antique and classic aircraft from the 1920s to the 1940s and is open to all attending AirVenture.

“Vintage in Review offers attendees an opportunity to see a rare selection of airplanes up close, and hear stories about them directly from the owners, pilots, and other aviation personalities,” said Ray Johnson, Vintage in Review Chairman. “Several of this year’s headline aircraft are more than 75 years old, making them quite rare to see airworthy today.”

Three pilots will be interviewed each day with their unique aircraft. Each day will also see a performance by “Ladies For Liberty” at 10:45 a.m. followed by antique engine runs at 11 a.m. The current lineup of headliners includes:

Monday, July 22

  • Jim Hammond – 1931 Aeronca C-3

Tuesday, July 23

  • Kelly Mahon – 1929 Cabinaire Biplane

Wednesday, July 24

  • Edwin Remsberg – 1949 Stampe Biplane
  • Ron Johnson – 1938 Buhl Pup

Thursday, July 25

  • Laura Benton – Ladies Love Taildraggers
  • Jeri Barrientos – 1929 Rose Parrakeet

Friday, July 26

  • Ben Templeton – 1937 Spartan Executive

Additional Vintage in Review sessions will be added to the schedule as they are finalized. More information can be found on the Vintage Aircraft Area page of the EAA website.

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.