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Early AirVenture 2022 commitments include U.S. Air Force 75th anniversary aircraft

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Scott Smith

Military aircraft flocking to Oshkosh for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022

Early commitments include U.S. Air Force 75th anniversary aircraft

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (May 13, 2022) — A long list of current military aircraft are among the early commitments to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022, including many arriving to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force this year. The 69th edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention is July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

“Displays and aerial performances of current military aircraft are always among the most popular parts of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh each year, for aviation enthusiasts and the public,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “This is just the start, as we expect to list of military aircraft to grow as we approach AirVenture’s opening day, especially in support of the Air Force’s 75th anniversary in 2022.”

The current military aircraft listed, from the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army, are those on ground display, with some performing during the daily air shows as well. They include:

  • C-5 Galaxy
  • C-17 Globemaster III
  • F-16 Fighting Falcon
  • KC-46 Pegasus
  • HH-60 Pavehawk
  • AH-64 Apache
  • UH-60 Blackhawk
  • MH-47 Chinook
  • AH-6 Little Bird
  • T-38 Talon

Many more military aircraft, for both ground display and aerial demonstrations, are expected to be added to this list in the coming weeks, with announcements coming as confirmations 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. Immediate news is available at www.twitter.com/EAA.

#OSH22 @EAA

Posted in aircraft, aircraft calender, airshow, airshows, Airventure, EAA, warbirds | Tags: aerobatic, aircraft, airplanes, airshows, Airventure, aviation, EAA, experimental aircraft |

Champions, presidents, space flight: All part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 evening programs

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Scott Smith

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Everything from homebuilts to space flight featured during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 evening programs

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (April 8, 2022) — Aviation anniversaries and notable personalities are part of the lineup as the nightly Theater in the Woods evening programs bring the world of aviation to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022. The 69th edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention is July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

This year’s schedule of evening programs includes interests from homebuilt aircraft to spaceflight. The nightly programs give AirVenture attendees the opportunity to hear directly from the history makers and the innovators.

“The format of the evening Theater in the Woods presentations brings out not only the highlights, but the fascinating background stories from aviators who were there,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “Spending an evening at Theater in the Woods is an Oshkosh tradition that creates countless memories for those in the audience and great stories that they take back home.”

This year’s major highlights include:

  • Sunday, July 24: An Evening with Champions – The traditional AirVenture “pregame show,” with aviation personalities in an evening of storytelling
  • Monday, July 25: Van’s RV 50th anniversary – The world’s most popular kit aircraft celebrates a half century with more than 11,000 built
  • Tuesday, July 26: Flying the Presidents – Experiences from the pilot’s seat in Air Force One, Marine One, and other aircraft
  • Wednesday, July 27: Unusual Attitudes: Women Legends of Aerobatics – Air show legends and champion aerobatic pilots discuss flying on the edge
  • Thursday, July 28: Young Eagles 30th anniversary/Pilots of Top Gun – Commemorate the largest youth aviation education program ever created, then hear from the people who were the inspiration for the iconic film
  • Friday, July 29: The Next Bold Step: The Future of Space and Beyond – Representatives from NASA and Space X talk about what’s next as we explore the solar system
  • Saturday, July 30: U.S. Air Force 75th anniversary – The legacy and the future of America’s aviation branch with top USAF officials present

Additional events and guests will be announced as they are finalized. All evening programs begin at 7 p.m., except on July 27 and 30, which begin at 6:30 p.m. due to the night air shows on those dates. Theater in the Woods programming is presented by M&M’S.

Posted in airshow, airshows, Airventure, EAA | Tags: aircraft, airplanes, airshows, Airventure, AMATEUR-BUILT AIRCRAFT, aviation, EAA, experimental aircraft |

Sun N Fun Seminars 2022

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Scott Smith

If you are going to Sun N Fun @SunnFunFlyIn, make sure you stop by one of my seminars.

I have two topics this year.

Ultimate Aircraft Buyers Guide 2022

Scott Sky Smith has bought and sold 30-plus different aircraft, including a Smith Miniplane, KR2, Pietenpol, Skymaster, Pipers, Cessna’s and more. Sky Smith discusses where the best deals are, what time of year to buy, and how to evaluate the price of your new purchase. Calculate the real cost of ownership and compare it to renting or building an aircraft. He will also be covering pilot requirements, insurance, and what to inspect before you buy.

Age and aviation insurance

How does age of a pilot affect aviation insurance? Does the age and type of the aircraft make a difference? How about medical issues? What can you expect and what can you do! Discussion about what’s happening in the aviation insurance market regarding health, aging pilots’, old aircraft and flying.

Date and time are below.  At this time all will take place in room #3

Tue. April 5   Ultimate Aircraft Buyers Guide 2022 @11:00:00 AM 11:55:00 AM

Tue. April 5   Age and Aviation Insurance in 2022 @12:00:00 PM 12:55:00 PM

Wed. April 6  Ultimate Aircraft Buyers Guide 2022 @11:00:00 AM 11:55:00 AM

Wed. April 6  Age and Aviation Insurance in 2022  @12:00:00 PM 12:55:00 PM

Thu. April 7   Ultimate Aircraft Buyers Guide 2022 @11:00:00 AM 11:55:00 AM

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Posted in aircraft, aircraft insurance, aircraft ownership, airshows, Aviation, EAA, SUN ‘n FUN, sun and fun, sun n fun | Tags: aircraft, Aircraft insurance, airplanes, airshows, Airventure, AMATEUR-BUILT AIRCRAFT, aviation insurance, EAA, experimental aircraft, FAA, homebuilt, Piper, Sun N Fun, sunnfun |
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