Tag Archives: airports

UAS4STEM CHAMPIONSHIP AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2023

Posted on by

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UAS4STEM CHAMPIONSHIP AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2023

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (July 13, 2023) — The UAS4STEM competition for high school students is back for the third year at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023. The Academy of Model Aeronautics event is for groups of students, from age 11 to graduating high school seniors, who build an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) and compete against other teams to complete a specific mission through different obstacles. This year’s competition features two divisions, Beginner and Advanced.

“As the competition has evolved, we want to continue to challenge the competitors who return year after year,” said Kyle Jaracz, AMA’s Education Director. “The Advanced Division will have teams build on skills from last year’s competition.”

Teams competing in the Beginner class will focus on the fundamentals of drone programming and flying, while Advanced teams will be tasked with developing a mechanism to pick up and transport items to different locations.

Teams that are competing at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 include:

• Beginner Division
o The Corntographers (Yorktown Heights, NY)
o The Flying Nuggets (Decatur, GA)
o Greenville Composite Squadron (Greeneville, TN)
o Hardin Valley Academy AeroHAWKS (Knoxville, TN)
o Redstone Composite Squadron (Huntsville, AL)
o St. Mary’s CAP (Hollywood, MD)

• Advanced Division
o Arbitrary Innovations (Vernon Hills, IL)
o Bumblebees (Hawthorn Woods, IL)
o Midtown Mavericks Drone Team (Atlanta, GA)
o McIntosh Aeronautics (Peachtree City, GA)
o Redstone Composite Squadron (Huntsville, AL)
o Some Assembly Required (Rockville, AL)

The competition will take place on July 24-26 near the southwest corner of Camp Scholler. The winning teams will be recognized prior to Wednesday’s night air show. Teams in first, second and third place of both divisions will receive Skydio products and scholarship awards funded by the AMA Foundation and Skydio.

UAS4STEM is a competition that allows kids to discover 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.

Jets and helicopters highlight modern military at AirVenture 2023

Posted on by

Jets and helicopters highlight modern military at AirVenture 2023

AETC headlines expansive lineup of modern military aircraft

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (July 6, 2023) — The U.S. military will be represented in full force at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023, as every branch is set to display notable aircraft at the week-long fly-in. The 70th edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention is July 24-30 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

The Air Force’s Air Education and Training Command will be the highlight of this year’s military representation. It’s current lineup of aircraft coming to Oshkosh includes F-15s, a C-17 hospital, a V-22 Osprey, and a C-130. These aircraft are responsible for helping develop U.S. Air Force personnel.

Air Education and Training Command is the oldest major command in the Air Force, having been established in January 1942. AETC’s training mission makes it the first command to touch the lives of nearly every Air Force member. Over the years, more than 25 million students have graduated from AETC training and education programs.

“The U.S. military has a vast array of aircraft, as every mission is unique,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “That variety will be on full display at AirVenture as every branch brings something unique to the event.”

Other military aircraft scheduled to be in attendance include:

  • Air Force
    • F-22
    • C-130J
  • Army
    • CH-47
    • UH-60
    • MH-47
    • AH-6
    • AH-64
  • Navy
    • F-18
    • P-3
    • F-35C
  • Marine Corps
    • F-35B
  • Wisconsin Air National Guard
    • F-35A
    • KC-135R

Most of these aircraft will be on display at Boeing Plaza, the center aircraft display area of AirVenture.

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.

‘Vietnam Remembered: 50 Years Later’ at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023

Posted on by

‘Vietnam Remembered: 50 Years Later’ to include aircraft displays, activities at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023

Air shows, Honor Flight included in commemoration

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (February 2, 2023) — The people and aircraft that participated in the Vietnam War will be remembered 50 years after the end of direct hostilities during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023, which will be held July 24-30 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.

The 70th edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention will include specific programs and activities that involve the aircraft of that period, from all branches of service that were engaged during that period.

“The Vietnam era was a remarkable time for aviation innovation and development,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “It was a bridge from the early jet age to the aircraft that are still a foundational part of our armed forces. More important, this is an opportunity to recognize those who served, many of whom did not receive a grateful welcome when they returned from their service.”

The aircraft involved in the individual programs will be announced as their presence is finalized. However, the lineup will include land- and carrier-based aircraft, as well as rotorcraft that are examples of those that saw service in Vietnam. Special activities will encompass the AirVenture air shows, evening programs, Boeing Plaza and Warbirds area displays, and areas such as the Fly-In Theater and EAA Aviation Museum.

In addition, the annual Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight is scheduled to return to the schedule on Friday, July 28, focusing on Vietnam veterans departing Oshkosh for a day trip to the monuments in Washington, D.C., prior to returning at the end of that day’s air show.

Additional highlights are currently in development and will be announced in the coming weeks.

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.