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Top air show performers commit to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022

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Top air show performers commit to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022

More performers to be added in coming weeks to initial all-star roster

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (January 13, 2022) — Some of the world’s top air show performers have made commitments to fly at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 – the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration – as part of the afternoon and night air show lineups.

Those performers include aerobatic champions and longtime Oshkosh favorites for the 69th Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, scheduled for July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport. The event features nine air shows over seven days, including night airshows on July 27 and 30. The daily afternoon air shows are presented by Daher and Pratt & Whitney, while the Wednesday, July 27, night air show is presented by Covington Aircraft.

“This is already an outstanding all-star air show lineup and we’re just getting started,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “There are returning performers, new air show acts, and particular aircraft connected with specific events and anniversaries. We’ll be adding more exciting acts and performances in the coming weeks that will again make the nine air shows during AirVenture week unforgettable.”

Among the returning performers and aircraft already on the schedule include:

AeroShell Aerobatic Team (T-6)

Chuck Aaron (helicopter aerobatics)

Eric Edgren (T-Clips)

Kyle Fowler (Rutan Long-EZ)

Kyle Franklin Comedy Act (Piper Super Cub)

Mike Goulian (Extra 330C)

Nathan Hammond (Super Chipmunk)

David Martin (Beechcraft Baron)

Patriot Parachute Team

Jim Peitz (Beechcraft 33C Bonanza)

RAD Aerosports Jet Waco w/ Dell Coller

Red Bull Air Force (Kirby Chambliss, Aaron Fitzgerald, Kevin Coleman, and more)

Red Line Air Shows (RV-8 and Extra)

Bill Stein (Zivko Edge 540)

Skip Stewart (Pitts S2S Prometheus)

Trojan Phlyers (T-28s)

Patty Wagstaff (Extra 300S)

Matt Younkin (Twin Beech)

Along with these early confirmations, many more exciting 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.

 

OSHKOSH 2021 FACTS AND FIGURES

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EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2021 FACTS AND FIGURES FOR AN OUTSTANDING YEAR

Comment from EAA CEO and Chairman Jack Pelton:

  • “This was perhaps the most challenging set of circumstances we’ve ever faced as an organization to make the event happen. I could not be more proud of our volunteers, staff, and participants on the way they came together to exceed our expectations and make AirVenture 2021 a truly memorable experience.”

 Attendance: Approximately 608,000 – Only the third time attendance has surpassed 600,000 and within 5 percent of 2019’s record total.  Comment from Pelton:

  • “We went into this year not knowing what AirVenture would look like and how big of an event was possible. The aviation community spoke loudly, though – it was ready to come to Oshkosh and we were happy that we could welcome them. Our theme was ‘The Wait is Over,’ and indeed it was. And the wait was worth it. There was joy and excitement throughout the grounds and it set the stage for the return of AirVenture, making us very excited for the future.”

Total aircraft: More than 10,000 aircraft arrived at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh and other airports in east-central Wisconsin. At Wittman alone, there were 16,378 aircraft operations in the 10-day period from July 22-31, which is an average of approximately 116 takeoffs/landings per hour when the airport is open.

Total showplanes: 3,176 included: A record 1,420 vintage aircraft registered, plus 1,089 homebuilt aircraft, 354 warbirds, 148 aerobatic aircraft, 112 seaplanes, 33 ultralights, and 27 rotorcraft.

Camping: More than 12,000 sites in aircraft and drive-in camping accounted for an estimated 40,000 visitors.

Volunteers: More than 5,000 contributing in excess of 250,000 hours.

Commercial exhibitors: 747.

Forums, Workshops, and Presentations: A total of 1,055 sessions hosted throughout the week.

Social Media, Internet and Mobile: More than 18.95 million people were reached by EAA’s social media channels during AirVenture, with engagement of 1.08 million; EAA video clips during the event were viewed 3.48 million times.

International guests: Despite travel restrictions that greatly limited the number of attendees from other nations, EAA still welcomed visitors from 66 countries during the week.

The Gathering shines: The EAA Aviation Foundation’s annual event to support its aviation education programs attracted more than 500 people and raised more than $1.7 million dollars that will be focused on EAA’s mission of growing participation in aviation.

Media: 567 media representatives on-site, from four continents.

Economic impact*: $170 million for the five counties in the Oshkosh region (Winnebago, Outagamie, Fond du Lac, Calumet, and Brown). * – based on 2017 University of Wisconsin Oshkosh economic impact study

What’s ahead for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 (July 25-31, 2022)?  Comment from Pelton:

  • “Planning is well underway for next year’s event, including discussions during AirVenture 2021 about possible features and attractions for 2022. We also look forward to welcoming more international visitors next year to return AirVenture to a truly global reunion. In the next few months, we will be finalizing highlights in all areas to make the 69th EAA fly-in convention the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration.”

Information updates posted at www.eaa.org/airventure

EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2021 OFFERS REMOTE PILOT PROFICIENCY CENTER TRAINING SESSIONS

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EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2021 OFFERS REMOTE PILOT PROFICIENCY CENTER TRAINING SESSIONS

Simulation benefits available even if you can’t be at Oshkosh

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (July 10, 2021) — The Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 is expanding its reach this year, as it is offering its high-quality simulation exercises and scenarios even for those who can’t be at Oshkosh in-person. EAA AirVenture 2021 is July 26-August 1 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.

The remote opportunities are in coordination with flight instructors who are members of the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) and the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE). These dedicated aviation instructors staff the Pilot Proficiency Center at Oshkosh each year.

“We will be providing the same quality simulation mission exercises and scenarios featured at Oshkosh, but in your home or at a select flight training center near you,” said Radek Wyrzykowski, EAA Manager of Flight Proficiency. “We’ll connect you with experienced instructors who have trained with proven simulation missions and state-of-the-art remote training tools. It’s designed to improve piloting and decision-making skills for pilots regardless of their experience level.”

To participate, pilots unable to come to the Pilot Proficiency Center at Oshkosh can use one of two options:

  • Remote instruction from your own home if you own a home-based Redbird ATD simulator. Requirements include an up-to-date Redbird simulator and a computer video camera connected to a Zoom meeting platform.
  • Fly at any of the 14 flight training centers throughout the U.S. that are equipped with Redbird simulator systems.

The AirVenture remote offerings are part of the expanding menu of pilot skill training within EAA Proficiency365 program, the online hub of EAA resources, programs, and exclusive member benefits that can help you stay active in year-round activity to advance your flying proficiency, improve your safety, and help you contribute to your aviation community.

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. AirVenture Express Arrival is in partnership with Airbus and free youth admission for ages 18 and under is supported in part by The Boeing Company. 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.