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EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2023 – final statistics

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EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2023

FACTS AND FIGURES FOR A RECORD-SETTING YEAR

Comment from EAA CEO and Chairman Jack Pelton:

  • “There was so much going on during the week that encompassed the entire world of flight, from the presence of the U.S. Air Force Training Command and NASA, to magnificent aircraft restorations and exciting new flying technology. Oshkosh was again the place that brought the aviation world together.”

Attendance: Approximately 677,000 – A record total (previous mark: 650,000 in 2022).  Comment from Pelton:

  • “We had record-setting totals of campers, exhibitors, volunteers, and more. It was also a challenging year at times with weather, logistics, and other factors, which makes me even more proud of the efforts by our volunteers and staff to organize an outstanding event.”

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 21,883 aircraft operations in the 11-day period from July 20-30, which is an average of approximately 148 takeoffs/landings per hour when the airport is open.

Total showplanes: 3,365 including: A record 1,497 registered in vintage aircraft parking, plus 1,067 homebuilt aircraft, 380 warbirds (up 3 percent from ’22), 194 ultralights, 134 seaplanes and amphibians, 52 aerobatic aircraft, and 41 rotorcraft.

Camping: More than 13,000 sites in aircraft and drive-in camping accounted for an estimated 40,000 visitors.

Volunteers: More than 5,500 contributing in excess of 250,000 hours.

Commercial exhibitors: 848 (record number).

Forums, Workshops, and Presentations: More than 1,400 sessions hosted throughout the week.

Social Media, Internet and Mobile: More than 18.3 million people were reached by EAA’s social media channels during AirVenture (up 78 percent over 2022), with engagement of 1.9 million; More than 189,000 hours of viewing EAA video clips online also occurred during the event (more than double the 2022 total).

International guests: International visitors returned in a big way in 2023, with 2,372 attendees registering the International Visitors Tent from a record-tying 93 countries outside the U.S. Adding a significant number of international visitors who do not register at the tent when they arrive, the actual total is much higher.

The Gathering shines: The EAA Aviation Foundation’s annual event to support its aviation education programs attracted more than 1,000 people and raised more than $2 million dollars that will be focused on EAA’s mission of growing participation in aviation.

Media: 863 media representatives on-site, from six 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 2024 (July 22-28, 2024)?  Comment from Pelton:

  • “We’ll start planning for EAA AirVenture 2024 a little later in August, but we are already looking at a number of big activities, including the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Plenty of ideas have also been forwarded to us from EAA members and others that will be part of the planning for 2024.”

Information updates posted at www.eaa.org/airventure 

 

 

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Hartzell Propeller Gears Up for Spectacular EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

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Hartzell Propeller Gears Up for Spectacular EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

Props, Planes, Deals and Airshows

 

OSHKOSH, Wis., July 17, 2023 – Hartzell Propeller’s dynamic presence at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 features plenty of airplanes, propellers, airshow pilots, special deals for backcountry flyers, pilot proficiency sessions, and even Warbird tram tours. AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 begins Monday, July 24 and runs through Sunday, July 30.

s and Planes

Hartzell Propeller’s outdoor exhibit at Booth 296-297 will showcase many props from the global leader in advanced technology aircraft propeller design and manufacturing. The booth lineup includes:

Flight Chops’ Van’s RV-14 with 3-blade Explorer prop

Recreational Aviation Foundation’s Cessna 185 with 3-blade Voyager prop

2-blade Trailblazer prop

5-blade TBM prop

5-blade Kodiak

2-blade blended airfoil

Other companies throughout AirVenture will also be displaying Hartzell props. Blackhawk Aerospace (Booth 322), Epic Aircraft (Booth 235), and MagniX (Booth NASA) all plan to display Hartzell 5-blade carbon fiber composite props. Diamond Aircraft (Booth 9) will exhibit a DA40 NG aircraft with a new Hartzell 3-blade carbon fiber Polaris propeller.

Wipaire (Booth 162) will also be exhibiting a Wipaire Cessna Caravan with a new Hartzell 4-blade carbon fiber Yukon prop. Aircraft manufacturer Daher (Booth 387) will have 5-blade Hartzell props on all its Kodiak and TBM models. OEMs Pilatus Business Aircraft (Booth 124) and Piper Aircraft (Booth 140) will also have 5-blade Hartzell props equipped on their turboprops.

In addition, Aviat Aircraft (Booth 205), American Champion Aircraft (Booth 223-224) Cubcrafters (Booth 272-274) along with Van’s Aircraft (Booth 604-605 & 618-619) all plan to display 2-blade Hartzell carbon fiber Trailblazer propellers.

Aerobatic Performances

Hartzell Propeller’s high-performing props are the first choice for many of the all-star aerobatic performers at this year’s show. The lineup includes Michael Goulian, Kevin Coleman, Greg Koontz, Matt Younkin, Bill Stein, Jim Peitz, and Ken Rieder of the Redline Airshows team. Sean Tucker will also be there to support the EAA Young Eagles.

Just for Backcountry Flyers

At EAA AirVenture again this year, Hartzell Propeller is continuing its relationship with the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) by providing special $1,000 discounts on all new Hartzell backcountry propellers sold to RAF members. In addition, Hartzell Propeller is donating $250 to RAF for each propeller sold to a member.

The propellers offered in this partnership include:

·    The Voyager – three-blade aluminum scimitar – optimized for the Cessna 180, 182, 185, and 206 fleets.

·    The Pathfinder – three-blade Raptor series, carbon fiber composite – available for the Cubcrafters XCub and Carbon Cub FX, as well as several other experimental aircraft.

·    The Trailblazer – two-blade or three-blade carbon fiber composite – available for various aircraft models from American Champion, American Legend, Aviat, Avipro, Cubcrafters, Glasair, and Maule.

Many of these propellers are offered through our Top Prop Performance Conversions program and are designed to maximize performance for backcountry operations, including shorter take-off rolls and better climb rates.

 New for Kit Planes

Hartzell has developed a new 2 blade lightweight Raptor series carbon fiber blended airfoil (BA) propeller for Van’s Aircraft RV Models and a new 2- blade carbon fiber composite propeller option for the Lancair 360 aircraft.

 RV Aircraft Bundle Discount Starting Today

Beginning today, Hartzell is offering an additional $500 bundle purchase discount to builders of RV aircraft who order a Lycoming engine and Hartzell propeller when the two items are ordered together. Under this offer, a total of $1,500 will be discounted off the current published pricing.

The additional $500 price reduction for the Hartzell propeller portion of the bundle is available and effective on orders placed through the end of calendar year 2023. Hartzell propellers that are currently on an open order that were purchased under the previous engine / propeller bundle also qualify for the additional $500 discount, which will be automatically applied.

Pilot Proficiency Center

Hartzell Propeller and Hartzell Engine Tech are also promoting the EAA Pilot Proficiency Center (PPC). This advanced facility is dedicated to giving pilots of all skill levels, including beginners, a chance to improve their flying and decision-making abilities with state-of-the-art Redbird flight simulators and informative tech talks.

Warbirds Tram Transportation

Hartzell Propeller hasn’t forgotten the airplanes and veteran pilots that helped save freedom and democracy. At the center of the Warbirds area is Warbirds in Review, a large display area that profiles several of the rare and unique warbirds from the World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War.

Hartzell Propeller is sponsoring the ground trams that move attendees to the EAA Warbirds area. The Warbird Tram Tour operates at AirVenture Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This 30-minute, narrated tour is free to everyone, and the route covers all 12 zones of the Warbirds area.

The tram station where the tour begins is located at the intersection of Eide Rd. and the P1 taxiway, adjacent to Warbirds Alley. A Warbirds area site map is also provided free of charge to all guests. This is the 14th year of this attraction.

See upwards of 400 to 500 jets, fighters, bombers, trainers, and other historic airplanes that played key roles in the 20th century’s world conflicts. Many of the warbirds have been restored beyond their original glory and outfitted in the colorful paint schemes they proudly displayed in combat.

About Hartzell Propeller

Hartzell Aviation’s flagship company is Hartzell Propeller, the global leader in advanced technology aircraft propeller design and manufacturing for business, commercial and government customers. The company designs next-generation propellers with innovative blended airfoil technology and manufactures them with revolutionary machining centers, robotics, and custom resin transfer molding curing stations. For more information go to https://hartzellprop.com.

About Hartzell Aviation

The Hartzell Aviation name brings together an outstanding array

of firewall forward companies and products under one umbrella, reinforcing the organizations’ core competencies and pursuit of improving General Aviation. The storied brands of Hartzell Aviation include Hartzell Propeller, Hartzell Aerospace Welding and Hartzell Engine Tech. Hartzell Aviation is committed to innovation and the continuous improvement of General Aviation products and services. The companies are held as subsidiaries and operate as stand-alone businesses with independent management teams, guided by the overriding principle of Built on Honor, which reflects a commitment to quality, performance and support. Hartzell Aviation’s website can be found at https://hartzellaviation.com.