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EAA’s HISTORIC B-25 BOMBER BACK ON TOUR IN 2022

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EAA’s HISTORIC B-25 BOMBER BACK ON TOUR IN 2022

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (June 13, 2022) — The Experimental Aircraft Association is bringing back the B-25 Berlin Express flight tour starting on June 17 in Champaign, Illinois.

The B-25 tour will travel throughout the United States stopping at each destination and providing flight experiences. The historically maintained aircraft allows for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly with highly trained pilots.

“Since we first flew this restored B-25 in 2019, the overwhelmingly positive response we’ve received to the airplane on tour has been extremely gratifying,” said Sean Elliott, EAA’s vice president of advocacy and safety. “We are eager to have many more people experience this piece of flying history, whether that is at Oshkosh or one of the tour stops where we salute the sacrifices made by those who preserved our freedom.”

This year’s B-25 tour schedule includes:

 

  • June 17-19: Champaign, Illinois
  • June 24-26: Punta Gorda, Florida
  • July 1-4: Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • July 7-10: Wichita, Kansas
  • July 15-17: St. Joseph, Missouri
  • July 25-31: Oshkosh, Wisconsin****
  • August 12-14: Sugar Grove, Illinois
  • August 20-21: Springfield, Illinois
  • August 26-28: Greenwood, Indiana
  • September 2-5: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • September 23-24: Kingsford, Michigan

The B-25 was first used fighting in World War II after the Pearl Harbor bombing in December 1941. The first B-25s became combat-ready in early 1942. The B-25 is highly remembered from when 16 bombers were loaded onto the USS Hornet Aircraft carrier with a mission to bomb Tokyo. This aircraft was also used in every branch of the US military.

More information about the B-25 tour, its history, and purchasing flight experiences can be found at FlytheB25.org.

 

LEARN TO FLY CENTER EXPANDS OFFERINGS FOR EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2022

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LEARN TO FLY CENTER EXPANDS OFFERINGS FOR EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2022

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (June 10, 2022) — The Learn to Fly Center is the main location for learn to fly information and inspiration at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022. The venue has expanded to provide an even more valuable experience. The center will be located in the busy Four Corners in the middle of the AirVenture grounds. Operating hours include Monday, July 25 – Sunday, July 31, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Learn to Fly Center is a must visit destination for attendees who are looking to kick-start their flight training journey. The EAA Learn to Fly Center will feature multiple stations, each dedicated to helping individuals take a step forward in their desire to learn to fly. Certified flight instructors (CFIs), experienced pilots, and those fresh out of flight training will be on hand to help answer any questions about the flight training process.

New features in 2022 include:

  • Daily forums at 10:00 am, 11:30 am, and 12:45 pm.
    • Topics include tips for passing your checkride, saving time and money in flight training, FAA medical certification, overcoming obstacles in your training, leveraging flight simulators, and more.
  • Redbird Flight Training Devices, with the opportunity to take a flight lesson with a certified flight instructor
  • At home flight simulators equipped with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and Honeycomb Aeronautical flight simulator controls.
  • Young Eagles 30th Anniversary Exhibit
  • Young Eagles Mustang Raffle

Returning to the Learn to Fly Center will be:

  • Locater to find a flight school and/or FAA Aviation Medical Examiner
  • Information on EAA’s Learn to Fly programs and resources
  • Student pilot certificate registration station

Volunteers are still needed for the Learn to Fly Center. Whether you are an experienced CFI, low time private pilot, or brand new student, your skills are appreciated at the Learn to Fly Center. Those interested in volunteering can sign-up online.

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.

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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 Notice

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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 Notice includes important procedure updates for pilots flying to Oshkosh

Document is required reading for Oshkosh-bound pilots

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (May 25, 2022) — There are several important Federal Aviation Administration-approved changes in the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 Notice (commonly referred to as the Oshkosh NOTAM), featuring arrival and departure procedures for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 69th fly-in convention on July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. These changes are based on pilot feedback and FAA review of arrival procedure recommendations.

The document is in effect from noon CDT on Thursday, July 21, until 6 a.m. CDT on Monday, August 1, and outlines procedures for the many types of aircraft that fly to Oshkosh for the event, as well as aircraft that land at nearby airports. The Notice was designed by the FAA to assist pilots in their EAA AirVenture flight planning. It is now known as the Oshkosh Notice instead of a NOTAM because of a changed FAA internal procedure.

Some of the 2022 changes include:

  • The document is now officially called a Notice by the FAA, rather than a NOTAM.
  • Two VORs have been decommissioned (RFD and MBL).
  • Several IFR routings have been changed.
  • Aircraft camping is no longer allowed at Appleton International Airport (ATW).
  • Miscellaneous editorial updates.

The ATC-assignable transition points approaching Oshkosh from the west that will ease holding and congestion will again be in effect in 2022. These points are at Endeavor Bridge, Puckaway Lake, and Green Lake. They will be announced on the arrival ATIS when ATC activates them at times of highest traffic flows

“The most essential information for any pilot flying to Oshkosh involves reading and thoroughly understanding the 2022 AirVenture Notice to ensure safe operations on arrival and departure,” said Sean Elliott, EAA’s vice president of advocacy and safety. “Although the designation may have been changed by the FAA, the document still states the official requirements and expectations for pilots. We also urge all pilots to log appropriate cross-country time prior to their trip to Oshkosh so they have the proficiency and confidence to fly safely.”

EAA is also hosting a webinar on June 22 at 7 p.m. regarding flying to AirVenture 2022 and changes in this year’s Notice. Pilots are encouraged to participate to build their knowledge prior to their flights to Oshkosh.

This year’s NOTAM cover features a Heritage Flight formation over Oshkosh. Pilots can download a digital version of the Notice at EAA.org/NOTAM, or order a free printed copy via that website or by calling EAA Membership Services at 800-564-6322.

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.