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Updated air show schedule for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022

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Updated air show schedule for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (June 20, 2022) — The current daily EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 air show schedule is now available on EAA’s website. 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 shows.

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. In addition, there will be military aerial demonstrations for the 75th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force. AirVenture 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 and fireworks are presented by Covington Aircraft and Saturday, July 30, night air show and fireworks are presented by WACO Aircraft Corporation.

The full airshow schedule is available at EAA.org/­­­­­­­­AirVenture.

The performers and demonstrations of each days air show continually evolves until AirVenture week and the current scheduled highlights include:

Monday, July 25 – Van’s 50th Anniversary/AF Special Operations Command Day: Van’s 50th Anniversary (50 various RV’s); War Bird Arrival show

Tuesday, July 26 – Innovations/Air Education and Training Command Day: Innovations – Gamebird 1; Innovations Airbus (Perlan II); Innovations – Lift Aircraft (Hexa)

Wednesday, July 27 – WomenVenture/Air Combat Command Day: Patty Wagstaff (Extra 300LX); Vicky Benzing (Stearman); Jessy Panzer (Pitts); Flight of the Cats (various cats)

Thursday, July 28 – Air Mobility Command/Young Eagles Day: Young Eagles flight celebration; USAF C-17 Demo Team (C-17); USAF Heritage Flight (F-35A, P-51)

Friday, July 29 – Salute to Veterans Day/AF Global Strike Command: Flight of the Cats (various cats); USN E-2D Hawkeye Demo Team (E-2D Hawkeye); Doc (B-29); American Airlines/Old Glory Honor Flight Arrival (A321 Flagship Valor)

Saturday, July 30 – USAF 75th Anniversary: USAF C-17 Demo Team (C-17); USAF Heritage Flight (F-35A, P-51)

Sunday, July 31 – The Big Finish: USAF C-17 Demo Team (C-17); USN E-2D Hawkeye Demo Team (E-2D Hawkeye); USMC MV-22 Demo Team (MV-22 Osprey); USAF Heritage Flight (F-35A, P-51); USN Legacy Flight (F-35C, EA-18G, Corsair)

This schedule is subject to change and additional performers will be added prior to AirVenture.

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.

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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