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My EAA AirVenture Forums

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If you are going to EAA AirVenture, stop by one of my four forums.

Monday 7/21 – Aircraft Buying 101: Best for You! 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM CDT, Forum Stage 1 Sponsored By WILCO

Monday 7/21 – 10 Things About Aviation Insurance. 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM CDT, Forum Stage 8 Sponsored By GAMA

Wednesday 7/23 – Real Cost of Owning An Airplane. 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM CDT, Forum Stage 4 Sponsored By Chicago Executive Airport

 Thursday 7/24 – Alternate Ownership Options! 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM CDT,  Forum Stage 3 Sponsored By Superflite

EAA statement on confirmation of Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator

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EAA statement on confirmation of Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (July 9, 2025) — Statement from Jack J. Pelton, Experimental Aircraft Association CEO and Chairman of the Board, on the confirmation of Bryan Bedford as the new Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration:

“We congratulate Bryan Bedford on his confirmation as the new Administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration. There is a long list of challenges as we seek to maintain America’s aviation infrastructure and air traffic system as the finest in the world, and preserve the freedom of flight for individuals who want to be involved in any facet of aviation.

“We look forward to working with Administrator Bedford and the professionals at the FAA. We also welcome the Administrator and his team to join us this month for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, to see the entire spectrum of aviation on display as well as the latest innovations.”

About EAA

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and embodies The Spirit of Aviation through the world’s most engaged community of aviation enthusiasts. EAA’s 300,000 members and 900 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying, building and restoring recreational aircraft. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 800-JOIN-EAA (800-564-6322) or go to www.eaa.org.

Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025

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Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight honors veterans as part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 activities

Vietnam vets will return home from D.C. day trip at conclusion of July 25 air show

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (May 21, 2025) — One of the most emotional and touching moments of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh each year will return in 2025 as 100 Vietnam War vets will take a Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., on July 25 as part of AirVenture’s annual salute to veterans. The 72nd annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 21-27 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.

Veterans from the Vietnam War will be honored as they travel to the nation’s capital to tour war memorials at no cost to them. The veterans will return to Oshkosh at the conclusion of the Friday afternoon air show and thousands of people will welcome them back home and give them the recognition they deserve.

“The Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight is one of the most memorable events of AirVenture week and our Salute to Veterans activities each year,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programming. “This event that honors what Vietnam veterans did for this country and provides them an experience of a lifetime, while giving AirVenture attendees an opportunity to say, ‘Thanks and welcome home.’”

This is the 11th year that the Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight has originated at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh under the auspices of Old Glory Honor Flight of Appleton, Wisconsin. That non-profit organization has organized dozens of Honor Flights since 2009 with a dedicated group of volunteers. Those flights have included special flights to Pearl Harbor and to Vietnam.

“Each Honor Flight mission is a special occasion, but the ability to be a part of EAA AirVenture always creates unforgettable moments,” said Diane MacDonald, the Executive Director of Old Glory Honor Flight. “Honoring our local Vietnam veterans out of EAA AirVenture is such a highlight; being witness to the enthusiasm, respect, and appreciation from the world’s aviation enthusiasts when the flight returns to Oshkosh is such an incredible sight to see and it means the world to the men and women who get to experience it.”

American Airlines is again supplying an aircraft for the flight, which is flown by an all-volunteer crew of American Airlines pilots and cabin attendants.

Old Glory Honor Flight will be inviting area veterans who are currently on their waitlist. In addition, other Vietnam veterans who are already attending AirVenture 2025 are invited to apply prior to June 7 for a drawing for one of approximately 15 seats available on the flight.

More information is available online regarding Old Glory Honor Flight or to make donations to the organization.