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My EAA AirVenture Forums

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Scott Smith

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

Posted in aircraft, airshow, airshows, Airventure, Aviation, EAA, Twitter | Tags: aircraft, Aircraft insurance, Aircraft ownership, airplanes, airshows, Airventure, AMATEUR-BUILT AIRCRAFT, aviation insurance, EAA, experimental aircraft, homebuilt, Sun N Fun, sunnfun |

Textron Aviation to bring largest lineup of industry-leading products to 2025 EAA AirVenture

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Scott Smith

Textron Aviation to bring largest lineup of industry-leading products to 2025 EAA AirVenture

Wichita, Kan. (June 30, 2025) – Textron Aviation today announced that it is bringing a comprehensive lineup of its industry-leading products to the 2025 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture fly-in in Oshkosh, Wisconsin from Monday, July 21 to Sunday, July 27. The static display at Whitman Regional Airport will be the largest the company has ever included at EAA, and the largest static display of any original equipment manufacturer (OEM) at this year’s show.

One of the aircraft on display, a Cessna Grand Caravan EX, will feature a special paint scheme celebrating its 40th year of flight. The full list of aircraft expected to be featured at the company’s static display (Booth #78) includes:

  • Cessna Skyhawk, the world’s popular aircraft, which is celebrating 70 years of flight this year
  • Cessna Turbo Stationair HD
  • Cessna Turbo Skylane
  • Cessna Skylane
  • Cessna Grand Caravan EX, celebrating 40 years of adventures
  • Beechcraft Denali
  • Legendary Beechcraft King Air 360
  • Cessna SkyCourier (freighter variant) for the first time at the static display
  • Cessna Citation M2 Gen2
  • Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 mockup
  • Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 cockpit mockup

In addition, McCauley Propeller Systems, Textron eAviation, Bell and Lycoming are showcasing products in the booth, including:

  • McCauley King Air B300 series C780 propeller
  • McCauley Denali five-blade series C1106 composite propeller
  • Pipistrel Panthera
  • Pipistrel Alpha Trainer
  • Pipistrel Velis
  • Pipistrel Sinus Max
  • Bell 429
  • Lycoming engine display
Posted in aircraft, aircraft insurance, aircraft ownership, airshow, airshows, Airventure, Aviation, EAA | Tags: aircraft, Aircraft insurance, Aircraft ownership, airplanes, airports, airshows, Airventure, AMATEUR-BUILT AIRCRAFT, experimental aircraft, FAA, Sun N Fun, sunnfun, Textron |

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 FAA Notice

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Scott Smith

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 Notice includes important procedure updates for pilots flying to event

Document is required reading for Oshkosh-bound pilots

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (May 20, 2025) — There are several important Federal Aviation Administration-approved updates in the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 Notice (commonly referred to as the Oshkosh NOTAM), featuring arrival and departure procedures for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 72nd fly-in convention on July 21-27 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 17, until noon CDT on Monday, July 28, 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.

Some of the 2025 updates include:

  • Maintaining 90 KTS until entering downwind at Oshkosh
  • New depiction of gravel pit/beginning descent over gravel pit (any portion) when arriving to Runway 27.
  • Addition of a QR code on the Notice cover that directs to the EAA “Flying In” webpage
  • References to mass arrival schedule, transient helicopter operations, and the EAA Seaplane Base.

The ATC-assignable transition points approaching Oshkosh from the west that will ease holding and congestion will again be in effect in 2025. 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 2025 AirVenture Notice to ensure safe operations on arrival and departure,” said Sean Elliott, EAA’s vice president of advocacy and safety. “We urge all pilots to adequate prepare prior to their trip to Oshkosh and consider such things as our AirVenture arrival flight review so they have the proficiency and confidence to fly safely.”

EAA is also hosting a webinar on June 18 at 7 p.m. CDT regarding flying to AirVenture 2025 and changes in this year’s Notice. Pilots are encouraged to participate to build their knowledge prior to their flights to 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.

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