AirVenture After Sunset

AirVenture

AirVenture is filled with nonstop action and activities throughout the day, but it doesn’t stop there. Once the sun sets, the fun heats up with a concert, fireworks, Twilight Flight ... Read more

August 31, 2017November 3, 2025

A Visit to the Picturesque Seaplane Base at AirVenture 2017

AirVenture

Nestled deep in the trees along Lake Winnebago shore is a place all EAA AirVenture Oshkosh visitors should visit — the EAA Seaplane Base. The Kitty Hawk Flyer, an electric-powered, ... Read more

August 24, 2017October 28, 2025

Frank Christensen – Celebrating 40 Years of the Eagle at AirVenture 2017

Aerobatics, AirVenture, Honoring The Past

EAA spent a few minutes with Frank at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017, where we celebrated 40 years of the Eagle.

August 17, 2017October 17, 2025

Twilight Flight Fest Video Captures Exciting Moments

AirVenture, Ultralights

Even when the night air show wasn’t going on during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017, there was another evening show to be found on the grounds. The Twilight Flight Fest, located ... Read more

August 10, 2017November 3, 2025

Proteus Takes Flight at Oshkosh

AirVenture, Why We Fly

John Barton, Proteus’ crew chief, took some time between flights and the many Scaled Composites forums that happened at AirVenture to talk about the airplane’s history and its future.

August 9, 2017October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – AirVenture 2017 Recap

AirVenture, Podcast

Rick Larsen and Sean Elliott, who both work on preparing features and attractions for AirVenture, along with the hosts, break down their individual experiences during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 and ... Read more

July 30, 2017November 3, 2025

Granting Wishes at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017

AirVenture, Member Stories

Each year at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, a group of families from the Make-A-Wish foundation get to attend the fly-in for a full, Only-in-Oshkosh experience. This year EAA hosted five families ... Read more

July 30, 2017November 3, 2025

First AirVenture at 99 Years Old and Looking Forward to Next

AirVenture, Member Stories

By Frederick A. Johnsen Orville Rogers spent his first 99 years not attending AirVenture. Now he has, and plans to return next year. “It took me 99 years to get ... Read more

July 29, 2017October 29, 2025

Tank Rider Hot Air Balloon Tethered in Oshkosh

AirVenture, Ultralights

Mike Kuehlmuss of Massachusetts came to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 much like many others — with a love of aviation and an RV. But Mike also brought something not commonly ... Read more

July 29, 2017November 3, 2025

Flying Group Sends Australian Brothers to AirVenture

AirVenture, Youth Outreach

Brothers Rob and Will Matthews developed a strong passion for aviation and community at a young age. In July 2016, a group of local pilots decided to reward their passion ... Read more