First AirVenture at 99 Years Old and Looking Forward to Next

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

July 29, 2017October 17, 2025

Print/Mail Volunteers Deliver AirVenture Newspapers

AirVenture, Volunteers

There’s nothing like having a morning paper on deck to help start your day at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017.

July 29, 2017November 3, 2025

Annual Young Eagles Pilot Gets Ride With Sean D. Tucker

AirVenture, Volunteers

Doug Milius, EAA 190535, is one of just 14 pilots who have given Young Eagles rides every year since the program began in 1992. Doug, like the vast majority of ... Read more

July 28, 2017November 3, 2025

A Brother’s Love Gives ‘Wings to Autism’

AirVenture, Youth Outreach

Sixteen-year-old Blake Deaton got a P-51 Mustang ride at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017, which fulfilled a promise he was given when he achieved Eagle Scout status. As exciting as that ... Read more

July 28, 2017November 3, 2025

EAA Member Designs 95 Percent Scale Replica Ryan ST Kit

AirVenture, Homebuilding

The Innovation Center in Aviation Gateway Park at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is full of futuristic concepts and technology, but one company is looking to the past to impact the future. ... Read more

July 28, 2017November 3, 2025

Fortress Creates Evocative Scene in Warbirds

AirVenture, Warbirds

Yesterday, the ambience complemented a Warbirds in Review session highlighting the B-17 Flying Fortress. On hand was the Madras Maiden, formerly known on the warbird circuit as Chuckie.

July 27, 2017November 3, 2025

17-year-old RC Flyer Entertains With High-Energy Demo

AirVenture, Why We Fly

How does he do that? Jase Dussia can make remote-controlled airplanes snap, roll, loop, spin, tumble, and more. Much, much more.

July 27, 2017October 17, 2025

UW Oshkosh Grad Flies B-1 to AirVenture

AirVenture

Flying into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for the first time is an experience like no other for every general aviation pilot. The same is true for Capt. Jeremy Knutowski, whose first ... Read more