How does an airplane find its way? Modern aircraft use satellite navigation but what if the computer goes down? And what happened before satellites were invented?
An EAA program tailored to K-12 youths that has flight education materials, STEM activities, involvement within a local EAA chapter, career exploration, and much more, can be found at AeroEducate.org.
Seeing the light in the eyes of our young folks made me realize that the best way to honor those gone before us is to remember them, and to share ... Read more
“Most of the time when I visit an airport, people look at the plane and scratch their heads. They have a hard time guessing what it is,” said Leith Stevens ... Read more
“Low wing on final … three-six left … purple dot … cleared to land.” The runway looms
large in the windscreen, the tires chirp on the pavement, and flaggers are ... Read more
Looking for an autonomous four-passenger eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft? Check. A compact, agile VTOL craft? Check. How about a six-seat aerial limo with an electric-hybrid powertrain? Yep, ... Read more
While rare, and in some cases unique, airplanes are a relatively common occurrence at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, this year’s event has proven to be exceptional for head-turning, “what the heck ... Read more
Before Cessna produced the familiar 172, the Cessna 170 was the iconic four-place aircraft that represented the brand and was based on the Cessna 140. The 170 was the log-ical ... Read more
For 51 weeks of the year, what EAA AirVenture Oshkosh visitors know as the EAA Seaplane Base is private property and empty of planes, people, campers, and tents.
Britny Connella attended EAA AirVenture Oshkosh with her family in 1999, the first year KidVenture began, and after a day of traipsing around the main grounds and not being able ... Read more
Mack and Zara Rutherford aren’t just your typical sibling duo. These two set out to accomplish bold endeavors and ended up with an adventure that placed them in record books.
Gustavo Arosemena of Panama is highly involved with EAA, starting his chapter in Panama and volunteering year after year at the International Visitors Tent during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh week.
For five years, Ladies of Liberty, of Louisville, Kentucky, have been doing that — performing at the Vintage Circle before the Vintage in Review programs with their Andrews Sisters style ... Read more
There was no comparison to the feeling of taking someone flying in a small aircraft for the first time, seeing the smile and adrenaline pumping through them.
Fifty years ago, in March 1973, U.S. military forces officially withdrew from South Vietnam after eight long years of conflict. This year at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023, we’re honoring the ... Read more
Charles “Cowboy” Crinnian thought he was just one of the presenters in a Tuesday forum, and the surprised look on his face made it clear he didn’t have a clue ... Read more
Three generations of pilots in one family are fully immersed in avia- tion, so much so that to them coming to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is a family reunion.
By Barbara A. Schmitz Eileen Bjorkman said there have been a lot of books written about female aviators known as Women Airforce Service Pilots in World War II, as well ... Read more
Brothers Rodney and Steve Jarrell aren’t veterans, but they had friends who were and never got the respect they deserved. So the two decided to do something about it.
Steve Taylor and his team have been playing one big chess game this EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, and it’s been a winning game for those attending the weeklong convention and fly-in.
