Air Show

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025

Inspiring the Next Generation: Warbirds fill the ramp at Osceola’s Wheels & Wings

By Christina Davies Photography by Ainslee Campbell On September 6, warbirds filled the sky over Osceola, Wisconsin, as they flew in for the annual Wheels & Wings Show. Their arrival ... Read more

August 29, 2025October 20, 2025

Flying Together: Highlights From the 2025 UPAC Convention

EAA Canada, Ultralights

By Shiv Ram Krishna, EAA 1549613 The Ultralight Pilots Association of Canada (UPAC) welcomed aviators, builders, and enthusiasts from across the country to its 2025 convention. Under sunny skies and ... Read more

August 7, 2025October 29, 2025

2025 Pietenpol Reunion Photo Gallery

Vintage

By James Lipman, EAA 1235855 The 2025 Pietenpol Reunion at Brodhead Airport in Brodhead, Wisconsin, supported by EAA Chapter 431, took place July 17-20. These homebuilt aircraft and their pilots ... Read more

July 26, 2025October 20, 2025

Parachutes and Power Moves

AirVenture

At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the Tuesday and Thursday air shows featured the Golden Knights, and the air shows on Monday and Wednesday featured the Misty Blues parachuting teams. But across ... Read more

July 24, 2025October 20, 2025

Remembering Gene McNeely

AirVenture

Remembering Gene McNeely Longtime AeroShell Aerobatic Team pilot goes west By Barbara A. Schmitz Gene McNeely, part of the AeroShell Aerobatic Team from 1994 to 2017, died July 5 in ... Read more

July 24, 2025October 20, 2025

Volunteers Deliver Smoke Oil to Air Show Performers Daily

AirVenture, Volunteers

By Catherine Warmkessel An air show wouldn’t be the same without the smoke that billows out behind each airplane. I had the opportunity to go behind the scenes of an ... Read more

July 24, 2025October 20, 2025

The Maestro

AirVenture

By Jim Roberts While enjoying the aerial ballet and symphony of sound during the daily air show, have you ever wondered who the conductor is? That would be the air ... Read more

July 23, 2025October 20, 2025

Every Flight Is a Challenge!

Aerobatics, AirVenture

By Robbie Culver Britt Lincoln flew in the IAC demo Tuesday and Wednesday. While she has attended EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in the past, this was her first time flying in ... Read more

January 16, 2025October 17, 2025

Aviation History Made: First FAA-Approved Aerial Laser Show Illuminates Desert Sky

Member Stories

By Story and photography courtesy of Christi Masi Aviation history was written in August 2024 when veteran air show performer Milne “CC” Pocock, EAA 1144988, and the Black Rock City ... Read more

July 24, 2024October 20, 2025

New Name, Same Great Air Show

Aerobatics, AirVenture

By Barbara A. Schmitz Their name and paint job may be new, but their crowd-pleasing show will remain the same as the TITAN Aerobatic Team in its AT-6 Texans takes ... Read more

June 24, 2024October 28, 2025

Barrie Airshow — Celebrating RCAF 100th Anniversary

EAA Canada

By Ian Brown, EAA 657159, EAA Canadian Council member You might have seen me on TV the weekend of Father’s Day! I was interviewed very briefly for a CTV Barrie ... Read more

May 6, 2024November 4, 2025

Dress Rehearsal

EAA Canada, Member Stories

Bits and Pieces contributor Michael J. Martin attends SUN ‘n FUN and prepares for AirVenture Oshkosh 2024.

April 4, 2024October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Air Show Performer Matt Younkin

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Tom are joined by longtime air show performer Matt Younkin, EAA 864693, to chat about his path in aviation and what ... Read more

February 14, 2024October 16, 2025

Galesburg

Member Stories, Vintage

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse talks about his favorite event of the year — the National Stearman Fly-In.

February 14, 2024October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Blue Angels Panel

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Hal are joined by Capt. Greg Wooldridge, the Blue Angels’ commander in 1991-92, and Mat Garretson, who is the print historian ... Read more

February 7, 2024October 28, 2025

Air Show Performer Matt Younkin to Present at Museum Speaker Series

Aerobatics, Speaker Series

Matt Younkin, an aerobatic air show extraordinaire, makes a return to Oshkosh for a different kind of show — this time on stage rather than in the sky. As the ... Read more

November 2, 2023October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Air Show Pilot and Air Racer Vicky Benzing

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Sam are joined by Vicky Benzing, EAA Lifetime 529264, to talk about her air show and air racing experience as well ... Read more

August 21, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 1098 at Tinker Air Force Base Air Show

Chapters

The Tinker Air Force Base Air Show was held on Saturday, July 1, and Sunday, July 2. The air show hit their 100,000 people capacity crowd both days. This was ... Read more

July 24, 2023October 28, 2025

Smoke On!

Aerobatics, AirVenture

Set against a backdrop of smoke trails accompanied by a chorus of four Pratt & Whitney R-1340 engines, the team’s fluid performance is the essence of “up close and personal.”

July 7, 2023November 4, 2025

Barrie Snowbirds!

EAA Canada, Member Stories

My daughter, grandsons, and I were pleased to be able to enjoy a super display by the Canadian Snowbirds and several others June 10-11 at the Barrie Airshow. The day ... Read more

May 1, 2023November 7, 2025

The Electroluminescent Performer Electrifies

Aerobatics, EAA Canada

Occasionally, a genuinely new and fresh talent shows up on the air show circuit that sparks the imaginations of the audience. This is the case with Canadian air show pilot ... Read more

July 28, 2022October 28, 2025

Pietsch

AirVenture

It’s about “aviation and everyone in it”

July 26, 2022October 28, 2025

Air Boss!

AirVenture

It takes a dedicated crew to safely pull off a production this size, and each has their own motivation for being here. Wayne sums it up best with the adage, ... Read more

June 6, 2022November 4, 2025

I Am a SUN ‘n FUN Volunteer!

EAA Canada, Member Stories

The daily attendance of an aviation event, such as SUN ‘n FUN, is only half of the excitement. Being on the grounds for a continuous 24 hours, over several days, ... Read more

April 29, 2022October 28, 2025

Orillia Memories

EAA Canada

EAA member Doug Martin recalls his first trip to EAAC Sport Aviation Convention in Orillia, Ontario.

March 24, 2022October 29, 2025

Galesburg’s 50th

Honoring The Past, Vintage

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse talks about his trip to the 50th National Stearman Fly-In this past September.

September 16, 2021November 5, 2025

A Slice of Vintage Heaven

Vintage

When you say the word “Brodhead” to most antique aircraft pilots, it’s met with reverence. With its grass runways and hangars full of vintage aircraft, it’s a special place.

August 18, 2021October 20, 2025

Airythmia’s First AirVenture

AirVenture, Ultralights

Paramotor team Airythmia performed for the very first time together during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021’s Twilight Flight Fest.

July 16, 2021October 22, 2025

Airberta Air Rally Day 2

EAA Canada, Member Stories

Dennis continues his series of updates from the first ever Airberta Air Rally.

June 16, 2021October 20, 2025

Airythmia: A Heart-Stopping Performance

AirVenture, Ultralights

Flying will ruin your life in the best possible way.

April 22, 2021October 28, 2025

Photo Highlights from SUN ‘n FUN 2021

Why We Fly

Take a look through some of the images EAA’s photography team captured last week while at the 2021 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida!

April 22, 2021October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — ArkanSTOL, What It Is and What You Need to Know

Podcast

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we welcomed John Young, co-founder of the ArkanSTOL Ozark Backwoods Challenge, to the show to talk about the challenge and what’s in store ... Read more

January 21, 2021October 17, 2025

Not Your Mother’s STOL Competition

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Taking place this past September at Byrd’s Adventure Center in the middle of the Arkansas Ozarks, the ArkanSTOL Ozark Backwoods Challenge featured some of the nation’s premier STOL pilots!

December 10, 2020October 28, 2025

SUN ‘n FUN Holiday Flying Festival Photos

Why We Fly

EAA paid a visit to the SUN ‘n FUN Holiday Flying Festival and Car Show in Lakeland, Florida, on December 4-5. Here are some of our favorite photos from this ... Read more

November 10, 2020October 17, 2025

Throwback Thursday

Member Stories, Vintage

Every year after I return from AirVenture I try to get to a small but very interesting aviation event called the Gathering of the Classics held each year in mid-August ... Read more

October 14, 2020November 5, 2025

Beefalo Fly-In

EAA Canada, Member Stories, Why We Fly

Fresh burgers and corn on the cob on the Québec/U.S. border.

October 13, 2020October 28, 2025

Wow, That Really Was An Air Show

Why We Fly

An airshow in Ontario gets creative.

September 3, 2020October 17, 2025

Commanding the F-35 Demo Team

Warbirds

Hear about flying the F-35 Lightning II and commanding the F-35 Demo Team from U.S. Air Force Captain Kristin “BEO” Wolfe.

April 10, 2020November 5, 2025

Moe’s Ottawa River Fly-In 2020

EAA Canada, Member Stories, Why We Fly

The last time I attended this event was with John Wyman in his ski-plane, a Champ, say five years ago.

November 21, 2019November 4, 2025

Blakesburg!

Honoring The Past, Vintage

Every Labor Day weekend, about 350 airplanes descend on Antique Airfield, about 180 idyllic acres of gently rolling Iowa grass just west of Ottumwa, for the Antique Airplane Association’s annual ... Read more

September 26, 2019November 3, 2025

Julie Clark and Matt Chapman — A Farewell to Air Show Performing

Aerobatics, AirVenture

After 40-year careers in the air show business, Julie Clark and Matt Chapman are hanging up their air show uniforms at the conclusion of their 2019 seasons.

September 18, 2019November 6, 2025

Meeting With Members at AOPA’s Tullahoma Fly-in

Why We Fly

A few EAA staffers and CEO Jack J. Pelton headed to William Northern Field on September 13 for AOPA’s Tullahoma Fly-In to visit with fellow EAA members, answer questions, and ... Read more

September 5, 2019November 5, 2025

Antique Airplane Heaven in Iowa

Vintage

EAA staffers Hal Bryan, Alden Frautschy, Kyle Ludwick, and Connor Madison attended the annual Antique Airplane Association Fly-In at Antique Airfield in Blakesburg, Iowa, over Labor Day Weekend.

August 29, 2019October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — DTG Pyrotechnics President Dion Diehl

AirVenture, Podcast

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by DTG Pyrotechnics President Dion Diehl to talk about how he got started in pyrotechnics, his background, how exactly ... Read more

August 8, 2019October 20, 2025

Fun Fly Zone at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019

AirVenture, Ultralights

Check out this unique vantage point of the Fun Fly Zone area at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019!

May 29, 2019November 5, 2025

TBM Avenger Reunion and Salute to Veterans

Warbirds

EAA Staff Photographer Connor Madison recently visited Peru, Illinois, to cover the 4th Annual TBM Avenger Reunion & Salute to Veterans for a future issue of Warbirds.

March 14, 2019October 28, 2025

One Plus One Equals 110

Aerobatics, Homebuilding

This new arrival on the air show circuit had everyone seeing double.

January 23, 2019October 28, 2025

Stories of Oshkosh — Jerry Burke

AirVenture, Member Stories

Jerry Burke, EAA 365400, has been attending AirVenture since 1970 and this is his story.

January 3, 2019October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – STOL Champion Bobby Breeden

Podcast

The Green Dot crew sat down with multi-time Valdez champion Bobby Breeden to discuss getting into aviation at a young age, STOL flying, the experience of flying bushplanes, and more.

November 21, 2018October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Aerobatic Champion Patty Wagstaff

Aerobatics, Podcast

On the latest episode of EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by Patty Wagstaff, EAA 200806, to cover a variety of topics ranging from Patty’s time working with ... Read more

November 8, 2018October 28, 2025

Chino!

Warbirds

EAA staffers visited Chino, California in May for the annual Planes of Fame Air Show.

November 8, 2018October 28, 2025

Famed Aerobatic Pilot Patty Wagstaff to Speak at EAA Museum

Aerobatics, Speaker Series

Three-time U.S. National Aerobatic Champion Patty Wagstaff will speak on November 15 at the EAA Aviation Museum.

November 8, 2018October 28, 2025

Another Special Saturday Stunned Crowds in Oshkosh

AirVenture

Every air show performance during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 was exciting, but Saturday found a way to take the cake yet again this year.

October 31, 2018October 17, 2025

Finding the Spirit of Aviation in the Backcountry

Why We Fly

There might be more dust, playa desert, and cowboys in Nevada than in Wisconsin, but the atmosphere, camaraderie, and love for aviation felt all over the dry lakebed at the ... Read more

October 25, 2018November 6, 2025

Oshkosh in the Backcountry

Why We Fly

Finding the spirit of aviation on a dry lake bed.

October 22, 2018October 17, 2025

AirVenture Heats Up After the Air Show!

AirVenture

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is filled with nonstop action and activities throughout the day, but it doesn’t stop there.

October 10, 2018October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Aerobatic Champion Rob Holland

Aerobatics, Podcast

Eight-time consecutive National Aerobatic Champion Rob Holland joined The Green Dot crew to talk about his record-setting victory, his air show career, and much more.

September 26, 2018October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Flying Cowboys: Backcountry Pilots

Podcast, Why We Fly

So, who are the Flying Cowboys? We’ve seen a lot of them lately so this time around,The Green Dot crew hosted Cory Robin, EAA Lifetime 558743, and Trent Palmer, EAA 1211098, ... Read more

August 29, 2018November 5, 2025

Lil Devil – FLS Microjet

Homebuilding, Member Stories

L.D. Jeffries, EAA 660758, was looking for something to do in his upcoming retirement from United Airlines — all he knew for sure was that he wasn’t going to sit ... Read more

July 25, 2018October 17, 2025

EAA Member Makes First Visit to AirVenture as Red Bull Pilot

AirVenture, Member Stories

For an EAA member, there is no better way to arrive at AirVenture than by air. But Aaron Fitzgerald, EAA 1272985, has most pilots beat.

July 25, 2018October 28, 2025

Long-EZ Aerobatics Pilot Makes AirVenture Debut

Aerobatics, AirVenture

Kyle Fowler: ‘It’s sensory overload being here’

July 24, 2018November 3, 2025

Jessy Panzer Makes AirVenture Debut

Aerobatics, AirVenture

Jessy Panzer performed in front of EAA crowds for the first time in her recently rebuilt Pitts Special.

July 23, 2018November 3, 2025

Letters in the Sky

AirVenture

GhostWriter shares messages over the EAA grounds.

July 11, 2018November 6, 2025

Youth Revival – Triple Tree Young Aviators Fly-In

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Triple Tree Aerodrome recently hosted the inaugural Young Aviators Fly-In, which drew approximately 500 attendees and 200 airplanes.

June 13, 2018November 6, 2025

Big Turnout for Inaugural Triple Tree Aerodrome Young Aviators Fly-In

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

It’s estimated that more than 500 attendees flew and drove into the first Young Aviators Fly-In at Triple Tree Aerodrome.

May 14, 2018November 5, 2025

A Step Back in Time: MAAC Grassroots Fly-In

Honoring The Past, Vintage

Every September, the Midwest Antique Airplane Club holds its private, invitation-only Grassroots fly-in. An abundance of antique airplanes, a beautiful backdrop, camaraderie, and hangar talk all bring you back to ... Read more

April 13, 2018October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – EAA Staff at SUN ’n FUN

Podcast

EAA’s The Green Dot crew sat down with Jim Busha and Dennis Dunbar, both of whom are in Florida, to talk about SUN ’n FUN 2018.

November 30, 2017October 28, 2025

Because They Could

Aerobatics, Homebuilding

When two are better than one: Yak-55 plus Yak-55 equals Yak-110.

October 5, 2017October 28, 2025

International Aerobatic Club – 2017 U.S. National Aerobatic Championships

Aerobatics, Why We Fly

Nearly 100 pilots competed in this year’s competition, in five different categories: Primary, Sportsman, Intermediate, Advanced, and Unlimited, and each group represents a different level of proficiency in competition aerobatics. ... Read more

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

July 19, 2017October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Lt. Tyler Davies, U.S. Navy Blue Angels No. 6

Podcast

We meet Lt. Tyler Davies, who is currently No. 6 with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Tyler gave great insights into the training routine of the Blues, his personal history ... Read more

July 5, 2017November 3, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Dennis Dunbar, Director of AirVenture Air Show Operations

AirVenture, Podcast

This Green Dot podcast episode is an interesting look at what goes into making an air show like EAA AirVenture Oshkosh happen, as well as a glimpse into Dennis’ introduction ... Read more

April 19, 2017October 28, 2025

Blue Angels Spring Training Visit

AirVenture

EAA recently visited the Blue Angels’ spring training in El Centro, California, in preparation for their performance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. We can’t wait for their AirVenture debut!

April 13, 2017October 16, 2025

Our Favorite Moments from SUN ‘n FUN

Why We Fly

EAA staffers were all over the SUN ’n FUN International Fly-In & Expo last week, talking with EAA members at the Spirit of Aviation mobile experience, meeting with partners, and gathering ... Read more

December 6, 2016October 20, 2025

‘Best of’ Photo Moments at #OSH16

AirVenture

Our photographers captured the best moments of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016. Relive some of it with us as we get dream about #OSH17. Share The Spirit of Aviation® this holiday ... Read more

October 11, 2016October 17, 2025

Fun in Any Scale

Warbirds

On Friday, August 19, several EAA staffers spent the afternoon immersed in RC models at Warbirds and Classics Over the Midwest, an annual event held at Wellnitz Field near Fond ... Read more