EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023

April 18, 2024October 17, 2025

How I Became a Motor-Head

Larry Fleming, an experienced hang glider pilot, steps into the world of powered flight with his Aeros Nano Trike. Follow along his adventure of learning to fly the ultralight trike ... Read more

March 20, 2024October 29, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Craig and Bonnie Fitzsimmons

Volunteers

Craig and Bonnie Fitzsimmons, EAA 266725 and 814505, have been together for more than 50 years, having met when they were just 19 years old in Elgin, Illinois. Bonnie opened ... Read more

December 14, 2023October 29, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Jonathon McKenzie

Volunteers

Jonathon McKenzie, EAA Lifetime 1110671, became EAA’s Print Mail Center volunteer chairman in 2022, but he joined EAA and started volunteering more than 10 years ago after he caught a ... Read more

November 16, 2023October 29, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Gustavo Arosemena

Volunteers

Gustavo Arosemena, EAA 1172064, 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.

September 29, 2023October 31, 2025

The Great Migration

AirVenture, EAA Canada

People flock to AirVenture in many ways. Some drive fancy cars or big SUVs or family minivans. Others navigate there in huge motor homes, many travel with commercial airlines, while ... Read more

September 21, 2023October 31, 2025

Volunteer Recognition

AirVenture, Volunteers

Getting to know the 2023 Volunteers of the Year.

September 7, 2023October 31, 2025

First Impressions of Oshkosh

AirVenture, Youth Outreach

This year I decided to tag along with my dad to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh because I had heard nothing but great things and I wanted to experience it myself. After ... Read more

September 7, 2023October 31, 2025

Five Brothers Awarded Master Pilot Award

AirVenture, Member Stories

On Christmas Eve 2022, EAA members Joseph, John, William, Robert, and James Tymczyszyn became the first group of five brothers to be awarded the coveted Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. ... Read more

August 30, 2023October 31, 2025

AirVenture 2023 Canadian Camping — New for Canadians

AirVenture, EAA Canada

Camping at AirVenture 2023 was different this year in that EAA granted the Canadian Council a consolidated location for up to 50 campsites in my usual camping location just North ... Read more

August 30, 2023October 31, 2025

To Oshkosh From Winnipeg on a Bicycle!

AirVenture, EAA Canada

EAA member Art Brown shares his bike trip to AirVenture from Manitoba.

August 22, 2023August 23, 2023

Echoes in the Sky — A Return to People, Puppies, and Planes

AirVenture, Member Stories

AirVenture Oshkosh, a pilgrimage for aviation aficionados, beckons like a cherished family reunion.

August 22, 2023October 31, 2025

Aviation’s Next Generation

AirVenture, Youth Outreach

Daniel Ruth, EAA 1298399, has many hobbies you’d expect from a ten-year-old: he is an infield catcher on a baseball team, is a Boy Scout, has a purple belt in ... Read more

August 22, 2023October 31, 2025

Replica Mercury and Gemini Space Capsules at KidVenture

AirVenture, Youth Outreach

Some people build replica aircraft. Matt Hissem, EAA 842921, builds replica space capsules. If you are an AirVenture regular, you may have seen a DeLorean driving the campground that looks ... Read more

August 18, 2023October 29, 2025

Ray Aviation Scholars at EAA AirVenture 2023

Chapters, Youth Outreach

AirVenture is a must-see destination for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, and this includes EAA’s Ray Aviation scholars. By my count, there were at least 83 scholars who attended AirVenture this ... Read more

August 16, 2023October 31, 2025

50 Years an Oshkosh Attendee

AirVenture, Member Stories

Wayne Schmidt, EAA 437248, from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, has been attending EAA AirVenture for 50 years, and has been an EAA member since 1993.

August 16, 2023October 31, 2025

Pilots Need to Report UFO Sightings

AirVenture

UFO researcher Ben Hansen said UFOs are a real phenomenon. “I’m not telling you its extraterrestrial, but something is going on that is not intentional.”

August 10, 2023October 31, 2025

Growing Artist Meets Hero Again

AirVenture, Youth Outreach

14-year-old Bo Bollinger from Groveland, Florida, first met his hero Clarence “Bud” Anderson back in 2019, and with the help of his dad and grandma, was able to come back ... Read more

August 10, 2023October 31, 2025

Biking to AirVenture from New York

AirVenture, Member Stories

Most people arrive at Oshkosh by airplane or car. But Ed Strohmaier isn’t most people. Ed, of Schleiden, Germany, arrived at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh after cycling from New York.

July 30, 2023October 31, 2025

Kids’ Activities Continue to Take Flight

AirVenture, Youth Outreach

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.

July 30, 2023October 31, 2025

See You on The Flightline!

AirVenture, Why We Fly

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

July 30, 2023October 31, 2025

Robin Flies Into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

AirVenture

“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

July 30, 2023October 31, 2025

Longtime German Volunteer Honors Friend With Service

AirVenture, Volunteers

From 8 years old to 28, Justin Dölp has not missed volunteering in the International Visitors Tent at AirVenture.

July 30, 2023October 31, 2025

Taking the Loooong Route to AirVenture

AirVenture, Member Stories

Michael and Martina Höcker, of Aachen, Germany, certainly took the long route to arrive at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. About a 20,000-mile route, in fact.

July 30, 2023October 31, 2025

Hosting The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration

AirVenture

“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

July 30, 2023October 31, 2025

Teen-Built Airplane Takes Flight to AirVenture

AirVenture, Youth Outreach

Joan and Bob Zaleski started the Naples Youth Aviation Project (NYAP) out of Naples, Florida, to help local youths further their aviation careers.

July 30, 2023October 31, 2025

The Future Is Here

AirVenture

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

July 30, 2023October 31, 2025

A Flying Flogger

AirVenture, Warbirds

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

July 30, 2023October 28, 2025

Cessna 170 75th Anniversary Draws 125 Aircraft

AirVenture, Vintage

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

July 30, 2023October 31, 2025

Seaplane Base is a Relaxing Escape

AirVenture

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.

July 29, 2023October 29, 2025

KidVenture to Captain

AirVenture, Milestones

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

July 29, 2023October 31, 2025

Siblings Set Sequential Solo World Records

AirVenture, Youth Outreach

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.

July 29, 2023October 31, 2025

Carole Holtmeier: 50 Years a Volunteer

AirVenture, Volunteers

This year marks Carole Holtmeier’s 50th year volunteering during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in the First Aid building.

July 29, 2023October 29, 2025

Panamanian Volunteer Assists at International Tent

AirVenture, Volunteers

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.

July 29, 2023October 29, 2025

Ladies of Liberty

AirVenture, Vintage

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

July 29, 2023October 31, 2025

What If?

AirVenture, Member Stories

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.

July 29, 2023October 31, 2025

Thunderpig!

AirVenture, Warbirds

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

July 28, 2023October 31, 2025

Master Pilot Award Presented to Charles Crinnian

Member Stories, Milestones

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

July 28, 2023October 31, 2025

An AirVenture Family Affair

AirVenture, Member Stories

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.

July 28, 2023October 31, 2025

Fly Girls Revolt Tells Story of Women Who ‘Opened the Door’ to Flying in Combat

AirVenture, Honoring The Past

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

July 28, 2023October 31, 2025

Patriotic Planes Salute U.S. Armed Forces, Veterans

AirVenture, Member Stories

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.

July 28, 2023October 31, 2025

Grounds Changes Are Just One Big Chess Game

AirVenture

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.

July 28, 2023October 31, 2025

The Soundtrack of Their War

AirVenture, Honoring The Past

Story and Photography by Jim Roberts Hill 887. You’re holding the Huey in a dead hover 150 feet above a firefight. Through the trees below, a critically wounded GI is ... Read more

July 28, 2023October 31, 2025

Wittman Tailwind Celebrates Platinum Anniversary

AirVenture, Homebuilding

For the Wittman Tailwind pilots at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023, it’s a true homecoming.

July 28, 2023October 31, 2025

WWII Ace Remembers First Kill

AirVenture, Honoring The Past

World War II triple ace fighter pilot Bud Anderson said he “was scared as hell”
going into combat for the first time.

July 28, 2023October 29, 2025

From South Carolina to Oshkosh by Ultralight

AirVenture, Ultralights, Youth Outreach

After 42 short hops in six days, 14-year-old Alina Scott made her first trip to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh all the way from South Carolina in her Aerolite 103 ultralight!

July 27, 2023October 31, 2025

Camp CubCrafters Offers Demo Rides Near AirVenture

AirVenture

For those looking for something new at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, there is a hid-den gem called Camp CubCrafters just 15 minutes away.

July 27, 2023October 31, 2025

Generous Gift Memorializes AirVenture’s History

AirVenture, Volunteers

Grayling Peterson started creating scrapbooks highlighting the yearly EAA convention and fly-in the same year EAA debuted its daily newspaper on the grounds.

July 27, 2023October 31, 2025

Vietnam Through the Lens of a Combat Photographer

AirVenture, Honoring The Past

This Year at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, we are remembering those who served in the Vietnam War, 50 years after the official withdrawal of American troops.

July 27, 2023October 31, 2025

The First Spark

AirVenture, Member Stories

The first spark. The engagement. The wedding. How do these events relate to aviation? They involve a tired, old air-plane that was soon to spread its wings again.

July 27, 2023October 31, 2025

Flying Safari

AirVenture

To most, safari conjures up images of flying around Africa and looking down at amazing vistas and ani-mals usually seen in zoos. But a group of Israeli and Dutch pilots ... Read more

July 27, 2023October 29, 2025

Easy Breezy

AirVenture, Ultralights

After earning his pilot certificate, John Limbach, EAA 602992, took a 13-year “sabbatical” from flying. As happens to so many folks, life got in the way and fly-ing fell by ... Read more

July 27, 2023October 31, 2025

Project First Flight Makes Flying Dreams Come True

AirVenture, Ultralights, Youth Outreach

Project first flight is intended to fulfill the dream of flying for those who may not achieve it otherwise.

July 26, 2023October 29, 2025

Not Your Father’s Paper Route

AirVenture, Volunteers

This newspaper — yes, the one you’re likely reading as you enjoy that hot coffee and donut you got from the Red One Market — was delivered by EAA Print ... Read more

July 26, 2023October 31, 2025

Super Guppy

AirVenture

Every year at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, there are dazzling, sleek, sharp aircraft. NASA’s Super Guppy is not among them. But you might not find anything in Oshkosh this week that’s ... Read more

July 25, 2023October 31, 2025

Father and Son Adventure to AirVenture

AirVenture, Member Stories

Jeff Brown of Boise, Idaho, flew his Glasair Sportsman into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh with his father, where AirVenture Today found him in Homebuilt aircraft camping.

July 25, 2023October 31, 2025

Radio Chatter: A Look at LiveATC.net

AirVenture

What originally began as a hobby for Dave Pascoe has grown into a full-fledged business and useful resource for pilots and aviation enthusiasts.

July 24, 2023October 31, 2025

Return With Honor

AirVenture, Honoring The Past

Vietnam veteran Col. Ellis speaks on POW, leadership lessons

July 24, 2023October 31, 2025

A Father and Son Duo

AirVenture, Member Stories

Nearly three decades of AirVenture together

July 24, 2023October 31, 2025

Low and Slow Around the Lower 48

AirVenture, Member Stories

“Right now, I’m so tired of flying. It’s so great to be here on the ground … and I know by the time the whole convention’s over, I’ll be just ... 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.”

December 5, 2022October 31, 2025

Canadian Countdown to AirVenture Begins Now!

AirVenture, EAA Canada

By the time you read this, we will likely be less than 240 days until EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023, the greatest gathering of all things aviation on Earth!