It’s Time to Ride Post-Oshkosh Wave Once Again

EAA AirVenture never ceases to inspire and energize the aviation community.

Meg Godlewski

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

AirVenture in Oshkosh [Courtesy: Experimental Aircraft Association/Connor Madison]

Key Takeaways:

EAA AirVenture is an immersive annual event that reenergizes aviation passion, showcasing a vast array of aircraft from warbirds to homebuilts and fostering opportunities within the industry.
A major highlight was the discussion and release of MOSAIC (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification), a significant update impacting sport pilots, light-sport aircraft, and flight training.
The event serves as a comprehensive hub for learning and career development, offering numerous seminars on diverse aviation topics, career opportunities, and direct engagement with organizations like the FAA and NTSB.
The Pilot Proficiency Center provides hands-on flight training using advanced simulators for pilots to enhance skills and decision-making, and also offers introductory experiences for non-pilots.

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There is something about being surrounded by pilots and aviation enthusiasts that reenergizes your passion for aviation.

I am writing this on the airliner on the way home from a week at EAA AirVenture, the annual migration thousands make each year to Oshkosh, Wisconsin. For the unfamiliar, Oshkosh is so much more than a fly-in/airshow/trade show. It is a chance to be immersed in aviation and learn what opportunities are out there.