For the last couple of years, visitors to the weeklong party that is EAA AirVenture have described the high-octane, jam-packed, in-your-face aviation extravaganza as among the best they could ever remember attending. This year was different. Many of the visitors and exhibitors Flying spoke with throughout the week said 2016 will go down as the best Oshkosh ever, period.
One for the Books: Many Call AirVenture 2016 the Best Ever
Key Takeaways:
- EAA AirVenture 2016 was widely regarded as the "best Oshkosh ever," attracting 553,000 visitors and 14,300 aircraft movements.
- Key highlights included the Martin Mars water bomber, the Canadian Snowbirds, Harrison Ford's 2 millionth Young Eagle flight, and the highly successful Pilot Proficiency Center.
- Preparations are underway for AirVenture 2017, set for July 24-30, featuring the 80th anniversary of the Piper Cub.
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