A visit by a British Airways Concorde in 1985 transformed the Oshkosh fly-in forever. [File Photo: NASA]
Key Takeaways:
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is a massive annual aviation event that has grown into a global phenomenon, celebrated for its unique aircraft, thrilling airshows, and strong sense of aviation camaraderie.
The event has played a crucial role in advancing general aviation, fostering homebuilt aircraft development, launching movements like ultralights, and showcasing groundbreaking experimental designs.
Oshkosh is renowned for hosting an extraordinary array of historic and advanced aircraft, from iconic civilian jets like the Concorde to powerful military warbirds and pioneering experimental planes, creating unforgettable "goosebump moments" in aviation history.
Across the GA community, Oshkosh is a word that sums up an incomparable week of unique aircraft, skilled pilots, thrilling airshows, and aviation comradery.
That’s what visitors can expect at this year’sEAA AirVenture at Oshkosh, Wisconsin’s Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) from July 25 through 31.
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Thom is a former senior editor for FLYING. Previously, his freelance reporting appeared in aviation industry magazines. Thom also spent three decades as a TV and digital journalist at CNN’s bureaus in Washington and Atlanta, eventually specializing in aviation. He has reported from air shows in Oshkosh, Farnborough and Paris. Follow Thom on Twitter @thompatterson.
