A visit by a British Airways Concorde in 1985 transformed the Oshkosh fly-in forever. [File Photo: NASA]
Key Takeaways:
EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh is a globally significant annual aviation event, celebrating general aviation's vitality and immense growth by attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors and thousands of unique aircraft.
The event serves as a historical showcase for iconic and innovative aircraft, from legendary military warbirds and massive civilian airliners (e.g., Concorde, B-29s) to groundbreaking experimental designs.
Oshkosh continuously propels aviation's future, having launched movements like homebuilt aircraft and ultralights, and now featuring cutting-edge technologies like eVTOLs, all while creating unforgettable experiences for the aviation community.
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.
