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, celebrated for its unique aircraft, skilled pilots, thrilling airshows, and strong community spirit, having grown immensely since its 1953 inception.
The event has hosted numerous iconic civilian and military aircraft, experiencing transformative moments such as the Concorde's 1985 visit, which solidified its status as a major player in the worldwide aviation community.
Oshkosh actively fosters innovation and the homebuilt aircraft movement, introducing groundbreaking designs from pioneers like Burt Rutan and showcasing emerging technologies such as eVTOLs and ultralights.
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.
