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 event that reenergizes aviation passion, showcasing a vast array of aircraft from warbirds to homebuilts and connecting enthusiasts.
A significant development at the event was the announcement of the new MOSAIC rule, which modernizes special airworthiness certifications and greatly expands privileges for sport pilots.
AirVenture serves as a key hub for aviation education, skill development through resources like the Pilot Proficiency Center, and career opportunities, featuring numerous seminars and expert interactions.

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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.