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Young Eagles is one of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) most visible programs, and from its launch in 1992, the volunteer pilots who dedicate their time and aircraft to this highly successful program have flown 2,202,308 Young Eagles ages 8 to 17 as of March 9, 2020. After this first introductory flight has been completed, […]

Following the trend of many upcoming aviation events, the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) has cancelled SAFECON 2020, the national flight competition that was scheduled to take place in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, from May 18 to 23. The competition would have marked the 100th anniversary of NIFA’s annual collegiate flight competitions, and for the first time […]

Many things have to fall into place for a skiplane fly-in to come together, and each is a moving target. A nice snow base is needed, the snow itself shouldn’t be too icy or slushy, and of course ceilings, winds, and visibility need to be conducive to flying. Fortunately, all converged perfectly on Saturday, February […]

Ever wondered how to convince a young person of the thrill, the fun, and the unbelievable personal and professional exhilaration they might experience should they aim their sights on a career in aviation? In a world often overrun with handheld technology spewing endless streams of social media content that doesn’t seem to fully answer that […]

In a brilliant collaboration announced last week, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Boeing are making a bold move to address future aviation and aerospace industry workforce shortages by partnering to offer young people age 18 and under free admission to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2020. The free youth admission is available throughout AirVenture week and […]

Record amounts of rain fell in the Oshkosh area just prior to the official start of this year’s AirVenture, leaving campers scurrying for mud-less places to pitch tents and park RVs. By Sunday however, the sun shone brightly, almost as a sign of the week of mild temperatures to follow. In fact, no more than […]

This year’s Lindbergh Innovation Forum, a program of the Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation, at AirVenture promises to deliver more inspiring and provocative presentations on concepts designed to shape the future of aviation. The sessions, in partnership with EAA, will take place on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019, from 9 am – 12 pm […]

The Experimental Aircraft Association celebrates 50 consecutive years of its famous convention this summer—now known as EAA AirVenture, but referred to by most as “Oshkosh”. We’ve scoured the significant conference schedule, and picked out these highlights for you to consider as you plan your week at the show this year—which runs from Monday, July 22, […]

If you’re someone who can’t keep straight the number and names of the dozens of urban flying vehicles coming to the marketplace, don’t feel alone. For an education on the urban mobility marketplace, EAA’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in late July, might be just the place when the doors open to the show’s new urban […]

The Experimental Aircraft Association will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Boeing 747 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 this summer with programming taking place throughout the week. EAA noted that the “Queen of the Skies,” as the 747 is affectionately known among its legions of fans, was developed by Boeing during a time when long-distance […]