 Aviation
enthusiasts from around the world are counting the days until EAA
AirVenture Oshkosh, The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration, July
23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The 55th annual convention
of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will showcase the best of
aviation’s innovations and heritage.
Each year, EAA AirVenture welcomes more
than 10,000 aircraft to the weeklong celebration, along with a total
attendance of more than 600,000 visitors from 65 nations.
“Simply put, Oshkosh is the place to be
for anyone who enjoys flight, innovation and the best aviators’
gathering in the world,” said Tom Poberezny, EAA president and
AirVenture chairman. “EAA AirVenture is not only aviation’s family
reunion, but also the place where nearly every facet of flight is on
display, as Oshkosh is the international crossroads where people enjoy and
celebrate the freedom of flight.”
EAA AirVenture’s aircraft lineup is
filled with the latest flight innovations along with the legendary
aircraft of aviation’s first 100 years. There are brand new jets that
are revolutionizing the aviation community, unique homebuilt and vintage
airplanes, and more aircraft of every size, shape and origin.
In addition, EAA AirVenture 2007 will offer
more than ever before, from nearly 1,000 forums, workshops and seminars,
to special activities for young people and families, to renowned aviation
movies each evening under the stars. All of these activities are included
in AirVenture admission, as is an encore concert by the Beach Boys on
Monday, July 23, at 5:30 p.m., immediately following the opening day’s
afternoon air show. This concert is presented by Eclipse Aviation, Ford
Motor Company, and Innovative Solutions & Support.
EAA AirVenture 2007’s features and
attractions include:
- F-22 “Raptors,” the U.S. Air
Force’s newest front-line fighter jet, that will be on display and
flying on Thursday through Sunday, July 26-29;
- The sleek and mysterious U-2 spyplane,
that will be on display on AirVenture’s showcase AeroShell Square;
- More than 300 Warbirds that include
fighter airplanes from World War II and classic fighter jets, many
flying in spectacular shows throughout the week, with expanded
programs on Friday and Saturday, July 27-28;
- The Goodyear Blimp, one of the world’s
most recognizable aircraft, on ground display and in flight
demonstrations on July 23-27;
- Military aircraft such as the Harrier
jump jet, C-17 transport, and A-10, F-16 and F/A-18 fighters, plus
special fly-bys of the B-1 and B-2 bombers, F-117 stealth fighters,
and other activities in honor of the U.S. Air Force’s 60th
anniversary;
- A variety of special programs, from the
75th anniversary of Beechcraft airplanes and the 60th anniversary of
its famed Bonanza model, to introductions of several new airplanes by
manufacturers from around the world throughout the week;
- A brand new “Learn To Fly Center,”
hosted by EAA and the National Association of Flight Instructors, that
opens the world of flight to those who have only dreamed of flying in
the past;
- Daily afternoon air shows with the
world’s finest civilian aerobatic pilots, more than 800 aviation
exhibitors, and nearly 1,000 forums, workshops and seminars;
- Special activities for families and
young people that help them discover and enjoy aviation, including the
enormous KidVenture area;
- More than 2,500 showplanes that include
homebuilt aircraft, vintage models, ultralights, seaplanes and much
more.
With all of the activities, EAA is an
outstanding value for individuals and families. An EAA membership supplies
even more value, with special EAA-member discounts available on
merchandise and food.
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