The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration - July 29-August 4, 2013 at Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, WI. http://www.airventure.org en-us Copyright 2013 Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc. Elevate your AirVenture experience by reserving a seat at the EAA Aviators Club, presented by Shell Aviation. The Aviators Club, located on the flightline adjacent to the Flightline Pavilion, is available only to EAA members and their guests. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:02:05 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130516_aviators-club.html EAA welcomes back the world's only privately owned flying BAE Sea Harrier F/A2 to AirVenture Oshkosh 2013, as Art Nalls will bring his showstopping VTOL jump jet to Wittman Regional Airport. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:18:04 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130516_harrier-returning-to-oshkosh.html Hollywood blockbusters, a special pre-premiere screening, and fun aviation classics are among the films topping the lineup for this year's EAA Fly-In Theater, which is presented by Ford Motor Company. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:15:28 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130516_blockblusters-classics-at-fly-in-theater.html As previously announced, the Texas Flying Legends Museum plans to bring an amazing collection of World War II aircraft to AirVenture this year and have them on display on Scotts Warbird Alley most of the week. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:25:07 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130515_texas-flying-legends-to-fly-vets.html To allow more EAA members to attend their annual membership meeting at AirVenture, which is also our annual convention, EAA's annual meeting has been moved to Wednesday, July 31, at 8:30 a.m. at Theater in the Woods. The annual meeting had traditionally been held on Saturday morning at the fly-in. Thu, 09 May 2013 19:20:19 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130509_annual-meeting-moves.html Oshkosh is the home of aviation innovation, and this year EAA has established a new location to showcase new ideas, technologies, and products that advance aviation. Called the Innovations Pavilion, it will be located right in the middle of the show on Celebration Way. Aerospace innovators and entrepreneurs will display their designs and inventions in this gallery. Thu, 09 May 2013 18:40:57 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130509_innovations-pavilion.html Attention women aviators and enthusiasts: WomenVenture at AirVenture will be held on Friday, August 2, including the annual Women in Aviation International Connect Breakfast, the traditional photo on Philips 66 Plaza, and new for 2013, the WomenVenture Power Lunch. Thu, 09 May 2013 14:32:05 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130509_womenventure-women-soar.html EAA AirVenture Cup Race officials announced a new starting point - Mount Vernon (Illinois) Airport (MVN) - for the 2013 AirVenture Cup Race, scheduled for Sunday, July 28. Also announced this week was the addition of several new aircraft classes to allow even more aviators to participate in this fun competition prior to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013. Wed, 08 May 2013 18:52:29 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130508_av-cup-new-starting-line.html The EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) is now available for download. Mon, 06 May 2013 16:28:54 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130506_download-notam.html As many EAAers know, country music legend Aaron Tippin is a multiengine- and instrument-rated pilot, A and P, and a helicopter pilot. He's joining the Little Toot airplane family as he and Tommy Meyer, son of Little Toot designer George Meyer, are partnering to bring back the airplane to its proper place in aviation history. Thu, 02 May 2013 15:35:08 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130502_tippin-flying-original-little-toot-to-oshkosh.html The Spirit of Liberty Foundation is calling for antique, military, and experimental aircraft owners to join in a cross-county flight beginning the first week of July to honor and raise awareness for the past, present, and future armed forces. Thu, 02 May 2013 15:32:54 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130502_spirit-of-liberty-tour-to-stop.html Yves 'Jetman' Rossy, the world's first jet-powered man, will make his first public U.S. flights this summer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, showcasing the cutting edge of human flight at The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration on July 29-August 4. Thu, 02 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130502_jetman-coming-to-oshkosh.html One of music's legendary bands will be back for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013, as Chicago will take the stage on Monday, July 29, for the opening night concert. The concert, presented by Ford Motor Company, is free to all AirVenture attendees that day and will be held on Phillips 66 Plaza following the afternoon air show. Wed, 01 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130501_chicago-ready-to-rock-opening-night-concert.html The summer release of Disney's Planes, the animated comedy adventure from above the world of the popular 2006 film Cars, has the entire aviation community buzzing! Those attending AirVenture this year will have the opportunity to experience a special preview screening at the Fly-In Theater on Friday night, August 2, one week before the movie opens in theaters nationwide. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130429_disneys-planes-set-to-take-off.html Get your AirVenture tickets by June 30 and you could win big in the 'Oh My Oshkosh!' Sweepstakes! Just purchase admission tickets, camping, aircraft rides, or other items in advance to receive automatic entries into the 'Oh My Oshkosh!' Sweepstakes and the opportunity to win an ultimate AirVenture experience! Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:12:20 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130425_oh-my-oshkosh-sweepstakes.html The annual Teachers Day at EAA AirVenture will be held on Tuesday, July 30, sponsored by Build A Plane, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), and EAA. Teachers Day exposes educators to a variety of programs and curricula that allow them to put aviation in classrooms - from middle school through high school. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:01:28 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130425_teachers-day.html The Commemorative Air Force's Rise Above traveling exhibit returns to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this year, honoring America's first African-American fighter pilots during World War II, the Tuskegee Airmen. This year the exhibit will relocate to Scotts Warbirds Alley. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:12:54 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130424_rise-above-exhibit-returns.html Two iconic homebuilt aircraft designs celebrating important anniversaries in 2013 will be recognized at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013: 60 years of the Wittman Tailwind and 50 years for the Thorp T-18. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:11:37 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130418_wittman-tailwind-thorp-t-18-honored.html The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh's AeroInnovate seeks early stage aviation companies to attend and apply to present at its fifth annual Pitch and Mingle event, scheduled during AirVenture on Startup Aviation Day - Tuesday, July 30 - in the new Innovations Pavilion. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:42:21 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130418_pitch-and-mingle.html The EAA AirVenture Cup Race will continue racing in 2013 with the full support and involvement of EAA. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:21:59 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130412_airventure-cup-race-is-back.html Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band will return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2013 as the grand finale of a daylong salute to veterans on Friday, August 2. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:54:29 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130411_lt-dan-band-returns.html The Cavanaugh Flight Museum of Addison, Texas, confirmed this week its North American P-51D The Brat III would be among the museum's vintage warbirds it plans to fly to Oshkosh for EAA AirVenture 2013. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:58:13 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130411_cavanaugh-p-51-brat-III-heading-to-oshkosh.html After a one-year hiatus, the EAA AirVenture Concert Band will reconvene and perform at the convention this year, and we're looking for musicians. This will be the sixth year EAA members and others will get together to entertain fellow Oshkosh attendees during one of the fly-in's evening programs. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:52:27 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130411_av-concert-band-returns.html Patty Wagstaff, the three-time National Aerobatic Champion and National Aviation Hall of Fame member who was a popular fixture at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for more than two decades, is returning to the EAA fly-in convention's air shows in 2013 flying new aircraft and performances. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:14:20 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130404_air-show-legend-patty-wagstaff-returns.html EAA confirmed Thursday that the Texas Flying Legends Museum plans to bring 11 warbird aircraft to Oshkosh this summer to participate in EAA AirVenture 2013. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:12:52 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130404_texas-flying-legends-to-fly-11-ship-fleet.html Four aerobatic all-stars with outstanding individual resumes will bring their exciting joint show to EAA AirVenture this summer, as the members of 'The 4ce' make their formation debut at Oshkosh. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:01:53 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130403_the-4ce-is-with-us-in-2013.html EAA AirVenture Oshkosh will remember the heroism and history involved in the beginnings of World War II, as the 'Tora! Tora! Tora!' aerial re-enactment of the events of December 7, 1941, returns to Wittman Regional Airport during this year's convention and fly-in. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:42:29 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130328_tora-tora-tora-returning.html Reaction to EAA Vintage Aircraft Association's Round-Engine Rodeo plans at AirVenture 2013 has been extremely positive, according to Steve Krog, one of its main organizers of activities both in Oshkosh and at the preconvention staging area, Hartford Municipal Airport. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:41:28 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130328_excitement-builds-for-round-engine-rodeo.html EAA's Innovations Pavilion, a new exhibit and presentation area at AirVenture that showcases what's new and exciting in aviation and space, will feature established innovators along with emerging entrepreneurs - many of whom could qualify to receive one of 15 exhibit booths for no charge. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:40:24 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130328_apply-for-free-exhibit-space-at-innovations-pavilion.html This year the Mooney Caravan makes its 16th group arrival - and second all-formation flight - when it flies to AirVenture Oshkosh 2013 on Saturday, July 27. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:15:02 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130327_mooney-caravan-planning-16th-group-flight-to-oshkosh.html The EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Night Air Show, one of the most popular additions to The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration lineup over the past quarter-century, will be even bigger in 2013 with the addition of a second night show scheduled for Wednesday, July 31. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:15:51 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130321_airventure-adds-second-night-air-show.html Two of World War II's most iconic aircraft, the Boeing B-29 Superfortress and the Consolidated B-24 Liberator, will be back at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2013 as part of the Commemorative Air Force's 'Ghost Squadron' participation at The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:05:48 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130319_b-29-b-24-returning.html Cherokees to Oshkosh - the youngest of the AirVenture mass arrival groups - is busy prepping for its fourth consecutive journey to Oshkosh for AirVenture 2013. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:24:09 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130319_cherokees-lead-way-for-group-arrivals.html Not since the late 1990s has a BD-5 microjet appeared and flown at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, but there's one coming to the show this year, and it's definitely not your father's BD-5. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:35:25 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130314_justin-lewis-to-fly-BD-5FLS-microjet.html Some of the world's top air show performers have made their commitments to flying at EAA AirVenture 2013 - The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration - as part of the afternoon and Night Air Show lineups. Daily air shows at AirVenture are presented by Rockwell Collins. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:17:19 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130314_top-air-show-performers-commit.html The group that formally invented the concept of group arrivals to AirVenture Oshkosh is once again preparing for its annual migration to Wittman Regional Airport. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:37:51 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130314_bonanzas-2-oshkosh-prepares-for-airventure.html The Oshkosh Area United Way will benefit from EAA's Runway 5K run/walk that will be held on Saturday, August 3, during the final weekend of EAA AirVenture 2013. The United Way will receive all funds raised from the fun run. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:24:07 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130314_oshkosh-area-united-way-to-benefit-from-annual-airventure-runway-5k.html The General Aviation Awards program has named its 2013 national award recipients: Bill Fifles of Honolulu, Hawaii, Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year; Bruce Lundquist of Willis, Michigan, Avionics Technician of the Year; Dean Eichholz of Soldotna, Alaska, Certificated Flight Instructor of the Year; and Mark Madden of Anchorage, Alaska, FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) Representative of the Year. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:55:02 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130307_national-general-aviation-award-winners-named.html The Helicopter Association International (HAI) and EAA have made a joint commitment to give helicopters a new prominence at EAA's AirVenture - The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:02:54 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130306_HAI-helicenter.html On July 27, the Saturday before AirVenture opening day, dozens of Cessna pilots will arrive en masse at Wittman Regional Airport in the eighth annual Cessnas 2 Oshkosh flight. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:00:20 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130305_cessnas-2-oshkosh-planning-arrival.html As occurs every year, there are some areas at Oshkosh this year that are new or in new locations. Here are a few of them so far for 2013. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:52:32 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130227_quick-guide-to-airventure-changes.html Each year during AirVenture, EAA's Memorial Wall ceremony honors those departed loved ones whose passion for aviation profoundly affected our lives. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:56:01 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130213_honor-loved-ones-on-memorial-wall.html The 'good ol' days' of aviation will return to AirVenture this year as the Vintage Aircraft Association (VAA) presents a Round-Engine Rodeo - a special round-up of classic radial-powered planes in the Vintage area. VAA invites all owners, pilots, and enthusiasts of these antique aircraft to attend the annual weeklong gathering, scheduled for July 29 through August 4. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:32:20 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130207_vintage-radials-to-grab-airventure-spotlight.html Team AeroDynamix, which made a spectacular EAA AirVenture Oshkosh debut in 2012, will be returning this year as a featured act in the event's afternoon and night air shows. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:00:27 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130117_team-aerodynamix-returning.html Advance purchase admission tickets and camping are now available for the 61st annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, scheduled for July 29-August 4 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Daily and weekly admissions are available, as is the ability to join EAA and immediately receive the best possible admission prices available only to EAA members. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:48:27 GMT http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/121203_advance-purchase-ticketing-opens.html