Archives: EAA & AirVenture

EAA Welcomes Back CAF’s Ghost Squadron B-29 & B-24

Posted on March 22, 2013 by mwflyer

OSHKOSH, WIS. — 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.” The airplanes will … Continue reading →

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Hightower Resigns As EAA President/CEO… Pelton Elected Chairman of The Board

Posted on November 15, 2012 by mwflyer

OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Board of Directors accepted the resignation of President and CEO Rod Hightower, October 22, 2012. Hightower stated that he wanted to spend more time with his school-age children. He and his wife, … Continue reading →

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Christmas At EAA

Posted on November 13, 2012 by mwflyer

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, WIS. – Get into the holiday spirit in an uplifting setting as EAA hosts “Christmas in the Air” from 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 3, 2012 at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh. … Continue reading →

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EAA Inducts Three Midwest Aviators

Posted on October 24, 2012 by mwflyer

OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Experimental Aircraft Association will recognize the contributions made to the world of flight by five aviators on Thursday, November 15, as it inducts them into the EAA Hall of Fame during a banquet at the EAA … Continue reading →

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Hightower Resigns As EAA President/CEO… Pelton Elected Chairman of Board

Posted on October 22, 2012 by mwflyer

OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Board of Directors accepted the resignation of President and CEO Rod Hightower, October 22, 2012. Hightower stated that he wanted to spend more time with his school-age children, and he and his … Continue reading →

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Cessna Internship Program Showcased Skycatcher

Posted on September 29, 2012 by mwflyer

OSHKOSH, WIS. – Cessna Aircraft Company developed a unique internship program this summer which challenged high-energy aviation students from around the country to see who could generate the most awareness and hands-on experience for the innovative Cessna Skycatcher. The inaugural … Continue reading →

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Piper Celebrates 75th Anniversary At AirVenture

Posted on September 29, 2012 by mwflyer

OSHKOSH, WIS. – To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Piper Aircraft, and the plane that made it famous, Piper is celebrating its history all year long, and focused on EAA AirVenture 2012, July 23-29 in Oshkosh, Wis. Hundreds of Piper … Continue reading →

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AirVenture Cup Completes 15th Successful Event While It Confronts Potential Changes

Posted on September 29, 2012 by mwflyer

by Geoff Sobering The first group of race pilots and staff arrived at the Mitchell, S.D. airport, August 22, 2012, to prepare for the 2012 AirVenture Cup Race. The previous evening’s briefing had laid out the planned race course starting … Continue reading →

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AirVenture – Always A “Can-Do” Spirit

Posted on September 29, 2012 by mwflyer

by Jim LaMalfa EAA’s annual fly-in (AirVenture) is one of the aviation world’s premier events, held at Wittman Field in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, each July. This year’s event ran from Monday, July 23rd through Sunday, July 29th. Starting my day at … Continue reading →

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Family, Friends & Fantastic Flying Machines… EAA Celebrates 60th Fly-In Convention

Posted on September 28, 2012 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman EAA President/CEO Rod Hightower set the tone for the week to come, July 23 thru July 29, 2012 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, with enthusiasm and confidence for EAA’s 60th annual fly-in convention. … Continue reading →

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