Whether you're contemplating a first attempt at the Fisk Arrival or only the latest of many flights to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in July, there's no time like the present to begin preparing for the busiest airspace in the world.
Another year, another exciting lineup of events that will have AOPA members enjoying the world of aviation from the best advantage. From our own events at local airshows to showcases at the big shows like Sun ’n Fun and EAA AirVenture, we have an exciting year of flying and fun planned.
As joint managers of the 2024–25 AOPA Sweepstakes project, Niki Britton and Alicia Herron have different strengths that make them a perfect team. Britton has expertise from owning her family Cessna 182 and is the primary manager of the restoration. As a CFII with 1,800 hours and a fair amount of ferrying, Herron uses her unique flying experiences in this project. Ferrying the Sweeps 182 from its Arizona hangar to EAA AirVenture, Herron was in the right seat for the trip and Britton in the left. Here are their stories.
The Debbie Franceus Memorial Aviation Foundation presented its first Aviation Spirit Award in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, on July 19 to Bonanzas to Oshkosh coordinator Larry Gaines in front of a crowd of 300 pilots, friends, and family members.
I was nervous, even after poring over diagrams of the aerial parade route, attending two airshow performers’ safety briefings, and asking dozens of follow-up questions that were patiently answered by EAA AirVenture Air Bosses Kriss Kliegle and Kellie Hudson.
As much a staple as cheese curds, the Fisk arrival, and the night airshow’s wall of fire, the Ford TriMotor is an icon of every year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin.
What if a light sport aircraft could cruise at 138 knots? Two Tulsa, Oklahoma, pilots are banking on the FAA’s proposed changes to the LSA rules (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification) to create a U.S. market for the sleek, efficient ultralights of Europe.
King Schools is offering 10 percent off private pilot courses and bundles for the remainder of 2024 in celebration of the training provider’s fiftieth anniversary.
More than 500,000 people typically visit EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin, traveling from dozens of countries around the world to share their passion for airshows, cool airplanes, and fellowship.
TL Sport Aircraft, the Czech Republic manufacturer of ultralight sport composite aircraft (distributed via South Carolina), announced new backcountry variants of its popular high-wing TL–3000 Sirius.
Samson Sky, maker of the experimental Switchblade flying sports car, announced design updates that the company says will improve the vehicle’s thrust/drag issues.
The Bob Hoover Academy (BHA), a Salinas, California-based nonprofit organization dedicated to “empowering at-risk kids through aviation education,” has received a curriculum-changing donation from the Thomas and Stacey Siebel Foundation.
Canard-carrying aircraft designed by the legendary Burt Rutan joined warbirds of various vintages, and airshow performance specialists (including Jarrod Lindemann in his jet-assisted Waco biplane) who entertained the crowd with high-energy aerobatics during the opening day airshow of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 in Wisconsin.
Pilots and aviation enthusiasts from around the world meet in Wisconsin each summer for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, and fair weather greeted the early arrivals for the 2024 edition of the long-running rite of summer.
Aspen Avionics is teaming up with Electronics International to develop engine monitoring for Aspen's Evolution multifunction displays. The software-based upgrade will be available for four- and six-cylinder single-engine piston aircraft.
With new paint, interior, avionics, and a fresh annual complete, the AOPA Sweepstakes Cessna 182 is finally making its big public debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin. But first, we had to get it there.
Two people died when a Lancair ES crashed shortly after noon on July 22, about 1.5 nautical miles south of the threshold of Runway 36 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
The Cirrus One aircraft management program expands the leading general aviation manufacturer's focus on "personal aviation" to include nonpilot aircraft owners.
Garmin announced a pair of slimline radios for experimental aircraft, a new controller for the GFC 600 digital autopilot with a larger display, and additional approvals for GFC 500 autopilot installation.
Demand for commercial pilots, aviation technicians, and cabin crew is increasing as air travel continues to rebound from its pandemic-era lows, according to the Boeing Co.Pilot and Technician Outlook.
Blackhawk Aerospace will offer Pratt & Whitney PT6A-66D engine upgrades for Daher TBM 700s with TBM sales and performance center Avex Aviation, the company announced July 22.
ForeFlight is showing off its new “Voyager” capabilities at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 in Wisconsin, with additional app enhancements teed up to release after the big show.
A new collection of Redbird Pro instrument approach scenarios are eligible for FAA Wings credit when completed with an instructor, Redbird Flight Simulations announced July 22 at EAA AirVenture.
A young warbird pilot who inspired others was among four people killed in two separate accidents involving three aircraft on July 29, the final Saturday of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 in Wisconsin.