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aerospace agencies interested in developing private and business flying activities in their countries. Corporate officials from major general aviation airframe and engine manufacturers in the United States, Europe, Asia, China and South America, consider EAA AirVenture Oshkosh an important stop in their yearly travel schedule. An EAA official said the fly-in “spans the entire spectrum of aviation interests” and generates more than $170-million in revenue for the Wisconsin economy. Pelton said the International Convention and Fly-in “has become more than a place or a gathering for the aviation community.
Mention ‘EAA AirVenture Oshkosh’ to nearly any pilot in the world and that person will know what you are talking about.”
In the past 10 years the convention site has undergone a series of major upgrades that have significantly improved visitor accommodations and space for more exhibitors as part of the organization’s effort to ensure that AirVenture “retains its world-class status,” another EAA official said. These changes allow both the general public and official participants opportunities to better study and
The daily air show performances at AirVenture draw large crowds and feature various aerobatic displays as well as precision formation maneuvers as demonstrated by members of the Canadian Harvard Aerobatic Team. (Courtesy EAA.org)
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