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For many, AirVenture is a weeklong celebration of aviation, but for Don, EAA 43797, and Karen Duck, EAA 617522, it’s a family tradition that spans generations and nearly a month of dedicated volunteer work each year. The Ducks have become a cornerstone of the volunteer community at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, contributing their time, skills, and passion to ensure the event runs smoothly. Read more: discover.eaa.org/I9K850YzYbT #Aviation #Avgeeks #Oshkosh #PilotLife

Look fast to be fast! The Pelegrin Tarragon is a sleek, sharp-looking airplane with the speed to match. Named after the tarragon herb, this Latvian design has the unofficial world speed record for airplanes in the European microlight category at 217 knots. 📸 Jim Raeder #Aviation #Avgeeks #Oshkosh #AviationGoals

Not seeing enough airplanes on your timeline? Let’s fix that!   Enjoy this graceful moment of the Mid-America Flight Museum’s Fairchild 71, captured during the photoshoot for its feature in the September/October 2024 issue of Vintage Airplane magazine.   #Aviation #Avgeeks #Aircraft #Aviation4u

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier gives some advice for how to handle a flap system failure while in flight Read more: discover.eaa.org/MxRi50YzY9C #Aviation #Avgeeks #GeneralAviation #Flying

Not one, but two @Goodyearblimp called EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 home, celebrating 100 years of Goodyear aviation. In the March 2026 issue of Sport Aviation, chief pilot Michael Dougherty shares the history of the Goodyear Blimps and their 2025 tour celebrating this milestone. discover.eaa.org/my5Q50YzTYt ✏️ Holly Chilsen #Aviation #Avgeeks #Oshkosh #GoodyearBlimp

Meet the Fokkers! Flying together this #FormationFriday are WWI replicas: the Dr.I in the lead, followed by the D.VII. Both serving near the end of World War I, these aircraft highlight varying approaches to fighter design as triplanes gave way to biplanes, which would eventually be made obsolete by monoplanes. 📸 Connor Madison #Aviation #Avgeeks #WWI #MilitaryHistory

🚨 #OSH26 News: One of Australia’s air show stars plus demos from current military aircraft are the latest additions to the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 air show lineup, as that lineup continues to expand for this year’s fly-in convention on July 20-26 Buy tickets at: EAA.org/Tickets Read more: discover.eaa.org/egk250YzXTC #Aviation #Avgeeks #Oshkosh #EaaAirVenture

Park this F-150 Ford Raptor R in your driveway! Don’t miss out on 20% bonus entries and your chance to win $500 worth of free entries. Use promo code 720HP and enter by March 31, 2026. Visit EAA.org/Sweepstakes for details. Every entry fuels the next generation of aviators and engineers who will take our dreams to the sky by entering the EAA Aviation Foundation Raptor R Sweepstakes!

EAA is saddened by the death of test pilot Mike Melvill, a frequent and inspiring presence at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.   One of Mike’s most renowned accomplishments came in 2004, when he piloted SpaceShipOne to the edge of space as the team claimed the XPrize for the first successful civilian spaceflights.   The EAA Aviation Museum’s SpaceShipOne exhibit will continue to honor Mike Melvill’s pioneering achievements and inspire future generations of aviators.

Painted to commemorate its service in the 20th Fighter Group during World War II, Mark and Missy Timken's P-51D Mustang LC-N, serial No. 44-72107, was one of the highlights in the Warbirds area at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, earning the title of Reserve Grand Champion: WWII as part of the annual Lindy Awards. #EAA #aircraft #aviation #oshkosh #osh25 #warbird #warbirds #airventure #p51mustang #p51 #mustang #wwii #wwiihistory

We are excited to welcome Kenneth Katz, John Chilstrom, and Fred Swan to the EAA Aviation Museum’s Speaker Series on April 16. This panel will go over the history of the Rockwell B-1 Lancer, including the building, testing, and flying of this impressive piece of aviation engineering. The event begins at 7 p.m. at the EAA Aviation Museum and is free for EAA members and just $5 for nonmembers. Speaker Series is sponsored by Alro Steel, Capital Credit Union, Community First Credit Union, Cozumel, Kwik Trip, Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists, Pilotsmith, Sargento, and The Taqueria. Learn more at EAA.org/SpeakerSeries.

This T-50 Bobcat has been to Oshkosh several times, but, since 36 years had passed since its last visit, its return was a welcome surprise for many avgeeks at #OSH25. John Cyrier is now the caretaker of this vintage airplane and is honored to preserve its history while continuing the legacy of the Bamboo Bomber. The full story is in the April 2026 issue of Sport Aviation. discover.eaa.org/oBrV50YyW4I 📸 Connor Madison ✏️ Hal Bryan #Aviation #Avgeeks #Oshkosh #Aircraft

Thinking about flying a Widgeon? Brian Van Wagnen is the expert to call. With decades restoring and flying these rare amphibians, he knows every nut and bolt and loves helping new owners like Mike Pratt safely operate this aircraft. Read the full story in the March 2026 issue of Sport Aviation. discover.eaa.org/2AbO50YyQAl 📸 Jim Raeder ✏️ Budd Davisson #Aviation #Avgeeks #Oshkosh #PilotLife

Unique and a different breed are just a couple of ways to describe this Culp Special. This radial-engine biplane blends vintage inspiration with modern muscle, powered by a 360-hp M14P that makes it an uncommon and thrilling air show act. 📸 @Jim_Koepnick #Aviation #Avgeeks #Oshkosh #PilotLife

The FAA recently published a new website dedicated to clarifying the privileges, limitations, and process to obtain repairman certificates of varying types. Covered on the website are “general” repairmen (typically employed by commercial repair stations and air carriers), amateur-built repairmen (obtained by the primary builders of amateur-built aircraft), and light-sport repairmen. Read more: discover.eaa.org/WqfQ50YwYYG #Aviation #Avgeeks #AviationNews #Aircraft

Don’t swat these Mosquitos! Thanks to Lewis Air Legends and Warren Denholm, one more de Havilland Mosquito is beautifully buzzing around. Pictured here are two of only four airworthy Wooden Wonders, making this pair a truly rare formation. 📸 Scott Slocum #Aviation #Avgeeks #WWII #Warbirds

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Charles “Chip” Mikesell details the four-year build of his RV-10 Read more: discover.eaa.org/611c50YwYJM #Aviation #Avgeeks #PilotLife #Airplane

A 1930s legend with stories to spare! In its day, the Lockheed Vega was a pioneering aircraft, flown by pilots like Amelia Earhart and Wiley Post as they broke records and made new discoveries. This particular example was even flown by the legendary Jimmy Doolittle during his time with Shell Oil. 📸 Scott Slocum #Aviation #Avgeeks #AviationHistory #Airplanes

EAA Chapter 534 is proud to have watched a young chapter member go from a Young Eagles participant to now giving flight reviews as a CFI to fellow members. Read more: discover.eaa.org/rZWV50YwYAk #Aviation #Avgeeks #EAAChapters #AviationGoals