June 18, 2014 – Globalair.com announced today it has launched its annual “Oshkosh Specials” page. Since 2010 Globalair.com has produced this seasonal webpage, giving flyers heading to EAA’s AirVenture the ability to review discounts and special deals offered from FBOs nationwide just for them.
Jeff Carrithers, President and CEO of Globalair.com explains, “FBOs across the nation know Oshkosh is right around the corner and they also know there are thousands of aircraft flying from all over the nation heading to the event. They offer great specials for pilots, from large fuel discounts to free parking to free camping access. Some FBOs make it a little fun by offering food of some type. I always enjoy the free doughnuts myself, but some FBOs even offer hamburgers and barbeques.”
This is the fourth year Globalair.com has presented this information online to both aviators heading to Oskhosh and FBOs offering discounts. It is also the only aviation website that offers several EAA AirVenture specials in one place, with dozens of deals and discounts posted from across the nation. It is a good idea to check back often throughout the month of July as it is being up dated frequently. For those flying to Oshkosh, this is a must, as it will give pilots and operators plenty of time to review the listings, contact the FBOs and plan a cross country flight to the show. The page will also be available for the trip back home.
You can access the page at: https://www.globalair.com/airport/specials.aspx
FBOs that have specials they would like to post may contact [email protected] with the appropriate information, including the airport identifier, the name of the FBO, a point of contact and a short description (less than 200 characters) of the discount/special.
Clarence E. "Bud" Anderson is a WWII Triple Ace who flew the P-51 Mustang Old Crow, while assigned to the 357th Fighter Group "Yoxford Boys," 8th Air Force, Leiston Field, United Kingdom. He4 will be speaking at EAA AirVenture about his Vietnam War experience. (Photo courtesty https://www.cebudanderson.com)
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (June 2, 2014) — A rare opportunity to listen to combat pilots tell their stories and view wartime aircraft will be at this year’s Warbirds in Review at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014.
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the 62nd annual fly-in convention for the Experimental Aircraft Association, is July 28-Aug. 3 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.
On Tuesday, July 29, at 1 p.m. World War II triple-ace Bud Anderson, author of "To Fly & Fight: Memoirs of a Triple Ace" will talk about his little-known experience in the Vietnam War. This presentation also includes a showcase of the P-51 "Old Crow" with owners Jim Hagedorn and Jack Roush, plus a surprise guest.
Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Major Gen. Patrick Brady appears on Wednesday, July 30 at 10 a.m. Brady is the author of "Dead Men Flying." His talk will feature the Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" helicopter owned by the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation.
Another interesting Warbird is highlighted by Jerry Yellin, a P-51 pilot who flew as part of the last mission of World War II. This presentation on Friday, Aug. 1 at 1 p.m. will feature the North American P-51 owned by Tony Buechler.
Christina Olds, author of "Fighter Pilot: The Memoirs of Legendary Ace Robin Olds," will be speaking at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 28, recalling her father’s experiences as a World War II ace and Vietnam F-4 pilot. Spectators can also view the Lockheed P-38 Lightning and Curtiss P-40 Warhawk owned by Ron Fagen of the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum. Ron and Eric Fagen will talk about the restoration, operation and flying characteristics of these beautiful aircraft.
This weeklong Warbirds in Review schedule also includes other presentations from Warbird veterans and the showcasing of various wartime crafted planes. The presentations will be at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily at EAA AirVenture’s Warbird Alley. Preceding the presentations, Warbirds Living History Group will host educational talks/demonstrations on flight gear associated with the upcoming aircraft. In addition, singers/entertainers Theresa Eaman and the "Letters Home" girls will entertain just prior to each presentation. Visit the EAA Warbirds of America website for schedule and details about each presentation.
About EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is "The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration" and EAA’s yearly membership convention. Additional EAA AirVenture information, including advance ticket and camping purchase, is available online at www.airventure.org. EAA members receive lowest prices on admission rates. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 1-800-JOIN-EAA (1-800-564-6322) or visit www.eaa.org. Immediate news is available at www.twitter.com/EAAupdate.
At the Zenith Builders in September, Charlie Becker (Director of Communities & Homebuilt Community Manager) spoke about the return of the One Week Wonder! project to AirVenture (Oshkosh) next year. Photo © Sabastien Heintz
EAA’s unique building project is focused on building a Zenith CH 750 kit aircraft during the seven days of EAA AirVenture 2014, beginning on July 28 and continuing through completion or the event’s final day on August 3. The goal is to completely construct, inspect, and taxi test the aircraft by the end of the weeklong event.
"We want people to discover that building an airplane is not that complicated and is within the reach of just about anyone, by watching this project take shape during the week and participating in it themselves," said Charlie Becker, EAA’s manager of the organization’s homebuilt programs. "This Zenith kit will arrive at Oshkosh just as any builder would receive it. The One Week Wonder will show how today’s advanced kits and technology make aircraft building accessible and affordable, especially with the support from many EAA programs and members. It’s a fun, interactive opportunity that will show thousands of people exactly how an airplane goes together."
The One Week Wonder project will also allow EAA to showcase how a person can build their own airplane, the technical achievements along the way, and EAA support programs for aircraft builders. AirVenture attendees will be able to add their own "hands-on" moment in the construction project and sign the logbook as one of the builders.
In the One Week Wonder display area, which will be located near the EAA Welcome Center in the main crossroads of the AirVenture grounds, other displays will include the completed Zenith CH 750 built by EAA employees – including many who had never built an airplane previously. There will also be interactive displays that highlight the aircraft construction process, the variety of aircraft available for builders, and information on getting started on an aircraft project.
More details about the One Week Wonder project will be announced as they are finalized. You can also learn more about building Zeniths at Sabastien Heintz’s blog