EAA Chapter 569

Now that the B-17 tour in Lincoln has concluded, it’s time to start planning the trip to the biggest aviation celebration of the summer. The dates this year for Oshkosh are July 28 – August 3, 2014. A lot of Chapter 569 members make the trip every year and have been for quite some time. You can usually find Tom Henry at the repair barn and Dennis Crispin typically works campground registration. If you’re new to EAA and AirVenture, you can take a few minutes and look through Chapter 569’s photos from AirVenture in past years. Click the following links to view the albums for each year: AirVenture 2013; AirVenture 2012; AirVenture 2011; AirVenture 2010.

About AirVenture

AirVenture takes place once a year around the end of July in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. EAA’s renowed annual Airventure Fly-in Convention showcases in one week what EAA is involved in throughout the year. All of EAA’s year-round activities encourage the open exchange information, discussing new ideas and transferring skills from one person to another from generation to generation. In short, they combine to provide a “gateway” to knowledge and new experiences. Thousands of people fly-in their planes that they own and/or have built themselves and share their experiences and expertise. At AirVenture, you will find many exhibits, vendors, conferences, workshops, aircraft on display, and much more.

Many people choose to camp out on the campgrounds right there at AirVenture. Shower facilities and other accommodations are available. There are also dorms available in and around Oshkosh that are very affordable. Hotels are widely available in the area as well, however, you can expect to pay a premium price for a hotel in or close to Oshkosh during AirVenture. There is more information available on the AirVenture Website.

Weekly and daily rates are available for admissions. As an EAA member, you are able to bring one guest and get them in at the discounted price offered to EAA members. Click here for detailed pricing information on the AirVenture website.

More information about AirVenture, including a schedule of events as it becomes available, can be found on the AirVenture Website.

Click here to read a short article from the York News Times on the Nebraska State Fly-In that took place earlier this month on June 7. There is also a video and some photos. The fly-in was hosted by EAA Chapter 1055 and was a great success.

EAA has a number of Webinars (online seminars) taking place this summer. Some of the topics include flying into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014, loss of control during landings, upset prevention and recovery training, and many more. Some of the Webinars qualify for credit in the FAA’s WINGS or AMT awards program. Click here for additional information and registration details. Webinars are a free benefit for members, but space is limited, so make sure you register ahead of time!