Publisher Ben Sclair shares just a few things he did, saw, and experienced at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025.
Aircraft
Backcountry foundation to raffle off Cessna 182
The 182 has been “extensively upgraded for aviation adventures in primitive and remote areas,” according to officials with the Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation.
AAM initiative takes off in Michigan
Projects receiving funding will address delivery needs in healthcare, emergency services, and the automotive industry while also advancing academic research in the area, according to state officials.
Radiant Technology introduces new turn coordinator
RADIANT Technology has introduce its Panel Mount Turn Coordinator for experimental airplanes, which features an internal battery backup.
Student pilot crashes Kitfox in field
Probable Cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after takeoff that resulted in an impact with terrain.
Picture of the Day: Oshkosh proposal
Rachel Lietzke submitted this photo and note: “After flying a demo in the Friday air show at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, Scott “Scooter” Yoak got down on one knee and proposed to me. He coordinated everything with the Air Boss, announcers, and other air show friends. Best day of my life! Oh, and Happy Birthday Scooter! (Photo by Camden Thrasher).”
An appetite for flying
When a pilot clicks on a restaurant in the app, they get a wealth of information, from addresses and phone numbers to hours of operation and descriptions of décor, ambience, and other amenities. The app also features links to restaurant websites and menus.
Cars race planes at GA airport
A July 12, 2025, event at Springdale Municipal Airport (KASG) in Arkansas pitted high-performance airplanes against high-performance cars.
Epic E1000 AX certified
“Aircraft deliveries will begin this week at factory headquarters in Bend, Oregon,” said Doug King, CEO of Epic Aircraft. “We just completed a record-breaking sales quarter, and July is already the best sales month in company history. All 2025 E1000 AX production positions are filled, and sales are brisk for 2026 deliveries.”