The races, slated for Sept. 10-14, will feature seven classes of racing, as well as several hands-on displays and experiences including the STEM Education Discovery Zone, heritage displays, military demonstrations, static displays, and more, according to race officials. The event will also mark the fourth year of competition for STOL Drag, officials added.
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Aviation for the greater good to be featured at Oshkosh 2025
Public benefit flying will be featured at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, as the event will spotlight the aircraft, crews, and organizations that supply aid to victims of natural disasters, war, famine, and other emergencies around the globe.
Human Factors: Déjà vu all over again
People just aren’t getting the memo: The quickest way to kill yourself in an airplane is to pressure yourself to fly beyond your capabilities — whether those capabilities are weather, equipment, certification, experience, or simply how much energy you have left over from the day before.
SUN ‘n FUN NOTAM released
The NOTAM for the 2025 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, slated for April 1-6 at Lakeland-Linder International Airport (KLAL) has been released by the FAA.
Centennial celebrations slated for Fairchild and Travel Air
The airplanes will have a place of honor on the AirVenture flightline, with additional programs and activities held in conjunction with the Fairchild and Travel Air type clubs, according to EAA officials. All owners of Fairchild and Travel Air aircraft are invited to be part of the centennial activities.
Picture of the Day: Smile for the camera!
Jim Roberts submitted this photo and note: “A warbird fan getting up close for a T-28 shot at the 2024 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo.”
Scenes from the Buckeye Air Fair
The 2025 Buckeye Air Fair, held Feb. 14-16, 2025, at Buckeye Municipal Airport (KBXK) in Arizona, featured air shows, vintage and military aircraft, and much more.
Celebrating 100 years of the Travel Air
The celebration, slated for July 10-13 at Stearman Field (1K1) in Benton, Kansas, also will host activities at Jabara Field (KAAO), according to organizers.
Picture of the Day: Fly, Eagles, Fly
Kevin Laufer submitted this photo and note: “My 1977 Cessna 185 proudly parked at the North 40 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018, flying the Eagles banner in celebration of Philly’s first Super Bowl victory. Based in South Jersey, just outside of Philadelphia, I am gearing up to once again display my Eagles pride at SUN ‘n FUN and Oshkosh 2025 — this time, with another Lombardi Trophy to celebrate!”