General Aviation News writer and photographer Megan Vande Voort sent in these photos captured throughout the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 grounds of planes painted to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
EAA Airventure Oshkosh
Elixir Aircraft Expands Lineup With New Elixir+ Family
During EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, Elixir Aircraft unveiled its new Elixir+ family of training aircraft, featuring the Essential, Expert, and Elite configurations designed to support every stage of pilot training.
Picture of the Day: A Crowd Favorite
General Aviation News writer and photographer Frederick A. Johnsen sent in this photo with a note: “A T-28 taxis past the crowd on opening day of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026.”
Kitfox Aircraft Unveils the Patriot Fox
Kitfox Aircraft has introduced the Patriot Fox, a special edition aircraft that honors America’s aviation heritage. Unveiled at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, the aircraft builds upon the Kitfox Series 7 platform, offering STOL performance, backcountry capability, and builder customization.
Taxiing Mooney Sustains Double Wingtip Strike At Airport Crowded by Oshkosh Traffic
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate wingtip clearance while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the ambiguous nonstandard parking at the time of the incident.
Picture of the Day: Seen At Oshkosh
General Aviation News writer and photographer Frederick A. Johnsen sent in this photo from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 with a note: “The world of replica fighters keeps getting better, and more closely to scale, as this Scalewings SW-51 rendition of the P-51 Mustang shows. Rotax-powered and constructed of carbon-fiber, the SW-51 scales out to 72% of a full-size P-51.”
EAA Breaks Ground on New Discovery Park
The Experimental Aircraft Association has broken ground on Discovery Park, a new aviation education campus at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Slated to open in 2027, this expanded space will host KidVenture, TeenVenture, and AeroEducate, providing a permanent home to inspire the next generation of aviators.
The Twin Finds Its Moment
The twin-engine Jabiru J432 has officially arrived in the United States following its successful debut at EAA AirVenture. Thanks to the expanded MOSAIC regulations, this four-seat airplane is finally available to American pilots as a factory-built Light Sport Aircraft or a homebuilt kit.
Picture of the Day: Landing On The Green Dot
General Aviation News columnist Frederick A. Johnsen sent in this photo, with a note: “A Cessna 182 catches the reflected green dot as it nears touchdown at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. The Cessna was one of many aircraft that arrived Friday afternoon, July 17, when smoky skies cleared enough to permit VFR conditions at Oshkosh. AirVenture officially started Monday July 20 and runs through Sunday, July 26.”