About: Oshkosh, Wisconsin 2009
AirVenture, Jul 26-30
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What is AirVenture?
The first gathering of the Experimental Aircraft Association's Fly-In Convention (known today as EAA AirVenture Oshkosh) was at Wright-Curtiss Field (now Timmerman) in 1953 as part of the Milwaukee Air Pageant. During the 1950's as the popularity for the convention grew the Milwaukee Air Pageant faded way. In 1959 AirVenture moved to Rockford, Illinois. When the event grew too large for its Rockford home, it was moved back to Wisconsin in 1969 to Oshkosh where it has been held ever since.
Some of the world's finest aerobatic performers come to AirVenture. Every year, many pilots make Oshkosh a priority for their performance schedule because they have the opportunity to strut their stuff in front of their peers as well as perhaps the most aviation-savvy audience on the planet.
During the week more than 500 forums are conducted by aviation leaders and NASA researchers, along with FAA personnel, aircraft designers and a host of others. Workshops focus on homebuilding, the heart of EAA, and you can learn just about every skill you need to build an airplane at AirVenture. These mini workshops let you experience a taste of aircraft building. AirVenture workshops cover the gamut of tasks including Sheet Metal construction and Riveting, Fabric Covering, building wood truss wing ribs, Oxyacetylene and TIG welding, Composite lay-up, Aircraft Engine Assembly and Sheet Metal Forming. Each workshop is presented by EAA SportAir Instructors, EAA Technical Counselors, skilled volunteers and industry experts who lead you step by step through hands on lessons. In addition, at any given time there's an airplane under construction by volunteers at the EAA Aeroplane Factory as well.
Every afternoon see scores of faithful fans slowly begin to migrate to the flight line, where MIT will enjoy VIP seating. In addition to the top aerobatic pilots and teams, local favorites include the Warbirds of America; specialty military aircraft like a Marine Corps Harrier; or the Liberty Parachute Team and others. Schedule of afternoon air show is TBD.
For ultimate comfort and convenience during AirVenture, we have reserved a private chalet for the MIT group. Comprised of a semi trailer and adjacent air conditioned meeting space, the chalet provides a private location for the MIT group for Tuesday, July 28 to use throughout the day for lunch, rest time, and a meeting point. Complimentary snacks, soda, water, and rest rooms, are provided, as well as the services of an AirVenture staff person. Most importantly, the chalet provides premium air show viewing on the flight line for the afternoon show. Similar arrangements have been made for the MIT group on Monday, July 27 in conjunction with the MIT Club of Wisconsin.
If you have a love for aviation you don't want to miss this trip!
To reserve your space on this program, please call the MIT Alumni Travel Program at 800-992-6749 or email the Travel Program at compass@mit.edu.
