THROUGH THE LENS: EAA AirVenture 2024
Photos by Jeremy D. Dando
August 28, 2024
EAA’s AirVenture, also known as “Oshkosh,” has roots dating back to 1953. One of the greatest aviation events in the world, AirVenture features civilian, commercial and military aviation. This year’s event was attended by a record number of spectators. EAA CEO and Chairman Jack Pelton mentioned: “This year’s tag line was ‘Inspiring the Future of Aviation’ and AirVenture 2024 certainly did that in countless ways. The mix of innovation, history, excitement, and fun that is a hallmark of Oshkosh was present throughout the grounds and made the event a memorable one, filled with numerous ‘Only at Oshkosh’ moments in the air and on the grounds.” Attendance this year was approximately 686,000, which is the highest total number of spectators ever. According to EAA:
The total number of aircraft: More than 10,000 aircraft arrived at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh and other airports in east-central Wisconsin. At Wittman alone, there were 16,780 aircraft operations in the 11-day period from July 18-28, which is an average of approximately 113 takeoffs/landings per hour when the airport is open.
Total number of show planes: 2,846 including: 1,200 vintage aircraft, 975 homebuilt aircraft, 337 warbirds, 154 ultralights and light planes, 82 aerobatic aircraft, 65 seaplanes and amphibians, 23 rotorcraft, and 10 balloons.
If you are an aviation enthusiast, AirVenture is a must see event. Jeremy D. Dando was on the ground this year to catch all the action. Here’s a look, THROUGH THE LENS, at EAA AirVenture 2024…
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