EAA encourages AirVenture pilot prep

The Experimental Aircraft Association will host the seventy-second AirVenture July 21 through 27 at Wittman Regional Airport in Wisconsin, an event that typically draws more than 10,000 aircraft during the week.

The FAA's EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 Notice includes updates based on pilot feedback and FAA review of past operations. Among these, aircraft are advised to maintain 90 knots until entering downwind; there's a new depiction of the gravel pit visual reference for descent to Runway 27, and references to other documents including EAA's webpage on flying in to the event, as well as references to scheduled mass arrivals, and helicopter and seaplane operations.

“The most essential information for any pilot flying to Oshkosh involves reading and thoroughly understanding the 2025 AirVenture Notice to ensure safe operations on arrival and departure,” said Sean Elliott, EAA’s vice president of advocacy and safety, in a news release. Elliott urged every pilot flying in to prepare well in advance, and consider using EAA's AirVenture arrival flight review "so they have the proficiency and confidence to fly safely.”

EAA has scheduled a webinar on June 18 to go over the procedures, which can be particularly helpful for first-time pilots.