Special activities set for each day of 'The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration'- EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, WI - EAA AirVenture Oshkosh lives up to its role of "The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration" once again in 2012, as each day has highlights for the most hardcore aviator as well as those who are just discovering all the attractions within the wonderful world of flight.
The 60th annual edition of EAA AirVenture is July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.
The action actually begins before the event with mass arrivals of various aircraft from throughout the country and around the world. In addition, AirVenture's keynote celebrations are scheduled throughout the week to offer spectacular activities every day. Those include:
●Sunday, July 22 (special pre-event program): Salute to EAA Founders Paul and Audrey Poberezny:
60 years of aviation excellence
●Monday, July 23: 40th anniversary of Van's RV Aircraft; opening night concert with Steve Miller Band
●Tuesday, July 24: 75th anniversary of the iconic Piper J-3 Cub
●Wednesday, July 25: The Greatest Generation in the Air, with salutes to the Doolittle Raiders and Tuskegee Airmen
●Thursday, July 26: Jet Day! with special flight activities and air show performancesFriday, July 27: Salute to Veterans, honoring those who have served and sacrificed, and those currently on active duty
●Saturday, July 28: Super Saturday, including the fabulous night air show and other activities
●Sunday, July 29: Family Day, a great day to bring the whole family for lots of flying
and the world's greatest aircraft departure show
Additional highlights and information for each of the days will be announced as they are finalized. Along with the daily highlights, the sights and sounds of the EAA AirVenture flight line will fulfill the dreams on any aviation enthusiast's "bucket list," including thousands of aircraft, hundreds of forums, presentations and workshops, and the world's largest aviation marketplace. Tickets are available in advance at http://www.airventure.org/ .
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is "The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration" and EAA's yearly membership convention. Additional EAA AirVenture information, including advance ticket and camping purchase, is available online at http://www.airventure.org/ . EAA members receive lowest prices on admission rates. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 1-800-JOIN-EAA (1-800-564-6322) .