Homebuilt Aircraft

Hoffman X-1 Sweetpotootie Returns to AirVenture 2019

7/18/2019 3:22:00 PM

Edward Hoffman III flies tribute flight to Oshkosh in memory of his father. Read More

Original RV-5 Coming to Oshkosh

7/11/2019 5:58:00 PM

The original RV-5, which is in the midst of a restoration being carried out by Van's Aircraft employees with the help of members of EAA Chapter 105, will be on display at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. Read More

Bowers Fly Baby

7/11/2019 2:58:00 PM

Charlie Gay's 1965 Bowers Fly Baby 608X to return to Oshkosh after 50 years. Read More

Bernie Thalman's Thorp T-18 to Return for 50 Consecutive Years

6/27/2019 4:52:00 PM

Joseph Thalman, EAA 570237, and his father Bernard (Bernie) Thalman, EAA 11495, will be flying the same homebuilt Thorp T-18 that was here at the 1970 fly-in to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. Read More

Variety of Burt Rutan Designs Flying at AirVenture 2019

6/27/2019 2:47:00 PM

Various Burt Rutan designs will be in attendance at AirVenture 2019, and they are expected to fly together in a diverse gathering of Rutan designs never seen before in Oshkosh. Read More

Legendary Aircraft Designer Burt Rutan to be Celebrated at AirVenture 2019

5/30/2019 5:30:00 PM

Renowned aerospace engineer and aircraft designer Burt Rutan will be celebrated at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 this July with a number of presentations and Rutan-designed airplanes on display. Read More

Extensive Enhancements Made to Homebuilts Area Ahead of AirVenture 2019

5/16/2019 7:24:00 PM

A new, more centrally located exhibitor area, a new Homebuilts in Review area, and additional homebuilt parking are some of the significant enhancements made to the Homebuilts area ahead of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. Read More

Smallest Twin-Engine Aircraft CriCri Coming to AirVenture 2018

7/5/2018 9:08:00 AM

A Colomban CriCri, the smallest twin-engine manned aircraft in the world, will take off from the top of a moving Ford Explorer as part of the air show on multiple days during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018.

AirVenture 2018 Homebuilt Patch Honors Van’s Aircraft

5/31/2018 3:23:00 PM

The commemorative “I Flew My Homebuilt” patch given every year to pilots who arrive at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in a homebuilt aircraft will this year feature the latest design from Van’s Aircraft, the RV-14A.

Aviation Community Contributes to 2018 One Week Wonder

5/31/2018 3:01:00 PM

After tremendous success and popularity in its 2014 debut, the One Week Wonder airplane building project will be returning to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 with support from aviation enthusiasts and companies within the aviation community.