TOP AIR SHOW PERFORMERS COMMIT TO EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2015
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — (January 11, 2015) — Some of the world’s top air show performers have made their commitments to fly at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 fly-in – The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration – as part of the afternoon and night air show lineups.
Those performers include national aerobatic champions and longtime Oshkosh favorites. They will add to the one-of-a-kind aircraft and performances that are part of the popular daily flying programs. EAA AirVenture 2015 is July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.
“We use the feedback we receive each year to help us build the most popular air show lineup that we can at Oshkosh,” said Jack Pelton, EAA chairman of the board. “We welcome traditional favorites as well as new, exciting performers who are making their mark in the air show community. Air show performers know that adding ‘Oshkosh’ to their resume establishes them as one of the best of the best, as they’re flying in front of the most knowledgeable audiences in all of aviation with tens of thousands of pilots each day.”
Among those pilots and aircraft already committed to Oshkosh in 2015:
AeroShell Aerobatic Team (T-6s)
Vicky Benzing (Stearman)
Luca Bertossio (MDM FOX glider)
Roger Buis (OTTO helicopter)
Bob Carlton (Sub Sonex jet)
Matt Chapman (Eagle 580)
EAA Warbirds of America (Various warbirds)
Kyle Franklin (Super Cub comedy act)
Mike Goulian (Extra 330SC)
Rob Holland (MXS-MH)
Jerry Kerby (RV-8)
Greg Koontz (Xtreme Decathlon)
Jim Peitz (Beechcraft F33C Bonanza)
Melissa and Rex Pemberton (Edge 540/Wingsuit)
Joe Shetterly (RV-8)
Bill Stein (Zivko Edge 540)
Skip Stewart (Prometheus modified Pitts S2S)
Sean D. Tucker (Oracle Challenger III)
Patty Wagstaff (Extra 300)
Matt Younkin (Beech 18)
“This is just a partial list, with many more exciting performers yet to be announced,” Pelton added. “Look for more names, some not-seen-anywhere else performers and aircraft, and other air show additions that you’ll see only at Oshkosh.”
Exact days for each performer and complete daily air show lineups will be announced as they are finalized.
About EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
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 www.eaa.org/airventure. 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) or visit www.eaa.org. Immediate news is available at www.twitter.com/EAAupdate.
