Learn about unique and historic aviation experiences during the Speaker Series, conducted by passionate aviators with a unique story to tell. Presentations take place in the Founder's Wing at the EAA Aviation Museum. All presentations start at 7:00 p.m. Snacks and refreshments available for purchase.
Free for EAA members | $5 for nonmembers
We are joined by author Stephen Chapis, who will talk about the television show “Baa Baa Black Sheep,” which is based on the World War II Black Sheep Squadron. The show celebrates its 50th anniversary and has inspired many warbird enthusiasts.
Meet and hear from part of the team responsible for the building of the replica of a local Oshkosh aircraft that had one of the most successful careers in air racing history, Buster. Jim Cunningham, Mike Butler, and Jim Casper will talk about the history and process of this project.
Join us for a special evening as we reflect on the events of September 11, 2001, and honor those who stood tall at a time when our country needed heroes.
Former F-14 pilot Meagan Flannigan will lead a discussion and a Q&A session about the F-14 Tomcat, an aircraft that has been featured in movies such as Top Gun. This presentation will follow the conclusion of ScaleVenture in the EAA Aviation Museum and will be hosted in the EAA Conference Center.
Join us for the last Speaker Series presentation of 2026 for a fun evening when we welcome Dave Zarrella from Cape Air. Cape Air was one of the companies used as inspiration for the hit television show Wings. He will talk with us about the beautiful sights he has seen flying his twin Cessnas all across the East Coast.
