General Aviation News columnist Frederick A. Johnsen sent in this photo from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, noting: “Kyle Fowler’s yellow Long EZ glows in the reflected light of fireworks during Wednesday night’s air show at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025.”
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Picture of the Day: Goodyear at the Golden Hour
Eric Hake submitted this photo and note: “At the end of a busy day at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, the Goodyear blimp arrived back at base as we were leaving for the evening.”
Flying a family heirloom
William Presler is mighty proud of the P-38 Lightning his uncle, Jim O’Hara, built over the span of about a quarter century, noting It’s sometimes called the TTP-38, for two-thirds size.
Picture of the Day: Best place to view the night air show
Kjersti Kittelson submitted this photo and note: “Best spot to enjoy the night air show at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 was among the warbirds for a great view and good company.”
Unobtanium: My ride in the Goodyear blimp
It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience and you can’t pay for it. You have to be invited to ride on the Goodyear blimp.
Picture of the Day: Out from the smoke…
Paul Spanbauer submitted this photo and note: “A B-26 flying through the smoke of the ‘Tora Tora Tora’ performance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025.”
When the magic of Oshkosh follows you home
The high of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 continues as a couple make new memories — and friends — on their way home.
California pilot wins AOPA sweepstakes Cessna 182
Jennifer Hortman of Murrieta, California, the winner of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s Cessna 182 Sweepstakes, was given the keys to her new ride in front of a crowd of attendees at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025.
2025 National Aviation Heritage Invitational canceled
Recently updated ramp access limitations at Santa Maria Airport (KSMX) in California mean that the Planes of Fame Air Museum’s Central Coast AirFest will no longer be able to host the annual National Aviation Heritage Invitational (NAHI) vintage aircraft competition.