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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Day-by-Day Schedule
Subject to change. Updated July 25, 2008

SATURDAY, JULY 26
Time   Location
  Aircraft Arrival (Tentative)  
  HH-60G Pave Hawk AeroShell Square
  FAA DC-3 AeroShell Square
1 p.m. Bonanzas Mass Arrival  
2:30 p.m. Cessna Mass Arrival  
4 p.m. Mooney Mass Arrival  
     
  Major Aircraft on Display  
     
  Events/Programs  
     
  Flight Opportunities  
     
  Daily Activities/Facilities  
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. AirVenture Museum (Regular Hours & Admission Rates)  
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Volunteer Center  
     
SUNDAY, JULY 27
Time Event Location
  GATES OPEN: 7 a.m.  
  Aircraft Arrival (Tentative)  
  F/A - 18 Hornets AeroShell Square
  DC-3 Duggy AeroShell Square
  F4U Corsair AeroShell Square
  DC-3 (Piedmont Airlines) AeroShell Square
  B-17 Flying Fortress Thunderbird (Lonestar Flight Museum) AeroShell Square
  B-25 Mitchell Special Delivery (Lonestar Flight Museum) AeroShell Square
  P-38 Lightning Glacier Girl AeroShell Square
  Electraflyer-C AeroShell Square
11:30 a.m. Comanches Mass Arrival  
1:30 p.m. RV Mass Arrival  
3:30 p.m. AV Cup Racers Arrival  
     
  Major Aircraft on Display  
  HH-60G Pave Hawk AeroShell Square
  FAA DC-3 AeroShell Square
     
  Events/Programs  
10:30 a.m. Celebrity Golf Classic The Golf Courses of Lawsonia
6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Theater in the Woods supported by M&M’s: Master of Ceremonies - Danny Mortenson, AirVenture Flashback, Mark Grady - Aviation Humorist, Tom Poberezny - Welcome to Oshkosh, Cathe Fish, Ralph Hood, and The Aerostars Aerobatic Team Theater in the Woods supported by M&M’S
8:30 p.m. The Flight of the Gossamer Condor and The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress (1944) Introduced by Oscar-winning Producer Ben Shedd Fly-In Theater, sponsored by Ford and Eclipse
     
  Flight Opportunities  
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bell 47 (M*A*S*H) Helicopter Flights Pioneer Airport's Pitcairn Hangar
     
  Daily Activities/Facilities  
8 a.m.-6 p.m. EAA AirVenture Museum (Free admission with AirVenture wristband)
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Young Eagles Pavilion  
12 p.m.-4 p.m. Activities Center  
12 p.m.-5 p.m. Welcome Center  
     
MONDAY, JULY 28
Time Event Location
  GATES OPEN: 7 a.m.  
  Aircraft Arrivals (Tentative)  
  T-1A Jayhawk (Randolph Air Force Base) AeroShell Square
  KC-135 WI ANG AeroShell Square
  B-24 Liberator 'Ol 927 (CAF) AeroShell Square
  T-6 Texan II Columbus AeroShell Square
  Red Bull BO-105 AeroShell Square
  Nemesis NXT Racer AeroShell Square
  Powered Parachute "Red" Baron Tayler AeroShell Square
  Grumman Albatross "Red Bull" AeroShell Square
5 p.m.  Boeing Dreamlifter AeroShell Square
     
  Major Aircraft on Display  
  HH-60G Pave Hawk AeroShell Square
  F/A - 18 Hornets AeroShell Square
  DC-3 Duggy AeroShell Square
  F4U Corsair AeroShell Square
  DC-3 (Piedmont Airlines) AeroShell Square
  B-17 Flying Fortress Thunderbird (Lonestar Flight Museum) AeroShell Square
  B-25 Mitchell Special Delivery (Lonestar Flight Museum) AeroShell Square
  FAA DC-3 AeroShell Square
  P-38 Lightning Glacier Girl AeroShell Square
  Electraflyer-C AeroShell Square
     
  Events/Programs  
TBA Nanchang CJ-6 Anniversary Mass Formation Fly-Over  
8 a.m. Women Soar You Soar AirVenture Grounds and UW-Oshkosh
10 a.m. Warbirds in Review: Dave Folk & Jim Read, F4U Corsair Warbirds in Review venue
12:30 p.m. Anzani Engine Demonstration Workshops Area
1 p.m. Warbirds in Review: "Paul I" P-51 (EAA) - Paul Poberezny Warbirds in Review venue
2:30 p.m. Showcase Flying  
3:30 p.m. Air Show: Liberty Parachute Team, Chuck Aaron, Aerostars, Collaborators, Harrier II, Kyle Franklin, Mike Goulian, Kent Pietsch, Soucy-Stokes, Patty Wagstaff, Mike Wiskus, and Warbirds  
5:30 p.m. Foreigner Opening Day Concert AeroShell Square
7 p.m.-10 p.m. Theater in the Woods supported by M&M’s: Master of Ceremonies - Steve Buss, Volunteer Drawing - AirVenture Flashback, Maggie Beth Estes, Mark Harris - Welcome to Oshkosh, Bill Barber Award - Danny Clisham, Rocket Racing League, A Celebration of Women in Aviation hosted by FLYING Magazine's Lane Wallace
Theater in the Woods supported by M&M’S
8:30 p.m. Flyboys Introduced by pilot and actor David Ellison Fly-In Theater, sponsored by Ford and Eclipse
     
  Flight Opportunities  
7 a.m.-6 p.m. 1929 Ford Tri-Motor Flights Tri-Motor Building 
8 a.m.-8 p.m. Bell 47 (M*A*S*H) Helicopter Flights Pioneer Airport's Pitcairn Hangar
9 a.m.-3:15 p.m. B-17G Flying Fortress “Aluminum Overcast” Flights B-17 Trailer (Allow 3 hours)
     
  Daily Activities/Facilities  
8 a.m.-9 a.m. Aerobics Theater in the Woods
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Craft Tent  
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Workshops Workshops Plaza
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Chapter Headquarters  
8 a.m.-5 p.m. International Visitors Tent  
8 a.m.-5 p.m. World War II Encampment Reenactment Warbirds Area
8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Volunteer Center  
8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Welcome Center  
8 a.m.-6 p.m. EAA AirVenture Museum (Free admission with AirVenture wristband)
8 a.m.-8 p.m. Seaplane Base Shuttle Amphibian parking area
8:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Presentations Various venues
8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Library Used Book Sale EAA Library (moved to lower level AirVenture Museum)
8:30 a.m.-6:45 p.m. Author's Corner Various venues
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. KidVenture Pioneer Airport
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Children's Activity Hangar North of FAA control tower
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Activities Center  
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Exhibit Building/Area Open  
9 a.m.-5 p.m. AeroMart-Merchandise Check-in Only  
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Federal Pavilion  
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Young Eagles Pavilion  
9 a.m.-7 p.m. F-150 Adventure Exhibit Space S-17
     
TUESDAY, JULY 29
Time Event Location
  GATES OPEN: 7 a.m.  
  Aircraft Arrivals (Tentative)  
  T-38 Talon (Laughlin Air Force Base) AeroShell Square
  Goodyear Blimp Arrives Pioneer Airport
     
  Major Aircraft on Display  
  T-1A Jayhawk (Randolph Air Force Base) AeroShell Square
  KC-135 WI ANG AeroShell Square
  HH-60G Pave Hawk AeroShell Square
  F/A - 18 Hornets AeroShell Square
  DC-3 Duggy AeroShell Square
  F4U Corsair AeroShell Square
  DC-3 (Piedmont Airlines) AeroShell Square
  B-24 Liberator 'Ol 927 (CAF) AeroShell Square
  B-17 Flying Fortress Thunderbird (Lonestar Flight Museum) AeroShell Square
  B-25 Mitchell Special Delivery (Lonestar Flight Museum) AeroShell Square
  T-6 Texan II (Columbus Air Force Base) AeroShell Square
  FAA DC-3 AeroShell Square
  P-38 Lightning Glacier Girl AeroShell Square
  Red Bull BO-105 AeroShell Square
  Nemesis NXT Racer AeroShell Square
  Powered Parachute "Red" Baron Tayler AeroShell Square
  Grumman Albatross "Red Bull" AeroShell Square
6 p.m. Departure Boeing Dreamlifter AeroShell Square
  Electraflyer-C AeroShell Square
     
  Events/Programs  
8 a.m. Women Soar You Soar AirVenture Grounds and UW-Oshkosh
9 a.m. Warbird Aircraft Judging Warbird Area
9:30 a.m. Martin Jetpack Unveiling AeroShell Square
10 a.m. Warbirds in Review: Ron Alexander, Caribou (Cavanaugh Flight Museum) Warbirds in Review venue
1 p.m. Warbirds in Review: Hal Weekley, BT-13, N3N, PT-17 (Aircraft from the “Warbirds” Training command display - various owners) Warbirds in Review venue
2:30 p.m. Rocket Racing League Flight Demonstration AirVenture Flight Line
2:30 p.m. Showcase Flying  
3:30 p.m. Air Show: Liberty Parachute Team, Chuck Aaron, Aeroshell Team, Bob Davis, Mike Goulian, Harrier II, Debby Rihn-Harvey, Gene Soucy, Sean Tucker, Matt Younkin, Boeing Dreamlifter, and Warbirds  
7 p.m.-10 p.m. Theater in the Woods supported by M&M’s: Volunteer Drawing - AirVenture Flashback, Winnebagoland Barbershoppers Chorus, EAA President's Award and Freedom of Flight Award, Misty Pilots - Dick Rutan, and "SpaceShipTwo" - Burt Rutan/Will Whitehorn Theater in the Woods supported by M&M’S
8:30 p.m. Speed and Angels Introduced by producer Paco Chierici  and actor Jay "Faceshot" Consalvi Fly-In Theater, sponsored by Ford and Eclipse
     
  Flight Opportunities  
7 a.m.-6 p.m. 1929 Ford Tri-Motor Flights Tri-Motor Building
8 a.m.-8 p.m. Bell 47 (M*A*S*H) Helicopter Flights Pioneer Airport's Pitcairn Hangar
9 a.m.-3:15 p.m. B-17G Flying Fortress “Aluminum Overcast” Flights B-17 Trailer (Allow 3 hours)
     
  Daily Activities/Facilities  
8 a.m. Daily Flag Raising Ceremony Reenactors Area
8 a.m.-9 a.m. Aerobics Theater in the Woods
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Craft Tent  
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Workshops Workshops Plaza
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Chapter Headquarters  
8 a.m.-5 p.m. International Visitors Tent  
8 a.m.-5 p.m. World War II Encampment Reenactment Warbirds Area
8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Welcome Center  
8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Volunteer Center  
8 a.m.-6 p.m. EAA AirVenture Museum (Free admission with AirVenture wristband)
8 a.m.-8 p.m. Seaplane Base Shuttle Amphibian parking area
8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Library Used Book Sale EAA Library (moved to lower level AirVenture Museum)
8:30 a.m.-6:45 p.m. Presentations Various venues
8:30 a.m.-6:45 p.m. Author's Corner Various venues
9 a.m. Exhibit Building/Area Open  
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. KidVenture Pioneer Airport
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Children's Activity Hangar North of FAA control tower
9 a.m.-4 p.m. AeroMart-Merchandise Check-in Only  
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Activities Center  
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Federal Pavilion  
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Young Eagles Pavilion  
9 a.m.-7 p.m. F-150 Adventure Exhibit Space S-17
     
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30
Time Event Location
  GATES OPEN: 7 a.m.  
  Aircraft Arrivals (Tentative)  
  Sea Fury RIFF RAFF AeroShell Square
  Sea Fury Spirit of Texas Hawker Fury FB. 11 AeroShell Square
  P-51 Quicksilver AeroShell Square
  EMB-190 (Jet Blue) AeroShell Square
  T-38 Talon (Beale Air Force Base) AeroShell Square
     
  Major Aircraft on Display  
  Goodyear Blimp Pioneer Airport
  T-1A Jayhawk (Randolph Air Force Base) AeroShell Square
  KC-135 WI ANG AeroShell Square
  HH-60G Pave Hawk AeroShell Square
  F/A - 18 Hornets AeroShell Square
  DC-3 Duggy AeroShell Square
  F4U Corsair AeroShell Square
  DC-3 (Piedmont Airlines) AeroShell Square
  B-24 Liberator 'Ol 927 (CAF) AeroShell Square
  B-17 Flying Fortress Thunderbird (Lonestar Flight Museum) AeroShell Square
  B-25 Mitchell Special Delivery (Lonestar Flight Museum) AeroShell Square
  T-6 Texan II (Columbus Air Force Base) AeroShell Square
  FAA DC-3 AeroShell Square
  T-38 Talon Laughlin Air Force Base AeroShell Square
  P-38 Lightning Glacier Girl AeroShell Square
  Red Bull BO-105 AeroShell Square
  Nemesis NXT Racer AeroShell Square
  Powered Parachute "Red" Baron Tayler AeroShell Square
  Grumman Albatross "Red Bull" AeroShell Square
  Electraflyer-C AeroShell Square
     
  Events/Programs  
TBA Ford Chapter President's Reception Restoration Hangar (Founder's Wing)
10 a.m. Warbirds in Review: Col. C.E. “Bud” Anderson, P-51B "Old Crow” (Jack Roush, Jim Hagedorn) Warbirds in Review venue
12 p.m. International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians EAA Nature Center
12:30 p.m. Anzani Engine Demonstration Workshops Area
1 p.m. Warbirds in Review: Bob Hoover, Mk 5 Spitfire (Rod Lewis) Warbirds in Review venue
1 p.m. Warbird Aircraft Judging Warbird Area
2:30 p.m. Showcase Flying  
3:30 p.m. Air Show: Liberty Parachute Team, Chuck Aaron, Aerostars, Collaborators, Bob Davis, Kyle Franklin, Mike Goulian, Harrier II,  Debby Rihn-Harvey, Soucy-Stokes, Patty Wagstaff, Mike Wiskus, and Warbirds  
6:45 p.m.-10 p.m. Theater in the Woods supported by M&M’s: EAA Concert Band, Volunteer Drawing - AirVenture Flashback, FAA Acting Administrator and the General Aviation Awards, NASA's 50th Anniversary - hosted by Hoot Gibson, and Comedian/Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham Theater in the Woods supported by M&M’S
8:30 p.m. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Introduced by Edsel B. Ford II and actor and EAA Young Eagles chairman, Harrison Ford Fly-In Theater, sponsored by Ford and Eclipse
     
  Flight Opportunities  
7 a.m.-6 p.m. 1929 Ford Tri-Motor Flights Tri-Motor Building
8 a.m.-8 p.m. Bell 47 (M*A*S*H) Helicopter Flights Pioneer Airport's Pitcairn Hangar
9 a.m.-3:15 p.m. B-17G Flying Fortress “Aluminum Overcast” Flights B-17 Trailer (Allow 3 hours)
     
  Daily Activities/Facilities  
8 a.m. Daily Flag Raising Ceremony Reenactors Area
8 a.m.-9 a.m. Aerobics Theater in the Woods
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Workshops Workshops Plaza
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Craft Tent  
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Chapter Headquarters  
8 a.m.-5 p.m. International Visitors Tent  
8 a.m.-5 p.m. World War II Encampment Reenactment Warbirds Area
8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Welcome Center  
8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Volunteer Center  
8 a.m.-6 p.m. EAA AirVenture Museum (Free admission with AirVenture wristband)
8 a.m.-8 p.m. Seaplane Base Shuttle Amphibian parking area
8:30 a.m. Brick Ceremony, representing the love of aviation through generations Compass Hill
8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Library Used Book Sale EAA Library (moved to lower level AirVenture Museum)
8:30 a.m.-6:45 p.m. Author's Corner Various venues
8:30 a.m.-8:15 p.m. Presentations Various venues
9 a.m.