Oshkosh Gets Better And Better

It is ironic that Boeing should sponsor EAA AirVenture’s main display plaza and have it feature the latest Airbus airliner.

The latest Goodyear airship, Wingfoot 1, is in fact a Zeppelin. With a rigid keel, it is no longer a blimp but a proper airship.

This hot air balloon remained tethered during the show, but provided a colorful backdrop to the ultralight and light sport aircraft display area.

Gene Soucy turns on the wingtip fireworks on his Grumman ShowCat biplane.

Formation flying is difficult enough in daylight, so very few except the AeroShell team attempt it at night.

Four T-6s of the AeroShell Team add to the drama with LED lights in their engine cowlings and flame and smoke flares on their tails.

A wide variety of homebuilt aircraft ranges from those that are now classed as classics to the latest designs.

Many Oshkosh visitors camp with their aircraft.

Homebuilt show aircraft flocked to Oshkosh.

The Airbus A350 XWB was a star of the show, with long lines waiting to view the flight test interior of the second aircraft to join the certification program.