PRESS RELEASE – (October 13, 2015) — Advance purchase admission tickets and camping credentials are now available for the 64th annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in, providing greater convenience for those traveling to the “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration.” The week-long event will be held July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.EAA members and the general public can purchase tickets via a secure website, allowing them to speed through the admissions process upon arrival in Oshkosh. Daily and weekly admissions are available, including the ability to join EAA and immediately receive the best possible admission prices available only to EAA members. Discounts of $2 on daily adult admissions and $5 on weekly adult admissions are available by purchasing prior to June 14, 2016. Special discounts are also available for veterans and current U.S. military members.“EAA AirVenture remains one of the greatest family-friendly destinations at an affordable price, with a gathering of aircraft, people, innovations, attractions and performances you’ll see no place else in the world,” said Dave Chaimson, EAA vice president of marketing and business development. “This advance purchase opportunity is the best way to be fully ready for an unforgettable experience at Oshkosh, while saving money at the same time. It’s also a great resource for those who want to get that special gift for the aviation enthusiast.”
Along with daily and weekly AirVenture admissions, there is a special weekend camping package covering the final three days of the event that include one EAA membership, camping credentials, and four adult admissions for those three days – a more than 10 percent savings over buying those items separately.Additionally, a new “Cleared Direct” T-shirt for AirVenture 2016 is also now available through the advance purchase website. Receive free shipping on this shirt at the time of advance ticket purchase. Visit the site, make your selections, pay by credit card, and print your tickets at home. Full instructions and answers to frequently asked questions are also included online.
To access the advance ticketing area, visit www.EAA.org/Tickets. Advance purchase AirVenture tickets are scanned and exchanged for an appropriate wristband at all AirVenture gates in a quick and easy process.
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/EAA.
Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
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