The airshow evolved to emphasize its community aspect, focusing on the attendees and the aircraft themselves after initial announcements were made.
Night Airshows were a major highlight, celebrated for being fantastic, a significant social draw, and offering great flying entertainment and fireworks, even with a weather-related postponement.
The event showcased a diverse array of aircraft, ranging from historic warbirds like the PB-Y Catalina and P-38 to innovative general aviation products such as the Stratos Jet and Icon LSA seaplane.
Attendees engaged in various social activities, including exploring exhibits, checking aircraft "For Sale" boards, and making memories at iconic locations like the Brown Arch.
Later in the week, after most of the announcements had been made, the show changed character subtly, as it does every year, and became somehow even more about the people and the planes. The Night Airshow/s were fantastic, and the events have become big social draws, in addition to just being good fireworks and flying fun.
Airplanes!The Consolidated PB-Y Catalina, one of the unsung heroes of WW-II.Postponed for one night because of the severe weather that blew through the region on Wednesday night, the Night Airshow did not disappoint, though we are still trying to figure out what this coded message is saying.A trio of famous fighters fly in formation. From left to right, F-16 Fighting Falcon, Lockheed P-38 Lightning and North American P-51D Mustang.Kickin’ the tires on the Stratos Jet.Crunchin’ the numbers at the Diamond Aircraft exhibit area.Is there anyone who doesn’t like checking out the For Sale boards at OSH?Making memories in front of the Brown Arch at OSH.MyGoFlight’s Charlie Schneider shows off the capabilities of the company’s lightweight and low-cost HUD.Airshow superstar Mike Goulian.And this, ladies and gents, is how camping at OSH is done!One of the most intriguing products at the show was the Stratos Jet, a single-engine speedster that the company announced would initially be offered as a kit while it seeks certification for the FAA-approved versionIcon was at the show with its suddenly super popular LSA seaplane. The color choice was polarizing. We like it.Four corners facing Boeing Plaza at EAA AirVenture 2021.
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