2009 SPECIAL EVENTS
Pioneer Airport Open Daily The new flying season is now open at Pioneer Airport, with vintage aircraft activities, plus Young Eagles flights. Take flight on one of the open cockpit bi-planes. Visitors can choose between the 1929 Travel Air E-4000 or the 1927 Swallow. Each flight provides a glimpse into a different era of flight. More than 50 vintage airplanes are displayed in seven period hangers designed to take you back to aviation’s “Golden Age” of the 1920’s and 30’s. The unique recreation will take you back to a time when the magic of flying astounded and charmed the whole world. Admission to Pioneer Airport is included with regular museum admission. www.pioneerairport.org
Good Ol’ Days August 29-30, 2009 10AM – 5PM Good Ol’ Days” is a living history weekend held annually at EAA’s Pioneer Airport in Oshkosh. It offers a genuine “step back in time” experience for visitors of all ages, re-creating what airports were like during the early days of air travel. Come and see the excitement and adventure of early flight brought back to life. You’ll meet characters from the past, rediscover the folklore, crafts and skills of old-time aviation, and see some truly incredible old airplanes take to the skies once more! Good Ol’ Days takes place August 29 and 30, 2009 – 10:00am to 5:00pm Good Ol’ Days offers a great day out for the entire family. Weather permitting, incredible vintage airplanes will be flying all day! Look out for a wide variety of visiting aircraft.