Founded on January 26, 1953 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as a local club for those who built and restored their own aircraft, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) quickly grew to become a vibrant and growing aviation community that includes all who enjoy flying for recreation and welcomes all aviation enthusiasts to participate.

Today, EAA is a non-profit corporation that includes 300,000 members in more than 100 countries. Its mission is dedicated to growing participation in aviation.  

EAA was founded by Paul H. Poberezny who served as the organization’s president from 1953 to 1989 and then as chairman of the board until 2009.

For 51 weeks a year, EAA is an international community of more than 300,000 members that nurtures the spirit of flight through a worldwide network of chapters, outreach programs, and other events.

But for one week each Summer, its members and aviation enthusiasts totaling more than 500,000 from 80 countries attend EAA AirVenture at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where they celebrate the past, present, and future in the world of flight.

The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration has it all when it comes to aircraft (Warbirds, Vintage, Homebuilts, Ultralights). More than 10,000 aircraft flying in, landing at what becomes the busiest airport in the world (this edition from July 21 to 27).

Daily air shows. Aerobatics and pyrotechnics. Feature films at the Fly-In Theater. Forums, workshops, and demonstrations, and show-stopping Night Air Show on Wednesday and Saturday night.

More than 700 journalists representing more than 250 media outlets annually attend AirVenture, bringing coverage of this event to local, regional, national, and international audiences.