Learn about unique and historic aviation experiences during the Speaker Series, conducted by passionate aviators with a unique story to tell. Presentations take place in the Founder's Wing at the EAA Aviation Museum. All presentations start at 7:00 p.m. Snacks and refreshments available for purchase.
Free for EAA members | $5 for nonmembers
We are joined by Olga Custodio, who made history by becoming the first Latina U.S. Air Force pilot. She not only learned how to fly supersonic jets in the military, but she also became the first Latina to fly heavy commercial airliners.
On this special night, we are joined by U.S. Army helicopter pilot Dick Hanusa, who will share with us stories of flying the UH-1 Huey and more during the Vietnam War.
The Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame’s Dan Silvers and John Dorcey will speak on the remarkable photography of Leo J. Kohn, whose work captured aviation history in stunning detail. Learn about his vast collection — much of it shot in Wisconsin; the ongoing efforts to preserve, digitize, and share these images; and the stories behind some of his most iconic shots.
Attention! Tonight’s lecture is M*A*S*H. Chris Henry returns to talk to us about the historical background of the real life-saving units that operated through multiple wars, and the role that the television show has had in keeping those stories alive.
An evening to remember those lost on 9/11. We are very fortunate to have members of the FDNY returning to share in the day.
The Boeing E-4, also known as the “Doomsday plane,” is an airborne command post which carries a series of strategists and communications aides to ensure peace. Join us as we are joined by Scott Biggs, who will take us on a visual look inside this special aircraft.
For the last Speaker Series presentation of 2025, we take a look at the F-35, one of the newest and stealthiest aircraft in the U.S. inventory. Tyler Shaver, director of operations at the Combat Readiness Training Center, Volk Field Air National Guard Base, will join us and give us a never-before-seen look inside.
