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
September 11, 2025, 7 p.m. CDT – Remembering 9/11
Speaker: David Norman
Join us for a special evening as we reflect on the events of September 11, 2001, with honored guest David Norman who was a first responder that fateful day. This year we are lucky to have the support of the New York Police Department as we honor those who stood tall at a time when our country needed heroes.
October 16, 2025, 7 p.m. CDT – Flying the E-4
Speaker: Scott Biggs
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.
November 20, 2025, 7 p.m. CDT – Flying the F-35
Speaker: Tyler Shaver
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.