AirVenture 2007 marked a transitional moment in Oshkosh’s modern era: a year where classic warbirds, emerging homebuilt technology, and a rapidly expanding light‑sport sector all shared the same flightline. The show reflected the maturing of the LSA category only three years after its introduction, with manufacturers using Oshkosh as the proving ground for new composite designs and refined avionics suites.
On the warbird side, the ramp carried its familiar weight of history, from frontline Second World War fighters to large‑scale restorations that had only recently returned to the air. The daily programme blended precision aerobatics, heritage flypasts, and the increasingly ambitious afternoon showcases that defined mid‑2000s Oshkosh.
Across Wittman Regional Airport, the grounds continued to evolve: expanded exhibit hangars, a busier North 40, and a growing international presence that underscored AirVenture’s role as the global meeting point for general aviation. Whether on the flightline, the seaplane base, or the homebuilt parking rows, 2007 captured the energy of an event balancing tradition with technological change.
de Havilland Canada DHC‑2 Beaver on straight floats, holding on the water at the seaplane base during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007.
Seen head‑on as it prepares for departure, the Beaver’s broad radial cowling, high‑lift wing and wide float installation are prominent. The type’s rugged construction and dependable performance made it one of the most important bush aircraft for remote‑area flying and waterborne operations worldwide.
de Havilland Canada DHC‑2 Beaver N9028 holding on Lake Winnebago during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007. The aircraft sits just offshore with a small, tree‑covered island behind it, the red‑and‑white scheme standing out against the subdued light of an overcast afternoon. The straight floats, strut geometry and characteristic Beaver cabin profile are clearly shown in its natural operating environment.
de Havilland Canada DHC‑2 Beaver N9028 resting on Lake Winnebago during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007. The aircraft sits just offshore with trees forming the background, its red‑and‑white scheme clearly visible through the foreground branches. The straight floats, strut arrangement and characteristic Beaver cabin profile are shown in a typical water‑operations setting.
de Havilland Canada DHC‑2 Beaver N9028 at rest on Lake Winnebago during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007. The aircraft lies just off the dock, framed by foreground branches, its red‑and‑white scheme standing out against the grey lake and low cloud. The straight floats, strut layout and characteristic Beaver cabin form are clearly shown in a typical water‑operations setting.
de Havilland Canada DHC‑2 Beaver N9028 lifting off from Lake Winnebago during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007. The aircraft is in the take‑off run with its propeller throwing spray astern and the floats planing on the surface, the red‑and‑white scheme standing out against the grey water and low cloud. The straight floats, strut geometry and characteristic Beaver profile are clearly shown at the moment of departure.
de Havilland Canada DHC‑2 Beaver N9028 lifting off from Lake Winnebago during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007. The aircraft is in the final moments of take‑off, the floats just clearing the surface as spray trails behind it. The white and red scheme stands out against the grey water and overcast sky, with the Beaver’s distinctive cabin profile and straight‑float installation clearly shown in this dynamic departure scene.
de Havilland Canada DHC‑2 Beaver N9028 climbing away over Lake Winnebago during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007. The aircraft has just lifted clear of the surface, the floats still close to the water as it gains height against the grey lake and overcast sky. The straight‑float installation, strut layout and characteristic Beaver profile are clearly shown in this early‑climb moment.
de Havilland Canada DHC‑2 Beaver N9028 climbing out over Lake Winnebago during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007. The aircraft is already airborne, the floats clear of the surface as it tracks low over the lake beneath an overcast sky. The straight‑float installation, strut geometry and characteristic Beaver profile are clearly shown in this early‑climb view.
Lockwood AirCam afloat on Lake Winnebago during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007. The twin‑engine light aircraft rests on straight floats in its blue‑and‑yellow scheme, the high‑mounted Rotax engines and slender central fuselage pod clearly visible against the grey lake and distant horizon. The AirCam’s distinctive low‑speed capability and open‑cockpit visibility are shown to advantage in this water‑operations scene.
Lockwood AirCam afloat on Lake Winnebago during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007. The twin‑engine light aircraft sits on straight floats in its blue‑and‑yellow scheme, with two occupants visible in the open cockpit. The high‑mounted Rotax engines, slim fuselage pod and wide‑span wing are clearly shown against the grey lake and distant horizon, capturing the AirCam’s distinctive low‑speed handling and exceptional visibility in a water‑operations setting.
Lockwood AirCam moving ahead on the water on Lake Winnebago during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007. The twin‑engine aircraft progresses across the surface in its blue‑and‑yellow scheme, the straight floats, high‑mounted Rotax engines and central fuselage pod clearly shown against the grey lake and distant shoreline.
Lockwood AirCam afloat on Lake Winnebago during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007. The twin‑engine aircraft sits on straight floats in its blue‑and‑yellow scheme, both Rotax propellers turning fast enough to blur into full discs. The open cockpit, high‑mounted engines and slim central fuselage pod are shown clearly against the wooded shoreline, capturing the AirCam in a powered‑up water‑operations moment.
Lockwood AirCam moving ahead on the water on Lake Winnebago during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007. The twin‑engine aircraft runs across the surface on straight floats, both propellers turning at moderate speed with partial disc blur. The open cockpit, high‑mounted Rotax engines and slim central fuselage pod are clearly shown against the hazy lake and distant shoreline.
Lockwood AirCam N167RN running low over Lake Winnebago during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007. The aircraft skims just above the surface on straight floats, the attitude showing a tendency to porpoise as it moves ahead at speed. Both occupants are visible in the open cockpit, with the high‑mounted Rotax engines and bright green wing undersides standing out against the grey lake.
Lockwood AirCam N161RN moving ahead on the water during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007. The twin‑engine aircraft progresses steadily on straight floats in its blue‑and‑yellow scheme, with both occupants visible in the open cockpit. The high‑mounted Rotax engines, slim central fuselage pod and bright yellow tailplane stand out against the wooded shoreline, capturing the AirCam in a calm, powered water‑operations moment.
Lockwood AirCam on straight floats being attended by support crews on Lake Winnebago during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007. The aircraft sits quietly on the water in its blue‑and‑yellow scheme while personnel in small yellow boats assist alongside. Additional floatplanes are moored near the grassy shoreline, setting the scene of busy water‑operations activity.
Lockwood AirCam N16RN being positioned on the water during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007. The aircraft rests on straight floats in its blue‑and‑yellow scheme while support crews in small yellow boats steady the nose and tail. Both occupants remain seated in the open cockpit, with the wooded shoreline forming the backdrop to this assisted docking moment.
Lockwood AirCam on straight floats at the seaplane base during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007. The aircraft rests alongside the dock in its blue‑and‑yellow scheme with two occupants seated in the open cockpit, while other floatplanes lie moored in the background among the reeds and trees. The scene captures the relaxed, hands‑on atmosphere of water‑operations activity at the lakeside.
Just Aircraft Highlander N8146P on straight floats at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007. The aircraft sits on the water in its white scheme with red‑and‑blue geometric markings, positioned beside the pond with tents and visitors in the wooded background. The scene captures the Highlander in a static display setting, highlighting its homebuilt STOL heritage adapted for float operations.
Van’s RV‑7 on straight floats at the seaplane area during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007. Finished in bright yellow with a checkerboard rudder, the low‑wing, tractor‑engined homebuilt rests quietly on the water beside the grassy shoreline. Its twin floats mounted directly beneath the fuselage and the tip‑up bubble canopy mark it as a float‑equipped RV‑7 displayed in a calm static moment.
Van’s RV‑7 N67683 on straight floats at the seaplane area during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007. Finished in bright yellow with a checkerboard rudder, the low‑wing, tractor‑engined homebuilt sits on the water beside the reed‑lined shoreline. Its twin floats mounted directly beneath the fuselage and the tip‑up canopy identify it as a float‑equipped RV‑7 displayed in a calm static moment.
McKinnon‑converted Grumman G‑44 Widgeon N402E on static display at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007. This “Super Widgeon” variant features Lycoming opposed engines in enlarged nacelles, replacing the original Ranger inlines. Finished in white with blue trim and carrying Canadian and U.S. flags on the nose, the amphibian rests on the grass beside the runway under an overcast sky.
De Havilland Canada DHC‑2 Mk.I Beaver (L‑20A), N101CB, serial 1398, a float‑equipped example of the classic post‑war bush aircraft, displayed on the grass at an aviation event. Finished in a teal‑and‑red scheme and registered to KEES LLC of Wilmington, Delaware
Douglas DC‑3C (N737H), serial 6062, a 1942‑built example of the classic Douglas twin‑engine transport, operated by Airborne Imaging in survey configuration. The aircraft carries a modified nose and mission‑specific equipment typical of aerial‑imaging conversions and is seen parked on the grass with support vehicles nearby.
Douglas DC‑3C, a civil‑converted example of the classic Douglas twin‑engine transport, taxiing on the grass during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007, with a fuel truck in the foreground and light aircraft parked in the background.
Douglas DC‑3C (N737H), serial 6062, a 1942‑built civil‑registered example operated by Airborne Imaging, parked on the grass during an aviation event with a fuel truck in the foreground and light aircraft visible in the background.
Douglas DC‑3C (N737H), serial 6062, a civil‑registered example of the classic Douglas twin‑engine transport operated in aerial‑imaging configuration, parked on the grass at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007 with a fuel truck alongside and other aircraft and tents visible in the background.
Douglas DC‑3C (N737H), serial 6062, a civil‑registered example of the classic Douglas twin‑engine transport operated in aerial‑imaging configuration, parked on the grass at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007 with visitors nearby and other aircraft visible in the background.
Waco UEC (NC12471), serial 3637, a 1932‑built example of Waco’s Custom Cabin series, taxying along a hard‑surface taxiway at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007, with cones marking the edge of the movement area and trees and buildings visible in the background.
Pilatus PC‑6/B2‑H2 (N354F), a single‑engine short‑take‑off‑and‑landing utility aircraft, parked on the grass at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007 with visitors nearby and other aircraft visible in the background.
Grumman G‑44 Widgeon (Super Widgeon conversion), a twin‑engine amphibious aircraft modified with Lycoming horizontally‑opposed engines, parked on the grass at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007 with tents set up beneath the wings and other aircraft visible in the background.
Safari Helicopter, a single‑engine kit‑built light helicopter descended from the Baby Belle lineage, seen in flight at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007 with its red tubular tail boom, bubble canopy and two‑blade rotor system clearly visible against an overcast sky.
Safari Helicopter, a single‑engine kit‑built light helicopter descended from the Baby Belle lineage, seen in flight at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007 with its tubular tail boom, bubble canopy and two‑blade rotor system clearly visible against an overcast sky.
Mosquito XE, a single‑seat ultralight kit‑built helicopter, seen on the ground at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007 with its compact bubble canopy, lightweight skid undercarriage and rear‑mounted engine visible as visitors inspect the aircraft.
Line‑up of light helicopters parked beside the Ultralight / Lightplane Runway at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007, arranged on the grass with support vehicles and trees visible in the background.
Titan Tornado, N912TM, on display at Oshkosh 2007.
A high‑wing, cantilever‑wing pusher design from Titan Aircraft, built in the Experimental category and representative of the Tornado family’s lightweight metal‑tube structure with composite fairings. The aircraft is shown in the homebuilt display area with a promotional “Squared” flag positioned alongside it, a common feature of owner exhibits at AirVenture. The Tornado’s compact fuselage, tricycle undercarriage and clean wing reflect the type’s emphasis on simplicity and performance for amateur constructors.
Legal Eagle “Silver Slug,” EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007.
A homebuilt Legal Eagle ultralight displayed in the vintage and ultralight area, showing the type’s trademark open‑frame fuselage, fabric‑covered wing panels and front‑mounted Volkswagen‑derived engine. Designed for minimal weight and low‑cost personal flying, the Legal Eagle remains a popular plans‑built aircraft among ultralight enthusiasts.
TEAM MiniMax 1600R, N516TB, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007.
A privately built MiniMax 1600R finished in red and white with a chequered fin, displaying the type’s characteristic mid‑fuselage, strut‑braced constant‑chord wing, wooden construction and tailwheel undercarriage. Registered to Timothy Bogenhagen of Oshkosh, this example, construction number 709, was photographed on the ultralight flightline during the 2007 AirVenture gathering.
Piper PA‑24 Comanche C, N26CX, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007.
A privately owned Comanche C parked on the showground camping line, finished in a red‑and‑white scheme. The PA‑24 series was Piper’s high‑performance retractable‑gear tourer of the 1960s, noted for its clean laminar‑flow wing and strong cross‑country capability. This example is shown with its owner’s tent pitched alongside, a familiar sight in the aircraft camping areas during AirVenture.
Beechcraft Bonanza V‑tail, N3SV, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007.
A privately owned V‑tail Bonanza parked on the aircraft camping line, finished in a white and red scheme. The Bonanza’s distinctive V‑tail arrangement, introduced in the late 1940s, became one of the most recognisable silhouettes in general aviation. This example sits among the dense rows of visiting aircraft typical of the AirVenture fly‑in.
Cessna 120, N2376N, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007.
A classic post‑war Cessna 120 parked on the aircraft camping line, finished in a cream and red scheme. Introduced in 1946 as a lightweight, economical two‑seat taildragger, the 120 featured a strut‑braced high wing and simple fixed undercarriage, becoming a popular entry‑level touring and training aircraft. This example was photographed among the large gathering of vintage Cessnas at AirVenture.
Stinson 108‑2 Voyager, N8055K, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007.
Four‑seat, high‑wing taildragger fitted with the Franklin engine, parked on the North 40 flightline during the show. The aircraft is finished in blue with yellow registration lettering and carries standard Stinson tail and wing geometry.
Ryan ST‑3KR, NC58729, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007.
Radial‑engined variant of the Ryan primary trainer, finished in bright red with “Super Ryan” fuselage script and displayed on the grass flightline among other vintage aircraft.
Waco UEC, NC58729, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007.
Early‑1930s open‑cockpit Waco biplane, powered by a radial engine and carrying its original‑style NC registration, parked on the grass flightline among other vintage aircraft.
A 1939 Waco ARE cabin biplane finished in the period The News – New York scheme. The ARE series combined Waco’s staggered two‑bay wings with an enclosed four‑seat cabin, producing one of the more refined American light transports of the late 1930s. This example, owned by the Experimental Aircraft Association, is shown on the vintage flightline during the 2007 gathering.
Boeing‑Stearman Model 75 N725FR parked on the grass flight line at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007. Finished in a US Army Air Corps primary‑trainer scheme with yellow wings, blue fuselage and striped rudder, the aircraft represents the thousands of Stearmans used to introduce wartime pilots to open‑cockpit flying and basic aerobatics.
A U.S. Mail–scheme de Havilland DH‑4 replica stands on the grass flight line at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007. Recalling the aircraft used on early U.S. Air Mail routes in the 1920s, the reproduction shows the type’s long two‑bay wings, open cockpits and substantial fuselage, attracting visitors across the display area.
De Havilland DH‑4 reproduction NX249H, finished in U.S. Mail markings, on display at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007. Carrying the colours of the Robertson Aircraft Corporation of St Louis, the aircraft represents the DH‑4s used on early American air‑mail routes, with its long two‑bay wings, open cockpits and period‑style finish attracting visitors around the flight‑line.