AirVenture 2013 opened under a banner of resilience. In his remarks that year, the EAA President framed the show as a triumph over adversity, acknowledging the financial pressures, regulatory challenges, and organisational headwinds that had shaped the months leading up to Oshkosh. Yet the event that unfolded on the grounds of Wittman Regional Airport demonstrated the opposite of contraction: strong attendance, a revitalised programme, and a community determined to keep the world’s largest aviation gathering moving forward.
The flightline reflected this spirit. Warbirds, homebuilts, and vintage aircraft arrived in force, joined by a growing contingent of modern composite designs and advanced avionics platforms that were reshaping general aviation. The daily schedule leaned into heritage and innovation in equal measure, with large‑scale formations, precision aerobatics, and manufacturer showcases that highlighted both the history and the future of flight.
Across the grounds, AirVenture 2013 carried the unmistakable energy of a community refusing to be defined by its challenges. From the seaplane base to Pioneer Airport, the show reaffirmed Oshkosh’s identity as aviation’s annual meeting place — a gathering built not on ease, but on the shared determination to overcome obstacles and keep the spirit of flight alive.
Two Van’s RV aircraft of Team AeroDynamix, formerly Team RV, cross the Oshkosh sky in a dramatic opposing manoeuvre during EAA AirVenture 2013. With smoke streaming behind them, the two homebuilt aerobatic aircraft carve contrasting attitudes against a spectacular backdrop of towering summer clouds. Team AeroDynamix was renowned for its precision formation work and spectacular aerobatic routines flown by a large formation of RVs
Four Van’s RV-series aircraft of Team AeroDynamix sweep overhead in tight diamond formation during the 2013 EAA AirVenture air show at Oshkosh. The distinctive homebuilt aircraft, each wearing its own individual colour scheme, leave four curling smoke trails as the formation executes a precision aerobatic manoeuvre against the Wisconsin sky. Team AeroDynamix, formerly known as Team RV, brought its remarkable 12-aircraft RV formation to AirVenture, demonstrating just how capable these high-performance homebuilt aircraft could be.
Three Van’s RV-series aircraft of Team AeroDynamix sweep across the Oshkosh sky during their 2013 AirVenture display, each trailing a plume of white smoke. The formation demonstrates the remarkable precision of these high-performance homebuilt aircraft, with the three machines spread vertically across the brilliant Wisconsin sky as they execute a coordinated aerobatic manoeuvre.
Team AeroDynamix, formerly known as Team RV, flew a fleet of Van’s RV aircraft in its spectacular formation displays, with the team’s 2013 aircraft including RV-4s, RV-6s, RV-7s and RV-8s.
Three Van’s RV-series aircraft of Team AeroDynamix approach in formation during their spectacular 2013 AirVenture display at Oshkosh, each trailing a plume of white smoke across the Wisconsin sky. Seen almost head-on beneath towering summer clouds, the colourful RVs demonstrate the precision formation flying for which AeroDynamix was renowned.
The team, formerly known as Team RV, flew a mixture of RV-4, RV-6, RV-7 and RV-8 aircraft, most built and flown by their pilots.
Four Van’s RV-series aircraft of Team AeroDynamix sweep through a spectacular formation manoeuvre over Oshkosh, their smoke trails curling into an intricate pattern against the clouds. The aircraft appear almost as silhouettes against the bright sky, emphasising the precision and geometry of the team’s formation aerobatics.
Formerly known as Team RV, AeroDynamix was flying a fleet of Van’s RV aircraft at AirVenture 2013, including RV-4s, RV-6s, RV-7s and RV-8s. The team was renowned for its close-formation aerobatics and spectacular smoke effects.
Four Van’s RV-series aircraft of Team AeroDynamix sweep across the Oshkosh sky in a beautifully spaced formation, trailing thick white smoke against a backdrop of towering Wisconsin summer clouds. The colourful homebuilt aircraft maintain remarkable precision as they cross the air-show flight line, demonstrating the spectacular formation aerobatics that made AeroDynamix one of the highlights of AirVenture 2013.
The team flew a mixture of RV-4, RV-6, RV-7 and RV-8 aircraft, most built and flown by their pilots.
Three Van’s RV-series aircraft of Team AeroDynamix pass directly overhead in a beautifully spaced formation during the 2013 EAA AirVenture air show at Oshkosh. Seen from below against a brilliant blue Wisconsin sky, the three individually painted homebuilts display the clean lines and compact proportions of the RV family as they execute another precision formation manoeuvre.
Team AeroDynamix, formerly Team RV, was flying a 12-aircraft formation at AirVenture 2013, with the team renowned for its close formation aerobatics and smoke-trailing routines.
Eleven Van’s RV-series aircraft of Team AeroDynamix climb in a spectacular stepped formation during the 2013 EAA AirVenture air show at Oshkosh. With each aircraft trailing a thick plume of white smoke, the formation creates a striking pattern against the brilliant blue Wisconsin sky.
Formerly known as Team RV, AeroDynamix was renowned for its precision formation aerobatics, flying high-performance RV-4s, RV-6s, RV-7s and RV-8s. Although the team was generally described as a 12-aircraft formation team, eleven RVs are visible in this AirVenture 2013 formation.
Eleven Van’s RV-series aircraft of Team AeroDynamix sweep across the Oshkosh sky in a spectacular expanding formation during EAA AirVenture 2013. Their individual colour schemes stand out against the brilliant blue sky as thick white smoke trails emphasise the precise geometry of the manoeuvre.
Flying RV-4s, RV-6s, RV-7s and RV-8s, Team AeroDynamix had become one of the most spectacular civilian formation teams on the air-show circuit. This view captures all eleven aircraft as they spread across the sky in a beautifully choreographed display of formation aerobatics.
Eleven Van’s RV-series aircraft of **Team AeroDynamix** sweep across the Oshkosh sky in a spectacular stepped formation during EAA AirVenture 2013. The individually painted RVs are spread across the frame, with smoke streaming from several aircraft and the towering Wisconsin clouds providing a dramatic backdrop.
Formerly known as Team RV, AeroDynamix brought its precision formation aerobatics to AirVenture with eleven RVs. The team flew a mixture of RV-4s, RV-6s, RV-7s and RV-8s, most built by their own pilots.
Eleven Van’s RV-series aircraft of Team AeroDynamix sweep across the Oshkosh sky in a spectacular stepped formation during EAA AirVenture 2013. The individually coloured RVs are spread diagonally across the sky, with only the outer four aircraft trailing white smoke as the formation executes a precisely choreographed manoeuvre.
Formerly known as Team RV, AeroDynamix flew a mixture of RV-4s, RV-6s, RV-7s and RV-8s, with most of the aircraft built by the pilots who flew them. The team’s close-formation aerobatics were a spectacular demonstration of both the capabilities of the RV series and the extraordinary skill required to fly such a large formation.
Eleven Van’s RV-series aircraft of Team AeroDynamix sweep across the Oshkosh sky in a beautifully disciplined stepped formation during EAA AirVenture 2013. Their distinctive smoke trails emphasize the precision of the formation as the individually painted homebuilt aircraft pass in close formation against a brilliant Wisconsin sky.
Formerly known as Team RV, AeroDynamix brought its precision formation aerobatics to AirVenture with a large formation of RVs. Most of the aircraft were built and flown by their own pilots, demonstrating just how capable these high-performance homebuilts could be in the hands of experienced formation pilots
A spectacular overhead view of Team AeroDynamix as its brightly coloured Van’s RV homebuilts stream across the Oshkosh sky in tight formation, each aircraft leaving a crisp white smoke trail. The dramatically angled formation gives the impression of a long diagonal sweep through the sky, highlighting the precision flying for which the team was renowned. Team AeroDynamix was a featured act at AirVenture 2013, performing formation aerobatics with its fleet of pilot-built RVs.
Seven brightly painted Van’s RVs of Team AeroDynamix sweep across the Oshkosh sky in beautifully disciplined formation, their smoke systems marking each aircraft’s flight path. The varied colours and individual paint schemes make a striking contrast against the pale sky, while the precise spacing demonstrates the exceptional formation-flying skills of this civilian aerobatic team. In 2013, Team AeroDynamix was flying a 12-aircraft formation of RV-4s, RV-6s, RV-7s and RV-8s.
Team AeroDynamix – Van’s RV formation, AirVenture 2013. Seven Van’s RV-series homebuilt aircraft of Team AeroDynamix carve a dramatic diagonal across the Oshkosh sky, smoke streaming behind them as they perform one of the team’s precision formation manoeuvres. Formed originally as Team RV, the group adopted the name Team AeroDynamix for the 2013 airshow season and brought its remarkable combination of close formation flying and aerobatics to EAA AirVenture.
Team AeroDynamix – Van’s RV formation, AirVenture 2013. Seven Van’s RV-series aircraft of Team AeroDynamix sweep across the Oshkosh sky in a dramatic extended formation, each trailing a plume of white smoke. The individually painted RVs create a striking pattern as the team demonstrates the precision formation flying and aerobatic skills for which it became renowned.
Four Van’s RV-series aircraft of Team AeroDynamix sweep across the sky in a precise line-abreast formation, their smoke systems leaving parallel trails behind them. With each aircraft carrying its own distinctive colour scheme, the formation presents a striking display of the precision flying and formation aerobatics for which Team AeroDynamix was renowned.
Eleven-ship Van’s RV formation, AirVenture 2013.** Eleven brightly coloured Van’s RV-series aircraft of Team AeroDynamix sweep across the Oshkosh sky in two coordinated elements, their smoke systems creating long white trails against the deep blue. The formation demonstrates the remarkable precision of a team flying closely coordinated aerobatics in individually built and customised RV aircraft.
Eleven-ship Van’s RV formation, AirVenture 2013.** Eleven brightly coloured Van’s RV-series aircraft of Team AeroDynamix sweep across the Oshkosh sky in two closely coordinated elements, their white smoke trails creating a striking pattern against the blue. The team, formerly known as Team RV, was renowned for its precision formation flying and aerobatics, with each aircraft individually painted and equipped with a smoke system. At AirVenture 2013 the team flew an eleven-aircraft formation, making this a particularly impressive view of the group in action.
Eight Van’s RV-8s of Team AeroDynamix sweep through the Oshkosh sky in two closely coordinated four-ship elements, smoke streaming behind them as they execute a spectacular formation manoeuvre. The team was renowned for its precision flying, with aircraft often separated by only a few feet during its demanding routines. This dramatic view captures the eight-ship element against a backdrop of towering summer clouds.
FedEx Feeder’s Cessna 208B Super Cargomaster N923FE sits beside **Hangar C**, resplendent in its distinctive FedEx livery. The Caravan’s rugged high-wing design and Pratt & Whitney PT6A turboprop made it a highly practical workhorse for short-haul feeder freight operations.