OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ)- More than two dozen skiplanes are scheduled to be in Oshkosh Saturday. The annual EAA skiplane Fly-In brings in a large crowd each year, as onlookers are treated to a different way of flying.
“There are people flying throughout the morning and the planes are arriving from multiple states.”
Dick Knapinski says the event keeps growing.
“If everything is good, we could have anywhere from 15 to 40 skiplanes here, depending on weather conditions in the upper midwest.”
One lucky child will be drawn to take a flight in a skiplane Saturday.
“One kid between the age of 8 and 17 is going to have their name drawn, and he or she will be up in an airplane enjoying the sights of Oshkosh and Fox River Valley.”
The event is free to the public.
In past years, more than 25 skiplanes have landed each year.
The event is known for being a very colorful event.
For those looking to attend, signs will direct visitors to the skiplane area upon arrival to the museum. Shuttle services will be available.
