EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018: Salute to Beechcraft

By Fred Harl

The Aero Experience continues our salute to classic and modern Beechcraft types following the Beech Party with this look at aircraft we saw this summer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018. It was not difficult to find the Beech 18s and Staggerwings. Next, we found plenty of Musketeers, Sundowners, Bonanzas, T-34 Mentors, Barons and King Airs to go around. We hope you like this little Beechcraft survey and check back often as we include our signature coverage of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 amid our continuous promotion of Midwest Aviation!

2018 Beech Party Gathers Classic Designs to Tullahoma, TN

By Mark Nankivil

The 2018 Beech Party was held last weekend at the Beechcraft Heritage Museum in Tullahoma, TN. Along with attracting some of the most classic aircraft ever built, the three-day event provided Beechcraft owners with many opportunities to enhance their flying skills and learn more about the operation of their aircraft. Daily activities included aircraft type symposiums, technical seminars, museum tours, book signings and of course formation flying opportunities. The Beech Party is intended for owners of Beechcraft types, but guests are also welcomed for a separate daily fee. 

The Aero Experience was on site to bring to you these images of the classic Beechcraft designs, from the ground and in the air. We thank the Beechcraft Heritage Museum and all those who made this event a success for their hospitality.

Beech 18 and Derivatives

Sundowner, Baron, King Air and T-34 Mentor

V-Tail and Straight-Tail Bonanzas

Classic Beech Staggerwing

...and the Exotic Starship