EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023: General Aviation - Lesser-Known Brands

By Carmelo Turdo

The Aero Experience continues our coverage of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023, sponsored by Piston Aviation, with this survey of the general aviation aircraft types we saw during our ten days on the grounds. From the big three - Beechcraft, Cessna and Piper - to the more obscure Meyers, Morrisey and Ellison-Mahon Gweduck, visitors to AirVenture can find almost any general aircraft brand in attendance. 

Here we continue our series of stories featuring the general aviation aircraft (non-exhibitors) at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023. In this edition, we focus on the lesser-known brands on display and commuting to and from AirVenture.

Ellison-Mahon Gweduck

Ercoupe 415 Family

Lake LA-4 Buccaneer

Meyers 200

Morrisey 2000

Sky Reach Bushcat 

Socata Epsilon

Looking Back on the Sackman Field Fly-In: A General Aviation Celebration

By Fred Harl

The Columbia Aero Club recently held their annual fall fly-in at Sackman Field in Columbia, IL. The fall fly-in is a favorite family-friendly event, usually held on a mid-October Sunday afternoon. It is an occasion that attracts great friends, great food, and great aircraft! Virtually any type of general aviation, light sport, ultralight, vintage etc. can be seen some time during the day. Some new projects were underway in the hangars, and a few aircraft have changed hands over the years. Our friends Mark and Elaine Harter took center stage with their beautiful blue and white cabin Waco. Add some cars, motorcycles and food, and you have a great Midwest Aviation event. Here are some views of the day's activities.