# Nomad · EAA AirVenture Oshkosh: sources

Row #39 of `experiences_v1.csv` (research pass 3 Oct 2026, IST). Dates and deadlines come from `cal.py` (date check 4 Oct 2026, IST), which is the source of truth for dates, with the 4 Oct 2026 source-rule audit applied. The page deliberately shows **no prices** and no contact emails; see the official site.

| Fact used | Source |
|---|---|
| Name, place (Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA), continent | https://www.eaa.org/airventure (primary) · https://www.eaa.org/airventure/features-and-attractions/workshops-and-presentations (secondary) |
| Usual timing: Late July | https://www.eaa.org/airventure (primary) · https://www.eaa.org/airventure/features-and-attractions/workshops-and-presentations (secondary) |
| What you build / use: LEARN aircraft-building skills in hands-on workshops included with admission, or CREW the show as a volunteer | https://www.eaa.org/airventure (primary) · https://www.eaa.org/airventure/features-and-attractions/workshops-and-presentations (secondary) |
| How a traveller takes part: Attend (the workshops are included with admission, no reservation) or sign up as a volunteer; the 2027 workshop schedule is not published yet | https://www.eaa.org/airventure (primary) · https://www.eaa.org/airventure/features-and-attractions/workshops-and-presentations (secondary) |
| Participation level: Learn (workshops); Crew (volunteer) | https://www.eaa.org/airventure (primary) · https://www.eaa.org/airventure/features-and-attractions/workshops-and-presentations (secondary) |
| Entry requirements / deadline: Volunteer sign-up through EAA; admission needed for visitors; the 2027 schedule says 'check back' | https://www.eaa.org/airventure (primary) · https://www.eaa.org/airventure/features-and-attractions/workshops-and-presentations (secondary) |
| Verification note (research pass): Dates from the EAA AirVenture site; workshop and volunteer details from EAA's pages (checked 26 Oct 2026). | experiences_v1.csv |
| Date: 26 Jul–1 Aug 2027: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2027. EAA: 26 Jul-1 Aug 2027. The 2027 workshop schedule is not published yet. Build/use: Try hands-on aircraft-building workshops; volunteer on the show crew. How to join: Workshops are included with admission (no reservation); volunteers sign up through EAA. | https://www.eaa.org/airventure |
| Take-part route "Volunteer at AirVenture" (Crew): EAA says more than 6,000 people volunteer each year for its year-round programmes and AirVenture, and that all interests, experience and skills are welcome. | Re-worded from the CSV row and the dated items above |
| Take-part route "Try an aircraft-building workshop" (Learn the skill): Daily hands-on workshops cover sheet metal and riveting, fabric covering and more, led by instructors and volunteers. They are included with admission, with no reservation. | Re-worded from the CSV row and the dated items above |
| Check note: 2027 runs 26 Jul-1 Aug. | CSV verification notes / dated items above |
| Check note: The 2027 workshop schedule is not published yet (the page says to check back). | CSV verification notes / dated items above |
| Check note: Admission is needed to attend; volunteers sign up through EAA. | CSV verification notes / dated items above |

## Skills you'll need (section 03)

| Fact used | Source |
|---|---|
| Skills (this experience): Basic aircraft-building skills: sheet metal and riveting, fabric covering, wood truss wing ribs, welding and composite lay-up; Following an instructor in a hands-on workshop; Volunteer team roles at a large event | Skills research, checked 2026-10-26 (IST) |
| Difficulty (our estimate): Beginner; prep time (our estimate): none needed. Difficulty and prep time are Curiosta editorial estimates for a first-timer, not organiser figures. | Curiosta editorial estimate |
| Refresher, practice and safety steps: Daily hands-on workshops cover sheet metal construction and riveting, fabric covering, building wood truss wing ribs, oxyacetylene and TIG welding, and composite lay-up. / Workshops and forums are included with admission, and no reservation is required. / Instructors, technical counselors, skilled volunteers and industry experts lead the sessions. / EAA says more than 6,000 people volunteer each year, and that all interests, experience and skills are welcome. / The 2027 workshop schedule is not published yet: check back. / Read the workshops page to see which skills are taught. / Look through the volunteer pages to see which roles match your skills. / Plan which workshops to attend once the 2027 schedule is posted. / Wear sturdy closed shoes and eye protection when told in workshops. / Follow the instructor's directions around tools and equipment. / Late July in Wisconsin is hot: bring water and sun protection. | Our summary of the resources below |
| Resource (Official; publisher: Experimental Aircraft Association (organiser)): EAA AirVenture Oshkosh: Dates and visitor information. | https://www.eaa.org/airventure |
| Resource (Official; publisher: Experimental Aircraft Association (organiser)): Support and volunteer: How to support and volunteer at AirVenture. | https://www.eaa.org/airventure/support-and-volunteer |
| Resource (Official; publisher: Experimental Aircraft Association (organiser)): Volunteer at EAA: Volunteer roles and who can volunteer. | https://www.eaa.org/eaa/support-eaa/volunteer |
| Resource (Official; publisher: Experimental Aircraft Association (organiser)): Workshops and presentations: Hands-on workshops and the schedule status. | https://www.eaa.org/airventure/features-and-attractions/workshops-and-presentations |

## Check notes shown on the page

- 2027 runs 26 Jul-1 Aug.
- The 2027 workshop schedule is not published yet (the page says to check back).
- Admission is needed to attend; volunteers sign up through EAA.

## Our grouping

- Levels shown: Crew, Learn the skill (our grouping of the CSV participation level "Learn (workshops); Crew (volunteer)").
- Usual months used by the month filter: Jul, Aug.