Ford, Eclipse Will Again Sponsor Theater At AirVenture
2007
Again this year, the
show at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007 won't be over when the sun sets
each evening, as Ford Motor Company and Eclipse Aviation bring back
top aviation movies at the popular "Fly-In Theater" on the
AirVenture grounds for the 55th annual EAA fly-in convention.
The outdoor theater, located adjacent to EAA's Camp Scholler
camping area, will be open each evening (weather permitting) from
Sunday, July 22 through Saturday, July 28. The walk-in theater is
reminiscent of the famous drive-in theaters of the past, complete
with popcorn! There is no admission charge for the theater, which
is open to all AirVenture guests.
Each evening's show begins at approximately 8:30 pm, with an
introduction by a celebrity presenter, followed by a classic
aviation film at about 9 pm. The film is shown on a projection
screen measuring five stories high.
"Last year, thousands of aviation enthusiasts joined us each
night at the Fly-In Theater for legendary aviation-themed films at
The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration," said Tom Poberezny, EAA
president and AirVenture chairman. "We're very pleased Ford Motor
Company and Eclipse Aviation are bringing this popular feature back
to Oshkosh in 2007. Join us during the week for these popular
movies and have the entire family enjoy a superb way to top off a
full day at Oshkosh!"
The Fly-In Theater will be in the same location as in 2006 -- on
the north side of Camp Scholler, at the end of Doolittle Drive,
right behind the Camp Store. The exact schedule of movies and
presenters will be announced as it is finalized prior to EAA
AirVenture 2007.
"The success of the Fly-In Theater at EAA AirVenture 2006
exceeded our expectations. We were thrilled that AirVenture
attendees embraced this new idea in 2006, and we're excited to be
bringing it back next summer," said Jill Fannon, Ford Motor
Company's manager of events. "Ford is very happy to be a part of
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and be able to co-host this evening
event."
Eclipse Aviation CEO Vern Raburn, who was among those who
participated in the film introductions in 2006, was also thrilled
with the response to the debut of the Fly-In Theater.
"A whole new generation of AirVenture visitors can now enjoy
sharing those special memories of watching movies outside against a
blackened summer sky," said Vern Raburn, president and CEO of
Eclipse Aviation. "Eclipse is proud to join Ford Motor Company as
hosts of the Fly-In Theater at EAA AirVenture. After the successful
debut of the attraction in 2006, we're looking to make it better in
2007!"
EAA AirVenture 2007 is July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport in
Oshkosh, WI.