May 22, 2025, 7 p.m. CDT – The 1st Air Cavalry in Vietnam
Speaker: Dick Hanusa
On this special night, we are joined by U.S. Army helicopter pilot Dick Hanusa, who will share with us stories of flying the UH-1 Huey and more during the Vietnam War.
Learn about unique and historic aviation experiences during the Speaker Series, conducted by passionate aviators with a unique story to tell. Presentations take place in the Founder's Wing at the EAA Aviation Museum. All presentations start at 7:00 p.m. Snacks and refreshments available for purchase.
Free for EAA members | $5 for nonmembers
June 19, 2025, 7 p.m. CDT - The Leo J. Kohn Photo Collection
Speaker: Dan Silvers and John Dorcey
The Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame’s Dan Silvers and John Dorcey will speak on the remarkable photography of Leo J. Kohn, whose work captured aviation history in stunning detail. Learn about his vast collection — much of it shot in Wisconsin; the ongoing efforts to preserve, digitize, and share these images; and the stories behind some of his most iconic shots.
August 21, 2025, 7 p.m. CDT – M*A*S*H
Speaker: Chris Henry
Attention! Tonight’s lecture is M*A*S*H. Chris Henry returns to talk to us about the historical background of the real life-saving units that operated through multiple wars, and the role that the television show has had in keeping those stories alive.
September 11, 2025, 7 p.m. CDT – Remembering 9/11
Speaker: David Norman
Join us for a special evening as we reflect on the events of September 11, 2001, with honored guest David Norman who was a first responder that fateful day. This year we are lucky to have the support of the New York Police Department as we honor those who stood tall at a time when our country needed heroes.
October 16, 2025, 7 p.m. CDT – Flying the E-4
Speaker: Scott Biggs
The Boeing E-4, also known as the “Doomsday plane,” is an airborne command post which carries a series of strategists and communications aides to ensure peace. Join us as we are joined by Scott Biggs, who will take us on a visual look inside this special aircraft.
November 20, 2025, 7 p.m. CDT – Flying the F-35
Speaker: Tyler Shaver
For the last Speaker Series presentation of 2025, we take a look at the F-35, one of the newest and stealthiest aircraft in the U.S. inventory. Tyler Shaver, director of operations at the Combat Readiness Training Center, Volk Field Air National Guard Base, will join us and give us a never-before-seen look inside.
