EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (March 29, 2016) — ICON Aircraft is adding excitement to the annual EAA Gathering of Eagles and doing its part for the next generation of aviation, as ICON is offering one of its new amphibious light-sport aircraft as an auction highlight on Thursday, July 28.The July 28 Gathering of Eagles is part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the 64th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, which will be held July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The Gathering of Eagles annually unites the aviation community as more than 1,000 people attend to support EAA’s youth aviation education programs.The ICON A5 was first announced as a 2016 auction lot at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 by ICON officials as well as EAA CEO/Chairman Jack Pelton and Sean D. Tucker, legendary air show pilot and chairman of EAA’s Young Eagles program. The airplane to be auctioned has the latest technology and innovations that are part of ICON’s regular aircraft production.“I had the opportunity to fly this airplane last year, and ICON has given us a flying machine that is superb for flying adventure and excitement,” Pelton said. “As EAA aims to grow participation in aviation, innovative aircraft such as the ICON A5 will inspire more people to be part of the world of flight. We’re very excited to have this airplane as part of the Gathering of Eagles auction on July 28.”Bidding on the airplane will take place live at the auction, as well as through telephone bids. It will be part of an extensive auction lineup that in past years has included one-of-a-kind collector Ford Mustangs specially built by the Ford Motor Company, as well as unforgettable flying experiences with aviation personalities. Additional auction lots are currently being accepted through EAA’s donor relations office.Tickets for this year’s Gathering of Eagles, presented by Textron Aviation, are in limited supply. More information regarding the event and additional highlights are available at www.EAA.org/Gathering. The event has also drawn celebrity guests ranging from actors Harrison Ford and Morgan Freeman to golf legend Arnold Palmer, NASCAR team owner Jack Roush, and 2016 Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Ken Griffey Jr.About EAA AirVenture OshkoshEAA AirVenture Oshkosh is the “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” and EAA’s yearly membership convention. Additional EAA AirVenture information, including advance ticket and camping purchase, is available online at www.eaa.org/airventure. EAA members receive lowest prices on admission rates. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 1-800-JOIN-EAA (1-800-564-6322) or visit www.eaa.org. Immediate news is available at www.twitter.com/EAA.
