Oshkosh 2025: A Week of Progress, Pride, and Reform
What a week! EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 has been nothing short of extraordinary. From breathtaking aircraft displays to unforgettable airshows and inspiring innovation, this gathering continues to prove why it’s the beating heart of the aviation community.
For Pilots for HIMS Reform, this week marked a turning point. Not only were we embraced by the aviation community at large—we made real strides toward the reform we all know is desperately needed.
Among the most significant developments: we’ve secured a direct upcoming meeting with Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Susan Northrup. This is a major milestone and an opportunity to share the voices and documented concerns of those most affected by the current HIMS structure. We’re optimistic that this signals the beginning of real dialogue and review at the highest level.
We also had a productive and forward-thinking conversation with a prominent HIMS Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). We discussed the flaws in the current system and agreed that open, ongoing dialogue will be essential to developing a model that is truly rooted in science, fairness, and recovery—not bureaucracy.
Later in the week, we met with representatives from ALPA, joined by Dr. Quay Snyder, for a frank and meaningful exchange. We were encouraged to hear acknowledgment that reform is needed, and we’re grateful that both ALPA and Dr. Snyder expressed a willingness to keep lines of communication open moving forward.
We also held an unofficial P4HR meet-and-greet at one of our co-founders’ vintage aircraft. It offered a valuable opportunity for coalition members to connect in person, share personal stories, and exchange ideas about the path forward. These moments of unity are what build movements.
And the work continues. We have an upcoming meeting with a sitting U.S. Senator, alongside two courageous members of our coalition whom we’re actively helping advocate for. We also have multiple meetings being scheduled with members of the House of Representatives in the coming weeks.
This movement is gaining ground, and we’re not stopping here. Oshkosh reminds us why we fight—for safety, for transparency, and for a future where airmen are treated with dignity and fairness.
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Thank you to everyone who stopped by, voiced support, or simply listened. Change is happening—and the momentum continues. More doors are opening, and we’re moving forward together.