If you’re considering buying an airplane, upgrading your avionics, or simply trying to understand how aircraft financing works, this special promo episode of What Follows highlights an upcoming session at the Airhart Oshkosh 2026 Festival Tent.

Tripp Thurston, President of FLYING Finance, joins the Airhart Festival Tent program to explain today’s aircraft-lending landscape in plain English. Tripp has helped pilots and aircraft owners finance everything from light-sport aircraft to turbine airplanes.

During the session, attendees will learn what lenders are really looking for, how to budget for the true cost of aircraft ownership, and which financing options may be available for aircraft and avionics upgrades. Tripp will also explain why the lowest advertised interest rate is not always the best overall financing deal.

Whether you’re a first-time aircraft buyer, an experienced owner, a homebuilder, or someone just beginning your aviation journey, the session will offer practical information you can use.

The presentation will conclude with a live audience Q&A.

Airhart Oshkosh 2026 Festival Tent Program Tickets

Attendance is free, but space is limited.

Register using this link or by clicking/tapping the event image below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/airhart-oshkosh-2026-festival-tent-program-tickets-1992591634217

Event Details

Session: Aircraft Financing: Learn from an Industry InsiderGuest: Tripp Thurston, President, FLYING FinanceDate: Wednesday, July 22, 2026Time: 1:00 PMLocation: Airhart Festival Tent, Booth 439Venue: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, WisconsinAdmission: Free registration

What You’ll Learn

* What aircraft lenders consider when reviewing an application

* How to calculate the true cost of aircraft ownership

* Financing options for aircraft purchases

* Financing options for avionics upgrades

* Why the lowest interest rate may not be the best deal

* Questions to ask before choosing an aircraft loan

Who Should Attend

* First-time aircraft buyers

* Current aircraft owners

* Pilots considering an avionics upgrade

* Experimental and homebuilt-aircraft owners

* Aviation students and future pilots

* Anyone interested in understanding aircraft financing

Resources

Airhart Oshkosh 2026 Festival Tent Programhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/airhart-oshkosh-2026-festival-tent-program-tickets-1992591634217

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026https://www.eaa.org/airventure

EAA AirVenture Ticketshttps://www.eaa.org/airventure/eaa-airventure-tickets

Airhart Aeronautics

https://airhartaero.com

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