Michel Gordillo
Madosh
### Madosh

The idea of "Madosh" (a [portmanteau](/wiki/Portmanteau "Portmanteau") of the Madrid to Oshkosh flight) came about in 1996, since Gordillo wanted to fly into Oshkosh, Wisconsin for [EAA AirVenture Oshkosh](/wiki/EAA_AirVenture_Oshkosh "EAA AirVenture Oshkosh"). Oshkosh is known as the Mecca of experimental aircraft builders. His plan was to take a different approach and fly eastward, into the sun, instead of flying west, from Spain. The Spanish Air Force and Iberia Airlines provided him support and sponsorship, and the dream became reality in 1998\.


What role does the Spanish Air Force play in supporting private flights?