More than 600,000 people attended EAA AirVenture in 2021. If you'll be attending this year, you need to know a few things. [FLYING Archive]
Key Takeaways:
Plan your EAA AirVenture visit by utilizing maps, schedules, and trams to navigate efficiently and conserve energy, especially visiting exhibit hangars early to avoid crowds and heat.
If attending in a group, pre-plan meeting points and consider identifying attire due to potentially unreliable cellular service; also, acquire popular merchandise early in the week.
Adhere to event etiquette and safety by never touching aircraft without permission, respecting campsites, being mindful of hazards, staying hydrated, and showing courtesy to volunteers.
Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
