With EAA AirVenture just around the corner, aircraft owners across the country are spending time monitoring the weather forecasts and carefully planning what to pack for the trip to Oshkosh, Wisconsin. With luck and preparation, we will soon be relaxing next to our beloved machines and soaking up our favorite event of the year. If, on the other hand, Murphy’s Law kicks into gear, we will soon be kicking ourselves for forgetting to pack a tent, underwear, or some other item critical to our enjoyment of the event.
Having attended AirVenture on and off for about 25 years, I’ve learned certain lessons the hard way. Don’t skimp on a cheap tent, for example. Don’t bring just one pair of shoes. And remember that while effective, the strongest bug spray will destroy certain synthetic fabrics.
