EAA AirVenture is the largest aviation event in the U.S., and it likely wouldn't happen at all were it not for the efforts of thousands of volunteers. [FLYING file photo]
Key Takeaways:
EAA AirVenture is powered by thousands of volunteers who manage various crucial aspects, from parking and transportation to overall infrastructure.
Organizers are addressing challenges posed by recent heavy rains, implementing measures like improved drainage, wood chips, and guiding early arrivals to drier parking areas.
Attendees are encouraged to bring patience, respect "Oshkosh Rules" (e.g., cleanliness, not touching aircraft without permission, no smoking on the flight line), and focus on the shared enjoyment of aviation.
EAA AirVenture is the largest aviation event in the U.S. and it likely wouldn’t happen at all were it not for the efforts of thousands of volunteers.
You’ll see volunteers at the show wearing vests. They do everything from parking cars and airplanes to driving trams and making sure the infrastructure of the grounds, such as walking paths and parking lots, are ready for use.
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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.
