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How to Fly Into a Big Airshow With Confidence

It takes planning and practice to land on the green dot.

Overhead at Oshkosh
AirVenture proudly boasts of being the busiest airspace in the world each year during the gathering. That means you need to plan your trip well. [Courtesy: EAA]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Thoroughly study the extensive EAA AirVenture NOTAM, released a month prior, paying close attention to arrival/departure procedures and radio frequencies, and keep a hard copy in the cockpit.
  • Practice concise radio communications due to high traffic volume, and refine flying techniques such as coordinated wing rocks and precise spot landings on designated marks.
  • Consider flying with an experienced pilot or a CFI familiar with large airshows for an added layer of safety and a second set of eyes during the event.
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Question: I’m a private pilot with about 300 hours and I’ve always wanted to fly my own airplane into EAA AirVenture. What’s the best way to practice for this?

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Meg Godlewski

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.

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