FLYING offers some tips for surviving the summer airshow season as a family. [Credit: Patrick Chamberlain]
Key Takeaways:
Attending an airshow with family, particularly young children, requires extensive planning and preparation for a smooth and enjoyable experience.
Prioritize comfort and safety by dressing in layers, sturdy walking shoes, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunblock), and essential hearing protection.
Utilize practical on-site strategies such as strollers/wagons for children and supplies, carrying a first-aid kit, tracking kids (AirTags or written contact info), and designating a family meeting point.
Stay hydrated, seek shade, and remain aware of your surroundings to prevent accidents and make the most of the event.
Is this the year you will be making the trek to EAA AirVenture in July—or another smaller airshow—with the family? It’s time to make your plans now because the logistics of getting everyone—especially the smaller kids—to an aviation event takes planning and preparation.
Lots of preparation.
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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.
