FLYING offers some tips for surviving the summer airshow season as a family. [Credit: Patrick Chamberlain]
Key Takeaways:
Prioritize practical attire including comfortable walking shoes, layered clothing, and comprehensive sun protection (hats, sunglasses, sunblock, lip balm). Don't forget essential ear protection, a first-aid kit, water, and snacks.
Implement robust family safety measures such as matching apparel, AirTags for tracking, writing emergency contact numbers on children's clothing, and using tethers for very young kids. Designate a clear meeting spot and instruct children on seeking help from airshow security if separated.
Navigate the event efficiently by obtaining a map to locate first aid and lost and found. Plan visits to exhibit hangars during cooler parts of the day, rest in the shade to stay hydrated, and carry only essential belongings to avoid unnecessary burdens.
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.
