FLYING offers some tips for surviving the summer airshow season as a family. [Credit: Patrick Chamberlain]
Key Takeaways:
Thorough pre-event preparation is key, including dressing in comfortable walking shoes and layers, bringing sun protection (hats with chinstraps, sunglasses, sunblock), and using tracking methods (AirTags, contact info on kids' shirts).
Pack essential on-site supplies for comfort and safety, such as a first-aid kit, water, snacks, a stroller/wagon, and a rain poncho, while prioritizing hearing protection (earplugs/headsets) and frequent sunblock application.
Strategically navigate the airshow by getting a map, establishing meeting points, managing belongings, staying hydrated, resting in the shade, and educating children on safety around aircraft and what to do if they get lost.
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.
