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Airventure 2014 is almost upon us! 45 Days and counting…

I just attended the first Webinar: Tips for Flying to Airventure earlier this week…What’s new this year?

Thunderbirds!

• And TFR’s associated with them Aug 1-3rd, 2014 all the way to 16,000 ft.
• Crowd lines set back on those days

Airshow Time Change

• 1:00-4:30 pm on the last Sunday

New Approaches to VFR arrivals near Midway (MDW) and altitudes.

• But techniques remain the same
• Altitudes changes to below 2000ft over Chicago Airspace

Managing the Risks

• *Landing Accident*– still remain high. But nothing that can avoided by practice!
•  Taxi Accident
• Take-off Accident

Should you fly to Airventure?

• Your recent experience counts. Immensely. Practice. Practice.Practice!
• VFR Navigation by ground references
• Holding specified speed and altitude…
• Non Standard Approach Patterns: Right Traffic
• Descent on downwind and very short final!
• No downwind and very short final!
•  Spot Landings
• Last Minute Landing Changes— Go Around,
• Runway Width Illusion ( landing on a taxiway :-))
• Crosswinds
•  Know your limits!
• Non Standard Radio Communications
• Whose in Charge?
• No exceptional skills needed. You just need to practice to sharpen your skills.

Planning your trip:

• download your copy of the NOTAM (1-800-DOWNLOAD)
• movement areas is controlled by FAA

IFR Flying

• Might not always be your best choice
• Traffic separation
• High volume of non transponder traffic

When should you arrive?

• Arrive early mornings (less traffic)
• Schedules in the NOTAMs when group arrivals occur
• Avoid just before or just after the airport closes!

Space for parking

• Show planes have room (vintage airplanes)
• Other GA almost do get in… but due to ground condition can be restricted
• Listen to ATIS for latest information!
• Parking Status updated
• Check neighboring airports
• Have extra fuel reserves!

Passengers:

• What to expect?
• What to watch for?

Packing the plane

• Plan for diversion
• Have chocks and tie-downs (rentals available)
• Have signs..
• Go Around if needed..
• Checkout Airventure.org/atc

Departure

• Plan your departure
• Departure sign
• Departure ATIS

Other

• Markings changed

Checkout the Webinar for all the Tips and Tricks to flying into Oshkosh during Airventure!

BTW 61% voted they would be there 🙂

See you there!

Resources:

• NOTAM 2014
• My Oshkosh Page
• EAA Airventure Videos