Fly 'n Things

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,