Same sentiments here, ours was one of the first Blue Route trams to get turned around by security. A sad day made worse realizing it was completely avoidable.
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Same sentiments here, ours was one of the first Blue Route trams to get turned around by security. A sad day made worse realizing it was completely avoidable.
You did note that this post was made a year ago? I suspect the OP is either now a licensed pilot or has moved on to a different hobby?
I'm a "motel" attendee, but what did the University say when you called them?
Sites with power and water get gobbled up quickly, though you don't need to arrive early to reserve one. But you DO you have to pay from online reservation date of purchase through the show dates so ...
In over 16 years of volunteering at AirVenture the ONLY weather I haven't been in is snow -LOL
As always...."Weather Permitting".
As always...."Weather Permitting".
I agree 100% - and those video clips are from time frames when the place wasn't crowded. By mid afternoon the "streets" look like Times Square on New Year's eve.
So..............
There once was a king who was just 12 inches tall.
He was a terrible king but he made a great ruler.
My doctor told me I'm going deaf.
The news was hard for me to hear.
In case you were wondering -
https://youtube.com/shorts/gM23AE7JuFc?si=Bez1qW1cHlhE2yZF
Also true that superb Michelin star chefs don't always make great restaurant business owner/operators. Completely different skill sets needed. My thought was Van's finding an investor with superb...
Sounds like a golden opportunity for a wealthy enthusiast to either buy them up or form a partnership?
Kinda shows why there are so many RVs at AirVenture every year -lol
Congrats on the weight loss program. Under 200# wouldn't restrict any sport plane I'm thinking. IMHO the MOST important part of the decision (assuming finance isn't an issue) is whether or not there...
Judging by all the youngsters (I'm 74) that attended AirVenture I'd submit that things are anything but bleak. I'd also suggest that the many sim flight opportunites allow for a VERY affordable entry...
IMHO if you have not already I would contact the good folks at Aircraft Spruce -877-477-7823 or https://www.aircraftspruce.com/contactus.php and get their advice.
Don't know if this will help you, but I just now Googled - "aeroflash flash tube for sale"- and a whole bunch of them came up?
I always consider the incredible logistical "challenge'' that a week long event like this presents. With that in mind EAA does an amazing job IMHO of balancing the physical, emotional and financial...
Any aversion to reverting the glider to a gas engine considering the e-failures?
*I resemble that remark. I have a repertoire of some 75+ jokes that I go through each 6 hour shift. lol
This year we experimented with sending an empty tram out of the terminals about every 3rd...
For reference, I'm 74, a Vietnam Vet, and have a gay daughter I most proudly walked down the aisle when she married the female love of her life. I think EVERYONE has a right to live the life they...
I've taken to always having a set of earplugs at the ready while tram conducting, especially on the Blue and Red routes that go along the flightline. I do realize that AirVenture IS a rare...
I would say the actions of the Stinson pilot fall into the specified category?
4 years ago when I turned 70 I knew that 'getting old' was much less an issue than now 'being' old. The few things I have that still work hurt when I use them. lol