Airventure 2009 Patch

[John Leidel]

I have been going to Oshkosh/Airventure since I was 7 in 1973. I have a patch from every year that I attended. I used to have them on a jacket and now have them mounted in a shadow box. I should say every patch EXCEPT 2009! I made the mistake of waiting until later in the week and they were completely sold out! It seems they were under-produced that year and I seem to be SOL on finding one. Additionally my daughter has been going with me every year since 2000 and is also looking for a 2009 patch for her collection. I was at the EAA Museum earlier this week and seen the patches on display and noticed it was a special design that year (and the display case was locked! LOL ) Does anyone know of any source I could purchase two of the 2009 patches? It is driving my daughter and I nuts not having a complete set for the years we attended. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

[FlyingRon]

Usually the EAA Outlets such as the WearHouse have the back years patches.

[John Leidel]

Usually the EAA Outlets such as the WearHouse have the back years patches.

Tried that, when I asked they said it is just left over stock, no new production. Thanks for the suggestion

[rawheels]

There is a volunteer patch on Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-2009-AIR...842#vi-content

[mexpilot]

I have a patch, cost $1,000,000.00 dollars.
JK on price.

[FlyingRon]

Those volunteer patches are worth something? I get two every year with the letter telling me I could deduct the expenses of attending the convention.

[mexpilot]

Hi Flying Ron,
What is the form called that you fill out with the EAA when you volunteer? Which allows you to deduct a certain amount. I am helping BuildAPlane organization.
Michael

[FlyingRon]

It's not a form. The EAA sends out a letter to all the volunteers that describes what their attorneys take on how much you need to volunteer and what you can legitimately deduct. Frankly, I don't recall what it says exactly. If nobody from the EAA speaks up I'll go find one I think there's still one sitting on my desk somewhere.