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Also, if you want to request an official FAA bound pamphlet copy, watch Fisk Arrival videos, print arrival signs and to view the change in the...

If you’re into checking out the show planes don’t forget the mass exodus starts on Wednesday, so I would plan a museum visit for later in the week. ...

Hal: Any luck on this subject? I just got a bunch of emails about posts from way back in February.

One strategy is to take a look at the weather forecast and plan the museum visit for a rainy day.

Very appropriate. I miss his history columns in th GANews.

Get a good pair of walking shoes and break them in now. Hat with a brim, sunscreen, cotton breathable clothes. If you are staying multiple...

Lines go fast either way, but also, Sunday is one of the best days of the event . . . no airshow announcers, the busiest day for aircraft arrivals,...

I haven't tried a straight solar powered unit, but a few weeks ago I picked up a 12V unit and added a second solar panel to the roof of my pop-up...

Why not just a Google (free, web based) spreadsheet?

If you’re a GA camper I would recommend going to the North 40. The South 40 is a relatively new area and is pretty spartan and way south. The Blue...

I flew to AirVenture in 2021 with Both Signs in Place!

I've never seen anyone ask on Saturday, and a couple of the gates are unstaffed on Saturday - the one that leads from the NW side of the field to...

There is a slight change this year IAW the NOTAM: “GAP and GAC may place an additional sign with N or S to request North 40 or South 40. THESE...

Ha ha. Technically folks are walking around, but ( and this varies with the individual security volunteers ) for the most part “they” should only be...

Speaking very generally and probably not covering the finer points, if you want GAC, that’s along the south side of 9-27. GAC usually fills east to...

Isn't the field is open to all on Saturday? I was thinking Sunday is when they turn on the gate security.

I think you’ll be OK just getting them Monday morning. The queues from what I’ve seen aren’t that bad. Having said that, if you’re bored on Sunday,...

Hi - this is also my first visit and I too am from the UK. Our plan is to drive up from OHare, maybe call in to Fisk to see the guys in pink,...

I'm filling in my week with Welcome Wagon shifts, Veteran's breakfast, Young Eagle events, HBC corn roast and beer swap, the off-base RV beer event,...

Excellent points, Mel...

You might also consider how high the wingtip goes if the opposite tires goes flat. And while you're at it, consider how high you can lift that wing...

https://www.eaa.org/airventure/eaa-airventure-schedule-of-events The schedule on the EAA website is quite good. You do have to play around with...

At 6' tall, the tip of Cessna wings allow me to see under the wing a little, so I'd allow at least 7', maybe a tad more, but since you're at an...