AirVenture 2014 planning

[MichaelFarley56]

Well everyone, we're less than a week away from the start of the big show! The long range forecast is looking good thus far with daytime high's in the mid 70's and low's in the mid 50's. Wayne and Joe, if you can make this happen we'd all appreciate it!

For everyone driving to the show, be safe and have a great trip!

For everyone flying, let's all be safe as well. I wanted to start one final note here for those who have flown in before to offer advice for those who have never flown into AirVenture. You've already read some excellent information from people which include:

- Have a lot of fuel when you hit RIPON. Everyone has their own comfort level as to how much fuel is "enough", but as many have pointed out, with so many local fuel stops in the vicinity, you might as well arrive with nearly a full tank! You never know what will happen so let's take fuel out of the equation.

- Read the NOTAM! Again if necessary. I've been flipping through it a lot just to ensure there are no surprises. The arrival procedure is fairly simple and logical, but with the general volume of traffic arriving at once, you'll want to spend as much time looking outside as possible! Over Ripon is NOT the place to be flipping through the NOTAM!

- Speaking of eyes, the more the merrier. If you have access to a fellow pilot looking for a ride, take them along! The last few times I've flown in, I spend hours and hours never seeing another airplane, then around 20 miles south of Ripon all of the sudden I'm in a swarm. It's tough keeping track of things when you have a Cub on one side and a Lancair on the other. An extra set of eyes for safety sake can be invaluable, so don't be afraid to take a friend along!

- Have your parking signs ready. You'll breathe a big sigh of relief once you're on the ground, but the ground ops can be tricky as well. The volunteers marshaling you are great but they need your help by making things easy to read. Make your signs easy to read from 100' away at least to help them out!

Does anyone else have anything they'd like to add?

Can't wait to see everyone! Catch you all soon!

[Oshpilot]

Excellent advice on fuel...NO EXCUSE! A good stop is Hartford...one of the best prices around usually, and they have mogas for those who use it. Then it's just about 25 to KOSH. BE READY TO SLOW FLY IF YOU ARE ASKED TO. Chance of showers Sat/Sun, but I think it will be good to get in...EVERYBODY fly safe up here, and enjoy the show..stop by 7th Heaven if you get a chance!

[hickej]

On my way to airventure I stopped in Sedona last night and I'm heading for Reedsburg. Lots of weather so far, I'm hoping for fewer thunderstorms to dodge today!
Jim
W0162

[fastj22]

Leaving Colorado in about an hour. Will try to meet up with you Jim at Reedsburg tonight. Weather out looks good, but coming back next week is iffy.

[Sonex1517]

Safe travels one and all!

If anyone gets stuck in or near Chicagoland let me know.


Robbie Culver
Sonex 1517
Chicagoland
Tails and Wings complete - finishing fuselage.
N1517S reserved

[fastj22]

Both Jim Hickes and I made to Reedsburg. Will be launching early tomorrow with our Waiexs to make the homecoming. My son and I had to dodge some big thunderstorms west of Omaha and do some scud running through most of Nebraska.

[Bryan Cotton]

Looks like you should be good tomorrow once the fog lifts. Glad you guys made it this close. Wish I was going!

[Bryan Cotton]

Any unannounced show specials this year? I was waiting to see if they were going to offer the prop hub for free again before I ordered my aerovee.

[ScottM-Sonex1629]

Bryan,

I think this announcement sums up the Airshow specials:

"Kit Price Increases to Take Effect August 11th
07-03-14

As cost pressures continue to increase in the worldwide market, Sonex Aircraft will be implementing several kit price increases effective Monday, August 11th:

Complete Airframe Kits, Kit Minus Tail Packages, and Quick Build Kits will increase in price by $1,000.
Sub-Kits will increase in price by approximately 7 percent each.
The AeroVee Engine Kit price will increase by $500
The Best Performance Per Dollar - Calculate Your Building Costs: Even with These increases, Sonex Aircraft continues to offer the Best Performance Per Dollar with our kit pricing and over-all completion costs. Calculate your building budget using our Sonex Aircraft Total Cost Worksheet today!

Order Now to Secure Current Pricing: As a courtesy to all current and prospective Sonex Aircraft customers, we are announcing this new pricing now, and honoring current pricing for all orders received with 1/3rd deposit payment by August 8, 2014. If you've been considering a Sonex Aircraft or AeroVee Engine Kit purchase in the near future, order before August 8th to avoid the price increase. there's never been a better time to buy.

Increase your Savings with a Sonex Workshop: If you have not yet attended one of our Sonex Builders' Workshop events, you can still take advantage of current pricing and our Workshop Discount Incentives with an order placed by August 8th. Buy now at full price, and receive Workshop discounts as a credit to your account after attending any future Workshop. Our next Workshop will be held October 4-5, 2014 so sign-up today!"

[Bryan Cotton]

Scott,
That was what I had figured, but no harm in hoping!