EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013 is still very vital. The
World's Greatest Aviation Celebration has progressed
with the times; the level of activity this year was higher
than most expected.
What started out as a cold "Frostkosh," with uncommonly low nighttime temperatures, warmed up to be one of
the most pleasurable AirVentures weatherwise in many
years—and the mood of visitors rose accordingly.
AirVenture is a litany of events packed into one long aviation week: It is a daily air show, two night shows, workshops and forums, product and service introductions,
Photography by Marino Boric
and as much camaraderie as the aviation community
can offer. And as usual, AirVenture hosted several firsts.
For example, the public flying debut of the Terrafugia
Transition, the Swiss Jetman, and the SubSonex jet were
crowd stoppers during the air show.
This year, in contrast to last, was upbeat, with hundreds
of volunteers and EAA's core constituency of homebuilders and warbird and antique/classics restorers now feeling appreciated and happy to call AirVenture fun again.
Compared to last year, the AirVenture grounds have
changed, too—now much more modern with new roads,
sanitary facilities, and a wider choice of food.
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