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How did you like AirVenture 2013? Was it better, worse, or just the same as always in your mind?
- BETTER. There was more energy and positive outlook, the air show was better, and the grounds were improved. (84 votes)
45%
- SAME. The changes were essentially repackaging of the same product. (43 votes)
23%
- WORSE. AirVenture lost some of its old-fashioned fly-in charm in exchange for ever-slicker marketing and glitz. (39 votes)
21%
- OTHER. (Please be specific and give us 200 words or less.). (19 votes)
10%
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How are you getting to Oshkosh?
- Ultralight. (5 votes)
3%
- LSA. (11 votes)
8%
- Light single. (64 votes)
44%
- Light twin. (12 votes)
8%
- Helicopter. (0 votes)
- Warbird. (6 votes)
4%
- Jet. (24 votes)
17%
- Some other flying machine. [My opinion doesn't appear as a choice — but maybe I'll send you an e-mail. (200 words or less, please.)] (22 votes)
15%
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Should the NTSB reveal details of its Asiana 214 investigation?
- YES. Factual findings only; save the interpretation for later. (292 votes)
66%
- NO. They should work in the background and comment only when cause is determined. (141 votes)
32%
- I'm not really sure. (9 votes)
2%
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Is it worth having another look at TWA 800?
- The cause has been determined, and the matter should be considered closed. (291 votes)
29%
- If someone has direct contradictory evidence to the NTSB conclusion, the incident should be re-examined. (396 votes)
40%
- The NTSB seems kind of jumpy about this latest development. Maybe there's something there. (40 votes)
4%
- It wouldn't hurt to go over the conclusions again. A lot has changed in the world, and the context is different. (55 votes)
6%
- I've always thought there was something fishy about the investigation. (192 votes)
19%
- OTHER [My opinion doesn't appear as a choice — but maybe I'll send you an e-mail. (200 words or less, please.)] (14 votes)
1%
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Should the government be involved with adventuresome aviation feats?
- No. It's a free country, and as long as they don't hurt anyone else, they should be able to put themselves at risk. (646 votes)
85%
- As long as people pay to see it, other people will do it. (17 votes)
2%
- Freedom implies responsibility, and when things get too extreme there should be the opportunity for an impartial second look. (71 votes)
9%
- Unnecessary risk is just that and should be officially discouraged. (15 votes)
2%
- The government should step in and stop these senseless stunts. (3 votes)
- OTHER [My opinion doesn't appear as a choice — but maybe I'll send you an e-mail. (200 words or less, please.)] (6 votes)
1%
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Is innovation in aviation alive?
- The bad economy encourages innovation, because the big companies can't afford to co-opt all the good ideas. (13 votes)
4%
- People are innovators by nature, and flight is a perfect place for it to flourish. (121 votes)
42%
- Talented people get laid off in recessions, and they need something to do. (16 votes)
6%
- Good ideas are often just that. The real work is in getting stuff to market. (99 votes)
34%
- Hare-brained ideas get more press when there's nothing else to talk about. (36 votes)
12%
- OTHER [My opinion doesn't appear as a choice — but maybe I'll send you an e-mail. (200 words or less, please.)] (5 votes)
2%
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What air shows are you planning to attend?
- I always go to the local show. (82 votes)
23%
- I never miss AirVenture. (107 votes)
30%
- I go to every show within one day's flying distance. (6 votes)
2%
- I'm going to skip AirVenture. (40 votes)
11%
- I'm going to skip shows entirely. (91 votes)
25%
- OTHER [My opinion doesn't appear as a choice — but maybe I'll send you an e-mail. (200 words or less, please.)] (31 votes)
9%
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What are your summer flying plans?
- I'm just hoping to get current. (72 votes)
21%
- At least 10 hours a month. (60 votes)
17%
- A long cross-country. (84 votes)
24%
- AirVenture. (50 votes)
15%
- New rating. (33 votes)
10%
- OTHER [My opinion doesn't appear as a choice — but maybe I'll send you an e-mail. (200 words or less, please.)] (44 votes)
13%
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Who should foot the ATC bill at AirVenture?
- Times are tough, and everyone has to help. Suck it up, EAA. (237 votes)
21%
- It's not fair to dump the costs on EAA all at once, but the costs could be phased in over a few years. (93 votes)
8%
- Maybe they could split it 50-50. (85 votes)
8%
- Traffic separation is a core responsibility of the FAA. Suck it up, FAA. (655 votes)
59%
- OTHER [My opinion doesn't appear as a choice — but maybe I'll send you an e-mail. (200 words or less, please.)] (34 votes)
3%
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What type of fuel do you think you'll be buying in 10 years?
- 100LL. (118 votes)
18%
- A high-octane unleaded replacement for 100LL. (170 votes)
26%
- An aviation-specific 91- or 94-octane unleaded fuel. (153 votes)
24%
- Diesel. (94 votes)
14%
- Mogas. (81 votes)
12%
- Electricity. (13 votes)
2%
- OTHER [My opinion doesn't appear as a choice — but maybe I'll send you an e-mail. (200 words or less, please.)] (20 votes)
3%
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If a solar flare happens while you're flying and knocks out your wonder boxes, what will you do?
- Land immediately. (9 votes)
1%
- Depends on the weather. I have the backups and will make the judgment accordingly. (337 votes)
49%
- No real impact. I refer to GPS but don't absolutely rely on it. (297 votes)
43%
- I don't have GPS in the airplane. (24 votes)
3%
- OTHER [My opinion doesn't appear as a choice — but maybe I'll send you an e-mail. (200 words or less, please.)] (27 votes)
4%
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What do you think? Who does EAA represent?
- Pelton is right on. It's for anyone who flies — for personal, pleasure, or business reasons. (146 votes)
30%
- EAA could actually spread its wings a bit to represent flight schools and small operators. (19 votes)
4%
- EAA should get back to its roots and represent homebuilders and innovators. The certified folks have AOPA. (264 votes)
55%
- EAA should merge with AOPA. (37 votes)
8%
- OTHER [My opinion doesn't appear as a choice — but maybe I'll send you an e-mail. (200 words or less, please.)] (16 votes)
3%
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How are you going to advance yourself as a pilot or aviation in general this flying season?
- More flying. (183 votes)
45%
- New rating. (60 votes)
15%
- New level of certificate. (31 votes)
8%
- New airplane. (30 votes)
7%
- Introducing new pilots. (46 votes)
11%
- OTHER [My opinion doesn't appear as a choice — but maybe I'll send you an e-mail. (200 words or less, please.)] (60 votes)
15%
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How have the sequester cuts affected your flying?
- Not at all. (307 votes)
81%
- I was delayed slightly on a commercial flight. (11 votes)
3%
- I was horribly inconvenienced on a commercial flight. (19 votes)
5%
- It delayed me on a GA flight. (12 votes)
3%
- It scrubbed a GA flight. (7 votes)
2%
- OTHER [None of these describe what's happened to me — but maybe I'll send you an e-mail. (200 words or less, please.)] (25 votes)
7%
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What phase of flight gave you your last scare?
- No scares. (166 votes)
26%
- Approach and landing. (248 votes)
39%
- Take-off and climb. (76 votes)
12%
- Cruise. (109 votes)
17%
- OTHER [My opinion doesn't appear as a choice — but maybe I'll send you an e-mail. (200 words or less, please.)] (45 votes)
7%
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