A Sunny Launch For AirVenture 2011
This time last year, EAA staffers faced an unprecedented “Sploshkosh” challenge, with rain-soaked fields bogging down airplanes and shutting down parking, as weather around the country delayed arrivals. In contrast, AirVenture 2011 has opened to more manageable conditions, with bright sun and low humidity. Scattered clouds caused occasional IFR en route weather for some travelers, and a few showers at the field, but campgrounds and aircraft parking were filling up apace. With a robust economic recovery still nowhere in sight, new product introductions are few, but the mood nonetheless seems upbeat. We’re still here and still flying, and that’s cause to celebrate, seems to be the creed for this year’s show.
This time last year, EAA staffers faced an unprecedented "Sploshkosh" challenge, with rain-soaked fields bogging down airplanes and shutting down parking, as weather around the country delayed arrivals. In contrast, AirVenture 2011 has opened to more manageable conditions, with bright sun and low humidity. Scattered clouds caused occasional IFR en route weather for some travelers, and a few showers at the field, but campgrounds and aircraft parking were filling up apace. With a robust economic recovery still nowhere in sight, new product introductions are few, but the mood nonetheless seems upbeat. We're still here and still flying, and that's cause to celebrate, seems to be the creed for this year's show.
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