Short Final

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Key Takeaways:

  • AirVenture ("Oshkosh") is an exceptionally congested airspace, characterized by aircraft present in virtually every direction.
  • The incident highlights the critical need for extreme caution and continuous situational awareness for pilots operating in such high-density environments.
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True story:

During my first visit to AirVenture, known as “Oshkosh,” around 1996, I brought my hand held radio to listen to the tower.

I heard a guy ask one question:
“Tower, can you tell me where the traffic is?”

Tower responded:
“Sir, their is traffic in front of you, behind you, to your left, to your right and above you. There probably is traffic below you. Just be real careful out there.”

I turned off my radio, as I had heard it all.


Matthew Bunch

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