Air Shows & Events

“You dropped it…you go get it.” Scuba divers give AirVenture attendees a welcome break to cool off and learn a little about scuba diving in the process. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“Zzz…cookies…zzz…” Actually, he’s not asleep. He’s checking out the controls of one of the many attractions that are available to kids (and adults) in the KidVenture area. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“Damn! My keys!” This fellow is checking out the cockpit of a Pitts in the homebuilt area. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“Yup…that squirrel’s definitely a gonner.” A couple of interested AirVenture attendees examine this rather large landing gear. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“Remember, honey, it’s not funny to make daddy puke.” This ultralight pilot and his young passenger prepare to take a nice, relaxing flight over the field. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“Hey, Jim…you hear somethin’?” EAA volunteers work to keep the ultralight runway free of pedestrians as a nice ultralight comes in for landing behind them. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“Now…when I say JUMP…” This ultralight pilot and his intrepid passenger zip down the ultralight runway during takeoff. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“We love to see you smile…” Another GlasStar, this one a taildragger, dubbed the “Smilemaker”. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“Wet ‘n Wild…High ‘n Dry.” This nice GlasStar on floats (we can’t tell if they’re amphibs or not) sits proudly in the homebuilt area. And, hey…it’s for sale. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“SO I SAID…SEATBELTS?! WHO NEEDS ‘EM?!” A very interesting ultralight moves into position for a takeoff. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better