AirVenture 2012
Oshkosh, WI
July 23rd to July 29th
Count down to AirVenture 2012
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2012 Workshops and Forums
2012 Attractions
2012 Book Signings
2012 Daily Highlights
2012 Air show Performers
2012 Evening Entertainment
2012 Evening Events
2012 Movies
2012 Speakers
2012 Workshops
The links on the left side of this page are the forms that you need for the Aviation Explorers base. The total cost of the camp is $150.00 for the the whole week and $85.00 for less than four days.
For information about the Explorers Base, open up the 2011 Information Packet. This document has information on what to bring to camp and what not to bring. Please read the Information Packet.
The 2011 Registration Packet will need to be filled out and returned to us by the 1st of April, along with a deposit of $50.00. The registrations will be sent in on April 10th. If you turn in a registration after this date, you may have to pay a $20.00 late fee.
The post will leave on Friday, July 22nd at 9:00 AM from IDOT at the airport. Please be at IDOT by 8:30 AM so we can get loaded up. That will have us arriving at Oshkosh at 4:00 to 5:00 PM. We will be returning on the 31st of July.
WHAT TO BRING (Check the list carefully, you will be miles from a store):
Preparations for a week in Wisconsin in July include planning for both hot (90°) and mild (70°) temperatures plus an occasional thunderstorm. Usually, but with no guarantees, the days are quite warm and humid and the temperature cools off overnight.
MANDATORY ITEMS:
1. Daily change of clothes
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shorts and long pants or jeans
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t-shirts, both short and long sleeved (no halter tops)
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socks and under clothes (extra pairs are recommended)
2. Jacket and sweater or sweatshirt
3. Rain coat, rain suit or poncho
4. A comfortable cap or hat with visor
5. Comfortable well-fitting walking shoes or tennis shoes (2 pairs)
(sandals and open-toed shoes are not allowed when working on the flight line)
6. Flip flops for the shower
7. Wash cloths and towels
8. Soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrush/paste, comb or brush, misc. toiletries
9. Sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher (enough for multiple applications)
10. Lip balm with sunscreen
11. Sunglasses with UV protection
12. Tent – stakes, poles, rope, etc.
13. Ground cloth (plastic)
14. Sleeping bag or blankets and Pillow
15. Flashlight and/or battery lantern (no fuel type lanterns allowed)
16. Wrist watch and alarm clock
17. Water bottle with belt clip, labeled with name
18. Prescription medication
19. Garbage bags for dirty clothes and trash and to protect belongings from rain
Optional Items:
Cot or mattress Books/magazines
Camera and extra film Binoculars
WHAT NOT TO BRING:
1. Bicycles (EAA rule), rollerblades, skateboards, and laser pointers
3. Appliances that require electrical service
4. Expensive clothing
5. Excessive amounts of cash. (Money Orders or Traveler’s Checks can be cashed
on the convention grounds. Credit cards are accepted at EAA gift outlets.)
6. Anything of value absolutely not needed (i.e., computers, radios and other portable electronic devices)
Spirit Of Aviation -- EAA Movie
This link will take you out to the AirVenture website to the page that has the Spirit of Aviation movie. The movie is narrated by actor Harrison Ford and will give you an idea on what AirVenture is all about.