AirVenture Survival Guide 2014

Dining UW
Oshkosh
Blackhawk Commons*
An all you can eat, buffet-style dining facility.
*Recommended for breakfast
Exact Fare
Only
AirVenture Survival Guide
Mi Taza Coffeehouse in Reeve Union
2014
Offering Starbucks coffee, breakfast bakery items,
to-go sandwiches, and bottled beverages.
From the web site of AirVenture and Torii
Gruenhagen Conference Center
- Terrace Room
Breakfast items, snacks and other to-go items for
the EAA connoisseur on the move!
Shuttle Bus to
Whitman Airfield
Emergencies dial 911
Your Accommodation
Scotts Hall
You will find your Torii cap and lanyard useful at Oshkosh - make sure you pack them.
Torii Tours
P O Box 509,
Milsons Point NSW 1565
Kellys Bar
On your floor for Torii updates
including food and beverage specials.
Ask Ron about eating
arrangements
(02) 925 0024 (02) 9925 0070
www.toriitours.com
(Unit 5, 50 Clark Rd, North Sydney 2060)
Australia
Your University room is not air conditioned,
unless you are staying in Taylor Hall or Horizon Village, so the purchase of a small fan
($10) is a good idea. Fans can be sourced at
Walmart, while there you might also consider
an extra towel, or a pillow.
Here are some fast and easy tips that have
proven valuable for AirVenture attendees:
SLAP on the sunscreen
Bring comfortable shoes. Wear the most comfortable
walking shoes you have. Exploring the grounds can add
up to several miles over the course of one day.
Wear a hat. Temperatures can range anywhere from the
60s to the 90s, but AirVenture has a stretch of very hot,
humid weather.
Use lip balm. Not many people think of this, but bring
some Chapstick™, Blistex™ or other brand and apply ...
Wear sunglasses. A neck strap also comes in handy.
Check the forecast. If there’s a chance of rain during
the day, be prepared with a
light jacket or poncho, a
small umbrella.
www.airventure.org. For example, if you plan to attend
some of the hundreds of presentations, workshops and
forums, check out the Presentation and Workshop
Schedule that allows you to view the schedules by
date, interest, keyword or presenter. Be sure to grab a
grounds map, as a locations of attractions/facilities may
change from year to year. Even staggering meal times
can help avoid the big mid-day crowds at the food
stands.
Bring a camera and extra supplies. If you own a digital
camera, extra batteries and memory cards are a smart investment
Watch the overhang! It’s natural to lean forward to look
into the cockpit of your favorite aircraft, but wait just a second! Make sure the camera or sunglasses around your
neck aren’t striking the aircraft. Those items can leave nasty scratches.
Drink lots of water/bring
a water bottle. Dehydration can hit even the heartiest AirVenture attendees,
especially on hot afternoons. Nothing prevents
dehydration as well as water, and bottled water is
available at the many conJill’s tip: Don’t walk near rotating propellers
cession areas. You can
make plenty of use of the
many water fountains located throughout the grounds. Don’t rely on soft drinks to
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prevent dehydration.
Organize your visit. Take advantage of all the information available before you get here.
Your room will have a small fridge and microwave oven
so beverages can be kept cold and snacks can be
heated.
Oshkosh Rules Apply! - When you’re
near aircraft, the rule is: "Always ask
before touching." - For safety’s sake,
eating and smoking are not allowed in
the flight line or near airplanes.
It is nearly impossible to see everything
in one day, or even a week. Pace yourself and focus on what really interests
you. If you have any questions, just ask
an EAA staff member – or an AirVenture
volunteer, without whom AirVenture
would not be possible
hope you enjoy your visit to EAA
AirVenture Oshkosh.
Torii representative at Oshkosh is Ron Cook
He may be found at Kellys Bar from 17:30
Wear your Torii cap and the first drink is on us.
Also at breakfast Blackhawke Commons
from 07:00 to 08:30