At The Corner Of Knapp And Main

The corner of Knapp Street and AirVenture's main thoroughfare, east of the main gate will have a new look at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2004. This intersection is now a "must-go-there" destination called the EAA Member Village at AirVenture. It includes the EAA Membership Tent, EAA's Sport Pilot Center, and an EAA Merchandise Tent. Previously this location was the Food Court which is now located south of the EAA Wearhouse.

Within the EAA Membership Tent all attendees can learn more about EAA and its many programs and services and can even join the venerable organization. Current members can:

• Renew their membership
• Take a turn at flying the 1903 Wright Flyer simulator
• Register for daily prize drawings
• Deposit their coupon for the John Deere Gator
• View the Land-A-Member grand prize (a Zodiac XL kitplane)
• Check their e-mail at the Internet Cafe
• Learn more about our partner programs
• Attend member-only evening receptions and after all that activity
• Refresh themselves with a cold drink of water.

Focus of the EAA Sport Pilot Center remains squarely on the pending sport pilot/light-sport aircraft rule awaiting approval from the White House Office of Management and Budget. Several examples of light-sport aircraft will be on display and EAA staff, volunteers, and FAA experts will be available to answer all SP/LSA questions. EAA publications and literature will be well available in both the Member and Sport Pilot tents. EAA's Membership Merchandise Tent will provide "classic" EAA and AirVenture 2004 clothing and gifts.

Also, this year EAA will kick off AirVenture with a new Opening Rally in the Member Village. The rally will begin at 10:30 on opening day, Tuesday, July 27. There will be lots of surprises during this kick-off rally including special recognitions for members and celebrity guests.

FMI: www.eaa.org