New Homebuilt HQ Coming, Also, In 2004
ANN thinks the EAA
folks just hit a homerun with this idea...
Homebuilt aircraft enthusiasts will have new facilities to enhance
their participation in the Experimental Aircraft Association's 52nd
annual EAA AirVenture fly-in convention this summer, as a homebuilt
camping area and new Homebuilders Headquarters building will open
on the grounds.
EAA AirVenture 2004 is scheduled for July 27-August 2 at Wittman
Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It is the world's largest
general aviation event, hosted by EAA's 170,000 members and
operated by more than 4,000 volunteers.
The homebuilt aircraft camping area will be located just west of
the Forums Pavilion and homebuilt parking area. It offers an area
where those who fly such aircraft to camp together, close to the
forums, workshops and homebuilt exhibitor areas. The new camping
location will also include shower and restroom facilities.
"Along with the natural camaraderie that will evolve in such an
area, the homebuilt camping site adds to the total campus 'feel' of
this section of the grounds," said Tom Poberezny, EAA President and
AirVenture Chairman. "EAA members who are homebuilt enthusiasts
have indicated they spend a tremendous amount of time in the forums
and workshops, as well as with commercial exhibitors who cater to
those who build their own airplanes. This camping area will add
convenience for those who want to enjoy the true AirVenture
experience of camping with their airplanes."
In addition, the opening of a specific homebuilt camping area
opens additional areas in the vintage and showplane aircraft
camping areas, which was very popular during last year's EAA
AirVenture. The new camping facility can handle nearly 100
homebuilt aircraft and will be available, as with all EAA
campgrounds, on a first-come, first-served basis.
The new and expanded Homebuilders Headquarters building will be
located farther north than the previous facility, in the midst of
homebuilt aircraft parking along the EAA AirVenture flight line.
The new building will offer numerous services, such as aircraft
registration, camping credentials, admission passes and general
information, as well as special items for those who bring their
homebuilt aircraft to Oshkosh. There is also a large porch, which
is partially covered, that will undoubtedly serve as a rendezvous
point for many visitors. The new Homebuilders Headquarters also
includes a builders' store with the latest books and videos.
"As we continue to enhance the EAA AirVenture site, we look to
make our facilities more user-friendly," Poberezny said. "Much of
the input for these new areas came from our volunteer Chairmen and
other EAA members, especially the volunteers who serve on our
Homebuilt Aircraft Council, who have a deep interest in making
AirVenture the finest aviation event possible for homebuilt
aircraft enthusiasts."
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