Safety Publications/Articles

EAA AirVenture Fly-In Safety

If you’re planning on going to Oshkosh, don’t forget to visit AOPA’s Big Yellow Tent. Our highly skilled staff will be there to answer any aviation-related question you might have, and the AOPA Get Your Glass sweepstakes airplane will be parked in front of the tent with the editors of AOPA Pilot magazine on hand to tell you everything about it. The AOPA Air Safety Foundation will present their popular and informative seminars Top 5 Mistakes Pilots Make and Emergency Procedures. For details, see the seminar descriptions below. To make the planning process easier, we have also compiled this helpful list of resources for you.

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Official AirVenture Oshkosh Web site
- What is AirVenture Oshkosh?
- Top 10 tips for a more pleasant AirVenture Oshkosh experience

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Free ASF Safety Seminars at AirVenture Oshkosh: All seminars are held in the FAA Forum Building (building 35 on the grounds map)
- Top 5 Mistakes Pilots Make
  July 30, 2:30 to 3:45 p.m.; and August 1, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
  It’s sad but true: In an average year, three quarters of all accidents are caused by pilot error. And the mistakes that lead to those accidents? For the most part, they’re the same ones pilots have been making for decades. ASF’s latest seminar takes new aim at those old mistakes. We’ve identified the most common fatal errors pilots make and put together a show that’s full of practical tips for avoiding them. From steering clear of weather to maneuvering safely and much more, if you’re looking to minimize your chances of being involved in a fatal accident, you’ll definitely want to attend this seminar!
- Emergency Procedures
  July 31, 8:30 to 9:45 a.m.; and August 2, 1:00 to 2:15 p.m.
  Let’s face it: Bad things sometimes happen to good pilots. ASF’s brand-new seminar, Emergency Procedures, focuses on how to handle those nasty “up here, wishing you were down there” scenarios. We’ll show you how to keep abnormal situations from becoming full-blown emergencies, give advice on keeping critical problems under control, and tell you what you need to know about off-airport landings.
General Information
Schedule of Events
Grounds map

Special AOPA Members-Only benefits

Resources for Fly-In Safety

Fly-In Safety Checkup: The AOPA Air Safety Foundation’s recommendations for flying to the show.

Special Report: Stall/Spin Accidents

Safety Advisors:

Safety Pilot articles:

ATC Audio Clip: A recording from EAA AirVenture. (From Tower/Aircraft Radio Communications with 28 Aircraft per Minute Landing; courtesy of Richard Jimenez of Aircraft Development.)

Updated Monday, July 14, 2008