AirVenture Gets Off to a Stormy Start
Violent weather kept aircraft hunkered down enroute and soaked the grounds in the days leading up to EAA's annual festival.
Tower controllers at EAA AirVenture had a more leisurely duty time in the days ramping up to the big show. Storms kept many arrivals at bay, and rain-soaked parking areas had to dry out before the airport could begin to accept the bulk of arrivals. (Photo: Mark Phelps AIN)
Tower controllers at EAA AirVenture had a more leisurely duty time in the days ramping up to the big show. Storms kept many arrivals at bay, and rain-soaked parking areas had to dry out before the airport could begin to accept the bulk of arrivals. (Photo: Mark Phelps AIN)