I can't speak to the policy that was in effect in 2002. I haven't found
many errors in Rick's articles, but nobody is infallible. However, for THIS
year's policies (which have member as well as non-member rates) I'd suggest
that you peruse:

http://www.airventure.org/2005/planning/admission.html

I don't hate EAA. I'm not all that thrilled with some things they've done
over the years, but on balance they are one of the best things that has ever
happened to aviation. Elsewise I sure as the devil wouldn't be running for
their board of directors.

Are there some things that could be done differently, subjectively better,
or with a different emphasis? Certainly. However, EAA and Airventure are
not a single vision but the collective vision of the entire organization.
Just because the organization's vision isn't YOUR particular vision or MY
particular vision doesn't make them wrong, just different. And, if you want
a louder voice for how you think the ship should be steered, volunteer for
the crew of the ship.

Jim




Wow - that's the second time I've been called a troll in as many months.

Anyway, moving right along... I decided to peek around a little and I
found
this line " You must be an EAA member to purchase a ticket" in:

http://www.avweb.com/news/osh2002/181590-1.html

So, either the article is wrong or the policy has changed since 2002. I
also remember a few other write-ups about this 'technique' to (at least
temporarily) boost the EAA membership. BTW: I'm not saying it is right or
wrong - I simply posted in response to Jay's comment "So WHAT is there to
hate about EAA?" - I'm sure there are people out there that don't like to
be
forced to join an organization just to attend an airshow.