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"Martin X. Moleski, SJ" wrote in message . ..
On Fri, 13 Aug 2004 15:49:53 -0400, "Ron Natalie" wrote: Ron--were you coordinating volunteers in the Vintage area this year? Me coordinate? Now way...I just park airplanes. I had my first three hours on a scooter in Vintage this year--just following and trying to learn the ropes. But my buddies were working Flightline Security, so I moved over with them for the next two days. Got a lot more scooter time on the more deluxe Hondas, but didn't get to do any parking. I helped push a plane once or twice, but that was it. Marty AirVenture is like any other airport in that there are plenty of selfish and/or unthinking pilots around. Witness the potentially deadly aircraft collision in the Vintage area this year. I'm sure that Marty can confirm that the areas are just too large and the numbers of people/airplanes too high for the relatively small number of volunteers, be they flight line safety, security, aircraft parkers, or anybody else, to completely prevent these types of incidents. Shoot, I'd need many hands just to count the number of takeoffs and landings that occurred off-runways during this year's fly-in, each one putting volunteers at serious risk. As in every other aspect of aviation, the final responsibility for safe and courteous operation rests with the pilot in command. As another example of widespread selfish behavior, look at the number of pilots who ignore directions and park themselves so that they can erect huge campsites before the next airplane comes along, even before tying the airplane down (and don't get me started on how many try to refuse to tie down). Aircraft camping has not closed in the past several years at Oshkosh, but with the new hangar and ramp being built on 20th St. next to the Weeks facility it's a solid bet that the smaller North 40 will be filled at some point next year. In that case, every oversized campsite means a camping family who gets turned away completely. In almost every case, the attitude expressed is one of "I got here early to have a big campsite, they should have been here early too." I've never seen anybody who was convinced to pull their tents closer. I also don't recall anyone who gave in on their tiedown refusals without the threat of involving the sheriff's deputy who patrols the area. At an event the size of AirVenture, it takes only a small percentage of "bad apples" to cause a great deal of grief. |
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At an event the size of AirVenture, it takes only a small percentage
of "bad apples" to cause a great deal of grief. I'm glad that, in 22 years, I've never seen the dark side of Airventure. It's sad to hear about it. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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"Jay Honeck" wrote in message news:NK7Vc.1361$9d6.960@attbi_s54...
At an event the size of AirVenture, it takes only a small percentage of "bad apples" to cause a great deal of grief. I'm glad that, in 22 years, I've never seen the dark side of Airventure. It's sad to hear about it. I'm going to guess that you've never volunteered. Fly-ins would be a lot more fun for all if attendees didn't consider it so much a show put on for their entertainment, but rather considered themselves active participants who share in the responsibility for success of the event. I've worked at events from AirVenture to tiny little fly-ins held at people's homes, and across the board it's surprising how many people are quick to complain but slow to lift a finger correct the problem (real or perceived). On the other hand, it's pleasantly surprising how many people will do anything asked of them, if only they're asked. I recommend to anyone to drop by the Volunteer Center at AirVenture, and just try working a couple of hours in any job that sounds interesting; they have a list of areas needing help descriptions of the types of things you'll do. Even try something that doesn't sound interesting - stick it out for a few hours and see how it goes. I'm willing to bet a fresh-fried donut from the Classic Cafe that you'll meet some interesting new friends, have fun, and have a deeper appreciation for everything around you. Cheers, Garrett |
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