Wittman Fields varied between scuddy and closed to VFR Saturday morning but the afternoon is beautiful with a broken sky and light winds. The flight line operations, parking, greeting, and camping volunteers are earning their “pay” now. The air traffic controller sounds like an auctioneer. Action is hot and heavy at AirVenture!
In Case You Missed It
Setting Up Shop
Before you decide you cant build a plane because you don't have enough shop space, think again. After all, as author Bob Fritz points out, projects have been built in apartments. This article wont go quite that far, but it does detail some pitfalls to avoid and makes suggestions about maximizing the ease and efficiency of working in a limited-space environment.
Wind Tunnel
Contrary to popular belief, the frontal area of an airplane is not the most important determinant of drag.