Australian Flying

The Triple Whammy

At the beginning of each year, I sit down and plan which aviation events I will attend. This process is largely based on what I can afford, whether the event is a work possibility and whether it’s one of my favourites. With Airventure 2023, I scored the triple whammy.

Each year, one lucky crew member at the EFB where I work gets to join the boss on a trip to Oshkosh, for a week of networking, catching up with customers and scouting out what’s new in general aviation. This year it was my turn, my first since 2018 (thanks, COVID!) and my fifth trip in total.

My first stop in Oshkosh is always Ardy and Ed’s Drive In, where the roller-skated waitresses deliver burgers right to your car – possibly the most suitably

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