The latest event to have to cancel due to the effect of the coronavirus pandemic is one that brings much of the aviation-loving world to Oshkosh, Wis., the Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture.
“My conclusion is, like in any good flight planning, don’t take the risk. Therefore, I have no choice but to cancel AirVenture 2020,” said AirVenture Chairman and CEO Jack Pelton in a letter to aviation enthusiasts.
“Today we cannot predict when we will be at a point that our event meets the all clear Phase 3 milestone for mass gathering with restrictions. As your leader, I see no clear path to meet our own requirements to insure the health and safety expectations our organization demands for our employees, members, volunteers, exhibitors and attendees. That includes sanitization, separation and personal protection requirements.”
It had been scheduled for July 20-26 this year.
The EAA says people have the option either to get tickets and camping reservation refunds or get credits for the 2021 event.