First AirVenture visitor-submitted video contest
One of the really cool things about EAA’s new online video player is the ability for members to upload and share their own videos. We’re going to give that capability a thorough workout during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007, as we announce the first EAA AirVenture Video Competition. Participate and you could win a new Canon HV20 high definition camcorder!

"What we want to do is capture the unique spirit, culture, and identity of the event as seen through the eyes of the people who attend," said Adam Smith, EAA vice president of membership. "The ability to have people load their own videos to the AirVenture website and actually be part of how we present their event will help infuse the whole thing with the personal voice of EAAers."

AirVenture’s video player currently has several uploaded, member-submitted segments available from last year’s convention that may give participants some ideas of what they want to submit. Visit www.AirVenture.org and click on the link to more AirVenture videos.

Quilt show today in Oshkosh
The Lakeside Quilters of Oshkosh Wisconsin are hosting the annual EAA Quilter’s Gathering on Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oshkosh Senior Center Annex, 200 N. Campbell St., Oshkosh. There will be a quilt show of guild members’ work, door prizes, a raffle quilt, quilt items made by members for sale, a market place, a take-and-make, and a show-and-share open to all members and guests.

AirVenture.org adds multimedia
Recognizing that some people aren’t able to attend the big event, EAA has revamped its www.AirVenture.org website by adding audio slideshows, EAA radio, daily photo galleries, editor blogs, and the brand new BrightCove video player, offering EAA members the opportunity to submit their own videos.

Visitors of the site are now able to watch top highlights of the day, plus new product announcements, selected forum presentations, exclusive interviews, flight demos, air show performers, and even a few surprises.

AirVenture attendees can now access these new features via WiFi access points located in Camp Scholler, the North 40, Showplane camping areas, and Paul’s woods. The Internet Café with PCs and laptops is also offered to EAA members in the Membership Village. To experience these exciting new features, visit www.AirVenture.org.

Authors Corner expands
EAA’s showcase for dozens of accomplished aviation authors, Authors Corner, has expanded to include three locations at AirVenture this year. You can meet and greet writers at its original venue, at the EAA Wearhouse, plus they’ll also appear at the SkyShoppe located along the flightline north of the control tower as well as the EAA AirVenture Museum.

At Authors Corner, you can learn about personal flight experiences, biographies and autobiographies, inspirational stories, or just fun and entertainment. There’s art, fiction, how-to books, and children’s titles, all represented among the three locations.

Look for the daily schedule of appearances in AirVenture Today, or visit www.AirVenture.org and search the Presentations and Workshops schedule.