I love anything that flys. Have been an aircraft nut all my life! I have visited every airfield anywhere I have visited. Always look skyward at anything that flys.
I now have my PPL and flew into YMAV in an aircraft that was left there on display. In Thursday AM, Out Mon AM.
I was disapointed with the airshow too.
Loved the aerobatic Su. display.
Food was outrageous! Flight display was very predictable. Overall a lack of depth to the number and type of aircraft on display and flying.
I think I will volunteer next Avalon Airshow so I can give back more to the venture.
I manned a tent for my Aeroclub. Attended Thurs, Fri & Sat.
I too believe things are too negative in GA. The costs are so prohibitative. Try hiring a 172 to take the wife away for a weekend somewhere nice. Ready to squwander $500-1000?
I still love to fly. Members at my aero club love to stir me about flights YBRS - YMMB, or circuits but it is all I can afford.