Really?
Why is there ridiculous, invasive security @ AV & not @ OSH?
I think someone poked their head into my bag, that's the only security I recall. Hardly invasive.
Why the ridiculous ticketing process @ AV & not @ OSH?
??? Seriously, I ordered mine online a few weeks ago, could hardly have been easier. I will grant you that it's far too expensive. If it was $20 odd cheaper I would have gone more than just the one day.
Why can't I kick the tyres on the F18 @ AV but can @ OSH?
Ok so you couldn't get too close to the F-18s, but did you miss the C-130, C235, B-52, C-17, Connie, Catalina, PC-9....and many more.
I went for the Friday trade day then met my bro and nephews (6yo and 4yo) for the evening event. Kids loved it and I thought it was bloody excellent. There will always be minor issues, Jetstar arrivals stuffed up the flow a bit.
Remember it's not a GA show, that's what AUSFLY is for, get behind it. If you want Warbirds get to Warbirds Downunder (bloody brilliant by the way!), Omaka or Wanaka.