Unexpected aircraft problem while visiting AirVenture? Is something broken, need adjustment, need filling or recharged? The Emergency Aircraft Repair is located south of the Vintage Camping area, next to the Hangar Café along the flightline, about the mid-point of runway 18/36. It is operated from 8 AM to 5 PM Saturday-Saturday and on Sunday from 8 AM to 1 PM. It can be reached by calling 920-230-7795. You can also call the Emergency Aircraft Repair Chairman Craig Olson at the 24-hour hotline at 563-549-0855.
The purpose of the Emergency Aircraft Repair facility is to assist pilots of aircraft with any problems that may be encountered while attending the convention and to facilitate a safe return flight or ferry flight for permanent repairs.
These volunteers can provide hand tools, jacks, compressed air, portable air tanks, oxygen/acetylene torch, welding equipment, drills, brake and magneto tools, spark plug cleaners, battery charges, a field level maintenance shop, some manuals, and limited technical assistance to aircraft owners and/or agents. So, check with us first before you spend your money on an item that can be borrowed for a short period of time. A full list of tools can be found here.
Limited transportation can often be arranged to obtain parts and service for repairs. For safety purposes, you will need a wingwalker when taxing to the roped-off Emergency Aircraft Repair area, so, please call us and we will arrange for a wingwalker to assist you. All work done is by, or under the supervision of the owner or the owner's agent. The owner and/or agent assumes all responsibility for determining suitability and airworthiness of attempted repairs.
