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Airshow Safety
5 articles from Professional AV practitioners
From Ground to Sky: How Icom Radios Connect Crews, Docks, and Air Traffic at AirVenture 2025
Nestled in the shaded quiet of Oshkosh’s Seaplane Base, there exists a side of EAA AirVenture that many attendees never see. Unlike the bustling main grounds, the Seaplane Base operates for just one week each year, transforming from an unused shoreline into a hub of aviation activity. It takes hundreds of volunteers and days…
Clear Signals, Safe Waters: Why Icom Radios are Key to Seamless Seaplane Operations at AirVenture 2025
At the heart of EAA AirVenture 2025, the Seaplane Base offers a unique glimpse into aviation’s most delicate dance—where water and air meet. Unlike traditional runways, this floating airfield demands a constant balance of precision, coordination, and communication. Here, pilots don’t just rely on their own skill; they depend on an entire team of…
Voices of History: How Icom Radios Keep Warbirds Flying Safely at AirVenture 2025
For aviation enthusiasts, few sights stir the imagination quite like the thunder of restored warbirds filling the skies at AirVenture. What began in 1964 as a small group of former military pilots salvaging surplus aircraft has grown into one of the most celebrated showcases of flying history, preserving the legacy of WWII and Korean-era…
Voices Over the Water: From Air Traffic to Shore Teams, Icom Radios Are the Lifeline of the Seaplane Base at AirVenture 2025
At Oshkosh’s AirVenture, aviation enthusiasts flock to the skies, but one of the most unique experiences happens off the runway at the Seaplane Base. This watery extension of the world’s largest fly-in is where aircraft meet the elements—and where communication becomes the ultimate safety tool. Unlike traditional fields, the seaplane base operates in a…
Icom IP501 Radio Communication Systems Enable Real-Time Communication Across the Moses Lake Airshow—from Dispatch to Direction
The 2025 Moses Lake Airshow at Grant County International Airport showcased not only aviation displays but also the critical role of reliable radio communication systems in high-traffic public events. These two-way radio systems remain vital tools for coordination, safety, and rapid response among event staff and emergency services. Icom’s Territory Channel Manager, Tim Thometz,…