Come to Kössen in Austria, just an hour out of Munich International or Innsbruck International airports, for the first weekend in June (May 29. to June 1.) and join the flying extravaganza of a testival there - get your fill of Weissbier from the Fliegerbar at night, and get your ample fill of test flights from the many manufacturer's stalls during the day. Share notes with friends old and new, and come home wiser, poorer and happier, with much more of an idea of what you look for in your next wing.

In fact, even if you aren't actually considering an upgrade, when was the last time you had an endless goodie bag sitting there waiting for you? This is one event the gearfreaks just don't want to miss.