"Adam Aulick" wrote in message
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I will be camping at Oshkosh for all six nights with my non-aviation
father and my 5-year-old son. We'll be taking one day off to go tour
the nearby Clydesdale farm (reservations required) and whatever other
things strike our collective fancy.

Does Airventure have a varying "character" as the week progresses?
(i.e. people packing up on Friday, maybe a slow start on Monday,
overcrowded in the middle, I dunno...) If you were to skip a day, would
you care which one it was?

First, if you want to see?do it all, one full week is not enough.

That said, Monday and Tuesday, stay near the flight line, and keep your ear
to the ground, waiting for soma of the big draws (Space one, Fosset, some of
the other big birds/warbirds) to do some fly-bys, and landings. The highest
numbers of homebuilts will be there early, with some (guessing 25%)leaving
before the weekend crowds coming in. Look at the schedules of forums and
speakers to schedule your days.

Some must sees that some don't think of, are ultralights and the seaplane
base and museum. Do the museum during the airshow (once you have seen it,
all the days are almost the same) and also, to get out of the heat of the
day.

Take the helicopter ride, to get a great view of the grounds all at one
time.

If you like free stuff, hit all of the exhibits the first day. Back to your
question, The last day (Sunday) is the best one to skip, but I wouldn't. g
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Jim in NC