I would suggest that on the cards that everyone hangs on their props, there
be a space that would say something like "times to talk to the owner", and
ask that everyone put at least one time per day that they would be willing
to be at their plane, to answer questions. I know not everyone would go for
it, but it would be nice for those that would.

Dear Airshow Grouchies:
How to have a good time and not spend too much money:
Just leave a note on the a/c. If the guy has any voice left after Osh
he'll give you a collect call and talk all day to you. Worked for me.
Agreed it's better in person.

My last Osh was in 97', and had a grand time. Gunna try to go next
year if we can get our old Appache/Aztec back up flying again. The
only way to fly is to haul a mo-ped or scooter. This way you can be
the first one to the showers in the morning (late...full? no-prob)
scoot over to the next trailer, or the next. (bring a bike chain and
lock dummy; for the fence.) Then putter over to the Wal-Mart or
low-cost joint for cheap campsite cooking supplies (good to have a
basket and license plate on that sucker.)

So after you land, get the wife/dog/copilot to hold up a piece of
cardboard or something with big "Row 108" lettering on it and show it
to every ground volt. marshaller you see. they will lead you by the
hand and point you to the best secret spot there is. Try to get out by
the par. taxiway. This will put you between two runway patterns.
Turn up the scanner, grab an econ beer out of the chest and enjoy your
private show. Hell, I only made it over to the side with the herd 4
out of seven days. Now's the time to start being nice to your pal
that owns a Stationair, Cherokee Six, or junk twin like ours. You
will have to take the front seat out at both ends of the trip and push
the two man-scooter up against the two front seats for C.G. Don't
forget to sputter over to Friar Tucks and pretend you are one of the
Airshow pilots. Guy was a dentist I discovered after about five
minutes of B.S. :-)

paclyer