"Bob Fry" wrote in message ...
A friend and I are planning on flying our Ercoupes from California to
Oshkosh. First long trip for both of us.

And in an Ercoupe that will be a LONG trip :-)

is anybody up that early in the smaller towns to give a
lift to the airport?? How do you dawn patrol types get to the airport
early?

Find an hotel within walking distance of the airport. The Airguide lists
the distances. The other option is to see if they will let you keep the
courtesy car overnight.