Heading to Oshkosh

"Harry" wrote

Jim, going to Oshkosh for one or two days is like going to the beach - you
can't see "everything" but you can enjoy what you do see :-). As I
mentioned in my reply to Jay, being retired Air Force, I'll probably be
looking at the military acft. We were up there a couple of years ago (not
during the flyin) and went through the EAA museum so I don't think I will
be spending time in there.

If you are going for a visit with kids, and this is a side trip, it makes
more sense to do what you are saying, but to drive any distance for one
day?.... I wouldn't do it, myself.

Get there early enough to watch the morning arrivals. Grab the daily free
magazine to see what special activities are going on that day. I would try
to be at the gate when they open, what, at 9:00, maybe? You can find out at
the website. It is really something to see all of the arrivals land, 3 at a
time on 9/27.

After watching that for a while, take a stroll though warbirds (they are on
that end) and then along the side of 18/36 and that will take you through
the show homebuilt planes. Many of them put the factory planes to shame.

After you pass through all of them, and you get to the main taxiway, turn
right into Aero Shell Square, and see the static military, a few warbirds,
and a few civil transports, probably. By that time, it is time to eat a
bite, or you could bring a cooler and eat your own and save a lot of money
and grease.

Walk back towards 18/36 and turn right to walk down towards the older
factory planes, and wander off to the left and right when you see something
that interests you. If you keep going, you will get to the ultra lights,
but they will not be flying at that time of day.

Head back towards Aero Shell Square, and look though the commercial
exhibits, or go out and find a sitting area to watch the air show, depending
on time. Watch the air show if that interests you, and as it finishes up,
head back towards 9/27 to go to Jay's camp and have a cold one and watch the
afternoon arrivals, but go back that way more towards the left, to see some
sights along that road.

You did bring very comfortable shoes, and lots of high number sunblock, and
a water bottle, and if possible, a three leg portable stool, didn't you?
You will need all of those things.
--
Jim in NC