Anyone dissapointed with Oshgosh?

"Ron Natalie" wrote in message
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"Ed Wischmeyer" wrote in message
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I'm building a wood and fabric plane and would have loved to talk to
others about their planes but there were none to be found.

Well... the Grand Champion plans built airplane this year was a (wood)
GP-4 built by Bernie Griffin.

Was that the red one that was on the Sport Aviation cover? Had a brief
chat with
him. I don't understand why the original poster could find any. All
you have to do
is cruise the airplane parking area (hint, don't forget to look in the
showplane camping
area) until you come up on an owner. They're usually glad to talk to
you. I remember
spending an entire afternoon talking to Jakie Yoder about his GP-4.
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Yes, I agree that their were wood airplanes to see, but I also see one part
of his complaint.

I have (in past years) wanted very much to talk to the owners of a specific
few aircraft, but no matter when I went by their planes, they were never
there.

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.
--
Jim in NC--

In article , "Morgans"
writes:

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Yes, I agree that their were wood airplanes to see, but I also see one part
of his complaint.

I have (in past years) wanted very much to talk to the owners of a specific
few aircraft, but no matter when I went by their planes, they were never
there.

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.
--
Jim in NC--



Good idea Jim, I hope that this suggestion will be noted by the appropriate
people with EAA. If not, why not send it into them and possibly it can be done
by next year.


Bob Reed
www.kisbuild.r-a-reed-assoc.com (KIS Builders Site)
KIS Cruiser in progress...Slow but steady progress....

"Ladies and Gentlemen, take my advice,
pull down your pants and Slide on the Ice!"
(M.A.S.H. Sidney Freedman)

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

"pac plyer" wrote
Dear Airshow Grouchies:\

No grouchies on my part. I love OSH! It was only a suggestion, so those
really into looking at the planes in showplane row could really see more of
the beauties they brought. A call afterwards just wouldn't do it.

I normally volunteer on homebuilt row at least 20 hours during the week, and
camp on the grounds, at the explorer base, and have more responsibilities
ther. I still love it. I couldn't go this year, due to having back
surgery, but I'll be there next year.
--
Jim in NC--

"Morgans" wrote in message ...
"pac plyer" wrote
Dear Airshow Grouchies:\

No grouchies on my part. I love OSH! It was only a suggestion, so those
really into looking at the planes in showplane row could really see more of
the beauties they brought. A call afterwards just wouldn't do it.

I normally volunteer on homebuilt row at least 20 hours during the week, and
camp on the grounds, at the explorer base, and have more responsibilities
ther. I still love it. I couldn't go this year, due to having back
surgery, but I'll be there next year.

You are a damn good man Jim,

Fast recovery,

pacplyer

"pac plyer" wrote in message om...

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.

Wimp. My airplane has been down for two Oshkoshes and we just drive.

On Fri, 15 Aug 2003 12:23:56 -0400, "Morgans"
wrote:

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.

We had arranged a get-together for the guys on the Fly Baby mailing list,
but the owner of one of the Fly Babies on the field wasn't a member. I
stuck a note on his panel about the meeting.

He showed up...as well as two or three OTHER Fly Baby fans, who'd seen the
note....

Ron Wanttaja