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

That's my typical daily route when I drive over for the day. Park in the
Red Lot near 9/27 and the north 40. Start with the warbirds, work south,
eat, drink, gawk, dream, wish, and shop, then head back north/east to the
flight line for the airshow, after that head to the North 40 as per Jay's
invitation and afterwards your car won't be too far away.

If I don't have anything specific that I want to spend time on, two full
days works ok for getting a general feel for the latest and greatest.
Jim Burns

"Morgans" wrote in message
...

"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

"Morgans" wrote in message
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"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.

SNIP --
Jim in NC


Jim, we will only be 20 miles from Oshkosh so there is no problem driving.
Thank you for the detailed sightseeing route.

Harry

"Jim Burns" wrote in message
...
That's my typical daily route when I drive over for the day. Park in the
Red Lot near 9/27 and the north 40. Start with the warbirds, work south,
eat, drink, gawk, dream, wish, and shop, then head back north/east to the
flight line for the airshow, after that head to the North 40 as per Jay's
invitation and afterwards your car won't be too far away.

If I don't have anything specific that I want to spend time on, two full
days works ok for getting a general feel for the latest and greatest.
Jim Burns

snip

Thanks, Jim. I just finished spending about 10 minutes looking at the EAA
web site trying to determine the best place to park and here, you answered
my question. Appreciate it.

Harry

"Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe" The Sea Hawk at wow way d0t com wrote

Do they still do the "flyby" pattern on 18/36 during the day? Years ago,
there would be lots of homebuilts and other aircraft going round and
round...

Yes, for one hour, I think from one to two PM. They call it the homebuilt
showcase, and it is about 10 or 15 invited aircraft, making about 3 circuits
per aircraft. It tends to focus on one aspect each day.
--
Jim in NC

("Harry" wrote)
Thank you, Montblack. Your suggestions pretty much fall into the general
approach of what we are going to do - just enjoy it.


To be clear, radio headset means AM/FM radio. They broadcast (EAA/OSH) all
day long on a local radio station.

As for the other kind of radio, I might not even bring my handheld (w/rubber
ducky antenna) to OSH this year. Not a "must have" item, and I find I turn
it on less and less each year.

There is the volunteer option - for free admission. g

If you're 20 miles away, swing by every other day and do what the locals
do - pull up a lawn chair at the local Hardee's, or across the street from
the post office, and watch the planes fly over your location. Around 6:30 pm
(in the Hardee's parking lot) is a VERY good spot. Cops will let you stay
there if you order something.

Another good (locals) spot is on the south end roads, near the Ultralight
Pasture. You'll be pulled off to the side of the road, in farm country,
watching the action. Calm air means more ultralights flying around.


Montblack

"Montblack" wrote in message
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("Harry" wrote)
Thank you, Montblack. Your suggestions pretty much fall into the general
approach of what we are going to do - just enjoy it.


To be clear, radio headset means AM/FM radio. They broadcast (EAA/OSH) all
day long on a local radio station.

As for the other kind of radio, I might not even bring my handheld
(w/rubber ducky antenna) to OSH this year. Not a "must have" item, and I
find I turn it on less and less each year.

snip
Montblack


Thank you for reading my mind! :-)

Harry

"Morgans" wrote in message
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"Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe" The Sea Hawk at wow way d0t com wrote

Do they still do the "flyby" pattern on 18/36 during the day? Years ago,
there would be lots of homebuilts and other aircraft going round and
round...

Yes, for one hour, I think from one to two PM. They call it the homebuilt
showcase, and it is about 10 or 15 invited aircraft, making about 3
circuits per aircraft. It tends to focus on one aspect each day.
--
Jim in NC


Ok, Thanks. 30 years ago, it was more of a free for all - anyone could go up
and join in. I did it - once.

--
Geoff
The Sea Hawk at Wow Way d0t Com
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Richard Riley wrote:
On 29 Apr 2007 20:40:03 -0700, Jay Honeck wrote:


I need some advice from those of you who have had the thrill of attending
Oshkosh. This year for the first time, I will be going. Unfortunately, in a
car :-(. However, what I'm looking for is given that I will only be able to
attend 1 day maybe 2 at the outside, what should I focus on?

Well, clearly you'll want to attend the annual rec.aviation North 40
Party, which is always held on Wednesday night.


Since folks thought the 110 proof applejack I brought last year was on
the weak side, this year I'm upping it to 175.

Jay, can you get some "danger, flamable" signs?
hmmmm, applejack, hmmmmmmm

It was good applejack! I'll be back!!!

Margy

Harry wrote:
"Morgans" wrote in message
...

"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.


SNIP --

Jim in NC



Jim, we will only be 20 miles from Oshkosh so there is no problem driving.
Thank you for the detailed sightseeing route.

Harry


If you are only in Appleton you can drive up just for the party on
Wednesday :-). No admission to the north forty :-).

Ron flew (commercial) into Appleton one year as he had to be in SF on
business. I flew the Navion and we both had camping gear in case I hit
weather. He landed at Appleton and gave me a call as he boarded the bus
for OSH. I walked from Vintage camping to the front gate and we arrived
at the same time. Transportation at OSH is good.

Margy