I believe you guys have convinced me to do the camping thing. The busy
airspace isn't a problem (Springbank and Calgary are busy controlled
airspaces) but the idea of landing half way down is something to come to
grips with. Having said that our fields are (actually were - just extended a
few weeks ago) 3,000' and I virtually never use the length in my 182
anyways.

So, how early before the event does the field open for camping?

And do they allow Canadian beer? :-)

Marc


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"Marc CYBW" wrote

OK. Here's my resolution for 2007 - I've decided to make plans to fly to
Osh Kosh in my 182 - a two day trip by myself each way from CYBW
(Calgary - Springbank). One day if I the weather's good and I can find
another pilot to share the flying.

Trouble is, I don't want to join the heavy air traffic and the
landing-two-at-a-time routine at Osh Kosh itself. So Plan B is flying to
a field north or northwest or west, staying at a B&B, and renting a car.

If you do not land at OSH, and camp with your plane, you have missed over
half of the experience. REALly

All you have to do is land at a nearby airport, within a hour or so from
OSH, get up early and take off so that you arrive within the first hour or
so the field is open, a few days before the show opens, like Tues. or Wen.
No problem then, the traffic will be very light.

Just in case, practice landings on a spot, changing the landing spot on
the runway at the last moment, flying down the runway at 50 feet, overhead
approaches, or one turn to final, and practice slow flight and speeded up
approaches. Go with someone who has flown in before, if possible. You
will have no problems, then, even if traffic is heavy.
--
Jim in NC