Oshkosh questions

"Jay Honeck" wrote

The rec.aviation party at our campsite will still be on Wednesday though,
methinks. Or does that interfere with your other parties, Jim?
Montblack?
--
Jay Honeck

Works for me, I think. I usually have problems trying to plan my day
tomorrow, so planning a day in July?..... g
--
Jim in NC

No, Gail and I can't spend ten days away from the business, and I have this
little EAA meeting/election on Saturday morning that I have to attend.

We aren't getting to the gig until Wednesday, and aren't planning on a dorm
party this year, so Wednesday night will be just fine. We'll miss your pool
party, but Gail wants to stop by your place on the way home, Saturday night
if the weather gods smile on us. Got an open room?

Jim


"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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Jim, remember Oshkosh starts on Monday this year.

Jay, how is this gonna affect your pool party?

Our fly-in pool party will be on Saturday (rather than Sunday) this year,
to allow everyone to arrive in OSH one day early, as prescribed by both
tradition and common sense.

The rec.aviation party at our campsite will still be on Wednesday though,
methinks. Or does that interfere with your other parties, Jim?
Montblack?
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Hey Jim...Yep, I'd be coming from Sacramento. The big issue for me is
buying a plane this year. I know, not an acceptable excuse since we are
talking about Oshkosh...but...splitting the rental bill two or three
ways does add up. Still got a couple more months to score a plane
though. Have the partners, have the cash, know what we want...now, we
just need to find that the Arrow with our name on it.

If I do manage to be an Arrow co-owner before Oshkosh and the dates work
out, a little convoy would be fun. I'd love to make it to Jay and
Mary's pool party. I'd probably stay for the entire week.

Hey, you might be able to help me out on the airplane front. In your
travels, if you see any Arrows for sale, drop me an e-mail. We'd love
to find one locally rather than go out of state. Looked at a real nice
one in Auburn, even made an offer but the owner doesn't want to deal so
we're still looking.


--
Jack Allison
PP-ASEL-IA Student-Arrow Shopping Student

"When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the Earth
with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there
you will always long to return"
- Leonardo Da Vinci

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The only problem is that our trip seems to be a moving target. First we
were going to get there on Monday after Jay's party on Sunday, but Jay moved
it back to Saturday and that made it just one day over our absolute limit.

Right now the plan is to depart NoCal early Monday and hope to arrive
Oshkosh early Wednesday. Forums Thursday and Friday, EAA Annual Meeting on
Saturday, and depart noonish Saturday, home on Monday.

Jim



If I do manage to be an Arrow co-owner before Oshkosh and the dates work
out, a little convoy would be fun. I'd love to make it to Jay and Mary's
pool party. I'd probably stay for the entire week.

RST Engineering wrote:

The only problem is that our trip seems to be a moving target. First we
were going to get there on Monday after Jay's party on Sunday, but Jay moved
it back to Saturday and that made it just one day over our absolute limit.

Ah, Jay is the culprit. Curse those darn aviation theme motel
proprietors. How come they never consult with your schedule? :-)


Right now the plan is to depart NoCal early Monday and hope to arrive
Oshkosh early Wednesday. Forums Thursday and Friday, EAA Annual Meeting on
Saturday, and depart noonish Saturday, home on Monday.

Feel free to keep me posted as to how the final plans work out. Sounds
like a possible caravan on the way home since I'd most likely plan on
leaving Sacra-Tomato Friday in hopes of making it to IOW Saturday.

--
Jack Allison
PP-ASEL-IA Student-Arrow Shopping Student

"When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the Earth
with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there
you will always long to return"
- Leonardo Da Vinci

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Jimmy B. wrote:
I'm thinking of making my first trip to Oshkosh this year.

I see you got lots of useful advice, but I didn't see anyone mention the Housing
Hotline. You'll find the 800 number on the airventure web page. They can tell
you about camping, UW dormitories, private homes that let out rooms for the
week, and hotels/motels.

I've done each of the above options one year or another. My preference is
camping on the field. If I stay off-field, it seems to take forever to get there
in the morning, free bus service or not.

If you're concerned about getting a camping/parking spot, plan to arrive right
after the airshow ends. The field is closed for the airshow, then they open it
up for departures, then arrivals. The departures, of course, leave empty parking
and camping spots. Read the NOTAM for timing information (and then re-read it,
and re-read it ...).

If you're coming from far away and can't plan your arrival time that accurately,
plan to arrive a little early and hang out at Dodge Co. Airport until the right
time. There's always an interesting collection of aircraft there doing the same
thing. Their fuel is reasonable, and they always have a buffet.

Dave

If you're concerned about getting a camping/parking spot, plan to arrive
right after the airshow ends. The field is closed for the airshow, then
they open it up for departures, then arrivals. The departures, of course,
leave empty parking and camping spots. Read the NOTAM for timing
information (and then re-read it, and re-read it ...).

This is excellent information, but bewa Right after the airshow is often
peak arrival time. You may be cheek-by-jowl with more airplanes than you've
ever seen, so practice your slow flight and spot landings.

Personally, I try to arrive mid-morning. This time seems to be something of
a lull, although it's STILL landing with more planes than I see anywhere
else.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"