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How complicated is it to fly into Sun-n-Fun? I read the stories of
Oskosh and, as an 80 hour private pilot, I wouldn't touch that by air. I flew into SNF in '03 and '04, and we're planning on doing it again this year. It's not bad, but it CAN be busy. Your job is to be ready. With 80 hours, you don't know what you don't know, so be overly cautious. Here are a few rules of thumb: 1. Practice slow flight. You will have to stay behind traffic that is probably closer than you've ever seen before, so get comfortable flying slowly. 2. Practice holding a speed. I believe the NOTAM is available on-line now. Find out the speed you're supposed to be at, and practice holding it. 3. Practice landing on a spot. The controllers will expect you to be able to hit a target. 4. Practice steep turns. They keep you in VERY tight in the pattern at SNF. 5. READ THE NOTAM. Way too many people come to these big shows without the slightest clue -- don't be one of them. 6. Have a second set of eyes on board, to help you spot traffic. It helps if they're a pilot, but even an experienced passenger can help. BTW: Don't be afraid of Oshkosh. It's bone-simple to fly into, just busy. Last year, with the runway accident gumming up the works, was an exceptionally bad year -- don't judge the show by that. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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