Heading to Oshkosh

("Morgans" wrote)
My advise is to wait to go on a year that you can spend at least 5 days.
1 day is a waste of time, and 2 days is almost as bad.


Morgans has just given you good advise, yet is completely wrong. Hmm? g

Experience OSH like you're going to a lake cabin for a (two day)
mini-vacation. Sit, relax, watch things fly overhead, get up and walk
around, explore a few nooks and crannies, sit and watch all of the planes
taxi past, relax, enjoy, etc...

My bit of advise:
Walk around, looking at the planes near the middle of the (N/S) runway,
during the afternoon Air Shows (2:30pm - 6pm). Wear a radio headset - to
listen to the field announcer.


Montblack

"Montblack" wrote in message
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("Morgans" wrote)
My advise is to wait to go on a year that you can spend at least 5 days.
1 day is a waste of time, and 2 days is almost as bad.


Morgans has just given you good advise, yet is completely wrong. Hmm? g

Experience OSH like you're going to a lake cabin for a (two day)
mini-vacation. Sit, relax, watch things fly overhead, get up and walk
around, explore a few nooks and crannies, sit and watch all of the planes
taxi past, relax, enjoy, etc...

My bit of advise:
Walk around, looking at the planes near the middle of the (N/S) runway,
during the afternoon Air Shows (2:30pm - 6pm). Wear a radio headset - to
listen to the field announcer.


Montblack


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

Harry

("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

Montblack wrote:

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.

Ahem...I think MontBlack is incorrect on this point :-) Listening to
the Air Boss or the tower controllers is a must.



--
Jack Allison
PP-ASEL-Instrument Airplane

"To become a Jedi knight, you must master a single force. To become
a private pilot you must strive to master four of them"
- Rod Machado

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"Morgans" wrote in message
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"Harry" 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? In
other words, what would be the biggest bang for my buck? BTW, I read on
the EAA web link today that the U-2 will be there this year. Obviously
that is a must see.

My advise is to wait to go on a year that you can spend at least 5 days.
1 day is a waste of time, and 2 days is almost as bad.

If you insist on going, it would be helpful to know what your interests
are. Everything aviation is there. Without knowing, there is no way to
advise you.
--
Jim in NC



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.

Thanks.

Harry

"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
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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.

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

"Jim Burns" wrote in message
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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

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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

"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