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
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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

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

"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

Harry wrote:
"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


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

"Margy Natalie" wrote in message
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Harry wrote:
"Morgans" wrote in message
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snip

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

Margy, our daughter and son-in-law live in Appleton and he will be taking a
couple of days off while we are there so transportation won't be a problem
:-). But again, making the Wed. night party is a no can do, sorry :-(.

Harry

I'm not sure if you'll be able to squeeze this in, but if you have any
interest, you may want to check the schedule to see if any of the major
speakers will be talking. People like Chuck Yeager and Bob Hoover may
not be around too much longer. (On the other hand, they might outlast
me.) Several years ago Medal of Honor recipient Adm. Stockdale spoke
there, and Gemini/Apollo/Skylab astronaut Pete Conrad was a regular EAA
supporter. They're no longer with us.

Thanks, Paul.

"Paul Dow (Remove Caps in mail address)" wrote in
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I'm not sure if you'll be able to squeeze this in, but if you have any
interest, you may want to check the schedule to see if any of the major
speakers will be talking. People like Chuck Yeager and Bob Hoover may not
be around too much longer. (On the other hand, they might outlast me.)
Several years ago Medal of Honor recipient Adm. Stockdale spoke there, and
Gemini/Apollo/Skylab astronaut Pete Conrad was a regular EAA supporter.
They're no longer with us.

We sort of think that we are all (sniff) major speakers, just on different
subjects and with different backgrounds.

{;-)


Jim



"Paul Dow (Remove Caps in mail address)" wrote in
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I'm not sure if you'll be able to squeeze this in, but if you have any
interest, you may want to check the schedule to see if any of the major
speakers will be talking.

D'oh! I can't seem to type anything without offending someone. Of
course you're going to be around for a long, long time yet. We've got
to get your presentation over to Pavilion #7. That way you won't have
the competition. It's all about marketing too. The Rutans and
VanGrunsven have got people talking about them. We got to get some sexy
babes to generate some buzz around the grounds for your talks. Just
like those cell phone companies hire good looking people to hang around
bars with their latest gadgets in order to generate interest.

I was surprised to see the demand for presentations has gotten so large
that some talks started at 7 PM. A couple of those were quite
interesting because the put the truly fringe experimental topics at the
late times.

Paul

RST Engineering wrote:
We sort of think that we are all (sniff) major speakers, just on different
subjects and with different backgrounds.

{;-)


Jim



"Paul Dow (Remove Caps in mail address)" wrote in
message news
I'm not sure if you'll be able to squeeze this in, but if you have any
interest, you may want to check the schedule to see if any of the major
speakers will be talking.