Left Coast Oshkosh Convoy

Montblack wrote:
("Jack Allison" wrote)

Still not sure whether we'll depart from LHM or RHV. If the bay area
fog cycle isn't a factor, it will probably be from RHV. Otherwise,
brother Steve gets the added bonus of an almost three hour drive up to
Sacramento for the night prior to launch.



When does brother Steve figure his RV-6 will be ready for the trip?


Montblack


I've been thinking "about 2 years" for the last 5 or 6 years. (OK, so I
can't estimate a schedule worth a !@#$.) As I tell my relatives, "It
will fly when its done.) I'll bring the photos so you can take a look.

Looking forward to seeing the "pimped cooler", and its well stocked
contents!!


Back to fiberglass work on the wheel pants.
Steve

RST Engineering wrote:

Thanks, Darryl. I used airnav yesterday to get the SLCDA number yesterday,
but they didn't share that other 647 number with me. I put it in the trip
book and will call them Thursday afternoon.

I got transferred twice, the last one gave the other number...

I just don't remember if the local guys name was Jack or Steve...

RST Engineering wrote:
Same price this year as last -- $60 for those who fly in. And the steak
house attached is absolutely excellent. I'm going to make reservations for
Day's Inn (307.324.6615) and cancel them by 6 pm if we can't make it for
some reason.
Another thing on the OSH to-do list, thanks for the phone #.

Trust me, you don't want to stay in Scottsbluff. No
courtesy car and no motel pickups last time I was there, and it is a LOOOOng
cab ride to town.
When was this Jim? In 2003, we stopped there on our way back. The
little Mom & Pop motel kept two cars out at the FBO, was about $60 for
the night, and there was a great steakhouse next door. Maybe things
have changed since them...or...improved since your last experience (?)


--
Jack Allison
PP-ASEL-IA Student
Arrow N2104T

"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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steve allison wrote:

Hey, big brother comes out of lurking to speak for himself on the RV
progress. You must have asked the right question Paul!

I've been thinking "about 2 years" for the last 5 or 6 years. (OK, so I
can't estimate a schedule worth a !@#$.)
Sort of like me and my 86 Nissan Pickup. "When are you going to replace
the truck Jack"? "Maybe sometime in the next six months". Never mind
that I've been saying that for the last couple of years. As one friend
said when he got in so we could drive to the airport to go fly, "I can
tell you've been investing more in flying.


--
Jack Allison
PP-ASEL-IA Student
Arrow N2104T

"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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On 7/14/2005 12:41, Jack Allison wrote:

steve allison wrote:

Hey, big brother comes out of lurking to speak for himself on the RV
progress. You must have asked the right question Paul!

I've been thinking "about 2 years" for the last 5 or 6 years. (OK, so I
can't estimate a schedule worth a !@#$.)
Sort of like me and my 86 Nissan Pickup. "When are you going to replace
the truck Jack"? "Maybe sometime in the next six months". Never mind
that I've been saying that for the last couple of years. As one friend
said when he got in so we could drive to the airport to go fly, "I can
tell you've been investing more in flying.



Well ... ya' gots ta have yer priorities, Jack!

;-)

--
Mark Hansen, PP-ASEL, Instrument Student
Sacramento, CA

It was the better part of ten years ago. I freely admit that, lacking
updated information, that I tend to avoid places that have not been good to
me. I'll put BFF back on the OK list.

Jim


When was this Jim? In 2003, we stopped there on our way back. The little
Mom & Pop motel kept two cars out at the FBO, was about $60 for the night,
and there was a great steakhouse next door. Maybe things have changed
since them...or...improved since your last experience (?)

Jack Allison and anybody else RON Rawlins ...

GET YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY. THere is a softball tournament in Rawlins next
weekend and the place is nearly sold out. I had to settle for a smoking
(yecch) room at Day's Inn, but was promised that if a NS room became
available I'd get it. THey also promised that if I had to take the smoker
that they would open up the windows in the morning.

Jim


"RST Engineering" wrote in message
...
Current thinking ...

RST Engineering wrote:

It was the better part of ten years ago. I freely admit that, lacking
updated information, that I tend to avoid places that have not been good to
me. I'll put BFF back on the OK list.


Ah, good to know they've improved rather than declined. Can't blame you
for not going back after your first experience. Glad I could provide an
updated PIREP.


--
Jack Allison
PP-ASEL-IA Student
Arrow N2104T

"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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RST Engineering wrote:

Jack Allison and anybody else RON Rawlins ...

GET YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY. THere is a softball tournament in Rawlins next
weekend and the place is nearly sold out. I had to settle for a smoking
(yecch) room at Day's Inn, but was promised that if a NS room became
available I'd get it. THey also promised that if I had to take the smoker
that they would open up the windows in the morning.

Yep, I called them this morning and had to do the same thing. I'll bet
we'll have to opt for the airing out option.


--
Jack Allison
PP-ASEL-IA Student
Arrow N2104T

"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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Jack --

I know Jay will have a hissyfit for me suggesting this, but...

fuel at Torrington WY (about an hour past Rawlins) is 63 cents cheaper than
Rawlins. The problem with Torrington is that it is on the other side of the
continental divide, and all that humid air from Nebraska/Colorado makes for
some pretty spectacular buildups in the afternoon backing up to the divide
around Medicine Bow on selected days. Whether or not next Friday is a
"selected day" remains to be seen.

63 cents for me works out to about 30 bucks. That ain't chump change.

That and we have an hour less to fly on Saturday to get to Jay's gig.

I'm going to make a Friday night reservation in both Rawlins (which I have
already done) and Torrington (which I have NOT done).

The problem with Torrington reservations is this:

The Holiday Express is $75 a night, but they have shuttle service. The
Super 8 is $62 a night, but does not have shuttle service. The airport car
is first come, first serve. The Super 8 is a little less than 2 miles from
the airport, but 2 miles with luggage is a pain. There is no cab service in
town.

My hit is to make a reservation at the Super 8 and gamble that we will be
the first in line for the airport courtesy car. If not, most small
midwestern towns will let you hitch a ride with the city cops if there is no
cab service. Failing that, I always carry an 11x17 sign saying "Pilot -
Airport" and you can generally hitch a ride within five minutes.

How say you?

Jim