Top Ten Things that Suck About Oshkosh

I agree that immersing yourself is the best part of the experience.
But some people prefer not to fly into such congestion or prefer to
park at a spot where their aircraft isn't fondled by everyone who
walks by. A good portion of the aircraft parking at ATW are heavy
twins and jets, these need hard surface parking which is not exactly
at a premium at OSH. I've camped in the RV campgrounds as well as
slept in a tent under a wing, both were fantastic. The nights at OSH
are something special in their own right. But then again some folks
just like hotels and need to get away from the hustle and bustle of
the show to unwind each evening. Staying in ATW gives them that
chance, plus there is a larger selection of eateries that you can
actually get a seat to eat dinner.

Tom P stated in the news interview that EAA was going to spend as much
money as they have during the past 25 years in the next five to
upgrade the infrastructure of the event. Better transportation around
the field so people don't have to walk as much. It was evident this
year the number of elderly and handicap people who love attending this
show will benefit most.

For those of you who complain about the rain turning the soil into
mud, don't remember the years when it was nearly a hundred degrees all
week with high humidity and no rain. The grass was brown and each step
you took resulted in a mini dust storm. Or if someone started up their
aircraft it was a major dust storm. It was always funny to see the
pictures taken from the air a couple days after the show, revealing
the green silhouettes of the aircraft from the untrampled grass under
each plane.

A little landscaping around some of the troubled areas prone to
flooding need to be addressed, those are simple fixes if someone just
takes the time to do it.

In article .com,
Hawkeye wrote:

A little landscaping around some of the troubled areas prone to
flooding need to be addressed, those are simple fixes if someone just
takes the time to do it.

But then they wouldn't be able to park airplanes there!
Each of those airplanes represents $19/day.
They would lose money, and as we know, it is all about money.

A little landscaping around some of the troubled areas prone to
flooding need to be addressed, those are simple fixes if someone just
takes the time to do it.

But then they wouldn't be able to park airplanes there!
Each of those airplanes represents $19/day.
They would lose money, and as we know, it is all about money.

I believe that he is talking about landscaping in terms of providing the
correct slope and proper drainage, so that water does not stand in your
parking and camping area, not the kind of landscaping that plants pretty
flower beds and trees and such.

As a contractor, I agree that it would not take that much to provide some
storm drains and french drains, and build a few permanent shower building
with real hot and cold water and private dressing areas.

I was always told that part of the reason that there are shower trailers and
holding tanks was that the airport powers that be would not let anyone build
permanent buildings and real sanitary sewer systems on the airport property.

Perhaps some of the city elders are starting to see which side their bread
is buttered on.

There are more events held on the airport property than airventure every
year. More permanent infrastructure could only be a good thing for these
events to grow, and attract more events to the grounds.
--
Jim in NC

john smith wrote:


But then they wouldn't be able to park airplanes there!
Each of those airplanes represents $19/day.
They would lose money, and as we know, it is all about money.

Parking for homebuilts and classics (1970 or older) is FREE!

The $19 /day is for CAMPING and cheaper than you can stay anywhere
else in town.

On Jul 29, 10:03 pm, Jay Honeck wrote:
When you're staying at Wittman Field, you are immersed in the
experience, as opposed to watching it. In many ways, if you haven't
stayed on the field, with your airplane, you haven't been to
AirVenture.

or in scholler if you dont have a plane/liscence. I think it might be
better than plane camping even!

Jay Honeck wrote:
If the continued popularity of satellite fields such as Appleton
continue to attract visitors who want to be close enough to Oshkosh
yet have the ability to come and go on their own schedules.


This is a phenomenon that I truly don't understand. I have met many
people who have flown their aircraft all the way across the country,
only to stop 20 miles short of the main event and land off-field.

Dunno if it's fear of the Fisk Approach, or what, but take it from me,
a guy who spent his first 16 OSH fly-ins staying off-field -- there is
simply NO comparison between the two experiences.

When you're staying at Wittman Field, you are immersed in the
experience, as opposed to watching it. In many ways, if you haven't
stayed on the field, with your airplane, you haven't been to
AirVenture.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Some folks don't want their aircraft near the unwashed masses.

Margy (who one year spent almost every airshow protecting her trim tabs)

If you didn't take your shirt off in public, Margy, you wouldn't have to
worry about protecting your trim tabs.

};-)

Jim



Margy (who one year spent almost every airshow protecting her trim tabs)

("RST Engineering" wrote)
If you didn't take your shirt off in public, Margy, you wouldn't have to
worry about protecting your trim tabs.


So many replies come to mind...

Much --- self --- discipline --- needed --- !!

(That's code for self preservation mode on)

I met the head of "Vintage" today at my local airport. He was in his Aeronca
Sedan(?). Beautiful 145hp, 4 place, all metal wings, airplane! We tucked his
plane next to, and under, the Stinson (high wing) Tri-Motor for the night.

He said, "Yes, I know Margy!"


Paul-Mont

RST Engineering wrote:
If you didn't take your shirt off in public, Margy, you wouldn't have to
worry about protecting your trim tabs.

};-)

Jim



Margy (who one year spent almost every airshow protecting her trim tabs)



Hey, I was walking by some booth at OSH and some woman said "Hey, I know
you, you took your shirt off at the forum", boy, did I get some looks.

Margy

11. No kettle korn