Tent basics // Oshkosh prep

In article , Jim Weir
wrote:

The closest slight slope to Oshkosh is in Iowa.

Something to do with glaciers awhile back, wasn't it?

"Jeffrey Voight" wrote

Wool keeps you warm even when wet (must be somebody else's definition of
warm 'cuz it sure doesn't work for me [but a nice .5mm semi-dry suit
might do a decent job]).

Jeff...


WARM is definitely NOT a problem at Air Venture.
--
Jim in NC

Jeffrey Voight wrote:

I had the impression that the place is giant and not well-populated.

Right now, you're correct. During "Airventure", it's about as sparsely populated
as Harlem.

Do they let ya'll set up tents willynilly inside the field?

No. You camp beside your plane. The spacing is about the same as T-hangars with
no walls.

I kinda thought they'd put you out in a field somewhere meant for camping.

Nope.

George Patterson
Great discoveries are not announced with "Eureka!". What's usually said is
"Hummmmm... That's interesting...."

The closest slight slope to Oshkosh is in Iowa.

Something to do with glaciers awhile back, wasn't it?

Actually, the Kettle Moraine area of Wisconsin -- the area most heavily
glaciated -- is extremely hilly, bordering on mountainous in some areas.

Something to with glaciers bulldozing huge piles of rubble into gigantic
piles.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Well, then, a revision: Bring yer clotheline 'cuz yer gettin' wet.

Actually, a good tent, properly staked, won't leak or blow down under normal
conditions. The wind that wiped out our tent at OSH '03 was a real freak
thing, something I've never seen before in 30+ years of tent camping.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

WARM is definitely NOT a problem at Air Venture.

Two years ago we were cold at OSH on a couple of nights. We had to actually
go BUY jackets and sweaters, cuz we didn't pack any.

Only time this has happened in 21 years of attending Oshkosh, though...
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

"Morgans" wrote in message ...
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WARM is definitely NOT a problem at Air Venture.

I've had 100+ weather at Airventure and weather where I need to
wear a coat. The only predictable thing is the mosquitoes.

In article _cMHb.688438$Fm2.595114@attbi_s04, Jay Honeck
wrote:

Actually, a good tent, properly staked, won't leak or blow down under normal
conditions. The wind that wiped out our tent at OSH '03 was a real freak
thing, something I've never seen before in 30+ years of tent camping.

And then there are the idiots that "power" their airplanes out of their
camping spot at 6 AM for that "early morning" departure.

On Sun, 28 Dec 2003 19:44:23 -0500, Morgans wrote:

WARM is definitely NOT a problem at Air Venture.

The nights do get cold don't they? This last time I wished I had a heater
of sorts, the blanket I had just didn't cut it for me.

I do remember a couple years back I was hoping for cold weather, then I
was hoping for warm weather. I wonder if WI. has a moderate climate or if
it's just hot/cold.

In any event, digging trenches has been out of favor for many years now
and there are other ways to deal with this problem besides digging a
trench that Jim's going to run into with his plane. Mostly you watch
where you decide to camp.

Wisconsin has two seasons ... shoveling and swatting.

Jim


-I do remember a couple years back I was hoping for cold weather, then I
-was hoping for warm weather. I wonder if WI. has a moderate climate or if
-it's just hot/cold.


Jim Weir (A&P/IA, CFI, & other good alphabet soup)
VP Eng RST Pres. Cyberchapter EAA Tech. Counselor
http://www.rst-engr.com