AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Heading to Oshkosh          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Aviators (General Discussions) View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Harry Guest Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:12 am    Post subject: Heading to Oshkosh 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. Thanks. Harry Back to top Montblack Guest Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:12 am    Post subject: Re: Heading to Oshkosh ("Morgans" wrote) Quote: 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 Back to top Jay Honeck Guest Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:12 am    Post subject: Re: Heading to Oshkosh Quote: 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? Well, clearly you'll want to attend the annual rec.aviation North 40 Party, which is always held on Wednesday night. :-) See pix of the 2006 edition here: http://alexisparkinn.com/wed_-_north_40_party.htm Admission is a 6-pack of good beer. Points are added if the beer is opaque, while points are deducted if you can see through it. Bonus points for local microbrews that folks don't normally get to sample. Beyond that, you'll only be able to hit the high points, as one or two days will only scratch the surface. A lot depends on your orientation -- are you more into homebuilts, or warbirds? Classics or LSAs? OSH has something for everyone, and you'll have time to MAYBE hit your top one or two things... But don't let that deter you. Soak it all in, and revel in it. This will be our 25th consecutive OSH, and we STILL haven't seen everything! :-) -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" Back to top Morgans Guest Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:12 am    Post subject: Re: Heading to Oshkosh "Harry" > wrote Quote: 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 Back to top Margy Natalie Guest Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 6:15 am    Post subject: Re: Heading to Oshkosh Harry wrote: Quote: "Morgans" <jsmorgan (AT) charterJUNK (DOT) net> wrote in message news:PdoZh.2172$dU3.158 (AT) newsfe04 (DOT) lga... "Harry" <Harry_Gordon (AT) sbcglobal (DOT) net> 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 Back to top Margy Natalie Guest Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 6:16 am    Post subject: Re: Heading to Oshkosh Richard Riley wrote: Quote: On 29 Apr 2007 20:40:03 -0700, Jay Honeck <jjhoneck (AT) mchsi (DOT) com> 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? Well, clearly you'll want to attend the annual rec.aviation North 40 Party, which is always held on Wednesday night. Since folks thought the 110 proof applejack I brought last year was on the weak side, this year I'm upping it to 175. Jay, can you get some "danger, flamable" signs? hmmmm, applejack, hmmmmmmm It was good applejack! I'll be back!!! Margy Back to top Harry Guest Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 6:12 am    Post subject: Re: Heading to Oshkosh Thanks, Paul. "Paul Dow (Remove Caps in mail address)" <pNaOuSlPdAoMw (AT) cox (DOT) net> wrote in message news:o8SZh.123463$mJ1.74487 (AT) newsfe22 (DOT) lga... Quote: 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. Back to top RST Engineering Guest Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 6:12 am    Post subject: Re: Heading to Oshkosh 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)" <pNaOuSlPdAoMw (AT) cox (DOT) net> wrote in message news:o8SZh.123463$mJ1.74487 (AT) newsfe22 (DOT) lga... Quote: I'm not sure if you'll be able to squeeze this in, but if you have any interest, you may want to check the schedule to see if any of the major speakers will be talking. Back to top john smith Guest Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 6:12 am    Post subject: Re: Heading to Oshkosh In article <jpw_h.138$YF7.95 (AT) newsfe02 (DOT) lga>, "Morgans" <jsmorgan (AT) charterJUNK (DOT) net> wrote: Quote: If you can find the air boss's frequency when the air show starts, that is an added bonus. Jim Weir has been providing the Air Boss frequency (among others) for several years on his website. Back to top Morgans Guest Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 6:12 am    Post subject: Re: Heading to Oshkosh "john smith" <johnsmith (AT) net (DOT) net> wrote in message news:463a9848$0$15098$4c368faf (AT) roadrunner (DOT) com... Quote: In article <jpw_h.138$YF7.95 (AT) newsfe02 (DOT) lga>, "Morgans" <jsmorgan (AT) charterJUNK (DOT) net> wrote: If you can find the air boss's frequency when the air show starts, that is an added bonus. Jim Weir has been providing the Air Boss frequency (among others) for several years on his website. I hadn't noticed that. I'll take a look. Doesn't it change as the show progresses? At least when they are talking to some of the different acts? -- Jim in NC Back to top Jack Allison Guest Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 6:12 am    Post subject: Re: Heading to Oshkosh Montblack wrote: Quote: 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 (Remove the obvious from address to reply via e-mail) Back to top Morgans Guest Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 6:12 am    Post subject: Re: Heading to Oshkosh "Jack Allison" <k2boardrider (AT) rem0ve (DOT) th1s.gmail.com> wrote Quote: Ahem...I think MontBlack is incorrect on this point Listening to the Air Boss or the tower controllers is a must. I didn't speak up, from fear that everyone else thought I was crazy, but I gotta agree. I would much rather hear the constant banter of the control tower working it's miracles, like happens no where else, than the PA speaker trying to fill time with inconsequential nothingness. If you can find the air boss's frequency when the air show starts, that is an added bonus. Sometimes I do, and sometimes I don't. Even if you do not listen to the control tower while wandering around, it sure adds to the enjoyment of spending some time watching the "show" as the rush comes in for 9/27. -- Jim in NC Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Aviators (General Discussions) All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Aviation----------------alt.aviationAviation safety EnhancementPlanes, gliders and flying in AustraliaAviation et pilotage (Français)rec.aviationAviation (Aerobatics)Hot air, gas balloons and airshipsHang-gliding, paragliding, foot-launched flightAircraft Design & BuildingInstrument Flight RulesAviation (Classifieds)Military AircraftNaval AviationAviation (Miscellaneous Topics)Owning AirplanesAviators (General Discussions)Aviation related productsAircraft RestorationHelicopters and rotary wing aircraftsFlight SimulationSailplanesAviation (Students)Light aircraftFlying related activities in the UK Airports----------------alt.airportsEdinburgh Airport Glasgow Airport Humberside Airport Luton Airport Aberdeen Airport Glasgow Prestwick Airport  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2006 phpBB Group SEO toolkit © 2004-2006 webmedic.