Almost Time

It's almost time to go to Oshkosh. For some guys, they are about at the decision point where they are going to have to put down the pen (keyboard) and take a break from complaining that bottled water costs more than it does at Walmart; and if they are going to EAA, get underway. Or they can stay home and generate some more complaints. I am pretty sure it is going to be hot and dusty this year, but so is most of the U S. with the exception of Walmart, where it is nice and cool inside and the water is cheap and it is boring as heck, if not actually depressing.

I did my flight plan yesterday, about 4 and half hours flying time and planning two stops, personally not having a long range tank.
I drew the course line, decided the 2nd stop is Prarie du Chen, Wisc. as I've never been there and it looks good right on the river. Otherwise might be Decorah, Iowa just north of course.
I have both Wac and sectional charts, current even. I may be old fashioned by not having some super duper all they latest, I'm smarter than you, electro gadget to display the course , but real charts have gotten me there for almost 30 years.
I got the notam in the mail, very handy little booklet.

So now we are just keeping our fingers crossed for decent weather this weekend, and hope it is not too hot for the week there.

Most of all I hope all have a safe flight, or drive for that matter.

Sounds like fun, Bill! I'll be following it as closely as I can from my desk at the office. :)

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Originally Posted by Bill Greenwood

Or they can stay home and generate some more complaints. I am pretty sure it is going to be hot and dusty this year, but so is most of the U S. with the exception of Walmart, where it is nice and cool inside and the water is cheap and it is boring as heck, if not actually depressing.

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LOL!!

I was dying to get to OSH this year (still am!) but decided that I shouldn't tempt fate and try to fly in with less than 100hrs under my belt. Oh well, there's always next year.....

Have fun and stay safe!

I'm only about 70 miles from Ripon, won't even have to use my on-board facilities.


OBTW, PDC is a very nice airport. Cabelas is close by if one had more time, though no need for distractions on the way to Airventure.

Accuweathers current forecast...

Weaver , you can certainly fly in , just follow the directions in the notam, and if possible come in the am when it is not so busy. How many flight hours do you think Orville and Wilbur had when they started?
Alternately, fly in to Appleton or Fon du Lac and take a bus right to Oshkosh airport center, cost perhaps $12 or so and goes every hour.
Or maybe ask around and see if anyone in your area is going and has room for one more.

Staying home and looking at Airventure online is about like going to Krispy Kreme and watching someone else eat donuts.

I am leaving Norway in just a few hours for Oshkosh, hope to meet some of you guys there :) I will be voluteering at Depature Breefing for the fifth time this year.Glider90 hope that forecast stayes more ore less the same.

If you can make it from Norway, we all certainly can from a State or 2 away.

We're on our way at this very moment. In a campground at Lebonon, Mo. We're driving from OK, pulling a 5th wheel. Sill be in Sleepy Hollow Friday morning.

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Originally Posted by Bill Greenwood

Weaver , you can certainly fly in , just follow the directions in the notam, and if possible come in the am when it is not so busy. How many flight hours do you think Orville and Wilbur had when they started?
Alternately, fly in to Appleton or Fon du Lac and take a bus right to Oshkosh airport center, cost perhaps $12 or so and goes every hour.
Or maybe ask around and see if anyone in your area is going and has room for one more.

Staying home and looking at Airventure online is about like going to Krispy Kreme and watching someone else eat donuts.

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Yeah, I've got the NOTAM and have read through it. Doesn't look terrible, but above my skill level right now. I agree with your Krispy Kreme comment though... :) I was hoping to make it out to see all the Cubs, but nobody in my area is going either. Oh well.

But I don't want to hijack your thread here..... Have fun, stay safe, and let us know how it goes!

Got to get to sleep but can't.....wheels up at 0700 local tomorrow morning.....should be in KOSH by noon at the latest weather permitting!

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Accuweathers current forecast...

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Oh, how I hope that holds. That'll feel positively wonderful coming from Phoenix.

I found out two days ago that I've got a few days off during AV week, so I paid for a UWOSH dorm room this morning. I plan to jumpseat up through MSP to ATW on Wed, and I'll be at the convention on Thu and Fri. Sadly, that's all the time I can spare this year; I have to leave on Sat.

I've been trying to make it for several years, but work always got in the way. This is my first visit, so I'm pretty stoked! Woo Hoo!!

32hrs to lift off...~38hrs to touchdown at the big show. 2nd year for me, 1st year for the spousal unit.

I'm already back from OSH. Went early (last Sat & Sun) to beat the rush. Pretty nice going through museum with no one in your way!

Arrived late last night. It was dark but Camp Scholler looks great. Got some light rain overnight, and its still misting this morning. Life is good. Travel safe everyone.

l will be departing north central Ohio early Saturday morning in my RV (motorhome).:) My brother-in-law is coming with me. He is not a pilot but is still an aviation enthusiast. It's going to be great seeing him experience Oshkosh for the first time.

46hrs to lift off...~54hrs to touchdown at the big show. 4th year for me, 1st year for both the spousal unit and daughter.

T-18hrs until liftoff. 23hrs until we touch down on the dot with a VAC sign in the window!

Flying up on Tuesday. Six of us in two 172's. Can't wait!

Leaving early afternoon today, going the long way. I'll be in the U.P. of MI for the weekend then drop into OSH Monday morning on the way back. I'll stay out of the way as I go by West of the arrival on the way North.

Getting on the road tomorrow morning (sat) at 5:30am,..... if all goes smoothly, I'll arrive Sunday evening to Scholler!

T-24hrs....so excited that I won't be able to sleep tonight!!!!

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T-24hrs....so excited that I won't be able to sleep tonight!!!!

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Me, too! Still have a bit of prep to do, so hope I don't get there too late tomorrow.

Landed a couple hours ago. Weather is perfect. This is the fewest amount of airplanes I have seen on a Friday.... Kind of wierd