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    I can certainly understand that and I think this...

    I can certainly understand that and I think this is where pairing up with one or two other like-minded people could be a great way to get it done. I know AOPA is working on some programs to try and...
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    Being an early-30-something owner/pilot, I'll...

    Being an early-30-something owner/pilot, I'll throw my $0.02 in the ring here. Your question jumps around between flying as a career versus flying for fun. I think you have to settle on which you...
  3. You're one smooth customer, Jim. Wish I could...

    You're one smooth customer, Jim. Wish I could have had the privilege of meeting you this year. Next year perhaps?
  4. Monitoring Fisk Approach on the way in this year,...

    Monitoring Fisk Approach on the way in this year, things seemed to be going smoothly. The over the radio I hear...

    "Dude...pedal faster."

    A couple of minutes later, Fisk Approach asks a...
  5. I took Stacy out for her birthday (July 26th) to...

    I took Stacy out for her birthday (July 26th) to the Vintage Cafe by Fratellos. We had the Bruschetta Chicken, Steak Fries, and the most amazing Oreo Cake I have ever had. Total bill was $62 with...
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    Ahh...that makes sense. If you need a little...

    Ahh...that makes sense. If you need a little more enticement...you might consider going up in January for the annual Ski-Plane Fly-In. You could see the museum and see some aircraft you might not...
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    When Stacy and I walked the exhibit halls on...

    When Stacy and I walked the exhibit halls on Friday, it seemed much more empty than previous years. Part of that might have been that the weather was nice so everyone was hanging out outside instead...
  8. Come hang out in Vintage around Row 75...the...

    Come hang out in Vintage around Row 75...the view/panorama was great down there. I had a prime airshow seat under the wing of my Tri-Pacer.
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    Not sure where you're from, so this might not be...

    Not sure where you're from, so this might not be feasible, but you do realize that your membership gets you free admission to the museum year-round, right? Why not take a weekend sometime not during...
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    Thanks for the great responses, John! Sounds...

    Thanks for the great responses, John! Sounds like your team is already hard at work for 2013. Those of us craving connection at Oshkosh thank you and your team for your efforts. It's going to be a...
  11. Yeah, that happened on Thursday night and it was...

    Yeah, that happened on Thursday night and it was pretty nasty. Luckily we were sitting up til midnight with adult beverages so by the time we went to bed it was done.
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    I was in Row 75E and could see the WiFi access on...

    I was in Row 75E and could see the WiFi access on the iPad, but was never able to connect. I suspect it was Saturated as you state. It would be great to see this on the capital improvement plan for...
  13. I suspected there would be a lot of jet traffic...

    I suspected there would be a lot of jet traffic above us. We'll keep an eye out for sure. As for reporting points and the taxiway diagrams, we'll have Foreflight up the whole time which should make...
  14. Thanks Janet! That's the same information I...

    Thanks Janet! That's the same information I received from a nice chap I recently attended an Iron Maiden show with. ;) Good to know that the crew at KPWK is easy to work with.
  15. Looking for Advice from Locals at KPWK (Chicago Executive)

    My wife and I are flying in to KPWK on Friday and I would love to hear from some locals on how Chicago Approach and KPWK Tower treat GA pilots. We're coming from 36WI and will file a flight plan and...
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    +1 for the JetBoil. I love mine and use it at...

    +1 for the JetBoil. I love mine and use it at Oshkosh every year. It's great for doing oatmeal, coffee, and EasyMac. :)
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    MEK is used a fair amount in the composites...

    MEK is used a fair amount in the composites industry. You might try http://www.compositesone.com/ and see if a local distributor can source some for you.
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    Camp on-site with your aircraft and save that...

    Camp on-site with your aircraft and save that $1,000 on hotel. It's more fun to camp on the field anyway. :)
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    The two times I have flown into Oshkosh with a...

    The two times I have flown into Oshkosh with a friend, we have camped in Vintage. We're usually within a minute walk of the shower facilities by the "Hangar Cafe". This facility is a mobile shower...
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    Good idea! I'll have to...ahem...steal that idea...

    Good idea! I'll have to...ahem...steal that idea and make one for myself this year. :)
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    There's a a lot of discussion regarding...

    There's a a lot of discussion regarding "optimistic" empty weights on the Shortwing forums. The TriPacer is listed at about 1,110# empty and rarely do you see one at that weight. As others were...
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    Exactly! Evenings at Oshkosh are just magical. ...

    Exactly! Evenings at Oshkosh are just magical. I don't know how to compare it to anything else, but those hours between 8 pm and midnight at Oshkosh are some of my favorite Oshkosh memories.
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    Actually, the laminate testing isn't terribly bad...

    Actually, the laminate testing isn't terribly bad if you know where to go. We have a local lab we send a lot of work out to that is VERY reasonable when it comes to materials testing. You have to...
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    As with everything on the internet, there's a...

    As with everything on the internet, there's a vocal minority who like to get their rocks off by griping about everything under the sun and stirring the pot.

    The vast majority of us find Oshkosh...
  25. Have you considered looking into Kickstarter to...

    Have you considered looking into Kickstarter to achieve funding? You could put it in the "Technology" section I would imagine.

    http://www.kickstarter.com/
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