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  1. We're now in the AirVenture Event Schedule!...

    We're now in the AirVenture Event Schedule! https://events.rdmobile.com/Sessions/Details/1880560
  2. Irish Music Session at AirVenture - Flying Musicians Association

    Hi Folks,

    Every year the Flying Musicians Association (www.flyingmusicians.org) has a jam session for musicians at Oshkosh. This year the jam session is on Friday night.

    But also, on Thursday...
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    We arrived on a Thursday before the NOTAM went...

    We arrived on a Thursday before the NOTAM went active a few years back. We were coming up from Milwaukee, had flight following and they gave us what ended up being a 50 mile base leg. :D Turned us...
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    Irish Music at AirVenture!

    Flying Musicians Trad Session
    Are you excited about flying? Are you excited about traditional Irish music? Are you especially excited about flying and Irish music? This year at AirVenture 2023, the...
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    One strategy is to take a look at the weather...

    One strategy is to take a look at the weather forecast and plan the museum visit for a rainy day.
  6. It's the End Times and the hot place has frozen...

    It's the End Times and the hot place has frozen over!

    Wonderful news!!
  7. Shoes. Good shoes.

    Shoes. Good shoes.
  8. Thread: Hiring?

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    Maybe I'm not looking in the right place, but all...

    Maybe I'm not looking in the right place, but all these were paid positions in previous years. One even mentions "returning staff".
  9. We lucked out. From the Weather Service Severe...

    We lucked out. From the Weather Service Severe Storm Summary (https://www.weather.gov/grb/072821_severe_event)

    Widespread 80 to 90 mph straight-line wind damage was analyzed in Omro and...
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    App says “no data found” on all the forums I...

    App says “no data found” on all the forums I selected. It won’t even show the forums in the schedule page. Even deleted app and reinstalled. Still get “no data found”. Fortunately AirVenture Today...
  11. Thread: Flying to A/V

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    I’m at the show. You can always do what one guy...

    I’m at the show. You can always do what one guy did. Get lost “Just crossed highway 41, heading 270 east of the field” anyhow, the controller fond him by having him fly directly over the field. Was...
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    Thanks for the update! Any news on aircraft...

    Thanks for the update! Any news on aircraft camping (North 40, Vintage, etc.)?
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    It is indeed very special to fly into Oshkosh!...

    It is indeed very special to fly into Oshkosh! Hope you have a great flight and a great time and even pick up some great swag!
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    Not sure what he's talking about or what your...

    Not sure what he's talking about or what your question is. You can order a shirt that says "I flew to Oshkosh" without ever going to the show. (See https://www.eaa.org/Shop). I ordered and have one...
  15. Thread: Flying to A/V

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    Practice your right pattern turns, downwind to...

    Practice your right pattern turns, downwind to base and base to final. The approach into Runway 27 comes around the north. The controllers will change your directions suddenly ("Turn base now!, turn...
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    Find one of the security folks that usually hang...

    Find one of the security folks that usually hang out at the entrance to the hangars. I saw one guy step out into the aisle and grab an elderly gentlemen by the elbow and move him towards their booth....
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    I can see our plane and tents in North 40. And...

    I can see our plane and tents in North 40. And the swamp that was between us and the bath house.
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    What a great video! You must be very proud of...

    What a great video! You must be very proud of him. I'm glad that a young man of his caliber is serving our country at the USNA.
  19. Thread: New Maps

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    Interesting. If you take a look at the current...

    Interesting. If you take a look at the current Google Maps Earth view of AirVenture, it looks like a 2018 picture. Not sure though.

    I tell people I'm going to see a little ol' airshow up in...
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    I came in on a Saturday night two years ago and...

    I came in on a Saturday night two years ago and got a spot (tent camping), right next to the camping check-in entrance. There were plenty of spots there and further out.

    Of course, had just driven...
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    All I can say is how grateful I am to you tram...

    All I can say is how grateful I am to you tram drivers and conductors. Without you, I'd see way less of AV and my feet would be more tired. I get to sit in the shade, talk to interesting people,...
  22. A post above talked about the transportation...

    A post above talked about the transportation being free. However, I know that the bus to Seaplane base has a small fee. Bring cash.

    Also, solely tent camping areas seem to be sparse and becoming...
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    Nope. I can't find the link where it says that...

    Nope. I can't find the link where it says that (probably on the forum here somewhere too), but you just have to sync by hand.
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    https://www.eaa.org/en/airventure/eaa-fly-in-flyin...

    https://www.eaa.org/en/airventure/eaa-fly-in-flying-to-oshkosh/ground-operations/tying-down-aircraft
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    I've never noticed the Gold Lot before. Is it...

    I've never noticed the Gold Lot before. Is it open to general parking, and is it less crowded at the morning rush? I know it's a bit of a hike back up to show center, but the walk's good for me (and...
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