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    I fly 2 to 4 hours a day during EAA Oshkosh. As...

    I fly 2 to 4 hours a day during EAA Oshkosh. As good a tool as ADS-B is, in an environment of close proximity traffic such as the Oshkosh arrival and pattern, I think you’ll find your Primary source...
  2. Thread: ATC for Oshosh

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    We had dinner with a (2019) rookie controller...

    We had dinner with a (2019) rookie controller that is a friend of my (also a controller but not at OSH) son-in-laws. All controllers get a very long day's education and co-ordination training on...
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    As a volunteer at EAA for 47 years straight, I...

    As a volunteer at EAA for 47 years straight, I thank You for the recognition. It's an honor to be able to do these things for the good of all EAA. I've done everything from picking up field stone...
  4. Thread: Smoke Oil Buick

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    Thanks Mike I know Bauken through the EAA Ford...

    Thanks Mike
    I know Bauken through the EAA Ford program. I didn't realize he drove the Buick back in the day although I'm not surprised.
    The guy I was trying to think of had a Spanish name I...
  5. Thread: Smoke Oil Buick

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    Smoke Oil Buick

    Does anyone remember the name of the fellow that drove the "Smoke Oil Buick" at Oshkosh for years and years?

    Happy Landings

    John
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    Having literally grown up within the EAA...

    Having literally grown up within the EAA community, I'm surprised this training and checking hasn't been implemented sooner. Imagine going to the local parking lot and having your child go for a...
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    Hi Paul Our EAA Chapter (113) has been giving...

    Hi Paul

    Our EAA Chapter (113) has been giving scholarships for years. We give up to two $1000 to college bound or flight students and one at $500 to someone going to the EAA Air Academy.

    We...
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    I was there too, mesmerized watching the masses...

    I was there too, mesmerized watching the masses arrive. Thank goodness we've grown out of reporting over the gravel pit although I never forget it when flying over it during AirVenture. I've used...
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    Here's a couple pictures of a tail stand my dad...

    Here's a couple pictures of a tail stand my dad built for our Funk in the 60's that I still use today. Simply lift a little as it rolls up the ramp and voila! It sits level and is easy to walk /...
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    When you think of "Oshkosh"

    Hi All

    Having been to "Rockford" and "Oshkosh" every year since 1963 except one, I have a thousand times a thousand memories, experiences, and favorites. Every year since the previous, I have a...
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    Several years back I was invited to bring our...

    Several years back I was invited to bring our AirVenture Reserve Grand Champion airplane to a local Concourse de Elegance Auto Show for display. Guests were dressed to the 9's, enjoying cavier and...
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    Happy Birthday Paul!

    Happy Birthday Paul!
    We can never thank you enough for the positive influance and dedication you've given Aviation and the World.
    Happy Landings
    John O. Maxfield
    EAA 63692
    GONK!
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