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  1. Zaug's is not back. That company doesn't exist...

    Zaug's is not back. That company doesn't exist any more, as it's been perhaps five years or more since it was purchased by Canteen (which does not have any connection to food concessions on the...
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    Hi, all: Here's the latest, which you may find...

    Hi, all:
    Here's the latest, which you may find helpful. The 3,600-pound limit is something we've presented to the FAA in the early discussions about the far-reaching MOSAIC plan for aircraft...
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    Hi, everyone: Jim Gray is correct-- On-site FSS...

    Hi, everyone: Jim Gray is correct-- On-site FSS personnel are not expected at Oshkosh this year, for all the reasons already mentioned. That is included on Page 14 of the Oshkosh NOTAM, and also on...
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    Hi, Bill: I can clarify that airplane number...

    Hi, Bill:

    I can clarify that airplane number for you. That 10,000 number I've always been careful to say that is the total number of aircraft that come to the region specifically for the event....
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    Hi, Ted: The EAA staffer you spoke to on...

    Hi, Ted:

    The EAA staffer you spoke to on Wednesday was correct. Here’s a somewhat truncated timeline of events (sorry in advance for the length):

    In April, Congress give special permission to...
  6. I can add a little clarification about the tower...

    I can add a little clarification about the tower hours. First, thanks to all who urged their senators to sign on the letter regarding the FAA fees. We hope to have the final letter and list of...
  7. Actually, Congress removed the "promoting...

    Actually, Congress removed the "promoting aviation" part of the FAA mission about 15-20 years ago. FAA's mission statement is now:

    "Our continuing mission is to provide the safest, most efficient...
  8. Hi, all: As Hal said, just catching up here....

    Hi, all:

    As Hal said, just catching up here. Part of the day was working with this topic. I'll try to answer best as I can, although some of those are questions for the FAA where we might not have...
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    Booking Chicago for opening-day concert

    Actually, there are a few things involved. One is finding the groups that will be enjoyed by a fairly wide audience. Two is seeing if those performers are touring and in the general area during...
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    We've got a couple of them in the hopper for the...

    We've got a couple of them in the hopper for the opening-night concert. Just waiting for signed contracts.
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    Oshkosh tower

    Well, we'd like to know who those knowledgeable people are. Because they're not correct. Who were you talking to? If you don't feel like sharing that contact on a public forum, feel free to email the...
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    Both Turbomallard and Hal Bryan are correct in...

    Both Turbomallard and Hal Bryan are correct in what they've said. Chad is a friend and colleague to me as well. Any other speculative conclusions without knowledge of the situation are both incorrect...
  13. No, not a large part. 12-15 spots. And more than...

    No, not a large part. 12-15 spots. And more than 75 spots are being added to homebuilt parking and camping this year because of demand in those areas.
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    You'll be hearing more about that very soon....

    You'll be hearing more about that very soon. Sometimes things take a little more time.
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