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Thread: Should i leave Oshkosh on sunday or monday?

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    Do you need a ride back to Appl Monday evening, or are you going to stay at OSH all week? I leave OSH, headed home, Sat morning, the 28th.
    I probably misread something. I was thinking you were coming into OSH the 23rd, & needed a ride to Appl Mon evening.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zack Baughman View Post
    Purely my opinion, but if the weather is good, I would leave Sunday evening or wait until Monday. I say that because one of the most enjoyable and relaxing parts of the week is sitting in a chair or standing in one of the Canon photo stands on the flight line and watching planes leave. Sometimes it is the only chance you'll have to see some of the aircraft fly.

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    Yeah, I got to witness Fifi's departure last year solely because of a delay in leaving. The folks from the NBAA booth let me sit in there, cool off, watch the planes and help reduce their stockpile of candy and sodas before they left. That was the only time I really bothered to watch the activities on the flightline since to be honest I don't enjoy aerobatic performances.
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    That was the only time I really bothered to watch the activities on the flightline since to be honest I don't enjoy aerobatic performances.


    I'm not much on the aerobatics either. Once you've seen one..................well<shrug>. They're all about the same. Best part about the airsow portion is that the hangars aren't quite as full of people.

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    I'm not much on the aerobatics either. Once you've seen one..................well<shrug>. They're all about the same. Best part about the airsow portion is that the hangars aren't quite as full of people.
    Amen to that. I remember pointing out a few years back at Oshkosh that I find standard operations at a commercially served airport to be more interesting to watch than an airshow involving the top performers on the planet. People looked at me like I was from another planet.

    Honestly, I believe that a lot of folks who watch aerobatics are doing so simply in the hopes of seeing a crash.


    They just use the "artistry" or "skill" of the pilots as a justification. It's like someone saying they like to watch boxing because of the "sport of boxing"......no they go to watch someone get the crap kicked out of him but that's not socially acceptable to admit.
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    Yes, actually we, my son and i will need to find a ride to appleton airport on monday july 30. The plane leaves at 4pm so i would probably need to get there by at least 2pm. If your volunteering i would love it. If that's to much i understand. Maybe somebody else could help as a possible backup in case something happens.

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    Oh, i just reread your post and you are leaving on sat. I guess that wouldn't work. Maybe i'll find someone else. Gotta be somebody going back on monday.

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    If you enjoy watching rats flee a sinking ship, then staying Sunday is for you. For me it kinda of depressing, yet I would still encourage anyone who can only attend on Sunday to do so. There will be plenty of room to camp and diminished crowds. Maybe even more bargains on whatever is left to sell. Watch for the signs of relief on the Oshkosh locals. They will be there to make sure the gate does not hit you on your maximus gluteus when you leave. Having said that, I have many Oshkosh friends who at least appear happy to see me when I first arrive and I know that many locals enjoy the event and what comes with it. It is a hardship for many others.

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    We always stay until Monday. We help pack up the Vintage Parking building, return all the rental scooters and carts, and then head over to the volunteer dead dog party.

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