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Hello, this will be my first trip to Airventure. My wife and I will be camping at Camp Scholler. Since I work in the aviation community, lots of pilot and other mechanic friends are giving me suggestions but none of them have ever been, so I am not sure about the advise. They all say to take bikes or a golf cart to get around camp. Any suggestions on things that are good to have with us. We are bringing the RV and hopefully we can get an improved site. Bucket list for me and learning experience for my wife. I am hoping to get a better idea of what I want to equip my plane with.
Thanks,
Clarence G
Clarence
You'll probably get numerous replies to this so here's mine. First, I would go to the Airventure portion of the EAA website and there is a lot of info there about Camp Scholler. It will open for registration on June 24. The improved sites some years have gone fast and slowly at others so it's up to you. Be aware that you start paying for the site on the first day that you register for. There is usually a page showing the open improved sites. Non-improved is first come first serve. Bring comfortable walking shoes!!! Weather can range from downright cool to very hot and humid with the occasional tstorm thrown in the mix so plan clothing accordingly. Sunscreen is a must have. Can't address golf carts but bikes come in very handy. It may be easier to find a spot for a bike as opposed to a cart. There are several convenience stores in the camp and Wallyworld and regular grocery stores are a fairly quick drive. As for planning on what to see, you can plan out every day or just wing it and go wherever you want. Most of all just enjoy aviation's mecca. I doubt you'll be disappointed.
Rick
Hi Clarence
I've done Camp Scholler a few times. Ive always rolled in on Sunday before show start. Whish I had had a bike every time. Truth be told, the earlier you get in there the less the bike matters. I have had to stay out in the back 40, near the highway and that's quite a walk. You will spend more time waiting for the busses than the walk, even from the highway. Not every time but most. The walk can be somewhat entertaining as well and it really adds only about 15% of addtl mileage to your day when considering how much walking you will be doing. 15% can be murder though after walking 12 miles already. Depending on how "refined" you are, the showers in Camp S. are OK and having the markets available for various grocery's is a plus. So, having the motorhome without hookups was fine for me and my boys. Top off the Propane tanks, maybe bring an extra so you can run the AC when it gets hot. If you chose to use your rigs amenities, cleanouts are on the grounds at the exit. I made a trip to the cleanout station mid week without issue, partly because nobody wanted my spot out near the highway anyhow. Have a great time.
Eddie Forward
Flying
SS7, 912iS, Garmin G3X
Any info on this year's Kitfox get together?
John Grueter
N188LR
Kenosha, WI
Series 7 Super Sport - flying!
Details on that coming. It will be Thursday, July 28, at my campsite.
22 days and counting. Got my wristband and camping creds in the mail today. Guess I better start getting camper ready. Hope to see everyone at Larry's BBQ on Thursday the 28th.
Rick
FYI, for those who are interested in the Camp Scholler electric/water campsites, the website is now showing them sold out.
Rick
Hey, what’s up with Ford, they have been a partner for a long time, more story please.