Airventure 2020

[bumsteer]

For all those who may have missed it or don"t receive info from EAA, yesterday Jack Pelton issued a statement concerning this years Airventure. As of now, EAA is planning on the show as scheduled July 20-26. However, with the COVID 19 virus, a decision on whether to go ahead as planned, postpone or cancel the show will not be made until at least May at the earliest or possibly later. So I guess I'm suggesting those of you who are making hotel/motel or any type of lodging reservations, car/rv rental reservations or anything that requires a deposit, to be sure you have some type of cancellation protection. I'm signed up for the first volunteer work weekend which is set for May 2-3. As of today, it has not been cancelled.

Stay safe, take care of yourself and family and hopefully we can all meet at the show in July.

Rick

[bumsteer]

Just received email from EAA HQ. Airventure 2020 has been cancelled. See you next year. I hope !! Unfortunately, it's the correct call.

Rick

[jmodguy]

Thanks china...

[Av8r3400]

Beyond disappointed. Words can not describe.

[jrevens]

I am also, Larry. While far from any kind of record, I've flown my homebuilt airplanes to OSH 21 times so far... this would have been the second year for my Kitfox. A group of us in this area are considering some other kind of flying adventure instead. A planned Alaska trip in June is a probable no-go now.

[Agfoxflyer]

Bummed. I first attended Oshkosh in 1985. Been every year since except for 3. That first year I saw a little airplane in Dan Denny's booth. I looked it over and said I could build that!. Took 15 years before I ordered my series 5 kit. Counting down the days until next year.

[Jaguar56]

Sad, but not really a surprise.

Looking out a ways...… This is not even close to official and would likely never happen. But what if there were a STOL strip at the very south end of the S40 parking/camping area? Would any Kitfoxer's be interested in landing and camping there? About 1000' in length. 500' pattern w downwind to the south. Buses, store, showers, etc. already there. Potential conflict with Rwy 36.

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[Shadowrider]

Maybe this is the year EAA should move it! Never enjoyed it because it’s too hot! Fall Oshkosh sounds much better!

[jrevens]

It's quite cool for the guys from Arizona! :rolleyes: Of course, humidity, humidity, humidity.

[Slyfox]

so if Wisconsin opened back up why not have Osh 2020

[Av8r3400]

Ask Jack Pelton.

[Shadowrider]

He said it was forecast too hot this summer so they are moving it until October. (joking)

[bumsteer]

Sure do miss not waking up in the camper in Camp Scholler this morning. Registered for a couple of the online forums/webinars this week but after 40 years just not the same. Oh well 370 days til Airventure 2021. I hope!!!

Rick

[DesertFox4]

I sympathize Rick. I enjoy talking with everyone at the Kitfox Aircraft booth and being able to shake hands again.
Larry and Julie’s bar-b-que. A couple walks through the display buildings drooling over all the new innovations. The “hunt” for all the Kitfox aircraft in attendance and admiring the ever increasing quality of our members building skills. That’s just a short list. So much to be missing right now. Everyone just stay healthy so we can all be there next year.

[efwd]

Well, I thought maybe this might help. Camp Scholler campers will understand.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r5Ieh0OuQY

[Kahle76]

Maybe we should all travel to Larry’s Friday?

[Av8r3400]

Maybe we should all travel to Larry’s Friday?

Haha! Bring it on! Just get me a head count so I know how many burgers to burn...

[bumsteer]

I'll bring the beer! Sam Adams OK?

Rick

[PapuaPilot]

If it was under 500 miles I would consider coming, but it's 1300+ miles . . .

[bumsteer]

Yesterday I took part in an EAA forum as part of the programs put on during Airventure week. It was "Mastering the Tailwheel" presented by Bud Davisson who has 7000+ hours of dual given in Pitts aircraft. For someone like me who has 0 tailwheel time, it was very informative. It is available for a limited time on www.EAAtogether.org under forums. Might be worth a look.

Rick

[desertdave]

Here is the tailwheel link:
https://www.eaatogether.org/live/forums/6175095759001

[efwd]

Thanks Dave. That was a beautiful review.

[jrevens]

I was on an EAA national nominating committee with Bud for a few years. He's a good guy with tons of experience. Thanks for sharing that!