2016 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in

[Paul Z]

Wannafly just posted the first entry I have seen for the Oshkosh fly-in, so I figured I’d start the thread about the 2016 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in.

Thanks for the early warning, I’m planning on getting an AC Room at the University!

[Paul Z]

Dang, they have already closed the AC Dorm rooms at the University! After checking the Dates, I can’t go this year! July 26th is at the beginning of the week, and I can’t afford to miss my Anniversary again!!

[Av8r3400]

Dang, they have already closed the AC Dorm rooms at the University! After checking the Dates, I can’t go this year! July 26th is at the beginning of the week, and I can’t afford to miss my Anniversary again!!

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[Paul Z]

Is there a word starting with a "P" and ending in "Y" before the emotioncon?

[Av8r3400]

I don't understand what you are inferring, Paul.

I was implying that you must be "smart as a ----".

:D:D:p:D

[Paul Z]

That funny! Smart as a whip. I laughed so hard it brought tears to my eyes. 😂

[Av8r3400]

Now, to Wannafly's questions about what to bring to Airventure. Here's a few tips:

First (middle and last!) is comfortable footwear. You will be walking. A lot! If you blister early in your stay, you will be in a world of hurt, literally. High quality walking shoes and socks are an absolute necessity.

Baby powder. It's usually very hot and humid at Airventure. This will give a little relief. If you know what I mean…

An old motorcycle traveling trick I used to do was to bring pants but buy t-shirts. Helps to keep the packing light, at least on the way out. I've also been known to box up dirty laundry and ship it home…

[Paul Z]

I only carry enough to fly up 2 days and 3 days once I'm there. I've started taking my old t-shirts, and old shorts that are a little worn out. After wearing them they just go in the trash, versus washing. I've got sever dozen Harley Davidson t-shirts that i have full intention of leaving behind. Inevitably I will by a shirt or two & along with the good clothes I worn, I usually ship home dirty via US Postal the day I leave.

A hat, sun glasses, poncho (for the inevitable rain), 2 pair of good fitting shoes (1 pair will get wet), extra pairs of socks (your socks will get wet), a zip lock bag or two of laundry detergent, typical toilettries (leave the razor at home your on holiday), tooth paste (l seem to always forget it), get a set of Claw Tie downs with some good strapping to hold the plane down during the inevitable bad weather because your plane is sitting outside.

[wannafly]

Thanks for all the tips. :) The route is taking shape. Lethbridge, Ab. Morden, Mb. Dryden, Ont. Owen Sound, Ont. Cornwall, Ont. Sherbrooke, Qc. PEI. Nova Scotia, then hit the United States at Bangor, Maine. stay State side to Oshkosh.
Proposed departure is July 14. Any one want to join, give pointers or offer a spot to land and camp along proposed route would be great. But so we don't plug up this thread it may be best to message me.:D

[av8rps]

Obviously you must have a reason to not just turn right when you get to the Minnesota / Wisconsin area?

Your route as proposed is quite the scenic tour I must say :cool:

[wannafly]

av8rps it is the long way around. A bucket list thing for me to make it to east coast and Oshkosh with my Kitfox. I just didn't think it would happen in the same year. Making some crop changes to allow more time in July. Not guaranteed to happen but with farming one never knows.

[av8rps]

That sounds like a really cool trip. Good for you. I hope it all comes together for you.

And I sure hope you can give a trip log on that trip, as the country you'll be covering will be gorgeous!

[Esser]

I may join you on the way back from Osh if it works out...

[Av8r3400]

I was going through some video footage on my computer and found a video of flying into the ultralight area in my plane from back in 2014.

For those out there that may be interested in flying into the ultralight field, I did a quick slash edit job on it and posted it to my YouTube channel.

It does show a complete pattern around the circle, the turn in to the runway and a landing.

For reference only, your mileage may vary.

http://youtu.be/J5HvNShnOeM

[jrevens]

That was very cool! I've flown into OSH many times, but never seen it from that perspective... that runway tends to look longer than I imagined. Thank you so much Larry!

[Esser]

For reference only

http://youtu.be/J5HvNShnOeM

You must be an engineer for a living

[Av8r3400]

Recovering engineer...

[Paul Z]

Hey what's wrong with engineers? :D. We just like the techie stuff. I liked seeing the Light Sport pattern in the video, it's better than looking at a so so sketch. Next time I'm landing at the UltraLight field.

[Av8r3400]

The UL Runway is 1200' long. More than enough for a Kitfox of any model. The tricky part that I was trying to show in the video is that the approach is mostly hidden. You can't see the runway until you turn final for it, in either direction.

In the video I land from south to north (approximate runway 34) which, IMO, is the easier direction to land. The turn to final is only 20-30º, relatively open and slightly uphill.

Landing opposite (~16) is a 60-70º right turn to final, you need to be very low and slow, between trees, to a slightly down hill, short runway. In our planes that makes for mostly a blind turn to final. Do-able for sure, but definitely more tricky…

Be sure to study the NOTAM before you do the arrival. Everything is well laid out in it and easy enough to follow.


Practice, practice, practice.