Oshkosh 2018

[Rooster]

Well, American Kitfoxers!
I have booked and paid to stay in the South African Campsite on Neil Bowden's Oshkosh Air Adventure!
My brother is coming with me. We're about 30 in all from my area.
A few of us are Kitfox nuts.

https://www.airadventure.co.za/index.php/oshkosh/oshkosh-2018-the-tour

See you in Osh!!
Reid

[Av8r3400]

Awesome! Looking forward to meeting you!

We will be doing our usual Kitfox gathering at my campsite, I think it will be Thursday (July 26) next year. It should be a good time.

We are hoping to convince a few more Kitfoxers to park and fly down at the ultralight field to demonstrate the capabilities of these awesome little planes.

[efwd]

Nice Reid! I have two weeks off during Osh next year as well. My two boys and I plan on making it as well.
Eddie

[wannafly]

I'm planning to go again. Esser maybe we can fly down together this time.:D

[Av8r3400]

If you NW Canada guys want to meet up, I'll fly you in to the ultralight field!

[jmodguy]

Pushing to be there with my Boss 340 Kitfox...

[wannafly]

If you NW Canada guys want to meet up, I'll fly you in to the ultralight field!

I flew into ultralight field this year. In my opinion it's the only way to go.:D

[wannafly]

It would be nice if we could have a whole row of Kitfox:confused:rolleyes:

[Av8r3400]

It's never too early to start planning!

Thursday is set for the Party, down at my campsite. Friday is just too busy. We should be in the same place (or very close) as last year.

The Mangy should be down on the Ultralight farm with the rest of the cowboys.



Only 20 short weeks away! :eek:

[Flybyjim]

Hey there wannafly, going to do the east coast again?

[David47]

So I'm coming to Osh this year. I'd really like to meet the people behind the names and handles on this site. Any instructions as to where you guys hang out would be good.

[Av8r3400]

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This is the location of our camp, where the party will be on Thursday afternoon.

The Mangy will be parked on the Ultralight field, my cell number is allways on the prop tag. Feel free to call.

[David47]

Thanks. I've seen photos of your Mangy - and it'll be good to see the real thing and meet you and other members.

[Rooster]

How far is that from the Neil Bowden South African Camp?:D

[Esser]

5 minute walk!

[ken nougaret]

Does the ultralight strip ever get too full of planes, to where they would be turned away and have to land on the big runway?

[Av8r3400]

Parking can be a challenge sometimes, but the stated rule is: No one who flies into the Ultralight Field will be turned away. We will find a place to park you.

We now have a little tug to help move LSA airplanes around because powered taxiing is not allowed.

[dholly]

At all? Or just crossing roads and walkways? It was craazy watching all the Valdez STOL guys shutting down, jumping out, pushing a few feet over the service road then jumping back in, firing up and taxing to their tie down 30' away over past couple of years. Could hear the grumbling over the engine noise from quite a distance, lol.

[Av8r3400]

At all. That's the way it has always been.

There is so much flying activity and so much pedestrian activity in the area, powered taxiing has never been allowed. Since planes are getting heavier (LSA more than 103 Ultralights) the addition of the tug last year was greatly welcomed for moving panes up and down the hill by the barn.

[Skilpatrick]

Can't wait to see everyone there! I'll be sure to find you this time!:)

Shane Kilpatrick
KF7SS building...
HKS Eros

[Esser]

Well, I was really hoping to have the plane done in time but I just don't think it is going to happen in time with out too much rushing and I definitely don't want to be rushing.

I've conceded that I will be airlining to KORD and renting a car and driving up to camp at KOSH. I wouldn't mind camping around some people I somewhat know so let me know if anyone minds if I throw a tent on their lot!

[Av8r3400]

If you're "tenting" we've got plenty of room and it's cheap. Just need to pay to park the rental car for the time you're there...

[Esser]

Larry, that would be amazing! I’ll most likely take you up on that!

[bumsteer]

EAA's Airventure Airshow schedule shows Kyle flying the Speedster during the Monday and Sunday airshows.

Rick

[ken nougaret]

Is anyone flying their Kitfox into Airventure and not landing on the grass strip? If so, why? Thanks, Ken

[ken nougaret]

Just trying to get a feel for advantages and disadvantages of both parking areas.

[Rooster]

Visa is granted, flights are booked, luggage is halved and cash is doubled:)
Some 120 South Africans are on our way!!!
I am definitely in a group of about 7 Kitfox enthusiasts who will be spending our time picking brains and talking short airfield stuff.
Hope to be a lurker at the Kitfox stand, Marvel Schebler, IVO, Warp drive and Desser Tyres, amongst others.

Would like to chat to Trent Palmer about that roll in his intro, too:D...

Wannafly (Mic), are you going to be their with Nancy?

Let's get a group of Kitfoxers doing the Runway 5km fun run/walk??

See you all soon!
Reid

[PlaidAvenger]

Once you fly into Oshkosh are you "stuck" there until you depart? If you wanted to go up to fly for an hour or so is that an option?

I've never been to AirVenture before, and I know there are lots of airshows and arrivals and departures, so I was just wondering how things work.

I really want to be able to call myself a Kitfox owner, but until I get to sit in one and fly in one I don't think it's a good idea to throw down the cash. For me it's a 14 hour drive, but if I could get even a short test flight out of it I'm probably going to make the trip there.

[PapuaPilot]

Plaid Avenger,

Typically planes arrive and depart from OSH. It isn't easy to go out and do a demo flight. Most of the display planes are "land locked" for the week, unless they are part of the airshow. The exception would be if there is somebody with a Kitfox parked at the ultralight field that was willing to give you a ride (early morning or late in the evening).

If you can attend then you can spend all the time you need at the Kitfox display; sitting in the planes, asking all the questions you have, etc. There will be lots of Kitfox owners there too; make sure you talk with some of us too, and we will have you sold on the Kitfox in no time.

[PlaidAvenger]

PaupaPilot,

Thank you for the reply! That's what I thought, I figured it would be a big pain in the backside to dig a plane out once it was parked.

I'd still like to make the trek to AirVenture, so I can see, touch, and sit in a Kitfox.

My mind is already pretty much sold on a Kitfox, I just have to make sure my body will be on board too (I'm 6'4 and a bit wider than I'd prefer, so I want to make sure I'd be plenty comfortable).

I also love the idea of being able to chat in person with some of you experienced Kitfox folks. I'm sure there's lots of things a lot of you would know from your experience that I wouldn't know to even ask about.

Thanks again!

[Av8r3400]

I'd like to start to get a general head count for this year's BBQ Party. Please sound off if you are planning to attend.


This year's get together will be on THURSDAY, July 26 starting about 4 pm, due to scheduling issues on Friday. The place will be at my campsite again, see the earlier post for the google map pic of the location.

[ken nougaret]

Weather permitting my wife and i will be there and would love to attend your famous bbq. That's a great thing you do Larry. It will be a pleasure to meet you and other forum members. Thanks, Ken

[mr bill]

I will be there!

[David47]

I’ll be there.

[Esser]

I'll be there!

[bholland]

My son and I will be there.

[rv9ralph]

My wife and I will be there for the BBQ. We are arriving on Saturday the 21st and staying all week in Camp Scholler.
Ralph

[Guy Buchanan]

I should be there. What I'd really like to do is fly over from Homebuilt Camping, but that might be just too much hassle. (Like to do the STOL demo at the ultralight field.)

[Av8r3400]

Participating in the STOL demo is by invitation, not open to everyone.

There's nothing to stop you from flying into and parking in the UL area. Underwing camping is just fine There, too.

[Av8r_Sed]

Count me in.

[Brandon Petersen]

2 for me. Well...not two servings for just me, but me plus one. Anyway, Heather and I will both be there. Hahahaha

[Av8r3400]

...and you're flying the STi into the ultralight field, right??

[Brandon Petersen]

Ummmmm....That's not up to me, entirely.

[Av8r3400]

Precautionary landing...

[Jono]

Hi All,

Well I haven't really been following this post as I figured I was not returning to OSH until 2019...

BUT, My Dad has twisted my arm this year is is keen to head back to OSH one last time (I hope it's not his last)

Anywhoo..... Dad and I will be heading over from Australia again, but unfortunately we couldn't get last minute accommodation in UWO (Oshkosh) so had to book in for Ripon.

Nevertheless... see you all at Larry's Internationally famous BBQ

Jono
Flying Mk IV
Built by Dad

[David47]

Jono, see you there .... what part of Aus you from ?

[rosslr]

Good for you Jono! Say hi to Dad for me and hope to see you both over at Mt Beauty again soon!

Dave - Jono supported me all through my build - a young gun from Melb/Benalla. Hope you meet up. He's been a little shy of late but probably distracted by motorless aircraft and the fairer sex ... Jono, Dave is building out at Moama but lives in Melb during the week. He will be flying soon.

Jono and Ben are the younger Kitfoxers from OZ.... Wish I was over there too..

Hope to catch up soon Jono!

cheers

r

[korc]

My son and I are planning to be there as well, we usually drive. We hope to meet most of you.

Said and Yassine
From Northwest Iowa.

[rocketman2tm]

Jen and I will be there.

[Hoenshell]

My wife and I will be there.

[fastfred]

I will be flying in another guy's aircraft 7/26

[ken nougaret]

Larry, subtract 2 from the bbq list. TBI problems have me grounded. But better i'm stuck at home than somewhere else.

[Av8r3400]

Sorry to hear, Ken. Good luck getting it sorted out...

[bumsteer]

Larry

Please put me down for 1.

Rick

[sourdostan]

I and about four other Kitfoxers traveling with me will be joining the BBQ.

[rv9ralph]

I'll be arriving today (Saturday). Traveling ground bound on the highways. Camping in Scholler in spot M291 for the week if anyone wants to stop by.

Ralph

[Av8r3400]

I made it. Camper and Mangy are in the house...

Now, if I can figure how to edit photos on an iPad down to the size the server will allow...

[series7]

Put me down for 2. Ken and Perry Robinson

[N213RV]

Hi Larry and All, My son and I will be there. Hoped to fly the KitFox in yesterday but wx kept us home. Trying again today. Thanks!

[JoeRuscito]

Two more for the bbq!

[N213RV]

What time tonight? I’ve heard a couple different times from some KitFoxers on the grounds today.

Thanks!

[jmodguy]

Made it! Out in camp Scholler somewhere...

[DesertFox4]

Glad you made it Jeff. Hope to visit with you.

[Av8r3400]

Thank you to everyone who attended this evenings Kitfox reunion!

Once we get the photo thing sorted out I’ll put up some pictures!

[DesertFox4]

Thanks Larry and Julie for a great event. Fun to see everyone. Wanted to visit with more folks but time evaporates too quickly.

Still working on that photo posting problem. :eek:

[rv9ralph]

Larry and Julie, Thanks for hosting the Kitfox Gathering. It was an enjoyable evening. Darlene and I both enjoyed it.
Ralph

[mr bill]

It was great to meet so many Kitfoxers, the weather was nice and the food was great. Thanks Larry and Julie.

[1701S]

We had a great time! Thanks for hosting this. Made many new friends.

[jiott]

Sorry I missed the Kitfox gathering. I was at Osh thru Wednesday, but had to leave early thursday morning. Would have loved to meet all you guys.

[Frontier Fox]

1701S personal message sent.

[DesertFox4]

Couple up close photos of Draco Oshkosh 2018.

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[bumsteer]

Larry (Av8r3400)
Maybe I missed them, but with the image problem sort of fixed, any chance of seeing the pix from the BBQ?

Steve
Cool pix of Draco.

Rick

[DesertFox4]

Went through my Oshkosh photos and found this one from Larry’s barbecue.

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[bumsteer]

Thanks Steve.

Rick

[Av8r3400]

My bad. I didn't get any photos this year... :(

[mr bill]

I don't see the old guy with no hair (me) in the picture.

[bumsteer]

No biggee. Only 249 days til we do it again.

Rick

[rv9ralph]

Here are my photos from the gathering. I hesitated to upload due to the image size issue. Found an App for my MacOS and tested it. Hope it works correctly.

I also want to thank Larry for coordinating this and for everyone that made it there.

Ralph

ps - I apologize for the stretch of the photos, the max height and width alters the image. Needs more experimentation,

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[bumsteer]

Thanks Ralph!

Rick

[Guy Buchanan]

Thanks Ralph! I'm in a picture! Evidence that I went to Osh '18! I'm so excited. (I lost all my pictures in the crash.)

[Esser]

Haha I thought I escaped the camera once more and then I showed up in the last picture! Thanks for posting.

[Av8r3400]

I asked Julie (my wife) if she got any photos and she sent me several she got with her phone. I will try to post them shortly.

We got "distracted" and forgot to take a group photo. That won't happen again, sorry.

[Av8r3400]

Haha I thought I escaped the camera once more and then I showed up in the last picture! Thanks for posting.

We were all too intimidated by the 'stache...

[DesertFox4]

You’re forgiven Larry. As I recall you were both kinda busy. Thanks again for all the efforts you and Julie put into that each year for everyone.:)

[Av8r3400]

Candid photos of the Thursday party taken by Julie (My dear wife).

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[Av8r3400]

More.

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[Av8r3400]

More.

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[mr bill]

Now that is a great bunch of pictures, thank you! That is why we call them the better half.

[bumsteer]

Thanks Larry & Julie!

Rick

[av8rps]

I crashed the party this year. First time I ever made it. What a great gathering of Kitfoxers. Was really nice to put faces to names. Thank you Larry and Julie for putting that together. Very nice deal!

Paul Seehafer

[Xengineguy]

Count me in for the the ultralight field parking and for the BBQ :)
Hope to meet a lot of Kitfox fliers! Model IV Speedster 912 big bore.
Thanks Mike.

[WISDAN]

I'll be there.for the week. Can wait to meet other members!