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I think there will be at least two from Maryland.
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Walked my feet off!
There is so much to see, on my visit I just walked and walked, till after 3 days my feet just gave up. My advice is to go into training before you leave home, wear you best hiking shoes, never pass up the opportunity for a drink of water or a ride on a shuttle going your way. Spread out your walking tours by sitting to watch the flying displays. Truly, for someone with the aviation virus, Oshkosh is amazing!
Rod |
Think Woodstock
without the dope, except for the rag wing guys that is :rolleyes:...
You will love it. Just be prepared to walk, and walk, and walk... |
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Some announced: "Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Van's RV Aircraft and saluting Dick VanGrunsven". Others to be announced soon.... |
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I'd also like to add: - A good lightweight backpack to carry your stuff so you can keep your hands free. - A cheap plastic rain poncho. - Couple of bottles of water, after you drink the original contents of one, you can refill it at the fountains. I like to have a spare bottle too. Maybe some single-serving Gatorade powder packages, or "Mio" or other water flavorings if you get tired of drinking plain water. - One of those insulated bottle "koozie" bags to help keep the water bottle cool, and that also has a quick-release clip to attach it to a belt loop or backpack strap ring (Walmart has them in the camping section for about $5) - Maybe some snack foods (trail mix, granola bars, beef jerky, etc) in the backpack so you won't have to buy too many $8 hot dogs or burgers, although if you visit the seaplane base, the angus beef sandwich (only sold at the seaplane base concession stand) is a must-have. |
Thanks for the tips guys. Travelling with 6 mates from South Africa and we are all camping with a larger SA tour group.
Do any of the tool/aircraft part suppliers have stands there such as Aircraft Spruce? |
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Reilly,
Spruce will be there in force, but there are so many other vendors of tool and supplies the list is huge. These groups fill 3 (maybe 4) builds and then some. There is a big "flea market" and much more. Enjoy |
There are over 600 vendors there, and a sizable number are tool dealers, probably several dozen. Cleaveland and Avery are there in force, along with all the other well-known names. You will be able to download a list of vendors and their locations probably a month before the event. Mark the ones you want to visit. Building "A" numbers are 1XXX, "B" 2XXX, etc. Build a "visit list" and save yourselves a bunch of time!
Bob |
Stop by the international tent
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