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Old 07-11-2017, 05:45 PM
1rustypilot 1rustypilot is offline
 
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Default Driving from Jonesboro Ar

Driving up Thursday 20th, will be there all week. Hope to meet everyone at the Van's banquet.

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Old 07-11-2017, 07:24 PM
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Will be up there from Friday until the end of the show. Bringing the RV-14. Between Van's, Homebuilt Council, Safety Council meeting, and giving a few forums on pre-buys and first flights, I think it is going to be busy. But it's always been our favorite event of the year. Really look forward to seeing so many of the friends that we've met and only seen at OSH over the years!

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Vic, what airspeed and altitude do you fly VFR arrival into Oshkosh? My first time in my RV7. Thanks,

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Old 07-11-2017, 07:29 PM
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It depends, if you get behind three cubs, you will wish you were high. I've done both. The low is OK, if a big if, you can slow to 65 for 20 minutes and not over temp. You take a chance on getting lower at the end, but mine always worked. Listen to traffic as far out as you can and assess what you are comfortable with. ATC didn't seem to care high or low.
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Old 07-11-2017, 08:35 PM
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flying to Oshkosh in RV7A.

What speed and altitude are people going into Oshkosh at?

* 90 kts @1800 MSL.......OR 135 kts @ 2300 MSL?

Thanks,

727TT
Here is what was posted back in 2014.
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...d.php?t=114980

NOTAM still says 90 kts 1800 MSL and only to use 135 kts 2300 MSL if unable to fly 90 kts. (see page 4 of 2017 NOTAM)
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Old 07-12-2017, 05:54 AM
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Don't forget about

Fourth Annual Southeast Wisconsin RV-12 Meeting and Fly-In

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Fort Atkinson Airport (61C)
Saturday, July 22rd
11:00 AM?2:00 PM

Things to Do and See

Meet other RV-12 Builders
Meet Student Builders
Talk about building trauma and successes
See Multiple completed RV-12?s
Eat good food
Share stories
Make New Friends
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Old 07-12-2017, 06:50 AM
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Vic, what airspeed and altitude do you fly VFR arrival into Oshkosh? My first time in my RV7. Thanks,

727TT
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Just fly the regular approach (90 knots at 1800'MSL). The RV's do not need to fly the higher-speed approach.
However, for those of you for whom this will be your first time, I highly recommend you go out and fly for a while at 90 KIAS and get used to it. The speed will feel differently to you, and most likely your oil temps will increase as well. Get used to your airplane in this flight regime, and the view out the window. Understand your power settings so you can set the pwer when needed and go back to looking out the window. It is REALLY important to fly with your eyeballs looking OUTSIDE the airplane during the arrival at OSH, as it is really busy.
Have plenty of fuel on board and try to be rested when approaching Ripon. Take a snack and a drink of water so you are sharp. Be prepared for a holding pattern when you least expect it, and don't hesitate to bug out if it starts to get crazy or confusing.
Weather patterns can put a lot of airplanes at Ripon at the same time (like last year on Sunday late morning and early afternoon).

Remember, this is supposed to be FUN!

I look forward to seeing many of you there, so be safe.

Vic
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Old 07-12-2017, 10:32 AM
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Here is what was posted back in 2014.
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...d.php?t=114980

NOTAM still says 90 kts 1800 MSL and only to use 135 kts 2300 MSL if unable to fly 90 kts. (see page 4 of 2017 NOTAM)
Thanks for the link and great information. My first time to OSH with my wife and studying and practicing for a safe and enjoyable trip!
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Old 07-12-2017, 12:27 PM
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Default RV meet and greet

Maybe all the RV12 builders and owners get together at Vans booth at noon on Wednesday, have done it in the past. It's nice to put a face with a name here on the forums. Maybe have lunch together?
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Old 07-12-2017, 12:38 PM
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Why don't we meet under the new HBC 40X80 foot pavilion. More shade less confusion.
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Old 07-12-2017, 01:00 PM
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Great idea, see you Wednesday at noon. Hope others can make it too. HBC pavilion.
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