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Old 07-22-2008, 10:55 AM
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Larry,
I'm going to camp but need to park on something solid. Small tires and tight wheel pants makes soft grass impossible. Am I going to have any luck parking and camping?
Thanks.
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Old 07-22-2008, 11:16 AM
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Default First time for me!

Well the 6 is Slooooowly getting there.. time to fill the panel and hang the big noise maker on the front end. time to stop looking and start buying. Looking forward to being surrounded by people as crazy as I am! Planes, Sun, Planes, Food, Planes, New friends, oh yea as I read here.. Water.
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Old 07-22-2008, 11:52 AM
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Talking Me an. "Lil Snorkey" will be there

My -8 will be parked on the homebuilt line, and I'll be camping wherever the volunteers put me.

Done SnF for 9 years, never OSH.

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Old 07-22-2008, 11:55 AM
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Larry,
I'm going to camp but need to park on something solid. Small tires and tight wheel pants makes soft grass impossible. Am I going to have any luck parking and camping?
Thanks.
No problem. The grounds are drying out nicely, but it has rained the last couple of days. You could bring some 8" wooden disc to roll the plane on. Should be pretty much dry all week according to the long range forecast.
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Old 07-22-2008, 03:29 PM
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Just take it easy when taxiing in the RV area. The farther you get from the taxi-way the rougher the grass gets. You may luck out and be close to the taxi-way. You do have an RV, right?
In 4 years, I haven't seen soft ground in the RV area, just a little rough in spots.
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Old 07-22-2008, 05:47 PM
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I'm a first timer too. I'll be there closing weekend.
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Old 07-22-2008, 08:56 PM
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First time flying in, driven several times long time ago though.

Nervous/excited to fly in! Not worried, will be prepared very thoroughly, but still fun kind of nervous.
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Old 07-23-2008, 12:40 AM
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Hi All, this is my first time and I will be flying from Vancouver BC, now for all ...............
Mark,

This is my first OSH pilgrim. I live in Victoria....with my speed bird RV9

What will your routing be ? We, RV7 and RV9 will depart YYJ for OSH on sunday morning. Our first stop will be GTF to clear Customs.....then Y19 and OSH......weather permitting. hopefully we will be able to conquer the 1452NM in 1 day.

Will there be more Lower Main-landers going for OSH?
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Old 07-23-2008, 05:24 AM
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Nervous/excited to fly in! Not worried, will be prepared very thoroughly, but still fun kind of nervous.
Nervous is just another word for "Being Aware", this is a good thing. Read and understand the NOTAM. Post any questions. I'm no expert, but I'd be glad to help.

Practice slow flight for 15 mins @ 100MPH a few days before.

You'll be listening to the radio 30 miles out, but don't worry if it is confusing. It is hard to make sense of what is going on by listening to the radio without being right over Fisk. Get the ATIS. Take a deep breath relaxing breath. (Not now, when you are flying!)

At 1,800' MLS, head on a swivel looking for traffic, transponder off & one landing light on, do a clearing "S" turn before entering Ripon. Be at and maintain 1'800' MSL, stay over the RR tracks to Fisk, maintain 103 MPH / 90 knts airspeed. At Fisk, listen for controllers to identify your plane, rock your wings "with gusto" when asked. If busy there may be several planes ahead of you over Fisk that you cannot see, make sure they are talking to you. They will tell you what runway to use, and what freq to turn to. Follow the plane in front of you or proceed using the NOTAM procedures for that runway.

If you get too close to the guy in front of you (1/4 - 1/2 mile separation) simply turn out and go around. Start over back at Ripon. Do not pass a slower plane. Single file only. More than likely, if you need to start over the controllers will see you turn out and sequence you back in if possible, but plan on a return trip to Ripon and start over. Use a "Return to Ripon Route" that will not take you through traffic! Listen to the radio, don't talk unless ask to do so, if you have an emergency, or if you need to go a go around when landing. Keep it short if you do, just "Low wing on final going around". Comply with instructions if you can. You are the PIC. Watch your airspeed.

If you are asked to go into a hold pattern know what that is and don't cut the corners. Make your pattern around the lakes large, set a good example for people to follow. The controllers know you are there, be patient. If it is really busy and you are uncomfortable break out of the pattern and come back in a 1/2 hour. Seems to me there are "surges" of planes, wait a few mins and it clears out.

Good common sense, and remember to fly the plane. Watch your airspeed. Good airmenship. Be courteous. You are the PIC. Everyone else is "nervous" also, including me.

There will be planes under you 500' and above you 500' so maintain alt of 1,800' until your landing approach.

Hopefully, you can follow someone in, but if not, just study the runways procedures for each runway (now). They use them all depending on the wind direction. For what ever reason they sometimes do down wind landings, watch your airspeed! There may be more than one plane on the runway, if you don't like what you see go around. Fly within your capabilities. Be safe, not sorry.

Don't worry about your landing, 50,000 people will let you know if it is a bad one. Have your parking sign ready. Keep your head on a swivel until you shut the engine off. Keep off the brakes, you'll be taxing a long way. One official "war-hoop" is allowed during taxi only if you keep your eyes open. Watch for people to guild you to parking, watch for ground traffic! You are PIC.

Congrats, you have just flown into the busiest airport in the world to attend the greatest event in aviation. It just don't get any better.

Welcome to Oshkosh.
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Old 07-23-2008, 02:04 PM
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Here is a great link to EAA's tips on arriving at OSH. It is NOT a substitute for the NOTAM, it is tips & advice. It is written by controllers. Great pictures of the RR tracks, Ripon, Fisk, ect. Look at every link!

http://www.airventure.org/atc/
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