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07-31-2012, 09:49 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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HBC for us
This was our 5th year of camping in HBC and we love it. We arrived on Friday afternoon and joined a small group in HBC. I enjoy visiting with all the HBC campers. It was interesting to note when we left on Sunday morning the number of planes that had also arrived on Friday that were also leaving on that Sunday morning, after 9 days of camping. The first four planes in row 307 and first two planes in row 308 had all stayed for the duration of OSH. Fortunately for those that cannot spend that much time at OSH, there were lots of planes coming and going during the week which was great to see also.
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07-31-2012, 01:17 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: St. Paul, MN.
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Originally Posted by David-aviator
But I will not rent one of those electric carts. 
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I saw a lot of people on those things who looked like they should've walked more when they had the chance. 
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07-31-2012, 01:17 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Near Scipio, in Southern Indiana
Posts: 1,779
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My favorite thing is bringing people to Oshkosh. Last year I brought 6 newbies, this year 18. To watch them try to take it in is such fun. Yes, we arrive early, and stake out our digs--I have learned how to make the most of a few spots (we had four this year.) I also got to show around a first-timer from England, a most pleasant gentleman. Having a dozen kids from Southern California there near us was special, also. They challenged our kids to a volleyball tournament. They shouldn't have done that! 4 to 1, Eagle's Nest.
The people make it what it is to me, and the newcomers are the best. That first day is amazing, and I love all the sights and sounds of the place. I am starting to miss it already...
Bob
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07-31-2012, 02:24 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Marion, Ohio
Posts: 91
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Coffie at HBC
The coffie set up at HBC shower house was GREAT!!!! I am awake when it gets daylight - no place open to get coffie that early until this year. Great addition to the HBC experience!!
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07-31-2012, 04:05 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Puget Sound Area, WA
Posts: 220
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This was my first time flying to Airventure although I have attended several times either staying in hotels or our motorhome. It was awesome flying in with the airplane I built and camping next to it with everyone else. Although it was hot during the day, the evenings cooled down and sleeping in the tent was not a problem. I invested in a good tent, so I wasn't too concerned about it leaking or blowing away. Fortunately I didn't have to test that theory as we flew out thursday morning before the meyhem set in.
It was certainly nicer to camp in HBC than I expected. The showers were great and the water always hot and the water pressure plentiful. It was great having ice right there that you could buy without hiking to the red barn. Just wished they had a pop machine there as well. The VAF party at SOS was fun, just wish more people had name tags. Did get to meet Brantel only because he had a name tag. Corn Roast was good. Wish we had a bigger covered seating area so we all could chill out. I thought it was funny that the safety discussion with Mark and Paul happened in the field with everyone standing up. We finally decided to sit on the ground. I understand there are big changes to HBC coming next year. Hopefully that will actually happen.
It was great meeting Paul. I also appreciated an opportunity to set down one evening with Dan Horton. Wow, what a collection of knowledge he has. He should have worked with Paul at NASA.
I have to admit the greatest joy this year was flying to the show, instead of just attending it. I got to fly along with a good friend whose help in completing my plane was invaluable. This was his first time in his RV as well, and it was fun crossing the country in these awesome machines.
Originally my oldest son was going to fly with me but unfortunately he severely sprained his ankle and could not go. Maybe I will have to go again next year and bring him along.
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07-31-2012, 05:33 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Posts: 52
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Originally Posted by LettersFromFlyoverCountry
I saw a lot of people on those things who looked like they should've walked more when they had the chance. 
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Presumably they were delighted to see the -14 
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07-31-2012, 05:42 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: KPYM
Posts: 2,686
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Originally Posted by humptybump
There it is! That's the "ten word answer". (eight in this case but it still fits).
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Kinda like 8B0...
Come for the people, stay for the people!
 . CJ
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07-31-2012, 05:57 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Minden, NV
Posts: 145
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This was my first time flying to Osh, and camping at HBC was definitely the right choice - I met so many nice people and was there to see so much more than I would have if I had left each night.
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08-01-2012, 01:06 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 5,685
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Oshkosh - AirVenture 2012
It seems that most of the people posting in this thread are people people. Well, I'm not. I do tend to be an airplane person. I do like to see airplanes that are special and if I never see another aerobatic flight or tent or AV-8B (too loud and you can only be excited about it so many times) that would be just fine. I was moved by N8RVs bag piper story however.
In 1992 in October Jeanine and I landed there and stayed overnight on our way from southern California to or 25th anniversary celebration at Macinac, Island. Of course the field was empty and our Archer II was tied down at the FBO. Even though it was empty I had a feeling that this was a special place because of all I had read - and that is actually why I planned our overnight stop there.
The next time we were there was at the end of the Aircraft Spruce "Great Cross Country Flying Race" from Denver, Colorado (Jeffco). They had all the racers taxi to Aeroshell Square for a few hours then were were dispersed. We left the next day I believe and I don't remember anything about the show except Golda Cox taking time to make us a copy of the race results. There was something about her operation that was impressive. In 1996 the most memorable thing was on the way home from Oshkosh. We landed at Chicago's Meigs Field the month before it was closed and spending a few days there as tourists.
In 2005 and 2006 we flew our RV-6A in the AirVenture Cup Race from Dayton, Ohio and parked where they parked the racers west of runway 36. I was determined that I was going to indulge myself to the full experience. The heat in 2005 on Sunday after the race arrival was terrible and the logistics to get to our rental car at the terminal north of runway 27 were impossible. After a very long time we were able to get a phone number of a local taxi company and we barely survived it - after returning home we had to go to the hospital and Jeanine who had suffered my "dream experience" in quiet painful support, had a toe amputated.
In 2007 we flew in the Airventure Cup race again but instead of flying into Wittman Field we parked the plane at Fond Du Lac and gat a rental car there. Logistics were much better than the stranded situation at Oshkosh but the parking area out in the field was horrible. I had to use full power to taxi and if I stopped I was not sure I would ever get it moving again. When we left I had to plan a route from our spot in the second row to a taxiway where I could keep moving and if the wheel pants got torn off well that is just the way is was going to be. At full power the plane overcame the resistance and I did not let up until we completed that rough ride movement to the taxiway. Never again.
In 2008 we flew in the first AirVenture Cup race from Mitchell, South Dakota. This time we found the best place to go for the Oshkosh connection - Juneau, Dodge County Airport. We parked on the paved ramp, picked up our rental car at the adjacent FBO and drove to Wittman field for the big show.
In 2009 cancer detection the week before Oshkosh caused us to cancel the AirVenture Cup race entry and the trip to Oshkosh.
In 2010 I flew alone in the second AirVenture Cup Race from Mitchell, SD, refueled at Juneau and flew directly home - never went to Oshkosh.
In 2011 we were dealing with cancer treatment and did not enter the AirVenture Cup Race or go to Oshkosh.
In 2012 I again flew in the third Airventure Cup Race from Mitchell, SD but there was no reason to hurry home. I landed at Juneau, got my car and drove to the Holiday Inn at Oshkosh just across highway 41 northwest of Wittman Field in Oshkosh. I took a short nap then drove around the north and east sides of the airport to Wendt's Marina in Fond Du Lac where they were having the award ceremony for the race. As I was going down highway 45 on the east side I saw a line of planes on final for runway 27 and I thought I knew the anticipation that must by in those cockpits and I felt a tinge of envy for some reason. Farther south I saw the sign for the EAA seaplane base. After the ceremony I retraced my steps and headed home early the next morning without visiting Wittman Field.
Each year was different as the lead for this thread says. The things I remember that are not already mentioned were making eye contact with Chuck Yeager as he was talking to some people, seeing the Honda Jet, Steve Fossett flying his round the world jet into Oshkosh, an F-86 and a Mig-15 in flight, the giant Dornier Seaplane and Burt Rutan's White knight. Each year I do get excited about the AirVenture Cup Race and this year was no exception as Eric Whyte and his staff of volunteers pull off a triumph out of chaos. Some pilots in these races are always working on their planes to improve performance. Notable was Dick Keyt with his Polen Special that has two new scoops on the outboard sides of the cowl apparently for working two intercoolers. If you stand right in front of the plane it looks like a clowns face with the two new intakes forming the ears. Klause Savier had his new FX Blue Long EZ there to move up in class hopefully to dominate there as he did in the FX red class. Bruce Hammer spent a lot of time working on his Glasair I TD that has been a constant winner in the FX Blue class for years. It sports a new paint job and internal upgrades as well. He was concerned about Klaus Savier's Long EZ entry and he told me I am as good as I can get and Klause is just starting to develop this Long EZ. Well at the award ceremony Bruce won again at the incredible speed of 280.42 mph compared to his normal speed in the mid 260s. Klause Savier's second place speed was 273.75 mph which did beat brother Steve Hammer's Glasair I TD speed of 266.65 mph. In retrospect I guess I am a little bit of a people person - it is fun being around these people.
Bob Axsom
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08-01-2012, 02:44 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: CMH, OH
Posts: 191
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Originally Posted by N8RV
The most magical moment of those years was the first night of my first Oshkosh. I was peeved at being surrounded by the old guys and having to listen to them snore. Lying there, staring at the top of the tent, I suddenly heard the soft strains of a bagpipe playing "Danny Boy."
Intrigued, I put on some clothes and went outside. I followed the sound to a campsite several rows away, and became aware of how quiet the camp was getting as he played the pipes.
There were a couple dozen of us just standing there, listening to a few songs, and that number grew to several dozen and the camp grew very still. When the piper started "Amazing Grace," you could have heard a pin drop.
As the last notes faded and he put away his pipes, the crowd just silently dispersed, no talking, no clapping. Even the NY guys stopped snoring.
A truly magical Oshkosh moment. 
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Almost made me tear up  !
Agreed, Oshkosh is one magical place! Truly is.
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