Oshkosh - new procedure in Homebuilt Camping

[60av8tor]

Originally Posted by LettersFromFlyoverCountry

We had a perfect spot last year, up back, near the tent with the coffee pot, next to (but not too close) to the showers. Not sure how to to indicate that. But it was great.

Same here - in the vicinity of the blue dot above. The morning coffee in the tent was my favorite part of my first Oshkosh last year. Just awesome to meet so many folks from all over, with such varying backgrounds, all with the same passion. Plus, one could not have asked for better weather for a first timer (once the 40 degree nights the first weekend blew through )

[sprucemoose]

Dan- park wherever you'd like, it doesn't make much difference. Just let us know when you plan to come/ go when you get here.

Bob- you got lucky to get your perfect spot. Not much you can do to affect your luck.

[Jaypratt]

Jeff,

Thanks for your post. Carol and I will get there on Friday, weather permitting
We want to camp with Dayton, but he cannot come till Wednesday. The blue spot is our favorite area.
Can we bring some yellow tape and save a place for friend?
We are volunteering again this year. Thanks for all you do.

[Sid Lambert]

Can you get a no helicopter route parking spot?

[sprucemoose]

Originally Posted by Jaypratt

Can we bring some yellow tape and save a place for friend?

Afraid not, at least over the weekend, it's just too crowded. Chances are that by Wednesday someone next to or very near you will depart and open a spot, and by then things are thinning out enough that this could be done. Find me or one of the other guys and we'll see what we can do.

Originally Posted by Sid Lambert

Can you get a no helicopter route parking spot?

Sure. Would you prefer Appleton or Fond du Lac?

Seriously- talk to Darwin. He is in charge of handling all the helicopter complaints this year.

[fl-mike]

Originally Posted by Sid Lambert

Can you get a no helicopter route parking spot?

I heard that in response to complaints about helicopter flyover noise, they are replacing the helicopters with BT-13's.

[LettersFromFlyoverCountry]

Here's a question: What if I want to fly out after I set up at Oshkosh, pick up another person who wants to see Oshkosh (but not for the whole week), and then fly back in later in the day?

Do I have to set up a new campsite or is there a way to keep my stuff there (I'd have to take the tent down to get back into the spot, I suppose) and keep the spot?

[rleffler]

Originally Posted by LettersFromFlyoverCountry

Here's a question: What if I want to fly out after I set up at Oshkosh, pick up another person who wants to see Oshkosh (but not for the whole week), and then fly back in later in the day?

Do I have to set up a new campsite or is there a way to keep my stuff there (I'd have to take the tent down to get back into the spot, I suppose) and keep the spot?

Why would you have to take you tent down? I'm sure you can find enough volunteers to assist with pushing your RV-7 back into the site (as oppose to pulling through with the engine running).

It's been pretty common practice for folks to come and go and park in the same spot. Especially if you leave you tent up.

[rleffler]

Originally Posted by Sid Lambert

Can you get a no helicopter route parking spot?

What's the issue with the helicopters?

[rleffler]

Jeff,

Will HBC area #1 start at Knapp or will it be back a few rows?

thanks,

bob