How much time to spend at Oshkosh - Airventure?

[Kalgoorlie Air BP]

G'day Guys.
I'm new to this forum and looking at building an RV10. My girlfriend and I are coming to Oshkosh this July and were wondering how much time we would need to research most things I will need for the build. I was planning on 4 days, is this enough time?


On a separate note I am the aircraft refueller at Kalgoorlie Airport (AUS), so any of you Australian RV'ers in the area, feel free to stop by.

Mac

[eddieseve]

Hello Mac

I'll have to come for a visit.

Cheers

Originally Posted by Kalgoorlie Air BP

G'day Guys.
I'm new to this forum and looking at building an RV10. My girlfriend and I are coming to Oshkosh this July and were wondering how much time we would need to research most things I will need for the build. I was planning on 4 days, is this enough time?


On a separate note I am the aircraft refueller at Kalgoorlie Airport (AUS), so any of you Australian RV'ers in the area, feel free to stop by.

Mac

[plehrke]

Originally Posted by Kalgoorlie Air BP

I was planning on 4 days, is this enough time?

Four days will give you the flavor of OSH and give you some time to stop at vendors and talk to RV builders but more time is always better. You can fill every day with fun/interesting things no matter how long you are there as the show turns over several times during the week. I spend 4 days every year for the last 15 and I am no longer building.

[Kalgoorlie Air BP]

Thanks so much, looks like we will be there for 4 days from 28th-31st. If there is anyone out there with an RV10 that would be willing to take us for a fly that would be greatly appreciated. Happy to pay for fuel/time.
Thanks again
Mac

[douglassmt]

Spend all week! There's no way to see/do it all, but you can try. And you're more likely to score an RV-10 ride if you haven't yet. If I'm there when you are you can have one in mine.

[Gash]

Mac, be sure to visit us in homebuilt camping. Lots of RVs there, as well as many other interesting experimentals. One of my favorite things at Oshkosh is roaming around HBC meeting new friends and learning about their airplanes. Every airplane and owner has a unique story!

On your question, I'd say 4 days is a good minimum. On the years when I could only stay for 3, I felt like I needed to stay for just one more day.

[wirejock]

Welcome Mac. We spent three days our first trip last year and I felt rushed. There are so many workshops, vendors and airshows to see. There are airplanes both on the grounds and in other areas from amphibians to jets including experimentals of all kinds, antiques and warbirds. Just walking through the flea market takes a big chunk of a day. My wife was so excited to get autographs every day. We met and got photos with Patti Wagstaff, Sean Tucker and several others.
I booked the whole week this time.

[Mike S]

Originally Posted by Kalgoorlie Air BP

G'day Guys.
I'm new to this forum ------------
Mac

Mac, welcome aboard the good ship VAF

From my experience, whatever time you allot, it will not be enough...................

[diamond]

It all depends on how efficient you are at moving around and soaking up the info you need. If you want to enjoy it at a casual pace, stopping and talking to many people, then 4 days might be fine. If you know in advance exactly what you want to see and experience to aid you in your build and have the physical stamina to quickly move about, then 4 days is plenty. My first time at OSH was several years ago and I only had one day to spend. I defined in advance what I needed to accomplish to get me started on my RV9 build, became familiar with the layout of OSH and where the various vendors were, and when I got there I moved along at a fast pace. By the end of the day I had accomplished my mission, had blisters on my feet and left with a smile. Next time back I'll go at a leisurely pace and look forward to talking with fellow RVers and building some friendships.

[rhill]

Here is the way it works Thursday before the show opens 80% of the structure is there but few people its a ghost town,Vans has an empty tent,nothing there.By Friday Plane & vendors arrive and start to set up,The place is starting to come alive.Saturday is full swing set up time no time to talk as vendors are getting set up Sunday Camping is filling up vendors are finishing there set ups.Monday the Show opens,it a rush to see whats new,Who has the best show prices,Who has the best give a ways,forums start,HBC is filling up,first air show.By day three the give away hats are gone as well as the good stuff in the fly market but you know where the real toilets are and who has good coffee. If your only on the ground for four days make it the start of the show.You won't be able to see everything in a week.Best airshow is the night show on Saturday,Sunday everybody packs up and gos home.Monday the place is empty except for the clean up crews.For one week a year its the Greatest Show on Earth for Wing Nuts.See you at Oshkosh!
RHill