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Old 04-26-2018, 05:45 AM
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Default Yep! Concord

Yep!!!
When Capt John Cook flew the Concord at Oshkosh! Those were the two BEST Oshkosh events Ever!!!
Anywhere at Oshkosh is Great. Scott is correct, just let Jeff park you, and enjoy, don?t over plan, let it happen.
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Old 04-26-2018, 06:06 AM
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Question, how early can we get there and set up to camp? I have come in Thursday and Friday of the week before, but that was when we had a room to stay in.
Thanks for any input. Yours, R.E.A. III # 80888
You can come on Thursday or Friday if you like, that won't be any problem. Usually by Friday we have things completely set up and are ready to handle arrivals, but we also take in the early bird arrivals on Wednesday and Thursday as they come. Just tell ground control that you want to taxi to the west end of taxiway papa-1. We try to monitor the tower radio to know when the early birds are showing up but don't be surprised if there are no volunteers around when you get there- we are probably elsewhere on the field. Just be patient and we'll get to you eventually.
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Old 04-26-2018, 07:05 AM
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There is one thing that will top it, when it happens....SpaceX or Blue Origin landing a booster at show center. I want to live long enough to see a spaceship drop out of the sky and land vertically, like the science fiction pulp I read as a kid.
Just like God and Robert Heinlein intended

Dan, you sure know how to tease someone with a thought like that...
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Old 04-26-2018, 07:28 AM
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You can come on Thursday or Friday if you like, that won't be any problem. Usually by Friday we have things completely set up and are ready to handle arrivals, but we also take in the early bird arrivals on Wednesday and Thursday as they come. Just tell ground control that you want to taxi to the west end of taxiway papa-1. We try to monitor the tower radio to know when the early birds are showing up but don't be surprised if there are no volunteers around when you get there- we are probably elsewhere on the field. Just be patient and we'll get to you eventually.
That is what we did at HBP on Friday last year. This sound like the ticket to me. Have not camped before, but with the new shed over there last year it looks like a nice area to be in for this trip. Hope to see you there, Tanks.
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Old 05-03-2018, 01:18 PM
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Default DO's and DON'Ts

Hi guys,

still in the decision phase which plane to build it really looks like I'll get the chance to come over and visit Oshkosh this year. I've never been there before and maybe I've not the right idea how huge this event is

I'm planning for only 2 nights, most of the local overnight locations offer 3 nights and more. So I booked a hotel within a one hour drive from the field and plan to go there the 2 days early in the morning by car. What do you think, is it a good idea to come over by car or will I spend hours in traffic jams?

Is there any advice from your experience for a novice like me?
Maybe some DOs and DONT's?
One thing I know is that I have to be at the VANS box right at the beginning to eventually have the chance to get a demo flight.

Thank you very much for your ideas and your help, I'm looking forward to all the nice RVs.

Simon
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Old 05-03-2018, 02:35 PM
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Hi guys,

still in the decision phase which plane to build it really looks like I'll get the chance to come over and visit Oshkosh this year. I've never been there before and maybe I've not the right idea how huge this event is

I'm planning for only 2 nights, most of the local overnight locations offer 3 nights and more. So I booked a hotel within a one hour drive from the field and plan to go there the 2 days early in the morning by car. What do you think, is it a good idea to come over by car or will I spend hours in traffic jams?

Is there any advice from your experience for a novice like me?
Maybe some DOs and DONT's?
One thing I know is that I have to be at the VANS box right at the beginning to eventually have the chance to get a demo flight.

Thank you very much for your ideas and your help, I'm looking forward to all the nice RVs.

Simon
Traffic is non-existent if you go early enough. The gates open at 6:00am and I'm usually there when they open. This is by far my favorite time of the day there, before the hoards show up. Van's will open their booth around 8:00, if I remember correctly. A line forms to sign up for demo rides then. If you leave the grounds before about 5:00pm, traffic is once again not bad. I stay in Appleton, which is about a 15-minute drive.

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Old 05-03-2018, 03:08 PM
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You are so right. It made the earth shake with every departure.

There is one thing that will top it, when it happens....SpaceX or Blue Origin landing a booster at show center. I want to live long enough to see a spaceship drop out of the sky and land vertically, like the science fiction pulp I read as a kid.

REA, I saw the new access rules for the main display area. I don't think it will make any difference for the folks in HBC.

About time to wake the Beer Fairy.
I really wish I could have experienced Concorde... but at least I was there when Doc arrived last year... that was pretty big.
As for the Beer Fairy, you're right. We had some fun when she did that cameo in my music video "Beer O'Clock in Manitowoc"... it will be good to see her again! So much to look forward to... and it's not far off!
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Old 05-03-2018, 03:41 PM
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2 days isn't anywhere near enough time for Oshkosh. You might see 1/10 of it in 2 days - if you work at it.

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Hi guys,

still in the decision phase which plane to build it really looks like I'll get the chance to come over and visit Oshkosh this year. I've never been there before and maybe I've not the right idea how huge this event is

I'm planning for only 2 nights, most of the local overnight locations offer 3 nights and more. So I booked a hotel within a one hour drive from the field and plan to go there the 2 days early in the morning by car. What do you think, is it a good idea to come over by car or will I spend hours in traffic jams?

Is there any advice from your experience for a novice like me?
Maybe some DOs and DONT's?
One thing I know is that I have to be at the VANS box right at the beginning to eventually have the chance to get a demo flight.

Thank you very much for your ideas and your help, I'm looking forward to all the nice RVs.

Simon
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Old 05-03-2018, 07:45 PM
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I can attest to this. I spent one day there last year and felt like I got robbed! This year I am trying to talk the wife into the whole week. But, 2 days is better than none!
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Old 05-04-2018, 12:50 PM
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There is one thing that will top it, when it happens....SpaceX or Blue Origin landing a booster at show center. I want to live long enough to see a spaceship drop out of the sky and land vertically, like the science fiction pulp I read as a kid.
I don't want to be anywhere that close to a fueled booster with an active and autonomous Flight Termination System enabled. There's a lot of energy stored in that fuel!
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