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04-05-2012, 04:09 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Elkton, Md.
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I think there will be at least two from Maryland.
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04-05-2012, 05:39 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Byron Bay, NSW
Posts: 104
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Walked my feet off!
There is so much to see, on my visit I just walked and walked, till after 3 days my feet just gave up. My advice is to go into training before you leave home, wear you best hiking shoes, never pass up the opportunity for a drink of water or a ride on a shuttle going your way. Spread out your walking tours by sitting to watch the flying displays. Truly, for someone with the aviation virus, Oshkosh is amazing!
Rod
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04-05-2012, 10:13 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 488
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Think Woodstock
without the dope, except for the rag wing guys that is  ...
You will love it. Just be prepared to walk, and walk, and walk...
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Terry F.
RV 7A N457RV
250 hours and lovin it! 
Southern Nevada EAA Chapter 1300 - www.eaa1300.org
Paid VAF 03/17
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04-06-2012, 05:02 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Gilbert, AZ
Posts: 1,628
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Reilly
Hi
My first trip to the USA and Oshkosh this year....
Also some advice on what I should not miss out on would be appreciated.
regards
Reilly
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Don't miss Monday, July 23rd. Some special events planned for RV'ers.
Some announced: "Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Van's RV Aircraft and saluting Dick VanGrunsven".
Others to be announced soon....
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IAC National Judge
RV-8, "Miss Izzy", 2250 Hours - Sold
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04-06-2012, 09:11 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Wichita Falls, TX
Posts: 2,182
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Originally Posted by Tonard Bales
-The best waking shoes you can find
-Sun Block
-A hat to keep the sun off your head
-A camera with the largest amount of storage you can find
-TIME...Enough of it so you can take it all in. Whatever you think it will be, it won't. It is more. Better. Amazing. Truly, a one of a kind experience.
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I make it a point to buy a brand new pair of good walking shoes each year for Oshkosh.
I'd also like to add:
- A good lightweight backpack to carry your stuff so you can keep your hands free.
- A cheap plastic rain poncho.
- Couple of bottles of water, after you drink the original contents of one, you can refill it at the fountains. I like to have a spare bottle too. Maybe some single-serving Gatorade powder packages, or "Mio" or other water flavorings if you get tired of drinking plain water.
- One of those insulated bottle "koozie" bags to help keep the water bottle cool, and that also has a quick-release clip to attach it to a belt loop or backpack strap ring (Walmart has them in the camping section for about $5)
- Maybe some snack foods (trail mix, granola bars, beef jerky, etc) in the backpack so you won't have to buy too many $8 hot dogs or burgers, although if you visit the seaplane base, the angus beef sandwich (only sold at the seaplane base concession stand) is a must-have.
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Airplaneless once again...
Last edited by Neal@F14 : 04-06-2012 at 09:13 AM.
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04-10-2012, 06:49 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: South Africa
Posts: 63
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Thanks for the tips guys. Travelling with 6 mates from South Africa and we are all camping with a larger SA tour group.
Do any of the tool/aircraft part suppliers have stands there such as Aircraft Spruce?
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04-10-2012, 07:44 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: arvada, co
Posts: 445
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OMG
Reilly,
Spruce will be there in force, but there are so many other vendors of tool and supplies the list is huge. These groups fill 3 (maybe 4) builds and then some. There is a big "flea market" and much more.
Enjoy
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Arvada, CO BJC
RV12, #401, Flying 2013, N612PC
RV6, 1996-2010 sold
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04-10-2012, 08:45 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Near Scipio, in Southern Indiana
Posts: 1,779
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There are over 600 vendors there, and a sizable number are tool dealers, probably several dozen. Cleaveland and Avery are there in force, along with all the other well-known names. You will be able to download a list of vendors and their locations probably a month before the event. Mark the ones you want to visit. Building "A" numbers are 1XXX, "B" 2XXX, etc. Build a "visit list" and save yourselves a bunch of time!
Bob
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04-10-2012, 09:35 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 306
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Stop by the international tent
Quote:
Originally Posted by Reilly
Thanks for the tips guys. Travelling with 6 mates from South Africa and we are all camping with a larger SA tour group.
Do any of the tool/aircraft part suppliers have stands there such as Aircraft Spruce?
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Make sure to stop in and register at the international tent and get your ticket for the Free friday night international feed over at the nature center.
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Rob Reese
RV-12 #120332 N73HR
Austin, TX
TangoFlight Mentor
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