RV-10 Check-In For Osh 2012

[Phil]

We are expecting out 2nd kiddo (girl) in mid-June, so we're leaving our schedule pretty open.

We've found some heart issues with her heart and assuming she's healthy, the entire crew should be there again for 2012. If things aren't going well, either I'll go solo (if I can) or we'll just pass this year.

I think I'll be in Bob's situation next year. I stand a fairly decent chance of flying up there next year, but we'll have to wait and see.

Phil

[Darren S]

I'll be there for sure, Lord willing My brother is joining me this year. Last year was my first time flying in and I was hooked.

Advice:
1. A second person looking out for Ripon and traffic is very helpful.
2. Keep the NOTAM in the cockpit and have it readily available. You'll read it 10 times before but when the pressure hits, you'll forget most of what you read
3. If possible don't camp by the toilets. The door bangs all night long.
4. Comfortable shoes and orthotics.
5. Don't forget your cell phone/Ipad charger.
6. Don't go in the ladies bathroom (don't ask)
7. If possible, the first day walk from the Warbirds to the Ultralights to the Pioneer Museum. It'll give you a great perspective of where things are on the map and how HUGE it all is.
8. Check out the float planes if you can. It cost just a little $$
9. Hope you like Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and fries. It's your diet for the week
10. One of the best parts was seeing alot of the planes from VAF and meeting the pilots. You feel like you already know them

See y'all there.

Darren

[tommylewis]

Tom & Bonnie are planning to fly our RV10 in on Friday before the show starts so we can watch the arrivals. We will be camped in HBC. Stop by and say hi.

[douglassmt]

I'm hoping to be there, depends on when that darn first grandkid arrives. Good news, however, is the grandkid will be born within about 2 RV hours of OSH, so we'll be in the neighborhood. Might just be able to make a couple days at OSH, but who knows. Gotta go and camp with the plane!

[TenNext]

I'll be there.. Looking forward to having a good look around the -10s there.
After the show I plan on flying up to Auora and buying the first kit so it can come home with me.

It's not an RV but if you are keen to see the first part of me going to OSH this year.. Have a look at this
https://vimeo.com/40194377

Can't wait.. Just a lot of work to do before I get there!

[gipsowh]

Plans are to attend this year. This will be our second trip to Osh. Made it in 2010 and really enjoyed the show. Looking forward to it again. I want to see John Goodman's bird!

[Wayne Gillispie]

...instead of Sun. We will depart SE Ohio before sunrise. So many people to meet and we don't want to miss watching all of those planes land while pitching our tent. Look for us in the white over red one and four RV grins.

I am almost as excited as when I had to wait for my first kid to arrive or my first kit to arrive. I bet many of you regulars still get excited going back. We are even getting some matching family RV t-shirts made. It is looking like 20+ -10's so far.

My daughter is now going to the EAA Young Eagles Camp before Oshkosh. So we may fly to KOSH twice in one month depending on weather.

Keep us all updated on here before and after your arrivals so we can meet up.

[Wayne Gillispie]

We are up for the Air Academy now. Staying at the Hilton on the field. Tied down at Basler with good fuel price and customer service. Enterprise rental car. The field is looking good. Pic n Save is well stocked. The wx has been very hot but getting back to normal tomorrow. Hopefully it will stay that way. We will see you guys Sat AM 7/21 vfr. Off to the EAA museum and Pioneer Aprt tomorrow.

[Wayne Gillispie]

EAA Museum is totally awesome. It is even free for EAA members.

http://s1261.photobucket.com/albums/...filter=noflash

Pioneer Airport 13/31, 1900'. My wife took a $75 ride in a 1929 Travel Air E-4000. Now she wants an open cockpit plane too. Time for another kit model Van's.

http://s1261.photobucket.com/albums/...filter=noflash

My 9 yr old son went on a ride and flew an EAA built Glastar. He really liked that.
http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1341705717

Dinner at Friar Tuck's then heading back to the Hilton.

[rleffler]

Originally Posted by Wayne Gillispie

EAA Museum is totally awesome. It is even free for EAA members.

http://s1261.photobucket.com/albums/...filter=noflash

Pioneer Airport 13/31, 1900'. My wife took a $75 ride in a 1929 Travel Air E-4000. Now she wants an open cockpit plane too. Time for another kit model Van's.

http://s1261.photobucket.com/albums/...filter=noflash

Dinner at Friar Tuck's then heading back to the Hilton.

Be sure to take the kids to Ardy's & Ed's for a root beer float. You'll like the view.

Bob