vic syracuse
Well Known Member
I have an idea that it might be time for a new ordering of the flight line at OSH. For first time builders and new people coming to OSH, it can get really confusing, and I think there is a missed opportunity to showcase all that aviation has to offer.
So here's the idea. Right where you enter the show flightline under the arch there could be two signs, one to the left and one to the right. One will say "You build 'em and You fly "em" and the other would say "We build 'em and You fly 'em".
Then the respective sides would start the displays from simplest to most complicated. As an example, on the "You build 'em" side there would be a display starting with the simplest of kits, from ELSA or even powered parachutes, with a model from each kit provider perhaps, all with signs that are standardized with data such as cost, time to build, number flying, etc, continuing all the way up to the Epic. It would be a walk through all of the possibilities for aspiring aviators, and even for those looking for the next project. It could even be educational for those not interested in building but want to understand.
The "We build 'em You Fly 'em" (AKA production built) would start the same way, with Light Sport at the beginning, all the way up to Jets and turbo props, again with each one showing costs, performance, etc.
In each of these walks there would only be one sample of each aircraft from each exhibitor with no sales people, other than information on where to get more info or to see the exhibitor on the grounds. Van's and others such as Monnet, Rans, Etc would have multiple samples in the various progression, as would Cessna/Piper/Mooney, etc, but most likely they would not be bunched together.
And they could be customer-built examples.
Sound like a good idea? I know I could get really excited about seeing a display such as this, and I'm betting there is a whole generation of people who would love to see it as well.
Imagine the excitement it could create in helping people realize the opportunities in aviation in an Organized manner! While I think there is a place for things like the Prescott Pusher and Saberwing, I don't think they should be right inside the front gate as the first things people see. They aren't really representative of real opportunities.
Fire away!
Vic
So here's the idea. Right where you enter the show flightline under the arch there could be two signs, one to the left and one to the right. One will say "You build 'em and You fly "em" and the other would say "We build 'em and You fly 'em".
Then the respective sides would start the displays from simplest to most complicated. As an example, on the "You build 'em" side there would be a display starting with the simplest of kits, from ELSA or even powered parachutes, with a model from each kit provider perhaps, all with signs that are standardized with data such as cost, time to build, number flying, etc, continuing all the way up to the Epic. It would be a walk through all of the possibilities for aspiring aviators, and even for those looking for the next project. It could even be educational for those not interested in building but want to understand.
The "We build 'em You Fly 'em" (AKA production built) would start the same way, with Light Sport at the beginning, all the way up to Jets and turbo props, again with each one showing costs, performance, etc.
In each of these walks there would only be one sample of each aircraft from each exhibitor with no sales people, other than information on where to get more info or to see the exhibitor on the grounds. Van's and others such as Monnet, Rans, Etc would have multiple samples in the various progression, as would Cessna/Piper/Mooney, etc, but most likely they would not be bunched together.
And they could be customer-built examples.
Sound like a good idea? I know I could get really excited about seeing a display such as this, and I'm betting there is a whole generation of people who would love to see it as well.
Imagine the excitement it could create in helping people realize the opportunities in aviation in an Organized manner! While I think there is a place for things like the Prescott Pusher and Saberwing, I don't think they should be right inside the front gate as the first things people see. They aren't really representative of real opportunities.
Fire away!
Vic
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