I wasn't sure of where to post this so here goes....
I think I'm going to fly solo to Oshkosh this year, weather permitting. I've been studying the NOTAM and practicing holding altitude +/- 50' at 90 kts and landing on a given spot on the runway. It was really turbulent here today with low ceilings and some TS in the area. Today's performance has me wondering if I'm up to the task. Airspeed was varying wildly in the bumps and by the time I thought I had it under control, I had gained or lost 100 or so feet. The weather today was just not cooperating. The fixed pitch prop on my 7A seems to increase the difficulty level as well because as the nose on the airplane pitches up or down, the prop rpms vary. Any helpful technique or input is appreciated!
At Oshkosh, after landing on runways 36/18 LR, is the exit procedure the same as 9/27 where you roll into the grass to the left or right as soon as you are able? That is on the arrival procedures for 18/27 but see no mention of it for 36/18. There is talk about taxiing west of 36L etc but nothing I have seen stating how to exit the runway.
Should I purchase tickets and passes before I get there or is it preferable to get them upon arrival to OSH? I'll be in HBC if that helps.
Any war stories that help me know what I am getting my self into are appreciated also!
I think I'm going to fly solo to Oshkosh this year, weather permitting. I've been studying the NOTAM and practicing holding altitude +/- 50' at 90 kts and landing on a given spot on the runway. It was really turbulent here today with low ceilings and some TS in the area. Today's performance has me wondering if I'm up to the task. Airspeed was varying wildly in the bumps and by the time I thought I had it under control, I had gained or lost 100 or so feet. The weather today was just not cooperating. The fixed pitch prop on my 7A seems to increase the difficulty level as well because as the nose on the airplane pitches up or down, the prop rpms vary. Any helpful technique or input is appreciated!
At Oshkosh, after landing on runways 36/18 LR, is the exit procedure the same as 9/27 where you roll into the grass to the left or right as soon as you are able? That is on the arrival procedures for 18/27 but see no mention of it for 36/18. There is talk about taxiing west of 36L etc but nothing I have seen stating how to exit the runway.
Should I purchase tickets and passes before I get there or is it preferable to get them upon arrival to OSH? I'll be in HBC if that helps.
Any war stories that help me know what I am getting my self into are appreciated also!