Guest ozzie Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 The area of the real estate that Air Venture covers is best appreciated when seen from the air. Really recommend a flight in the Bell 47 or B17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillmanr Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I took the B17 flight and ticked that one off the bucket list. BUT, there was a B29 running up when we returned from the flight. Now that is the top of my list. I went for a drive via Memphis and Albuqurque, to near Portland Or. Wow, the Spruce Goose is one hell of a wooden aircraft. The significant contributions/donations by the American flying community to their museums as well as to Oshkosh make Australian flyers seem like a bunch of miserable tightwads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly_tornado Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Everything is big in the states, the Airshow I went to in Lincoln Nebraska managed about 30,000 ppl both days. Have a look on google maps for Lincoln, its in the middle of nowhere and has a population of about 90.000 ppl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomis Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Best seat in the house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomis Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 CAF Helldiver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomis Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Only in the USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomis Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Compared to the vacuum cleaner CFM-56s, and whining Trent 700s I use on a daily basis theses things are real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillmanr Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I was surprised how much the B17 was affected by ait movement on approach and landing, maybe just too light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdarby Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 So who is starting to pack and get ready? I am counting the days! Arriving on the Sunday, got everything but car hire sorted out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrat Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Bugga my wife wont let me go this year. Have a great time. Remember! God shoes, hat, sun screen and water. Long hot days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdarby Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 Got a flight in the Ford Tri-Motor booked, and will line up for the Bell helicopter, can't quite afford the B17! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viewfromright Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Flights booked - check Accommodation booked - check EAA tickets booked - check USA Visa - check Air Venture Map downloaded - check Transport booked - check Where good to go! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalman Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Got notification that my Aussie PPL is verified , M4 Maule is booked, we leave next Saturday for San Francisco ,then niagra falls, then Detroit on on the Oshkosh , getting a little excited now 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDQDI Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Grumble grumble *lucky buggers* grumble grumble Take plenty of pics and vids for the less fortunate please:wave: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Has anyone been? I did Sun n Fun last year, and the next airshow on my bucket list is Oshkosh. I'll do it next year, need to save up first. And I like to take my time planning, and the anticipation is half the fun!Can anyone recommend a good place to stay there? There is a Hilton right on the airfield there but when I emailed them they said they would be full, just like that, no interest in discussion. Cheers Ryan Ryan you will never get into the Hilton at Oshkosh, its pre booked every year and not that big! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 We are going this year, this will be our 4th visit. Definitely a must do. We stay at the University of Wisconsin. Not the Hilton quality but also not the Hilton prices. Only $65.00 per room per night (sleeps 2). Buy a big fan from Walmart for under $20.00 ( We just leave them there when we come home). Meals at the canteen ( breakfast and dinner) at around $8.00 to $12.00. Bus right from the uni door to the airfield and back for $20.00 for the whole week. Ianrat Ch601xl-b Brisbane. I am going as well this year, been many times over the years and love it, you are correct about thr Fan, thats exactly what i do, and donate it to the Uni when i leave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Would like to make conact with anyone definately going to Oshkosh this year and arrange a place & time to meet and put faces to the blogs! Im staying at the Uni from 27 July to 1 Aug. Cheers Roscoe (Ross) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacesailor Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Would like to say, Hi Roscoe, can you PM me. as I can't work it out. BUT sadly cant go to the Happy Land. YET spacesailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Would like to say, Hi Roscoe, can you PM me. as I can't work it out. BUT sadly cant go to the Happy Land. YETspacesailor Can you advise how to do the PM thing?.......i assume it means personal msg but not sure how it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDQDI Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 For the PM thing click on the persons picture then find where it says 'start a conversation' click on that and follow your nose. Your conversations will then be available in the letter icon near the alert thingy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I love the comment about the hilton. There is no chance In hell of getting in there even five years in advance!!! Once you go to Oshkosh you will know why Deb correct!!....I went in there once and asked about Accomodation and they said " are you serious".,..ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacesailor Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Thanks , SDQDI, I will copy your answer to my "Docs" files for further use, spacesailor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Thanjs mate For the PM thing click on the persons picture then find where it says 'start a conversation' click on that and follow your nose.Your conversations will then be available in the letter icon near the alert thingy nks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 For the PM thing click on the persons picture then find where it says 'start a conversation' click on that and follow your nose.Your conversations will then be available in the letter icon near the alert thingy Great thanks for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdarby Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 I've booked a house about a mile away and sharing with some friends. I phoned the hilton and they were dumbfounded I would even ask. I arrive after a drive up from Chicago on the 27th and drive back the next Sunday. Happy to say hello to anyone there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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