MartinACFactory
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Back from Oshkosh AirVenture 2017...
Hello all !
Oshkosh 2017 ended a week ago already. My mind is still full of images and ideas from spending this wonderful time in Wisconsin.
It was my second time at Osh, and the first time officially as a RV-8 builder. Unlike the first time in 2012, this time, I was on a "mission"....Although I am not at a stage where I need engine, avionics, interior or any other gimmicks to complete my RV, I felt this year, it was the perfect time to start shopping around. Basically, start planning for the "Big Parts". No better place than AirVenture to do that right !?
Joining me on this trip for his first time at Oshkosh, my Dad, a true automobile fanatic...Well, after only 2-3 hours at Osh, he told me: "This is insane...so many airplanes I can't believe it !" Well, now Dad, you know there is an airplane show somewhere in the World that is much bigger than any car shows you drag me to throughout the years
On this second visit, I also discovered the social side of Oshkosh. It was a great experience to meet other RV-8 builders and flyer at this Donut and Coffee meeting on the Tuesday morning, then enjoying a great dinner organized by Van's at the Nature Pavillon. Truly, this is an aspect of Oshkosh I didn't know, and that I will not underestimate for my next presence.
There were a lot a good moments at this year OSH'17. But for me, one moment I will remember for a long time is a very simple one, sort of like a bonding between Father and Son...It goes like this:
While we were walking toward Continental Engine show booth to ask questions...
Dad: "Martin, what's this nice little red aircraft there?"
Martin (with a grin on my face): "Are you serious, you don't know what that is ?"
Dad: "Dead Serious, what is that aircraft model? It looks good !"
Martin (with a big smile on my face): "Euh, there is one just like that in the shop right now..."
Dad: What? That is a RV-8 ! Wow, I had never seen a real completed RV-8, only pictures of it. It is such a nice aircraft. I am so proud we are building this !"
Martin: "We ???"
Then Dad insisted that I take a picture of him beside this RV-8, and many others parked around Osh grounds...
[/url]DSCN3103 by Martin Leroux, on Flickr[/IMG]
This was indeed a great trip to Oshkosh this year. Overall, I believe this will benefit my RV-8 project too, as much as I had a personal good time there. I am looking forward to the day I can park my -8 amongst all other there at Osh, and say "complete mission finally accomplished" !
Hello all !
Oshkosh 2017 ended a week ago already. My mind is still full of images and ideas from spending this wonderful time in Wisconsin.
It was my second time at Osh, and the first time officially as a RV-8 builder. Unlike the first time in 2012, this time, I was on a "mission"....Although I am not at a stage where I need engine, avionics, interior or any other gimmicks to complete my RV, I felt this year, it was the perfect time to start shopping around. Basically, start planning for the "Big Parts". No better place than AirVenture to do that right !?
Joining me on this trip for his first time at Oshkosh, my Dad, a true automobile fanatic...Well, after only 2-3 hours at Osh, he told me: "This is insane...so many airplanes I can't believe it !" Well, now Dad, you know there is an airplane show somewhere in the World that is much bigger than any car shows you drag me to throughout the years
On this second visit, I also discovered the social side of Oshkosh. It was a great experience to meet other RV-8 builders and flyer at this Donut and Coffee meeting on the Tuesday morning, then enjoying a great dinner organized by Van's at the Nature Pavillon. Truly, this is an aspect of Oshkosh I didn't know, and that I will not underestimate for my next presence.
There were a lot a good moments at this year OSH'17. But for me, one moment I will remember for a long time is a very simple one, sort of like a bonding between Father and Son...It goes like this:
While we were walking toward Continental Engine show booth to ask questions...
Dad: "Martin, what's this nice little red aircraft there?"
Martin (with a grin on my face): "Are you serious, you don't know what that is ?"
Dad: "Dead Serious, what is that aircraft model? It looks good !"
Martin (with a big smile on my face): "Euh, there is one just like that in the shop right now..."
Dad: What? That is a RV-8 ! Wow, I had never seen a real completed RV-8, only pictures of it. It is such a nice aircraft. I am so proud we are building this !"
Martin: "We ???"
Then Dad insisted that I take a picture of him beside this RV-8, and many others parked around Osh grounds...
This was indeed a great trip to Oshkosh this year. Overall, I believe this will benefit my RV-8 project too, as much as I had a personal good time there. I am looking forward to the day I can park my -8 amongst all other there at Osh, and say "complete mission finally accomplished" !
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