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Oshkosh Friday Arrivals?

Ironflight

Ironflight

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In previous years, Louise and I have arrived at Oshkosh on Saturday or Sunday (I think we might have pulled in by car on Friday at "Sloshkosh", but that was too weird a year to remember...) before the show, so we know that you kind of wander in and out at will, no vendors open, etc, but no ticket issues.

This year, we're planning on heading up on Friday, and if the weather cooperates, we'll get in there that day - planning on setting up in Homebuilt Camping. Question for those in the know - I know that the NOTAM is in effect from Friday at 0600 - are the parking troops there on Friday, or do you just find your way to HBC and set up?
 
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Hey Paul,

I'm doing the same thing. I talked to parking Emperor, Jeff Point and they will be there getting organized and parking planes on Friday. He said arrivals are minimal but they will take care of those that do. He related that most of his staff gets there on Saturday and Sunday just in time for the arrival fur ball!!!

As long as SOS Brothers has some on ice, I'll be happy after setting up camp. See you in a couple of weeks.
 
RV7Guy said:
Hey Paul,

I'm doing the same thing. I talked to parking Emperor, Jeff Point and they will be there getting organized and parking planes on Friday. He said arrivals are minimal but they will take care of those that do. He related that most of his staff gets there on Saturday and Sunday just in time for the arrival fur ball!!!

As long as SOS Brothers has some on ice, I'll be happy after setting up camp. See you in a couple of weeks.
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You're getting there on Friday? I may have to rejigger my schedule. I wasn't coming over until Saturday.
 
for every OSH trip...I've always flown in on Friday.

disclaimer: I've only been there in 2011.:D

FYI for other newbies like me:
We overnighted in Kindred ND (Fargo area). Left 0700 and KOSH was IFR or MVFR, but we figured we would get close and land to evaluate the weather. As e got closer the weather improved. about 60nm out we heard: "anyone out there heading towards Ripon for OshKosh"

Us: "yep we'll be there in a 20 or so" then nothing on the radio for a long time
as we approached RIPON we slowed to 90kts at ALT. wallowing along, rocked our wings when asked and plowed along, no one else around. As we got closer to Fisk, a controller said yellow RV, just make a 45 for RY27 monitor XXX.

Cool, easy as pie. once on downwind for 27, we get the call "yellow RV, cleared to land anywhere RY27, you have landing traffic on short final"

My friend said, "land on the orange dot so you can pretend it was hard" and I proceeded to make a terrible squirrely landing. :eek:

pulled off into the grass to be escorted by the marshalls. BUT I could not reach my HBP sign. so we got stopped and the marshall asked for our papers, except when I opened the Tip-up my paper HBP sign and his hat went flying away.
"Welcome to OSH....moron" or something like that I'm sure he was saying.

BTW they still took us to HBC and then turned us around when they realized that's not what we wanted. No way we could have back taxi'd to parking on Saturday or Sunday.

BTW- I'll be flying in on Friday again..watch out

b
 
I've flown in on Saturday, and will again this year, if the weather is with us.

Saturday usually has very light traffic and getting in and out isn't an issue.
 
our plans

We are targeting flying in on Friday and parking at HBC. Sat arrivals have to contend with the group arrivals which can really screw up the traffic if you arrive at the wrong time.
 
I've flown into EAA on Friday ever since AirVenture has started on Monday (minus Sloshkosh) and there has always been great service with parking, welcome wagon, registration, etc. My only complaint is that the controllers do ask you to pull onto the grass...
 
You can call me "caviler", "reckless", or whatever you want, but I'll be arriving Sunday in a well controlled group of 40. Just don't call me "Bob" :).
Oh, I'm all giddy just thinking about Oshkosh.
 
scard said:
You can call me "caviler", "reckless", or whatever you want, but I'll be arriving Sunday in a well controlled group of 40. Just don't call me "Bob" :).
Oh, I'm all giddy just thinking about Oshkosh.
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And what's wrong with being called "Bob"...ahem! ;)

Cheers,
"Bob"
 
I am already here

...waiting on you guys. OAT= 93F. Cooling down tomorrow.

Our 12 yr old daughter is attending EAA Air Academy. Staying at Hilton on the field until Mon.

I'll be back.

HBC Sat 8 am plus or minus.
 
I got here late but Darwin nailed it. The NOTAM goes into effect Friday morning, but it is really "NOTAM LITE." Most of the pieces are in place, but there are not that many arrivals, so you may be told to just fly straight in or whatever depending on winds. It's a training day for controllers as well.

The whole volunteers corps won't be there but there will be enough of us to handle the early birds. We spend most of Thursday and Friday setting up (cones, row markers, fences etc) and break away to park the occasional arrival. Arrivals average about 1.5/ hour on Friday. You won't have any trouble finding a spot.

One note for those considering early arrivals- if you come on Friday (or earlier) and you are not volunteering or otherwise part of the war effort, you are really just a PITA and in the way. Every year I talk to people who come in 2 days before the show opens and complain that there is no place on the field to eat. No kidding. You really need to factor that in to your plans.
 
KOSH ARRIVAL

I'm planning to be there on saturday if the weather is nice if not I'll be a PITA and come in earlier but ain't gonna be my fault Jeff,

Blame Mother Nature ;)

I plan on flying the full arrival if allowed so I can say I've done it...

Came in IFR last time and got a strait in on 27...it was like landing an airliner ..too easy..

See you guys there..

Bruno
 
We will be in Sleepy Hollow with the 5th wheel Friday morning. Ya'll come see us, space 69. I'll have plenty of cold ones.....on ice.

Marshall Alexander
 
Driving in on Friday like always, (I'm still building). I love strolling around the grounds Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I enjoy watching all the mass arrivals. There just seems to be a different group of people that arrive early. It's like watching the calm before the storm. I'm really hoping to meet many of you this year.
 
scard said:
You can call me "caviler", "reckless", or whatever you want, but I'll be arriving Sunday in a well controlled group of 40. Just don't call me "Bob" :).
Oh, I'm all giddy just thinking about Oshkosh.
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Well I now know where the cookies will be. Bet the cookies do not make OSH.
 
RV6_flyer said:
Well I now know where the cookies will be. Bet the cookies do not make OSH.
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Upon first consideration, you might think that. However, TC is an expert operator, so I wouldn't be so sure that there won't be a secret stash that makes it all the way to OSH. I don't have any real first hand knowledge of such things, but I'm just sayin'. :).
 
You'd better do what you can to ensure that some of them make it to Oshkosh, lest you and your 39 friends arrive to find the field closed! These things do happen from time to time. Just sayin'.....
 
sprucemoose said:
You'd better do what you can to ensure that some of them make it to Oshkosh, lest you and your 39 friends arrive to find the field closed! These things do happen from time to time. Just sayin'.....
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IF the cookies are disappearing fast, I will grab a few and save them for your crew.
 
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PITA!!!

sprucemoose said:
...if you come on Friday (or earlier) and you are not volunteering or otherwise part of the war effort, you are really just a PITA and in the way...
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So if I come in on Thursday afternoon to "GAC," should I have an extra sign to display that says " I AM A PITA!" ??? :D

If you see that, you'll know it's me!
 
PITA

rv7boy said:
So if I come in on Thursday afternoon to "GAC," should I have an extra sign to display that says " I AM A PITA!" ??? :D

If you see that, you'll know it's me!
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If I make it up Friday, I'll have my "PITA" sign too!
 
Friday for me too

I will be there Friday with my "PITA" sign and expect a filet over garlic mash potatoes and mango chutney. Medium of course!

But really, Jeff has always been there to help get us in the right spot.
Hope it cools off:cool:
 
I'm a PITA.....

.....you're a PITA,
Don't you want to be a PITA, too!

Good idea, Don, I'll try to remember to make my sign, too!
 
1st Time Flying into OSH

rv7boy said:
So if I come in on Thursday afternoon to "GAC," should I have an extra sign to display that says " I AM A PITA!" ??? :D

If you see that, you'll know it's me!
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I am planning to make my 1st flight into OSH on Friday as well. I have been following all of these posts and picking up on some great advise. I have received a lot of help from my EAA1114 chapter here in NC as well. I am SOOO looking forward to participating in the "Ripon Rumba" as one member so eliquently put it. I must ask though, since I am a newbie at this, (so don't laugh) what is a PITA??? I will be staying in Camp Schoeller with my brother so I won't be camping under my wing but would like to park up front with the multitude of RV's I always see there. Should I sport a HBC or HBP sign upon landing and exiting the runway? Or something else? If the experience of flying into OSH for the 1st time in an airplane I built with my own two hands is HALF as exciting as the flight planning, I am sure it will become one of my most treasured memories. :)
 
Ironflight said:
Since you're not camping WITH your airplane, you'll want Homebuilt Parking (HBC). They'll put you in the right place.
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Actually you want HBP if you're not camping.;)

{Thanks - I fixed the original....dang typos! pfd}
 
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sprucemoose said:
I got here late but Darwin nailed it. The NOTAM goes into effect Friday morning, but it is really "NOTAM LITE." Most of the pieces are in place, but there are not that many arrivals, so you may be told to just fly straight in or whatever depending on winds. It's a training day for controllers as well.

The whole volunteers corps won't be there but there will be enough of us to handle the early birds. We spend most of Thursday and Friday setting up (cones, row markers, fences etc) and break away to park the occasional arrival. Arrivals average about 1.5/ hour on Friday. You won't have any trouble finding a spot.

One note for those considering early arrivals- if you come on Friday (or earlier) and you are not volunteering or otherwise part of the war effort, you are really just a PITA and in the way. Every year I talk to people who come in 2 days before the show opens and complain that there is no place on the field to eat. No kidding. You really need to factor that in to your plans.
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I have my sign ready.

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PITA!!!

Wow, looks good, Gary. Now I'm gonna have to change mine, because it simply says, "PITA."

So...the ground volunteer may think I'm calling him/her a "PITA" so I really should change it! :D
 
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