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Offline Grimm

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« on: July 07, 2004, 10:29:16 AM »
Yes Sir,

Just under 3 weeks till the Greatest Show on Earth takes off again.   Oshkosh Airventure 2004

http://www.airventure.org/

Will anyone from HTC be attending or Any AH Players going?  

I expect Arrow (a cross country racer) and Kool of the 327th will be there, GunrCAF and myself will be making again for the week. I am surprised this hasnt turned into a gathering for the AH Crowd at least in the midwest.

There will be Hundreds of WWII Aircraft on hand for everyone to see and watch fly.  Also Thousands of other aircraft will be there. There are tons of other things to enjoy as well.

In addition,  There are always several good Flight Sim Demos and sometimes flight gear to check out.  

A big plus this year,  its not right on top of AHCON

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« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2004, 11:11:04 AM »
I went about 3 (or was it 4) years ago. Had a great time with some squadies. :) Ghosth, Ozark, and Dhog.
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« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2004, 12:12:14 PM »
Yes I plan on going too...with portable audio recording gear in tow.


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« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2004, 01:55:40 PM »
I'm going to try to be there as well. been meaning to , just haven't yet. I hope I run into some of you folks there. ;-)

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« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2004, 02:28:10 PM »
Grimm I want pictures .. lots and lots of pictures! :)
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« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2004, 02:44:16 PM »
well... 45 minutes is a *long* drive... ;)

I'll be there one of the days for sure =]
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« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2004, 02:48:06 PM »
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Grimm I want pictures .. lots and lots of pictures! :)


Yeah, but Im not sure there is a Hooters nearby!  ;)  
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« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2004, 02:50:09 PM »
What the heathens!  Fine, fine then take pictures of the planes and we will take pictures of Hooters at the CON. ;)

There better be a Hooters near the CON.
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« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2004, 07:38:48 PM »
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Yeah, but Im not sure there is a Hooters nearby!  ;)  
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yeah there is i believe, on the frontage road .. though i will NOT fall off any stool there.


i will try for sat the 31st but cant promise, funds are real tight with the move.

will keep you informed.

Grimm, you got my email right? maybe you should start like a chain letter/ info mail to all possibles so we can try and hook up.
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« Reply #9 on: July 07, 2004, 09:09:16 PM »
I'll be there for sure, it isn't a long drive for me either. And remember that the B-17 will be there again this year giving rides and tours. For a mere $395 you can get a ride in the beast (can't fly in the cockpit though). And for (IIRC) $6 you can take a walk through tour. The Post Master in the small town i live in took the flight last year (ex Nam pilot) and said it was worth every penny. I think my wallet says walk through tour.
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« Reply #10 on: July 07, 2004, 10:54:25 PM »
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I'll be there for sure, it isn't a long drive for me either. And remember that the B-17 will be there again this year giving rides and tours. For a mere $395 you can get a ride in the beast (can't fly in the cockpit though). And for (IIRC) $6 you can take a walk through tour. The Post Master in the small town i live in took the flight last year (ex Nam pilot) and said it was worth every penny. I think my wallet says walk through tour.
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Actualy I dont know if Aluminum Overcast will be there.   It recently had a landing gear colapse and needed repairs. The thing With EAA is, wouldnt suprise me to see them get it home by then,  but I wouldnt plan on it this year.

It is an awsome ride, Gunner and I did it a few years ago.  Its something Ill never forget.

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« Reply #11 on: July 07, 2004, 10:56:56 PM »
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yeah there is i believe, on the frontage road .. though i will NOT fall off any stool there.


i will try for sat the 31st but cant promise, funds are real tight with the move.

will keep you informed.

Grimm, you got my email right? maybe you should start like a chain letter/ info mail to all possibles so we can try and hook up.


I think I do,  but otherwise mine is my sig line below.  

Anyone planning on going, feel free to drop me an Email.

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« Reply #12 on: July 07, 2004, 11:44:16 PM »
I am in Civil AIr Patrol So i will monitor the show for 2 week. I hope to see some of you u guys up there. If u see c/Msgt Hamilton thats me:)

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« Reply #13 on: July 08, 2004, 12:52:59 PM »
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Actualy I dont know if Aluminum Overcast will be there.   It recently had a landing gear colapse and needed repairs. The thing With EAA is, wouldnt suprise me to see them get it home by then,  but I wouldnt plan on it this year.

It is an awsome ride, Gunner and I did it a few years ago.  Its something Ill never forget.

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I just received the flyer in the mail yesterday! I can't afford a ride but was looking forward to a walk through with my camera. Bummer:(
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« Reply #14 on: July 09, 2004, 10:20:26 AM »
I would bet that there will be at least 1 B17 on hand for a walk thru.   I havent seen a guest list,  but most years there are several B17s on hand.