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Offline Fulmar

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EAA - Oshkosh, WI
« on: June 29, 2008, 07:16:46 PM »
Any members going this year?

I'll be there.
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Re: EAA - Oshkosh, WI
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2008, 11:34:20 PM »
Sadly, no.  If they still have it, check out the motion simulator in the museum.  $5 = immelmans and bruised shoulders = fun!
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Re: EAA - Oshkosh, WI
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2008, 11:54:49 PM »
<-- will be there Aug 2 all day with best friend and his 2 sons.

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Re: EAA - Oshkosh, WI
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2008, 12:21:23 AM »
Not gonna make it this year.  :(

I will be in for the Dayton airshow. aka the "AH Dayton gathering" It's stickied on the General Discussion Board.
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Re: EAA - Oshkosh, WI
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2008, 09:17:39 AM »
I'll be there Aug. 2 myself
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Re: EAA - Oshkosh, WI
« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2008, 09:28:46 AM »
Normally go with the company I work for. Unfortunately this year we are short staffed at home base so I have too stay.   :cry
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Re: EAA - Oshkosh, WI
« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2008, 12:46:47 PM »
Quote from: SOB on June 29, 2008, 11:34:20 PM
Sadly, no.  If they still have it, check out the motion simulator in the museum.  $5 = immelmans and bruised shoulders = fun!

I did that 2 years ago there. It was a kick butt ride. It's a darn shame I didn't have much cash on me at the time. The Boeing museum in Seattle has a couple but they charge $8.00 for it as of last week and only one was running.  :confused:
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Re: EAA - Oshkosh, WI
« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2008, 01:06:41 PM »
I'll be heading up just not sure what day yet, ideally during the week when its not as busy.  Its been a few years since I was last up there so I'm looking foward to it.
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Re: EAA - Oshkosh, WI
« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2008, 02:02:15 PM »
Quote from: bizz on July 14, 2008, 01:06:41 PM
I'll be heading up just not sure what day yet, ideally during the week when its not as busy.  Its been a few years since I was last up there so I'm looking foward to it.
It's been at least 12+ years for myself as well.
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Re: EAA - Oshkosh, WI
« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2008, 03:11:59 PM »
Quote from: bizz on July 14, 2008, 01:06:41 PM
I'll be heading up just not sure what day yet, ideally during the week when its not as busy.  Its been a few years since I was last up there so I'm looking foward to it.
but the air show on Saturday makes it so much more worth it :aok
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Re: EAA - Oshkosh, WI
« Reply #10 on: July 14, 2008, 03:15:28 PM »
Gates open at 7am IIRC.
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Re: EAA - Oshkosh, WI
« Reply #11 on: July 14, 2008, 03:22:01 PM »
A few highlights for this year:


Boeing Dreamlifter: Making a 24-hour stop at EAA AirVenture, this colossal modified 747-400 aircraft is one of only three in the world. The Dreamlifter features a significantly enlarged fuselage allowing it to carry more cargo by volume than any airplane. It is scheduled to arrive late on Monday, July 28, and depart on Tuesday, July 29.

Goodyear blimp: This always-popular aircraft is making its second straight appearance at Oshkosh. It will be flying over the AirVenture grounds throughout the week and will be moored at Pioneer Airport behind the EAA AirVenture Museum.

U.S. Air Force F-22 "Raptor": This state-of-the-art fighter jet dazzled Oshkosh audiences for the past two years and will be demonstrating its unmatched aerial capabilities on July 31-August 3.

U.S. Marine Corps V-22 "Osprey": The unique tiltrotor aircraft will be making its first AirVenture appearance with flying demonstrations and ground displays July 28-August 1.

Boeing 40 airliner: The only one of its type flying in the world, this 1929 aircraft is making its Oshkosh debut after a lengthy restoration process that brought a long-lost airplane back to life.

U-2 reconnaissance aircraft: Lockheed's two-place TU-2S version of the well-known "spyplane" will be on display for visitors to see up-close.

Modern military aircraft: The lineup is still building, with aircraft such as the F-18 Hornet, F-16 Fighting Falcon, T-38 Talon, and HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter already committed to the event.

Amazing innovations: The flight debut of the Rocket Racing League, the premiere of the Martin Jetpack, the ICON light-sport aircraft, and alternative-fuel aircraft will be featured.

Fast and furious: The Nemesis NXT Speed Blast attempts to set a world record while the Red Bull Aerobatic Helicopter does things one normally won’t see with a helicopter.





The F22 is AMAZING and I can't wait to see it again.

And on the 1st and 2nd ROCKET air races!
http://www.airventure.org/2008/news/080415_rrl.html

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Re: EAA - Oshkosh, WI
« Reply #12 on: July 14, 2008, 04:38:05 PM »
I stopped going to Oshkosh a few years ago, it just got way to commercial.  The Pope and his son forgot who brought them to the dance, they are now all but ignoring the homebuilt aircraft at the show and featuring more prominently things like Ford cars and trucks etc.

Do you guys realize the EAA is a for-profit organization making Pope very rich?  He gets all kinds of people to volunteer to work the show so he can make more money.

No thanks.
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Re: EAA - Oshkosh, WI
« Reply #13 on: July 15, 2008, 12:30:45 AM »
Do they still have a couple days during the week dedicated to WWII era stuff?
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Re: EAA - Oshkosh, WI
« Reply #14 on: July 15, 2008, 01:10:05 AM »
Quote from: Dago on July 14, 2008, 04:38:05 PM
they are now all but ignoring the homebuilt aircraft at the show and featuring more prominently things like Ford cars and trucks etc.



Last time I was there I saw more people in line to test drive a john deer than to meet Bob Hoover.  :rolleyes:

The commercialism is lame but the chance to fly into an airplane mecca such as airventure is well worth it for any pilot or enthusiast.   

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