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Title: Oshkosh Comming
Post by: Grimm 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/ (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
Title: Oshkosh Comming
Post by: daddog 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.
Title: Oshkosh Comming
Post by: wigglepog on July 07, 2004, 12:12:14 PM
Yes I plan on going too...with portable audio recording gear in tow.


zes
Title: Oshkosh Comming
Post by: FT_Animal 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. ;-)

Anim
Title: Oshkosh Comming
Post by: ghostdancer on July 07, 2004, 02:28:10 PM
Grimm I want pictures .. lots and lots of pictures! :)
Title: Oshkosh Comming
Post by: Octavius 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 =]
Title: Oshkosh Comming
Post by: Grimm on July 07, 2004, 02:48:06 PM
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Originally posted by ghostdancer
Grimm I want pictures .. lots and lots of pictures! :)


Yeah, but Im not sure there is a Hooters nearby!  ;)  
 lol
Title: Oshkosh Comming
Post by: ghostdancer 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.
Title: Oshkosh Comming
Post by: JB73 on July 07, 2004, 07:38:48 PM
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Originally posted by Grimm
Yeah, but Im not sure there is a Hooters nearby!  ;)  
 lol
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.
Title: Oshkosh Comming
Post by: LtPillur 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.
Peace
Pillur
Title: Oshkosh Comming
Post by: Grimm on July 07, 2004, 10:54:25 PM
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Originally posted by LtPillur
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.
Peace
Pillur


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.

EAA #361524
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Member B17 Foundation
Title: Oshkosh Comming
Post by: Grimm on July 07, 2004, 10:56:56 PM
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Originally posted by JB73
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.
Title: Oshkosh Comming
Post by: jay1988 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:)
Title: Oshkosh Comming
Post by: LtPillur on July 08, 2004, 12:52:59 PM
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Originally posted by Grimm
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.

EAA #361524
Warbird#10233
Member B17 Foundation


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:(
Peace
Pillur
Title: Oshkosh Comming
Post by: Grimm 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.
Title: Oshkosh Comming
Post by: Grimm on July 21, 2004, 04:37:32 PM
6 Days away.    (cant wait)  :)

I was looking over things that will be happening and I thought this might be of interest to some of you guys.

Wednesday, July 28, 11 a.m.  
North American P-51D, with Col. C.E. “Bud” Anderson and Jack Roush

Returning this year is the very popular presentation by Jack Roush, NASCAR Race Team Owner, and Bud Anderson who is a 16 Ľ Victory Ace, flying the P-51 Old Crow. Jack has owned the P-51 with the Old Crow paint Scheme for several years. In 2003, he completed restoration of his second P-51 and given the paint scheme Glamorous Glen III. Both airplanes will be on display at AirVenture 2004. At the young age of 81, Bud plans to fly the Old Crow during the “showcase” portion of the air show.
Jack’s enthusiasm for the aircraft and their history is infectious. Enjoy the special interaction between two friends when you see this presentation by Jack Roush and Bud Anderson.

I checked a few of these show cases out last year and they were awsome.   I got a chance to final talk face to face with Howard Pardue.  He was show casing his FM2 Wildcat (which he claimed to be the funest of all his warbirds to fly)   I also got to talk one on one with Jack Roush as well.
Title: Oshkosh Comming
Post by: sling322 on July 21, 2004, 04:40:15 PM
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Originally posted by ghostdancer
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.


There is a Hooters in Grapevine that is going to be your closest choice at the CON.
Title: Oshkosh Comming
Post by: Grimm on July 26, 2004, 09:16:55 PM
Im Off,  

See ya all Next week!    

GD,  I try to remember to get a couple pics   ;)