Oshkosh 09 Official Sign Up Thread

[MangoMike]

Welcome to Air Venture 2009.

This is one of the highlights of the Summer - hope you can make attend.

Directions to our camping hosts.

Marland and Pat Felker
1864 W. Waukau Ave.
Oshkosh, wi 54902


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Take the East Exit off Rt. 41 to Rt. 44. Make right at first light, then stay right at the "Y". Make left on Waukau Ave. It's about the 2nd driveway on the left, small entrance so pay attention. As the boys were saying it's a wide turn in.

There is water available.

Honeywagon can be called if you need its service. Fees apply.

Trash Dumpster on site.




This is the list of current attendees. Any changes please post them here.

Jon (A1)
JDUB & Rae (Jerry Winchester)


Granvil (grantracy)
Jim & Linda (Jelmore)
Ken (Bluevost)
Mark & Lorenda (dmark1)
(JasperJr)

Mike & Donna (mangomike)
Sawdust

This is in no way a structured event. So every day is a free day.

However here is a rough outline of what JDUB and I will be doing if you would like to join in.

There is also an opportunity to work with Jon and Debi at Pilots and Paws at their official booth. If you're interested sign up with Jon.

Friday Night

Trukman and Mango Arrive

Saturday

1pm Bonanza Arrivals (100 Bonanzas flying in formation 3 abreast) Probably Runway 36L

Moving over to the view the rest of the landings on Runway 9/27.

Spaghetti Dinner at the bus, all invited.

Sunday

Morning - JDUB & Mango Mike Omelettes to Order Breakfast. All Welcomed. This is a great way to start the day.

Plane spotting at Runway 9/27 next to the Bonanza contingent.

Good day to buy your tickets pre show. Booth located at the east end of the service drive (Wittman Road) by the bonanza parking (North 40).
Admission Fees:
http://www.airventure.org/planning/admission.html

Sunday night - Open.

Monday

Official opening day of Air Venture.

10:00am Visit Vendors

3:00pm White Knight Arrives Runway 36L
3:30pm Air Show starts w/ warbirds in review. Runway 36L. Bring a chair and water.

5:30pm Doobie Brother Free Concert at AeroShell Plaza

7:00pm Pizza Dinner at the bus. $10 per person. Salad/Pizza/Sodas/Beer

8:30pm Movie in the Woods - The Right Stuff

Tuesday

Visit Vendors
3:30 pm Air Show

2:00 am Sheep attack.

Dinner - TBD

Wednesday

Pack up, head home.



Recommendations:

EAA Museum
http://www.airventure.org/attractions/museum.html

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helicopter rides in a vintage Bell 47, with a complete ariel view of OSH. At Pioneer Airpark, next to the EAA Museum.

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Links:

Map of Airport: http://www.airventure.org/planning/A...rounds_map.pdf

First Timers Guide: http://www.airventure.org/about/newbies.html

Daily Highlights: http://www.airventure.org/attractions/dailyevents.html