A bunch of us are camping at Y51 Friday and Saturday and there's a STOL fly-in Sunday morning.

It's just West of Oshkosh.

Join us!

(Dates above days just before OSH)

Below is what the EAA has listed for the Valdez and STOL flyers

"There will be STOL flight competitions during the afternoon air shows on July 20-21, competition finals prior to the July 22 night air show, and fun flying at the ultralight airstrip on July 23 (mid-day) and July 24 (evening)."

Hey Rob (and others) we are in a Motel about 3 mile from Osh, what's the best way to get to and from? just that little bit too far to walk with kids each day but tantalisingly close. Are you likely to spend longer sitting in a cab than walking or does the transport flow pretty well? Newb to this and the USA. Cheers.

NZMaule wrote:Hey Rob (and others) we are in a Motel about 3 mile from Osh, what's the best way to get to and from? just that little bit too far to walk with kids each day but tantalisingly close. Are you likely to spend longer sitting in a cab than walking or does the transport flow pretty well? Newb to this and the USA. Cheers.

Hey NZ, I'm not the taxi expert. The only 2 times I have been prior I flew my Maule and camped under the wing. We did take a taxi to dinner one night and it was fine. If I were you I would try UBER!! Which hotel you in. Me and Zenuthguy are at the

BEST WESTERN PREMIER Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center
1 N Main St
Oshkosh, WI 54901

I hope we have a BCP meet and greet!!! Has anyone tried to set a time and place???

Cheers...Rob *5zero3seven2zero1nine1seven*

WilgaBeast wrote:Going to be fun!!! Can't wait!

Let's all meet up in Thursday Night July 23rd at the SOS brothers Beer tent.

Hey Cory got and more clues to find the SOS brothers beer tent?

Cheers...Rob

mtv wrote:

OregonMaule wrote:I'll be there. Arriving Monday 1st class Delta. Me and Zenitnguy got a rental car and hotel 8 minutes away. Air conditioning, 2 queen beds. Bring on the thunderstorms and 85 at 90% humidity.

Wussy boys!!!! That ain't the REAL Oshkosh experience....

MTV

hahaha, your right Mike!

After 10 days flying and camping Montana and Idaho and now OSH my wife is, well. Lets say I need to get there and back asap. Plus had enough air miles for a round trip 1st class ticket.

Cheers...Rob

WilgaBeast wrote:A bunch of us are camping at Y51 Friday and Saturday and there's a STOL fly-in Sunday morning.

It's just West of Oshkosh.

Join us!

Viroqua is a beautiful place. Grass strip, gas, shade trees, and picnic table. I stopped there one year.

Cheers...Rob

ust that little bit too far to walk with kids each day but tantalisingly close. Are you likely to spend longer sitting in a cab than walking or does the transport flow pretty well? Newb to this and the USA. Cheers.

I'll send you my phone number and maybe we can shuttle you to and from in our SUV on our way.

Thanks for the PM Zenithguy. I knew there would be some good advice here!! What goes around comes around, us Kiwis are pretty hospitable too for anyone travelling downunder [emoji1] [emoji6]

NZMaule wrote:Hey Rob (and others) we are in a Motel about 3 mile from Osh, what's the best way to get to and from? just that little bit too far to walk with kids each day but tantalisingly close. Are you likely to spend longer sitting in a cab than walking or does the transport flow pretty well? Newb to this and the USA. Cheers.

Sounds like you've got transport set up. Lots of traffic, but it moves. Outflow right after the show is worst, but not that bad.

BUT, there will be a LOT of walking once you get to the show, so be prepared. You'll walk your shoes to smooth. There are trams, but long lines for them at peak. Plan on lots of water, sun screen, hats, and patience. Kids do it, but depending on their ages, you'll need to cruise, not blast.....

But, it's the greatest show on earth, so take your time and enjoy. Bear in mind that it's impossible to see it all in a week. And that's okay.

MTV

Thanks Mike, understood. Kids are 8 & 12, and I figured they will spend most of the day on their feet, they will probably have a day or two off or just come in for the air shows most days. I'll be there as much as I can get away with [emoji6]. It helps the whole family is looking forward to it.

Unlike Caveman ranch, There isn't a meeting spot that draws us for evening BS.
Even people we know seem scattered all the time.
Anyone camping at the Seabase ?

The good meeting spot will be with Kevin Quinn, Pops, Steve Henry and others that are doing the STOL demo. They'll be near Vintage someplace. Look for their airplanes. Much BS will happen in the evenings at their campsite.

Hang a sign by your camp =BCP
We started tent camping with Harry Thompsen and Bob Odegard Who owned Duggy the DC3,
Bob And Jerry Beck started Fargo air museum and restored ww2 planes. Both died in a F4 and P51
Its strange and sad to me changes and accidents seem happening faster than time in aviation.
It seems like 3 years ago, not 25 we were in a cold duster hanger in Kindred SD going over dwgs
to machine P51 gear housings. We hung out with liberty Jump team and new friends every year.
When we visited Dick and Jeenie selling prints to help fund the world flight,
One time Burt was at a card table behind a form and talked with us 2 for an hour .
There are so many great people there, you never know who your standing next to.
I never thought back then We'd be hiking and flying BC in Utah and Alaska.
People from other countries tell us all the time, they have nothing like OSH and USA flying.
Tail Winds and safe travels .

Leaving in 3 days....

Weather is looking to be in our favor...for now

AKT

Working in Chicago and driving up the 24th to tent camp with the BCP crew. I will have a rental car so I am happy to do shuttling if need be.

gptc wrote:Working in Chicago and driving up the 24th to tent camp with the BCP crew. I will have a rental car so I am happy to do shuttling if need be.

See you then Shaun

Warming up for OSH

Zenithguy wrote:Below is what the EAA has listed for the Valdez and STOL flyers

"There will be STOL flight competitions during the afternoon air shows on July 20-21, competition finals prior to the July 22 night air show, and fun flying at the ultralight airstrip on July 23 (mid-day) and July 24 (evening)."

That schedule is close but Wednesday we are flying in the morning and the finals are scheduled for Thursday now allowing everyone to head over to New Holstein on Wednesday.

Here's the fliers...



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