Oshkosh

recon · Post by **recon** » Sun Jul 18, 2004 7:15 pm

Is anyone going down to Oshkosh for Airventure 2004? Me, my friend and his dad are heading down a week from today. This will be our first visit. Any tips?

N2 · Post by N2 » Sun Jul 18, 2004 8:14 pm

Yes take lots of sunblock with you and enjoy! You'll love that show and don't miss the air display on the weekend with the pyrotechnics!

Tango01 · Post by **Tango01** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 10:14 am

Have fun! Bring back some good shots

T01

CarbIce · Post by **CarbIce** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 10:37 am

We were there for 4 days last year... camped at Fond du Lac. Tstorms are common around noon or shortly after so plan for it, and make sure to close your tent before going to the show.

Bring a big jug o water with you and a portable chair or towel for watching the airshows.
If youre flying, FDL is pretty good... restaurant on the field, shuttle bus every 30 minutes to KOSH ($10us per day), close town, clean showers and no big crowds.

Get an EAA membership before going down... saves you a bundle on camping, daily admission, and some other things around town.

Enjoy.

Valhalla · Post by **Valhalla** » Tue Jul 20, 2004 10:05 am

It's like dying and going to aviation heaven! Airplanes as far as the eyes can see...

Bring a good camera and lots of film (or memory cards).

Driving Rain · Post by **Driving Rain** » Tue Jul 20, 2004 10:44 am

I'm going the day before it starts on the 26th . We're staying at the U of W Oshcosh campus dorms. It's only $22 a night and $4 breakfast.
My first time was last year for the 100th year of powered flight, my mind was blown. It really is aviation Mecca.
Look for a guy wearing a aviation T shirt, shorts and a straw hat, that'll be me.
Cheers Pete

recon · Post by **recon** » Tue Jul 20, 2004 5:22 pm

We are staying in Green Bay and will drive in every morning for 3 or 4 days. I have my 5 mega pixel digital cam with enough space for over 330 pictures. Should be enough, lol.