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07-18-2005, 10:04 AM
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#1 | | "Shooter"
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Airventure at OshKosh is coming up July 25-31. This year looks like a good one and I wish I could be there. There will be an very impressive array of airplanes this year. There will also be some aircraft making their debut at OshKosh including the HondaJet.
Warbird wise, there will be 5, yes FIVE B-17s there, the B-29 "Fifi", a B-24 and several B-25s! Here is the preview at the airventure site: http://www.airventure.org/2005/news/050609_bombers.html
If someone makes it there, I expect to see some pics!
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07-18-2005, 10:14 AM
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#2 | | He who does not skim
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Country:  | Looks like it'll be a good one. I wish I could be there too. | 
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07-18-2005, 11:37 AM
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#3 | | Konfused with a 'K'
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Country:  | I think for next years holiday im gonna convince my folks to go to America. Around this time. Looks Awesome!
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07-18-2005, 12:18 PM
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Country:  | I really fancy that too CC I just had a look and the cheapest flight I could find was too Chicago 160 miles away for just over £700 so camping to keep the cost down , car hire £250 for a compact which they always upgrade even when you refuse to pay for an upgrade food, campsite fees, entrance fees about 2000 smackers for the whole thing including spending dosh
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07-18-2005, 12:28 PM
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#5 | | IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO
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Country: | Oshkosh and Reno are one of my last "gotta doos"
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07-18-2005, 03:04 PM
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#6 | | Konfused with a 'K'
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Country: | Reno....ahhhh...
Although not on the level of reno I might be going to the Red Bull Air Races in a few weeks, hopefully!
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07-18-2005, 03:33 PM
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#7 | | Master of Ewes
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Country:  | the red bull air races?? i thought they were a bit far away?
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07-18-2005, 03:35 PM
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07-18-2005, 03:58 PM
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#9 | | Master of Ewes
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07-19-2005, 03:22 AM
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07-19-2005, 04:27 AM
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#11 | | Master of Ewes
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07-19-2005, 03:56 PM
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| Oshkosh is great  but one thing is very important if you want to camp there, Make your arangements and reservations early. When I was there in '98 people were making reservations for '99 already. I had to go 35 miles to get a room and it was reported to be a cancelation/the last in that town!
It's worth the trip!
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07-19-2005, 04:10 PM
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#13 | | "Shooter"
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Country: | Yes, you definitely have to reserve early. The town of OshKosh triples in population during AirVenture. I used to live about 2 hours away and we would drive up for the day and come home afterwards. The last one I went to was 1982 and it was awesome.
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07-19-2005, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by evangilder Yes, you definitely have to reserve early. The town of OshKosh triples in population during AirVenture. I used to live about 2 hours away and we would drive up for the day and come home afterwards. The last one I went to was 1982 and it was awesome. | Yes it is! I have been to ~90 airshows/museums and Oshkosh in the best. Some of the things that impressed me:
The respect everyone has for the aircraft, people, exhibits, etc.
Access right up to the aircraft, even the warbirds. When they start up a spotter and fire extiguisher are brought in the spectaters back up and they go.
NO FOD anywhere ever. Even the kids pick up anything on the ground and dispose it properly.
The Airplanes acres of airplanes of every kind, shape, and stile. the year I was there it went from a 1907 model B Wright flyer (reproduction of course) to some new stuff.
If you like airplanes youd think your in heaven.
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07-21-2005, 10:22 AM
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Country: | I have a cunning plan I am buttering up the missus that if we go to Oshkosh for a few days next year I'll take her on a tour of the area So guys I need some nice places to visit in the state that would appeal to my wife she likes small town USA and peaceful scenery and is not a razzle dazzle lover IE Disney/Las Vegas style things. I would be most obliged for any Ideas fellas. My chances of an Oshkosh air show visit may depend on you
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