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  1. alexm

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    #1 alexm, Dec 8, 2013
    I've just been invited to join friends who have organised a house nearby.. we will be a small group coming from downunder.. I've accepted the invite with both hands!

    They said it takes 4 days to see it all.. fine with me! Amongst other things I would love to do some seaplane research and gather info for some ideas I have in mind.

    Anyone here with plans to go? I know it's a way out yet but it would be good to maybe make some contacts in the meantime and say hello when there at the same event!
     
  2. Tcar

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    #2 Tcar, Dec 8, 2013
    First... up here anyway, it's one word. Oshkosh.

    You'll remember it the rest of your life.

    Don't know if I'll be there yet.
     
  3. alexm

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    #3 alexm, Dec 8, 2013
    Oops.. sorry about that.. and too late to edit the title.

    It'll be cool.. I very much look forward to going.
     
  4. f4udriver

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    #4 f4udriver, Dec 8, 2013
    2014 will be my 41rst year in a row.

    The seaplane base is a great stop but there are also quite a few on the main airport grounds. There are usually all of the Gruman line and a Catalina or two.

    Don't miss the fireworks on the weekend last year they had 2 shows.

    Concert I think on Monday, usually a big name group from years past. We spend all week there and never see it all even with over 40 years experience.
     
  5. alexm

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    #5 alexm, Dec 8, 2013
    41!

    I definitely want to check out EVERYTHING about the Grumman Albatross in particular and other seaplane topics in general, thanks for the heads up!

    I don't know if the B-17 and Superfortress offerings are insanely booked out well ahead but I hope to get into at least something if at all possible..

    Definitely going to need the 4 days then for the very first visit!
     
  6. donv

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    #6 donv, Dec 8, 2013
    I think I'm going to try and go this summer, with my son. I've been invited by some friends who go every year, to camp with them.
     
  7. alexm

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    #7 alexm, Dec 8, 2013
    It'd be nice to think that it'd be possible for f-chatters to meet somewhere sometime in all that since our paths would be crossing.
     
  8. Gatorrari

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    #8 Gatorrari, Dec 9, 2013
    When I was there in 1983 I saw just about everything in 3 days, but it did take the whole 3 days, and the show has undoubtedly gotten bigger since then. I just wish I had made the trip in one of the years when they were selling Concorde "supersonic flights to nowhere" at a relatively affordable price. Unfortunately, those days are gone forever.
     
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    #10 future328driver, Dec 9, 2013
    I went this year after a 20 year hiatus. Spent 3 days at EAA with a good friend and then headed over the FCA event at Elkhart Lake.

    To really take in all that Oshkosh has to offer, you should plan on at least 3 days. You will want to spend some time at the sea plane base, and try to attend the Saturday night airshow - it is spectacular. On Saturday morning, they have a 5K run which is also a good time. If the budget will allow, I highly recommend getting reserved seats at the Aviators Club for the Saturday airshow. The club is air conditioned and all food - breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks are included. This year we got to meet Bob Hoover and Sean Tucker at the Club.
     
  11. GaryC430

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    #11 GaryC430, Dec 10, 2013
    I'm on the MMOPA (Malibu/Mirage Owner's Group) board, so I will most likely attend...unless I buy this Eclipse jet I'm shopping and have to resign my seat.
     

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