AirVenture 2010, (KOSH), Sunday, July 25th, 2010

[Feeder-Feeder]

Howdy,

Feeder-Feeder represented the 170s in the Oct 09 issue of the Vintage Magazine. I assume from the forum discussions that the 50 spaces will be in the area between the north-south runway and the long shuttle trail to the south-40 (near the shuttle exchange area); and they will not be in the official vintage camping area (VAC) just to the south of the Vintage/Red Barn complex. The Swifts and 195s were in the area described above. Additional clairification may be appropriate, and desired by some.

Bob Woolley
N2343D

[kmisegades]

My understanding is that the C170 camping will be close to I-95, where the C-190/195s camp. I will get a clarification. Kent

[kmisegades]

Just received the following details on the location of our reserved rows in Oshkosh:

"The rows will be across the road to the west of the 195’s and a little north towards emergency aircraft repair."

We are now 30 ships confirmed with 20 more open slots. Lets add some more to beat those C-190/C-195 folks!

Kent

[Feeder-Feeder]

Thanks for the clarification on the reserved parking area for 2010. BJW, # 1262, N2343D

[kmisegades]

My pleasure - you are not on my list though, N2343D! Will you be able to join us at AirVenture 2010? Kent

[gwillford]

Still have openings?

George
170B N3098A

[kmisegades]

George,

Yes there are three slots left. We're past the deadline, but my guess is that we can still fit you in.

Please send me by email to kmisegades@bellsouth.net the following:

1. your home base
2. your email address
3. a telephone number

regards,

Kent Misegades
Cary, NC

[Hawkeyenfo]

Kent, email sent. Hope it's not TOO late!!!!

Chris

[4-Shipp]

Any updates on club parking? I just got my work schedule and will be there on Sunday, the 25th.

Bruce

[N2255D]

As of 7/2 there was one person remaining on the waiting list according to Kent Misegades. He is the one who has been doing all the heavy lifting to make this happen.

[4-Shipp]

I talked to Kent and I am number two on the waiting list. I plan on camping in Vintage Camping regardless of where I park. How many of you that are parking with the club plan on camping with your aircraft? ever camped at OSH and would appreciate some advice. Lots of camping before so I got the basics - tent, sleeping bag, etc. Thanks.

Bruce

[SteveF]

Bruce,

Check out the "Camping with your plane" post in The Pilots Lounge forum.

SteveF

[170C]

Bruce, if you have camped out with your plane in other places you will be OK @ Oshkosh. I have done so 4 times previously and plan to do so with the group this time. Be sure to bring your tie downs as that is a requirement of the EAA at OSH. If you haven't already done so, be sure to download the NOTAM or call EAA & have them mail you a copy. (Looking forward to meeting a fellow 170 member from the Hotter Than Hell city of WF )

PS: Do you happen to know Dave Eby there in Wichita Falls? He bought my C-140A back in '89.

[4-Shipp]

Steve, thanks for that thread. That is exactly the info I was looking for!

OP, Dave Eby is my personal aviation hero and role model. He has sold the 140, the Thorpe and now has a gorgeous 90 hp Cub. He is 6 months from completing a Texas Sport Cub/PA-11. He flies on a Light Sport ticket these days. Dave also did me the great honor of grading my runway. We would not have our own runway if not for his encouragement and help.

This will be our second trip to OSH in the 170 (last year was first) so I am familiar with the getting in and out stuff. We have camped for ever but never with the plane. Unfortunately I will be by myself unless the boys can get off work, so I will have plenty of room to over-pack for one and still be OK. I did not sign up for the 170 group camping until late as I did not know until last week if my work schedule would allow me to get there on Sunday. Consequently I am on the waiting list for a spot on 170 Row. I plan to arrive early to mid afternoon on Sunday and I hope to at least get close enough to come scrounge a cup of hot coffee in the morning.

We had wanted to attend OSH for years but other commitments and conflicts kept us away until last year. I had not attended since I was nine years old. We arrived on Thursday about noon just after the last rain shower of the week moved across the airfield. We were on of the first arrivals after the shower and the pattern was virtually empty except for the EAA Tri-Motor. The anticipation and excitement that overcame me as we flew over Rippon and Fisk came into sight borderlined on overwhelming! Hey - forgive me...I felt the same way when I was nine! June has a great picture of me over Fisk with this goofy, adolescent grin that lasted for 2 days! Yesterday I printed the NOTAM and as I was reviewing the Fisk arrival, that same wave of excitement came over me again...just reading the silly thing! Looking forward to meeting everyone and enjoying a great week!

Bruce

[170C]

Thanks for the reply Bruce. See ya on Sunday. Tell Dave hello for me.
Frank