marbleturtle Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 As an Oshkosh newbie... I was curious to know who in this group is going and, more importantly from a future builder's perspective, what is happening at the show that I should not miss?!?!?! I know about the general show from the website, but what items not listed may be happening that I should shoot for? ie: composite classes, cozy meetings, etc. Thanks and here's hoping for little fluffy clouds! Quote This ain't rocket surgery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Schubert Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 It's "Airventure 2003" if you want to be PC:p You need to get there early, preferably in time to hear the yodler. If you park in the lot closest to the main gate(where you buy your ticket)walk through the main gate. You will see four big buildings. Go to the second one on the left. You should see Nat's Cozy parked in front of the building. Continue toward the flight line and stop at the EAA store and buy your first Oshkosh/Airventure pin. Make a left and go past the fly market to the Forum buildings. Just on the far side you will find the canard parking area. Every year there is a race from Kitty Hawk to Oshkosh. This year there is talk of more than 30 canards competing because of the first flight anniversary. If they follow past practice, these planes should be parked at show center. As far as seeing everything, good luck!! I go all week with two other people. We split up and later report on things we know will be interesting to each other. I always miss something. Forums are an individual preference. 90% are worth sitting through IMHO. If you are 10 minutes early and there is standing room only, its a good one. Rutan has good forums, Gary Hunter has a good composite do's and don'ts forum, the composites 101 is good for hands on, and it runs every day. There is a cozy forum(and a cozy dinner!). If you are interested in alternative engines, there is a forum saturday morning for that. Quote "We choose to do these things not because they are easy, but because they are hard." JFK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplafleur Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 See my post in the thread: Oshkosh Cozy & Canard Events for the different forums and seminars that I found interesting. There's more than enough. Quote Mike LaFLeur - Cozy MkIV #1155N68ML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noodles Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Hello all, I plan on flying via a jet propelled steel tube on the 31st. I'm flying into Michigan late Thursday night where I should have a rental car awaiting me. My girlfriend and I will drive to Osh Kosh from there, were hoping to camp out. I've read several articles on where to camp. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks, Nathan Quote Cozy IV project. Redheaded Stepchild of The Canard Community Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleturtle Posted July 22, 2003 Author Share Posted July 22, 2003 When is the Cozy Forum and Dinner? Quote This ain't rocket surgery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplafleur Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 The Cozy forum is Friday 1:00pm-2:15pm at the Aircraft Shopper Online Pavilion. The Cozy Dinner is Saturday 6pm at Robbins, which is just north of the fly-in. Stop at Nat's booth for directions. Quote Mike LaFLeur - Cozy MkIV #1155N68ML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleturtle Posted July 24, 2003 Author Share Posted July 24, 2003 Is it invitation only? Quote This ain't rocket surgery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplafleur Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Not that I know of. I know from pld newsletters that there always a number of walk-ins. We should try to car pool. Maybe those interested in car pooling can meet at Nat's booth at 5-5:15pm. Quote Mike LaFLeur - Cozy MkIV #1155N68ML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleturtle Posted July 24, 2003 Author Share Posted July 24, 2003 It looks like I'll be car pooling the whole trip... word spread around the office that I was driving up to the show. Now a few others want to tag along. Quote This ain't rocket surgery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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