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bhancock(at)worldwidewarb
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 Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 7:39 am Post subject: OSH 50 - Once in a Lifetime |
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Gang,
I've been having a discussion with my "Tiger Squadron" mates about planning our trek to OSH from the left coast. Here's what I said:
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One thing I'd like us to consider when planning for OSH is that this is a ONCE IN A LIFETIME event. I think it's safe to say we will never see this many planes at OSH again. With fuel prices, etc., this pilgrimage is shaping up to be the pinnacle of OSH displays for us.
That being said:
Monday is the mass arrival at OSH. If we miss this we miss being a part of the largest ever RPA formation at OSH...or will ever be. Also the pre-OSH weekend is where ALL the practice for the new formations we'll be flying it taking place, positions assigned, etc.
I figure leaving Thursday gives us a weather slip of one day to arrive sometime Saturday or early Sunday so we can participate in the practice. I personally want to make this thing look great and come off well as we (and the RPA) will be the center of attention all week. Without the practice I think we stand a good chance of making mistakes and looking bad....or worse. No one in our group has ever flown with close to this many airplanes....making it look like something other than a gaggle, much less something to be proud of, is going to take practice.....
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So, my personal feeling is I want our 50 to be as memorable as when the T-6's put up 50... Remember, the T-6's are having their 70th anniversary this year, and I'm sure they'll have their stuff together. This is something we will tell our grandkids about, and I want to tell them we were the best! And something we'll never have the chance to see again in our lifetime...
Food for thought,
Bdog
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cpayne(at)joimail.com
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| Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 3:57 pm Post subject: OSH 50 - Once in a Lifetime |
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Yowlsir, Yowlsir;
It will be a big event and we will have a great time. Many activities and perks are planned for participants. While the CJ-6 is highlighted, we need ALL RedStar aircraft to fly, NOT JUST 50 AIRPLANES. This means Yaks; even IARs will pass muster from 2000 AGL.
In order to accurately plan for a smooth running event, we need everyone to register for the activities they will be partaking in. This means Oshkosh attendance as well as the Pre-OSH work-up at ETB. Visit your flyredstar.org site soon!
Craig Payne
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