Flying into OSH is quite easy - though it does require reading the AirVenture NOTAM, and then just doing it.
I’ve flown in eight times in the last 30 years in a Cessna 140, a Bellanca Viking, an Osprey 2, a Cavalier, and a Beechcraft Bonanza. I find it easier to fly into than almost any regional fly-in because the Ripon-Fisk arrival organizes and channels traffic efficiently. It is also relatively easy to fly around during the morning or evening - though admittedly not as easy as an uncontrolled airport. There are significant restrictions during the day, and local flying on the first two and last two days are hampered by traffic delaying taxi. But that really seems secondary to the likelihood of increasing the number of members able to attend, being able to significantly improve the event by leveraging all the other resources available, and growing/strengthening our community by preaching outside the choir. I understand the worry of weakening the community by reducing its isolation, but we could have a concentrated and fairly isolated event by picking a remote parking/camping location for all the members and event tent and food circus- perhaps in the South 40? Anyways, maybe we could use one of the many online survey / event planning sites to poll members regarding potential KR Gathering locations with some emphasis on likelihood of actually coming. I can set something like that up if there is interest. Owen > On Aug 24, 2017, at 3:02 PM, Rob Schmitt <robert7...@aol.com> wrote: > > Sorry, bad idea. > > I have attended both regularly for several years with my KR, so I think I am > qualified to comment. > > OSH is really not a good venue for a KR Gathering. Flying in/out is a > challenge many KR pilots don't want to tackle it. That is partly why so few > show up there. And don't think about giving rides, its painful to get in and > out of the airspace. > > Yes, the location should change and move around the country. I flew to the > one in California a couple years ago. I believe we all agree to that - but > that is where "You" need to offer to host it at your airport. Don't just put > it off on others and complain about the results. > > Sounds like Ken Hurley might be considering hosting a future one? > Outstanding! Thank you! > > Rob Schmitt _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
