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AirVenture 2010, aka: Oshkosh Air Show (pic intensive)
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We continued in the Vendor area and made our way to the Vintage section. Wow. Some AMAZING old old old (did I mention OLD) aircraft in there and they all FLEW-IN. Again, I can't stress what the entire picture looks like with so many planes and tents.
So here's Dad next to a Luscomb 8A. He had an 8E, the later model many years ago. We saw many Luscomb 8's there and I really think he enjoyed seeing them again. On a side note, I've been able to track down his and it lives in MA and is no longer air-worthy due to a hanger collapse due to snowfall.
So we hear a deep rumble and look up to this:
I think it's a C17 Globemaster
You have to remember, all the while stuff is coming in, other stuff is taking off. This guy cleared the runway just in time. And yes, they have more than one aircraft on an active runway at any given time. More on that in a bit.
In the Vintage section, a beautifully restored bi-plane.
A Culver
These Luscomb 8's will fly-in from just about anywhere....
A beautifully restored Lycoming engine
Are you getting a feel for the tents and planes yet? This Cessna 182E was done in 25th Anniversary paint and was original. That's 1962. Ain't it great?
A Swift
The Ford Tri-Motor just kept doing hops all day long and never missed a beat
Another P51 Mustang coming in. Dad and I referred to them as "Big beautiful swoopie but boring planes". All they could do was big dives and slow radius turns (compared to the stunt planes and bi-planes that is....)
Look at the neon green under the wings. No, that's not over-cooked in Lightroom. Rather, on each runway there was a large orange and large neon green ball painted on the center line. Since there are so many departures and landings, the stack the aircraft up along the railroad tracks which are also painted with marks to give spacing. They'll bring two down at the same time or have one on rollout as one comes down. Amazing. This P51 was over the neon green ball.
A really nice Bellanca. I was totally amazed at the knowledge my Dad commanded of the airplanes. I could point one out a hundred yards away and say "What's that"? and he'd get 10 out of 10. Then again, he DID spent a lot of time around a tremendous variety of aircraft during his career.
By now, we've made it past the Vintage section and have begun to enter the homebuilt/rotor craft/ultra-light area. For me, it was good to see the items, but there really wasn't a big draw. But if you have a price point of say, $6500, this is where you fit in with flying.
Little whirlie-birds for the Border Patrol
Bigger whirlie-birds
More whirlie-birds
BOOM. Out of the blue and quiet these two birds do a pass
One ducks down low for a pass and then they are gone. Bye. Poof.
On the way back from the ultra-light area, in Vintage was some more funny artwork. This was on an ErCoupe.
By now it was crowding 2:30pm and the daily airshow started at 3 so we walked back the 1/2 mile or so to the spectator area along the runway to see what was in store for us today. We found a nice spot that was shaded somewhat under a wing and parked it there for the show.
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So here's Dad next to a Luscomb 8A. He had an 8E, the later model many years ago. We saw many Luscomb 8's there and I really think he enjoyed seeing them again. On a side note, I've been able to track down his and it lives in MA and is no longer air-worthy due to a hanger collapse due to snowfall.
So we hear a deep rumble and look up to this:
I think it's a C17 Globemaster
You have to remember, all the while stuff is coming in, other stuff is taking off. This guy cleared the runway just in time. And yes, they have more than one aircraft on an active runway at any given time. More on that in a bit.
In the Vintage section, a beautifully restored bi-plane.
A Culver
These Luscomb 8's will fly-in from just about anywhere....
A beautifully restored Lycoming engine
Are you getting a feel for the tents and planes yet? This Cessna 182E was done in 25th Anniversary paint and was original. That's 1962. Ain't it great?
A Swift
The Ford Tri-Motor just kept doing hops all day long and never missed a beat
Another P51 Mustang coming in. Dad and I referred to them as "Big beautiful swoopie but boring planes". All they could do was big dives and slow radius turns (compared to the stunt planes and bi-planes that is....)
Look at the neon green under the wings. No, that's not over-cooked in Lightroom. Rather, on each runway there was a large orange and large neon green ball painted on the center line. Since there are so many departures and landings, the stack the aircraft up along the railroad tracks which are also painted with marks to give spacing. They'll bring two down at the same time or have one on rollout as one comes down. Amazing. This P51 was over the neon green ball.
A really nice Bellanca. I was totally amazed at the knowledge my Dad commanded of the airplanes. I could point one out a hundred yards away and say "What's that"? and he'd get 10 out of 10. Then again, he DID spent a lot of time around a tremendous variety of aircraft during his career.
By now, we've made it past the Vintage section and have begun to enter the homebuilt/rotor craft/ultra-light area. For me, it was good to see the items, but there really wasn't a big draw. But if you have a price point of say, $6500, this is where you fit in with flying.
Little whirlie-birds for the Border Patrol
Bigger whirlie-birds
More whirlie-birds
BOOM. Out of the blue and quiet these two birds do a pass
One ducks down low for a pass and then they are gone. Bye. Poof.
On the way back from the ultra-light area, in Vintage was some more funny artwork. This was on an ErCoupe.
By now it was crowding 2:30pm and the daily airshow started at 3 so we walked back the 1/2 mile or so to the spectator area along the runway to see what was in store for us today. We found a nice spot that was shaded somewhat under a wing and parked it there for the show.
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So Day Two's airshow was "Jets". To be honest, the show didn't come together well as a whole bunch took off at once, kept circling, more took off, circled then they started to land. Sure, everywhere you looked there was a jet, but there was not story, no context. Just jets.
Dad and I joked about there being an entire Soviet Block Air Force present that probably exceeded some countries aircraft counts. Honestly, there must have been 20 of the L39's up at once.
But to get the audience warmed up, there were a few acts to include:
A jet powered glider. IIRC, he has a 40lb thrust jet engine on the glider that allows him to take off solo, gain altitude and do his show with the jet on. He's been to the Burnet and Temple Airshows in Texas a few times.
Next up was the Ericsson Air-Crane. This beast can skim the water at 35mph with a boom lowered and suck up water or drop the large diameter hose and pump it up.
And here's the helo dropping it's load for scale/reference
Between acts, this little guy decided to do a take-off/departure
Part of the show today was a flight of five DC3's. They sure looked pretty all lined up on the taxiway together and one by one they took off. And circled in a line. I was hoping they would have done a five-ship formation fly-by, but they didn't. So all the shots of them are solo's. Still, they're a pretty airplane.
An American Airlines DC3
Era Classic Airlines
As soon as the five DC3's were recovered, there was a giant "WHOOOOSH" at the far end of the runway. Looks like the gal flying the "Vomit Comit" (2 seater F16) was headed out again.
Nothing great about this shot other than I think it captured the 'spirit' of the show
Well, that big old plane just had to come by for a few passes
And a second one
Duggy went up again with the parachute jump team much like yesterday
While he was up gaining altitude, the jets started to take off, so here's "Jets"....
The F4D
An A4 and F86
Four of the L39's in Aggressor Forces
The F86 and a pair of A4's
Two T33's
The F86 rocketing skyward out of the pattern
The F86 back on Terra Firma
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Dad and I joked about there being an entire Soviet Block Air Force present that probably exceeded some countries aircraft counts. Honestly, there must have been 20 of the L39's up at once.
But to get the audience warmed up, there were a few acts to include:
A jet powered glider. IIRC, he has a 40lb thrust jet engine on the glider that allows him to take off solo, gain altitude and do his show with the jet on. He's been to the Burnet and Temple Airshows in Texas a few times.
Next up was the Ericsson Air-Crane. This beast can skim the water at 35mph with a boom lowered and suck up water or drop the large diameter hose and pump it up.
And here's the helo dropping it's load for scale/reference
Between acts, this little guy decided to do a take-off/departure
Part of the show today was a flight of five DC3's. They sure looked pretty all lined up on the taxiway together and one by one they took off. And circled in a line. I was hoping they would have done a five-ship formation fly-by, but they didn't. So all the shots of them are solo's. Still, they're a pretty airplane.
An American Airlines DC3
Era Classic Airlines
As soon as the five DC3's were recovered, there was a giant "WHOOOOSH" at the far end of the runway. Looks like the gal flying the "Vomit Comit" (2 seater F16) was headed out again.
Nothing great about this shot other than I think it captured the 'spirit' of the show
Well, that big old plane just had to come by for a few passes
And a second one
Duggy went up again with the parachute jump team much like yesterday
While he was up gaining altitude, the jets started to take off, so here's "Jets"....
The F4D
An A4 and F86
Four of the L39's in Aggressor Forces
The F86 and a pair of A4's
Two T33's
The F86 rocketing skyward out of the pattern
The F86 back on Terra Firma
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Man this is great... that's a ton of work you're putting in there. That Luscombe is a classy little bugger but the Swifts are just beautiful. The composition of the jet shots is great as well, that can be hard to do with fast movers. I think this one is probably two Lockheed T-33s... related to the P-80/F-80 Shooting Star (first operational US fighter I believe).
Two Saber's????
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Great, great photos. Thank you. This just went on my personal Bucket List.
The uncaptioned photo after the A26 is a Douglas A1 "Sandy" Skyraider. Close air support.
The uncaptioned photo after the A26 is a Douglas A1 "Sandy" Skyraider. Close air support.
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I visited Oshkosh in a previous life ~1983 with my brother in law and remember how amazing it was to see so many planes...
Thanks for posting, great shots!
Thanks for posting, great shots!
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So with the day's activities winding down, I'm guessing the time was crowding 4:30-5:00pm or so. The last acts of the day included the following:
This stunter ran on ethanol. What was most obvious during this part of the show was all the advertising. From what I learned, this is an all volunteer event, ie: these guys don't get paid to make an appearance, so the good acts get booked and their marketing/advertising budgets pay for this show.
These guys were good.
This little 40lb thrust get engine allows the glider to get airborne under his own power and do his show. I've seen this one at night and it's sort of cool.
The Red Bull crowd is huge and into everything from planes to race cars, snowboarders, off-roading, x-games and such. This helo was specially modified to allow 180 degree loops. Pretty amazing when you watched it.
I noticed a lot of the uber-acrobatic aircraft the pilot sat just behind the main wing. Some pretty amazing things were done in this one.
Another sponsored advertising plane that did some nice moves.
The "Pirate" guy sans wife this time. He put that Waco bi-plane through some wild spins. One time he went straight up until it wouldn't go further, then fell backwards directly on the tail for probably 500 feet. Literally straight up, then straight down on the tail. I haven't seen that one before for such a distance or with such accuracy.
Just another one of the many closing acts
Another low-level ribbon cutter
A P51 slow swoopie boring flight. Lots of great noise and it's pretty, but doesn't hold a candle to the stunt/bi-planes for action.
So while this is going on, we all hear a rumble off to runway left. Then lookie what pops up on VSTO (vertical short take off)
I couldn't help but laugh as about the same time the AV8 Harrier did his thing, these guys did their VSTOL (vertical short take off landing)
A good friend of mine was a Harrier pilot and he said this type of flight, hovering, was just plain old hard on the engines. Not to mention the potential for a FOD or having the thing porpoise over on it's back. I tried to capture the exhaust from each side. That bird is just sitting there with no movement whatsoever.
After the Harrier show, that was it for the flying so Dad and I made our way out of the infield to the tarmac and passed a few things along the way to include a Homeland Security AWACs
Nice little shot for size comparisons. I think tricepilot flew the bigger ones
One last peek at the Aero Shell team planes all under cover for the evening
And a final shot of a majestic DC3 sitting in the dimming light of sunset. A fitting final picture of the planes.
So that was it for Airventure 2010 for Dad and I. We had a grand time together and both really enjoyed the two days there and each others company. I'm glad we went and I hope you've enjoyed the shots I was able to capture.
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This stunter ran on ethanol. What was most obvious during this part of the show was all the advertising. From what I learned, this is an all volunteer event, ie: these guys don't get paid to make an appearance, so the good acts get booked and their marketing/advertising budgets pay for this show.
These guys were good.
This little 40lb thrust get engine allows the glider to get airborne under his own power and do his show. I've seen this one at night and it's sort of cool.
The Red Bull crowd is huge and into everything from planes to race cars, snowboarders, off-roading, x-games and such. This helo was specially modified to allow 180 degree loops. Pretty amazing when you watched it.
I noticed a lot of the uber-acrobatic aircraft the pilot sat just behind the main wing. Some pretty amazing things were done in this one.
Another sponsored advertising plane that did some nice moves.
The "Pirate" guy sans wife this time. He put that Waco bi-plane through some wild spins. One time he went straight up until it wouldn't go further, then fell backwards directly on the tail for probably 500 feet. Literally straight up, then straight down on the tail. I haven't seen that one before for such a distance or with such accuracy.
Just another one of the many closing acts
Another low-level ribbon cutter
A P51 slow swoopie boring flight. Lots of great noise and it's pretty, but doesn't hold a candle to the stunt/bi-planes for action.
So while this is going on, we all hear a rumble off to runway left. Then lookie what pops up on VSTO (vertical short take off)
I couldn't help but laugh as about the same time the AV8 Harrier did his thing, these guys did their VSTOL (vertical short take off landing)
A good friend of mine was a Harrier pilot and he said this type of flight, hovering, was just plain old hard on the engines. Not to mention the potential for a FOD or having the thing porpoise over on it's back. I tried to capture the exhaust from each side. That bird is just sitting there with no movement whatsoever.
After the Harrier show, that was it for the flying so Dad and I made our way out of the infield to the tarmac and passed a few things along the way to include a Homeland Security AWACs
Nice little shot for size comparisons. I think tricepilot flew the bigger ones
One last peek at the Aero Shell team planes all under cover for the evening
And a final shot of a majestic DC3 sitting in the dimming light of sunset. A fitting final picture of the planes.
So that was it for Airventure 2010 for Dad and I. We had a grand time together and both really enjoyed the two days there and each others company. I'm glad we went and I hope you've enjoyed the shots I was able to capture.
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Thanks for sharing. Just love me some aircraft of any sort.
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Great Pics and I'm sure an incredible trip! Having done the fly-in a few times, I can attest, this is a MUST SEE for anyone who appreciates engines, engineering...anything that produces a bang out of fuel & air. If you have some more of your "artist" shots of P-51's, I sure would like to see them. Nose art as well.
Thanks for sharing your trip
Thanks for sharing your trip
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Awesome! The last two closing shots are great. The P51 is an earlier model, I don't think there are many of those around. A, B, or C? I dunno. The Harrier looks privately owned?? Wow...
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The last P-51 looks like a "C" (4 blade prop). Above that on this page are two more...both "K"'s (tail section & canopy are the give aways).
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great pics. Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to go to this someday.
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Darn it!! I need to go...heck I can stay with my brother for free....just need to plan the vacation.
Scott...great shots. Your eye has really improved.
Scott...great shots. Your eye has really improved.
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This just in from Oshkosh.....
Total aircraft: More than 10,000 aircraft arriving at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh and other airports in east-central Wisconsin.
Total showplanes: 2,380, including 1,106 homebuilt aircraft, 635 vintage airplanes, 374 warbirds, 115 ultralights, 120 seaplanes and 30 rotorcraft.
Commercial exhibitors: 777 (up from 750 in 2009)
International visitors registered: Nearly equal to 2009, with 2,167 visitors registered from 66 nations, with Canada (586 visitors), Australia (350), and Brazil (221) the top three nations. (NOTE: This total includes only non-U.S. visitors who register at the International Visitors Tent, so the actual international contingent is undoubtedly larger.)
Total estimated campers (fly-in and drive-in camping areas): Estimated at more than 36,000.
Media: 979 media representatives on-site, from five continents
I said it was big and the above numbers sort of confirm that! I need to figure out how to get one of the media passes for next year. All these shots in the thread were from the general public areas and all the media would get is probably access to active flight-lines and maybe some of the evening private events. Hmmmmm........ That or a 300-400mm prime lens. Decisions, decisions, decisions.......
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Total aircraft: More than 10,000 aircraft arriving at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh and other airports in east-central Wisconsin.
Total showplanes: 2,380, including 1,106 homebuilt aircraft, 635 vintage airplanes, 374 warbirds, 115 ultralights, 120 seaplanes and 30 rotorcraft.
Commercial exhibitors: 777 (up from 750 in 2009)
International visitors registered: Nearly equal to 2009, with 2,167 visitors registered from 66 nations, with Canada (586 visitors), Australia (350), and Brazil (221) the top three nations. (NOTE: This total includes only non-U.S. visitors who register at the International Visitors Tent, so the actual international contingent is undoubtedly larger.)
Total estimated campers (fly-in and drive-in camping areas): Estimated at more than 36,000.
Media: 979 media representatives on-site, from five continents
I said it was big and the above numbers sort of confirm that! I need to figure out how to get one of the media passes for next year. All these shots in the thread were from the general public areas and all the media would get is probably access to active flight-lines and maybe some of the evening private events. Hmmmmm........ That or a 300-400mm prime lens. Decisions, decisions, decisions.......
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Man, Scott, What do I say? The Swift, beautiful. A flight of the DC-3 would have been something to see. That art deco design just gets me every time. I would have given quite a bit for a ride in that Ford Tri.
You out did yourself. Just wonderful!
You out did yourself. Just wonderful!
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This just in from Oshkosh.....
Total aircraft: More than 10,000 aircraft arriving at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh and other airports in east-central Wisconsin.
Total showplanes: 2,380, including 1,106 homebuilt aircraft, 635 vintage airplanes, 374 warbirds, 115 ultralights, 120 seaplanes and 30 rotorcraft.
Commercial exhibitors: 777 (up from 750 in 2009)
International visitors registered: Nearly equal to 2009, with 2,167 visitors registered from 66 nations, with Canada (586 visitors), Australia (350), and Brazil (221) the top three nations. (NOTE: This total includes only non-U.S. visitors who register at the International Visitors Tent, so the actual international contingent is undoubtedly larger.)
Total estimated campers (fly-in and drive-in camping areas): Estimated at more than 36,000.
Media: 979 media representatives on-site, from five continents
I said it was big and the above numbers sort of confirm that! I need to figure out how to get one of the media passes for next year. All these shots in the thread were from the general public areas and all the media would get is probably access to active flight-lines and maybe some of the evening private events. Hmmmmm........ That or a 300-400mm prime lens. Decisions, decisions, decisions.......
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Your going to need a camera caddy to carry all that equipment around.
Looking for volunteers?
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Well, the time for someone to get a nice video out on the show activities sure didn't take long..... This pretty much sums up what we saw. (not mine)
Enjoy!
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Enjoy!
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Outstanding video. Thanks for finding and posting it.
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Couple airshows popped up in my INBOX this evening to include:
CAF Midland Air Show 8,9,10 Oct.
www.airshow.org
Wings Over Houston Air show 23,24 Oct. Ellington AFB/Airport
www.wingsoverhouston.com
CAF Midland Air Show 8,9,10 Oct.
www.airshow.org
Wings Over Houston Air show 23,24 Oct. Ellington AFB/Airport
www.wingsoverhouston.com
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Ours up here is Sat., Sept. 4, 2010, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
CAF Dallas/Ft. Worth Wing Warbirds on Parade
CAF Dallas/Ft. Worth Wing Warbirds on Parade
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Is that one in Addison, Janet?
Don't forget the Alliance Air Show, Oct. 30 - 31, 2010.
Don't forget the Alliance Air Show, Oct. 30 - 31, 2010.
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Looks like AirVenture 2011 is on the to-do list for me....riding there and back
Thanks for sharing Scott, both your images and the video
Your welcome!
Couple of things to toss in the mix....
1) The weather can be nice or very stormy or somewhere in between so factor that into the riding/lodging aspect.
2) Bring a heavy duty mosquito spray as they seem to be more intense there. That might have been with all the recent rain, but I recall friends always saying they are heavy in that part of the country.
3) SUNSCREEN! They are Long days.... 'nuff said.
4) A small camelback/hiking pack to carry water, gimmie's from vendors, maps, camera and such is good. I had my camera backpack that worked well for Dad and I
5) Figure out your plans and make them now.... Dad and I stayed about 60 miles outside of Oshkosh and we booked in the last six weeks. It's that busy. I'm sure the tent camping wouldn't be a problem. Speaking of which, there's an entire field of what appears to be a 100 acres of camping and Lord knows how many trailer/rv hookups there are. Along with that are big shower facilities so that eliminates one big issue camping. Do a google of the airfield and anyplace that isn't concrete is either planes, tents or RV's.
If you need any other info, let me know....