As I have posted previously, I have decided to cut back on my flying time and spend more time at home working on the build. I am trying to get up in the air every few months and have been lucky enough to have offers to fly with some others to keep me at least somewhat active. I will be using the simulator to keep my Instrument rating current, but I will not be proficient. That will have to wait until my project is in the air.
With all that said, I was actually expecting and planning to drive out to OSH this year and do some car camping. I have LOTS of questions to ask vendors as well as trying to scope out show deals on things I already know I’m going to purchase. In chatting with another local pilot, I was casually asked if I was going to OSH and how I was planning to get there. As I explained my plans, I was quickly asked if I wanted to fly out to OSH in his cardinal and participate in the Cessnas to Oshkosh mass arrival. I jumped at that opportunity and am extremely excited to not only fly to OSH, but take part in the mass arrival.
Spent the last few weeks changing my packing around to more “lightweight” gear as I’m going to be camping next to the airplane. I have no idea what to expect or what I really need to bring with me. I realize there is a target and plenty of ways to get stocked up if needed, and I can always ship things home if I need to. Either way I’m going in with lots of excitement and expecting this to be a learning opportunity.