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Tag Archives: Oshkosh
California Dreaming – Wish I Could be There
I usually dream of getting to the USA to visit aviation museums (Fantasy of Flight, Udvar Hazy Centre, etc) or recurring events (Oshkosh, Reno, etc). Today I learned of a one-off event that has trumped every other reason for me … Continue reading
Help Produce a Documentary on Aeroneurophycosis
Some time ago I posted about the word “Aeroneurophycosis” and how it could be use to explain the love of aircraft & aviation that I (& many others) have. Steven Pam is a friend of mine and also the videographer … Continue reading
Posted in General Information, Oshkosh
Tagged aeroneurophycosis, Airheads, AirVenture, avgeek, aviation geek, crowd sourced, documentary, EAA, Experimental Aircraft Association, kickstarter, movie, Oshkosh, PCDU, Steven Pam, USA
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Getting on the Dreamliner
I’ve just been invited by Qantas & Jetstar to come and view the 787 Dreamliner when it’s in Melbourne on Sunday. Neat! This won’t be my first encounter with Boeing’s latest airliner as I got up close & personal with … Continue reading
Posted in General Information
Tagged 787, BOE 787, engineering, invited, Jetstar, Melbourne, N787BX, OSH11, Oshkosh, Qantas, test rig, walk-through, ZA001, ZA003
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Oshkosh 2011 – Day 1 – Getting there isn’t always the best part
As usual, it seems that there’s never enough time to get everything done before commencing a long journey but, despite an ever increasing “to do” list, we managed to arrive at the airport with just enough time to grab a … Continue reading
Posted in Air shows, Commentary, Oshkosh
Tagged Chicago, KLAX, KORD, LAX, Los Angeles, Melbourne, O'Hare, Oshkosh, sleep
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Oshkosh 2011 – Day 3 – Arrival en Mass
Saturday morning opened with thunderstorms and rain covering us at Rockford, the radar showing rain, rain & more rain plus the TAFs agreeing that the weather wasn’t getting better soon. Convective activity was dominating this area of the USA and … Continue reading →