the other thing that i was not happy about when i flew my propjet to osh
2 years ago is that i was made to taxi over rough rutted grass.  the
propjet(and i) were not happy.  joe b actually told me that it is
possible to bend an engine mount by doing this in a ivp.  i don't know
if there is a way to avoid the grass taxi but be particularly careful in
the iv's.

i won't be there this year unfortunately but be safe and have fun!

david weinsweig
n750dw propjet



>>> lancair-esp@ustek.com 07/19/2011 2:52 PM >>>
The first year I took my ES-P to Oshkosh I was loaded with 3 souls and
camping gear.  On very short final and cleared to land on the far dot a
Champ ignored the tower and  cut in in front of me, causing the tower to
change my clearance from rw 27 to rw 18.  Low, slow, heavy, and an
immediate hard turn to the left???  I don tink so Lucy!  I firewalled it
and went over the Champ and around for another try.  Made for a lot
lower pucker-factor.  I agree: be ready for the unusual at the world’s
busiest airport.

 

Robert M. Simon

ES-P N301ES

 

    

 

From: Ron Galbraith [mailto:cfi@instructor.net]



I want to 2nd Jeff's recommendations.   A couple years ago a Legacy was
in the pattern, the controller was pushing him to "keep it in tight".  
He did.  While turning short final they stalled, flipped over into a
spin and impacted the ground upside down at about 45 degree angle.  
They were loaded with enough camping equipment for two people plus all
their luggage for a weeks stay.  I didn't know you could cram that much
stuff in.  (had the pilot flown a pattern before loaded like this?).
Not trying to be morbid here, but these are things we all want to avoid
seeing again.  Being there at ground zero was not a very pleasant
experience.  IF you start feeling in over your head don't continue.
Go-around and start over.  If you just can't get comfortable in the
pattern then go land at Fond Du Lac and catch the bus.   IF you want to
bring your plane in but are new to the whole OSH thing, then land at
Fond Du Lac and get someone experienced to fly into the show with you.
I've flown in many times doing this and would be glad to help anyone
again.  

See you all there.

Ron Galbraith

 

----- Original Message -----

From: vtailjeff@aol.com

Sent: 07/18/11 12:26 PM

To: lml@lancaironline.net

Subject: [LML] Oshkosh checklist




1. Please practice your slow flight, spot landings, and go
arounds before you go!

2. Download the NOTAM

3. Watch your weight and balance





Jeff

cfi