Oshkosh 2018

[PlaidAvenger]

Once you fly into Oshkosh are you "stuck" there until you depart? If you wanted to go up to fly for an hour or so is that an option?

I've never been to AirVenture before, and I know there are lots of airshows and arrivals and departures, so I was just wondering how things work.

I really want to be able to call myself a Kitfox owner, but until I get to sit in one and fly in one I don't think it's a good idea to throw down the cash. For me it's a 14 hour drive, but if I could get even a short test flight out of it I'm probably going to make the trip there.

[PapuaPilot]

Plaid Avenger,

Typically planes arrive and depart from OSH. It isn't easy to go out and do a demo flight. Most of the display planes are "land locked" for the week, unless they are part of the airshow. The exception would be if there is somebody with a Kitfox parked at the ultralight field that was willing to give you a ride (early morning or late in the evening).

If you can attend then you can spend all the time you need at the Kitfox display; sitting in the planes, asking all the questions you have, etc. There will be lots of Kitfox owners there too; make sure you talk with some of us too, and we will have you sold on the Kitfox in no time.

[PlaidAvenger]

PaupaPilot,

Thank you for the reply! That's what I thought, I figured it would be a big pain in the backside to dig a plane out once it was parked.

I'd still like to make the trek to AirVenture, so I can see, touch, and sit in a Kitfox.

My mind is already pretty much sold on a Kitfox, I just have to make sure my body will be on board too (I'm 6'4 and a bit wider than I'd prefer, so I want to make sure I'd be plenty comfortable).

I also love the idea of being able to chat in person with some of you experienced Kitfox folks. I'm sure there's lots of things a lot of you would know from your experience that I wouldn't know to even ask about.

Thanks again!

[Av8r3400]

I'd like to start to get a general head count for this year's BBQ Party. Please sound off if you are planning to attend.


This year's get together will be on THURSDAY, July 26 starting about 4 pm, due to scheduling issues on Friday. The place will be at my campsite again, see the earlier post for the google map pic of the location.

[ken nougaret]

Weather permitting my wife and i will be there and would love to attend your famous bbq. That's a great thing you do Larry. It will be a pleasure to meet you and other forum members. Thanks, Ken

[mr bill]

I will be there!

[David47]

I’ll be there.