Oppo Oshkosh Roll Call

"Jcarr" (jcarr) 07/10/2017 at 17:06 • Filed to: Planelopnik, AirVenture

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I’m getting a B-1er.

If you can’t find something interesting in this mess, you’re probably braindead.

We’re 2 weeks out from AirVenture 2017 on the shores of beautiful Lake Winnebago in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Who’s going? Is this your first time, or are you a grizzled veteran? What are you looking forward to seeing?

As for me, this’ll be my 21st go round. I’m looking forward to seeing the Bone. It’s one of the few military aircraft I’ve never seen fly. Also looking forward to this rare occurrence that is schedule to be part of Saturday’s airshow:

That, and about a million other things.

Takuro Spirit > Jcarr 07/10/2017 at 17:13

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Maaaaannnn I keep saying I’m gonna go... because I want to, but other plans get in the way :(

Jcarr > Takuro Spirit 07/10/2017 at 17:15

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Disregard other plans, go to Oshkosh.

Mercedes Streeter > Jcarr 07/10/2017 at 17:21

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How do I get in on this and what can I expect to see? :D

WilliamsSW > Jcarr 07/10/2017 at 17:22

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Still shooting for Thursday/Friday - and it’s the B-1, Doc, and Fifi that I’m looking forward to the most (no way I’ll see the B-2).

Chris Clarke > Jcarr 07/10/2017 at 17:27

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I’ll be there. Looking forward to seeing both B-29s flying together, but I think I may miss it. I’ll be there for the beginning of the week but miss the weekend when all the action happens.

Jcarr > Mercedes Streeter 07/10/2017 at 17:28

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Everything you need to know, right here: http://www.eaa.org/en/airventure

And here: http://oppositelock.kinja.com/eaa-airventure-2016-photo-dump-1784652807

And here: http://oppositelock.kinja.com/eaa-airventure-2015-photo-dump-1720392290

There’s simply too much to list. 10,000+ aircraft, hundreds of exhibitors, forums, and live interviews. It’s mind boggling and infinitely interesting. Tickets are ~$40/day, less if you join EAA.

Bottom line, do it. If not this year, next year. You won’t regret it.

Jcarr > Chris Clarke 07/10/2017 at 17:29

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Damn, at least there are livestreams.

HammerheadFistpunch > Jcarr 07/10/2017 at 17:34

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Bone, BUFF and...blade? Whats the nickname for the b2?

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2017 at 17:48

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Spirit

HammerheadFistpunch > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) 07/10/2017 at 17:56

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Thats the official name. As far as I can work out it doesn’t have a widely accepted cool nickname

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > Jcarr 07/10/2017 at 18:10

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I had a B1 fly low as fuck over us in MT on my dad’s ranch when I was a kid. Also an A10 when I was high up on a mountain, he was so close I could see his helmet decoration.

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2017 at 18:19

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Giantangrydeathbat

HammerheadFistpunch > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) 07/10/2017 at 18:22

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deatherang 

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2017 at 18:24

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Sneakywang

Dusty Ventures > Jcarr 07/10/2017 at 21:38

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:’(

Jcarr > Dusty Ventures 07/10/2017 at 22:13

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No go this year?

Dusty Ventures > Jcarr 07/10/2017 at 22:18

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Nope. Not enough money and too much other stuff going on

Jcarr > Dusty Ventures 07/10/2017 at 23:23

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Always next year.