The First Unofficial Oshkosh Airventure 2009 Thread

[Dan K]

Hi All,

73 days to go seemed like a good time to start buttering you all up for OSH '09. I'm ultimately hoping this thread will assist you in planning your week at the world's greatest aviation event.

In case you hadn't searched for it yet, here's some initial warbird line-up info from EAA, including the "Warbirds in Review" schedule (Be sure to keep scrolling!).

http://www.warbirds-eaa.org/events/airventure.html

Of special note: Although there is traditionally no aerial display of warbirds on Thursday, I would think the 1:00 PM presentation by Guenther Rall (with the Russell Group's Me-109E and Cavanaugh's Buchon present) might be fairly well-attended. Also note the return of "Glacier Girl", "Old Crow", and the CAF's Red Tail Mustang.

For those who like the "extended" OSH experience, the NATA website indicates that the T-6/SNJ/Harvard FAST training will take place in Dubuque, IA, while the T-28 bunch will train in Sheboygan, WI. In honor of the T-28's 60th anniversary of flight, Wednesday's warbird show at Airventure will feature the Trojan exclusively.

100 years of Canadian aviation will also be highlighted, with a fair number of Canadian warbirds (including CWH Lancaster, Mitchell, Canso, etc.) scheduled to invade.

And saving the best for last, be assured that discussion has already been initiated concerning the 4th Annual WIX/Timeless Voices Gala (also referred to as WIXFEST IV)--the largest annual gathering of WIXers anywhere on the planet.

So, who's planning to join us in God's Country North this July?

Feel free to continue with any other Airventure '09 news and rumors you hear.

[CWH Museum]

As of today, confirmed for Oshkosh from Canadian Warplane Heritage are the Lancaster, B-25 Mitchell and Beech 18.

[Dan K]

As of today, confirmed for Oshkosh from Canadian Warplane Heritage are the Lancaster, B-25 Mitchell and Beech 18.

Thanks for that. Is there a chance the Canso will also be joining the others (as she is still listed on the CWH tentative flying schedule)?

http://www.warplane.com/Planetalk/9_Schedule.jpg

[mazdaP5]

I've not seen any word on modern birds yet, for example, does anybody know if the F-22 will be returning this year?

[Sabremech]

Hi Dan,
The Warbird Heritage Foundation will have 4 airplanes there this year. We'll be bringing the A-4,F86, AD-1 and L-39. See you guys at the great WIXFEST IV.

David

[Zachary]

Pshaw!!! Too many airplanes, too many people, and not enough Bikini Nights girls - I'm not coming!

Zack

[bluehawk15]

We have hopes of bringing the B-25 "Yellow Rose" this year, if everything works as advertised between now and then.

[mustangdriver]

I already have my room booked. I am ready to go.

[Eric Presten]

The EAA just sent me a press deal saying that both the Lancaster and the Lysander will be there from CWH. Is this true?

[Airlift48]

We're thinkin about coming with the "Spirit of Freedom" this year, though we won't know for a short while, though...

[Bear]

Bring on WIXFEST IV!! Ya'll know I'll be there to lead the recruiting mission.

[Warbird Kid]

We're thinkin about coming with the "Spirit of Freedom" this year, though we won't know for a short while, though...

No Angel this year?

[mustangdriver]

Bring on WIXFEST IV!! Ya'll know I'll be there to lead the recruiting mission.

Yes, the recruiting misions are the stuff legends are made of

[spookythecat]

I look forward to seeing you guys again.

Bring the Canso!!! It's been ages since i've seen a PBY in the air.

[mustangdriver]

Al, can't wait to see you again either. I really had a blast doing the tour that you gave me. I had a blast, and met such nice people. If you get a chance, can you PM me your cell number? I lost all of my numbers in a trajic washing machine accident.