"Diving back down to the 90kt altitude make me pretty nervous with the limited visibility down in our planes.  Have any of you flown the 135kt VFR arrival that is 500' higher than the 90kt folks?  What has been your experience?"

Hi Dan, I'll repeat the second paragraph:  [ATC answer: when to descend?]

I also asked when they expected the 135K level to descend to the 90K level.

 "He said to stay high until the tower frequency suggests lower.  He said that the tower controller would be looking for a clear spot below to provide a safe descent.  He reminded everyone to keep the pattern in 'tight'.  Do not string out over the lake on the 27 approach 'cause they can't see you."

I share your concern about the descent and wonder who decided the high wings low and the low wings high??  I've flown the 135K several times and tried to look down on both sides while rocking my wings before starting down.  When both runways are open [no warbirds shutting down 18-36], ATC attempts to put the faster aircraft on 18-36 and that works fine.  Each year I write them and 'suggest' that 18-36 only be closed for emergencies and require the warbirds to fall in line like the rest of us but so far no go...  ATC says it is the EAA calling the shots so address your comments to the EAA.  Primarily, it is the t-6 bunch that causes the closure.  Last year after one of the thunderstorms, we were lined up waiting in turn to depart and the t-6s decided that would be an excellent time to do a missing man formation flyover followed by overhead break to land.  My engine and oil suffered along with a lot of others during the extended wait for takeoff.  Later in that same line the avenger chopped into the RV.. In my opinion, the t-6s contributed to that fatality.

So, be alert during the approach and likewise during departure..  I for one, will be more aware of  who is behind me.   Be safe, Earl