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We have flown into OSH the past 8 years and
have settled on this procedure.
Try to arrive one or preferably two days
before opening day to minimize traffic (then volunteer a few hours, they can
always use the help and you will feel better for your contribution)
We spend the night in Lacrosse, WI and get a
very early start to arrive fresh and before the traffic builds later in the
day.
LOOK FOR TRAFFIC AT ALL ALTITUDES AND
ANGLES
Use the higher "high speed" approach
altitude from Fisk to avoid super slow Cubs, Kitfox, etc..
but be prepared for anything from aircraft approaching from all angles (even
behind), and failure of the Controller at Fisk to identify you (so listen
up 25 to 35 miles out for instructions given to other "fast" aircraft so
you will know what to do)
Expect converging or totally lost and
confused traffic on base and final.
Be prepared for crosswind or even tailwind
landings since they are reluctant to change runways later in the day
as winds change and traffic is heavier (like I said, early is
better)
Have a fully briefed observer to help
spot traffic.
Or just arrive real early and minimize all
the exciting stuff above.
Steve Colwell
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