Hangar Flying => Hangar Flying => Topic started by: BruceHughes on July 18, 2014, 06:23:59 PM
Title: Landing training at OSH
Post by: BruceHughes on July 18, 2014, 06:23:59 PM
Hi Group
I now have a Longeze that is airworthy as far as we can determine. It has flown 3 times and probably will fly tomorrow. We corrected a couple of minor problems.
Now the problem is me. I will be at Oshkosh most or all of the "Airventure" week. 2 friends are taking their C-182. I would certainly appreciate any ride that I can get. I had some training in landing about 5 - 6 years ago. The two pilots that would do that for pay do not do it any more. I can pay for gas or whatever is needed.
I also have to do my BFR in August. Maybe I can do that at the same time or in someone's C-152, 172, etc. I have done a few landings recently in my Ercoupe but do not really feel current, even in the Ercoupe. Otherwise I can do the BFR here in my Ercoupe.
Thank you for any comments and/or referrals.
Bruce Hughes
Title: Re: Landing training at OSH
Post by: Rick Hall on July 19, 2014, 12:23:45 AM
I've only flown to OSH once, last year. And it was right seat. I can tell you that ANY landing during Airventure is a real adventure. Or, probably NOT the best place to practice touch and go's ;)
I'll be there the full week, if the stars are in alignment, flying right seat in a Cozy from Longmont, CO. Camping under the wing of 9WK in home built. Call or text to: three zero three, 589 - twenty sixty three.
Rick
Title: Re: Landing training at OSH
Post by: flyingwaldo on July 19, 2014, 08:51:59 AM
Or, probably NOT the best place to practice touch and go's ;)
That is a nice way of putting it! Have fun out there.
Title: Re: Landing training at OSH
Post by: BruceHughes on July 19, 2014, 09:00:03 AM
Hi Rick
Thanks for the email. I have flown in once as a passenger. I also have flown out of OSH to a smaller field nearby. We did several practice landings there with no problem. The trouble is: the guy who was doing that for pay no longer does it. Due to insurance, I think. I was not his best student. Maybe he quit due to me? Anyway I need the experience; may have to get it here in WA state.
I am a volunteer so am VERY busy; I may see you at the CozyGirrrl's spegetti meal.