Well Oshkosh 2003 is in the books for us; got home this weekend. Except for a brief bit of rain Wednesday afternoon and late Thursday, the weather was good as well.Our forum host flew spectacularly as always (even in a stiff wind on Wednesday). Thanks Patty for my yearly adrenaline rush!
We spent time resting in the IAC booth (visiting friends we don't get to see often) and Cessna Piots Assoc guest area when not hiking around. The kids as usual enjoyed "Kid Adventure", building rockets and gliders and flying "U-Control" planes.
New in the EAA Museum is Leo Loudenslager's "Shark", the plane he was developing when he was killed in a motorcycle accident in I believe 1997. It has an articulated tail and a larger rudder that deflects more than usual (something like the 3D setup in RC planes). While its great to see the plane completed and in the museum its a shame it will never fly; looks like it would have been awesome!!
Jim Franklin (jet powered WACO), Jim Leroy, Les Shockley (Shock Wave jet truck) and Bobby Younkin put on an interesting team display.
As always there were many planes to dream and lust after.
Lots of fun, but also good to be back home as well.
Dave Hamblin
(formerly DaveH on old site!)
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