Keith Page Posted July 21, 2015 Posted July 21, 2015 Any Oshkosh reports? Who is at Oshkosh? Regards, KP.
djpacro Posted July 21, 2015 Posted July 21, 2015 I was at one of the forums and the speaker was talking about two Barbies riding a dinosaur - complete with models.
Keith Page Posted July 21, 2015 Author Posted July 21, 2015 I hear that the RAAus Tech. and Opp managers are at Oshkosh with all the bells and whistles. Regards, KP. 1 1
djpacro Posted July 21, 2015 Posted July 21, 2015 Yes, I haven't seen them yet however as I'm immersed in the Pitts 70th Anniversary activities. 1
Oscar Posted July 21, 2015 Posted July 21, 2015 CAMit are exhibiting there, which is a big step up in their confidence that they have weathered the storm of the Jabiru debacle and are on the way forward. 4
rhysmcc Posted July 21, 2015 Posted July 21, 2015 I hear that the RAAus Tech. and Opp managers are at Oshkosh with all the bells and whistles.Regards, KP. That sounds expensive, although I'm sure they will learn a lot from the experience 1
dazza 38 Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 I hear that the RAAus Tech. and Opp managers are at Oshkosh with all the bells and whistles.Regards, KP. I hope we're not paying their way. 4 1 1
fly_tornado Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 why? they need to learn how the big boys work. 2
Keith Page Posted July 22, 2015 Author Posted July 22, 2015 I hope we're not paying their way. I just wonder did they do a Bronwyn Bishop as well? Regards, KP. 1
ave8rr Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 I hope we're not paying their way. I cannot see ANY reason for the Ops Manager to be there unless on a "private" visit. Tech manager on RAAus bus maybe.....
JEM Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 Maybe they are making up for there not being a Natfly this year. 1
rankamateur Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 Maybe they are making up for there not being a Natfly this year. Cost is probably similar.
Oscar Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 Since the USA is an almost non-existent supplier of fully-manufactured aircraft into the RAA market, I think it might have been more useful for the Tech Manager to go to one of the major European shows and had the opportunity to really get familiar with what is coming out of there. I personally support the idea that RAA should get exposure to the experience of other, and successful, spheres of RAA-class aircraft standards, manufacturing and operations - we would as a community be better served if RAA can assimilate and be able to present cogent arguments to CASA for changes to the regulations that bind us, where there is good evidence that changes to a different regime have palpably worked. I have very considerable confidence that Darren and Jill will extract the maximum value to RAA they can get from their visit to Oshkosh. I would hope that they have gone with a definite agenda/prescription to research issues that can be translated back to the Australian situation. However, anybody who underestimates how much plain hard yakka it can be to meet and extract information from people caught up in a major international 'expo' of this nature - hasn't been to one. Rather than be cynical, why don't we wait and see what results? 1 2 1 1
Oscar Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 Ian Bent will be tied to his stand, but I have two family members there right now; will be getting a full report... 1
Guest ozzie Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 A bump for us who stuck at home http://www.eaa.org/en/airventure/eaa-airventure-news-and-multimedia/eaa-airventure-webcams
djpacro Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 Replica of the first Pitts Special, the Little Stinker, is right out front of the aerobatic club HQ. Empty weight less than 260 kg. Next to it is the last in the series, a Model 12.
Guest ozzie Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 Really great hi quality images here. http://www.eaa.org/en/airventure/eaa-airventure-news-and-multimedia/airventure-2015-photos
Keith Page Posted July 22, 2015 Author Posted July 22, 2015 why? they need to learn how the big boys work. You can get all the learnings on the Internet, just like we get the magazine. Hence no need to fly to Oshkosh. Regards, KP. 3 1
SDQDI Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 Keith if the people in charge relied solely on the Internet for information I would be very very worried. Personally I think that going to one of the worlds leading aviation events COULD be a good thing. As long as they aren't just there to take pics for the family photo album of course but I think that they certainly have our interests at heart and would be putting in an effort to learn a lot especially if the effort that Darren puts in while he is here is anything to go by. 3 1
djpacro Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 Bumped into Jill tonight, after another long day ......l
Oscar Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 Also, don't underestimate the value of making 'networking' contacts with key people in places like the EAA, and even the FAA Small Aircraft Directorate. If Darren can, for instance, get a decent handle on how repairs and modifications are done in the USA, MARAP might be further refined. 3
slb Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 I think there is a 3rd over here, but not sure if it is Katie, as I haven't bumped into any of them yet. The forums are good and the action is great, so much to see .... Was awful this morning as we saw the crash from a distance just as we were waiting for the internal bus. Huge fire ball. So glad to hear that everyone got out although one is still critical, I hear. Seeing it, even from a distance was terrible. 1
Roscoe Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 I am here, weather perfect and and immersed in the usual Oshkosh comraderie. Far too much to see and do in one week, best to concentrate on the things that particularly interest you. Lots of Aussies about and all seem happy! This is Aviation heaven, has to be experienced. 4
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