The Unofficial 2015 Oshkosh thread...

[glider90]

Found a link to the 2012 flight of Glacier Girl!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlzuqVizv0o

Also, though not at OSH here is a video of the DAV Panchito demo flight. Nice short video that shows the kind of flying they do in their B-25 that make it much more interesting than a typical high cover bomber fly by. I was not prepared to be impressed by a B-25, but they do a really entertaining demo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1ky1E90-CQ
~Jim

[Mark Allen M]

Someone needs to come up with a B-47, so we can have a B-17, 29, 47, and 52 formation fly-by...

About the best I can do ...

[Dan K]

John Bagley is planning to bring "Ole Yeller" P-51...Bob Hoover tribute in the works.

[Brad]

Olympic Flight Museum's FG-1D!

It took me a long time to get this approved! I'll start my new job in Texas the first of July but arranged to go up to Oshkosh with the Corsair for that week. If that hadn't worked out we wouldn't have taken it.

[Zachary]

EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2015 WELCOMES RETURN OF GARY SINISE AND LT. DAN BAND ON JULY 24
Evening concert presented by DAV and EAA Warbirds of America

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — (May 4, 2015) — Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band will return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2015 as the grand finale of a daylong salute to veterans on Friday, July 24. Performing for the fifth time at EAA AirVenture since 2008, the popular band will be hosted by the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and EAA Warbirds of America at the Boeing Plaza stage.

Sinise, best known for his role as Vietnam veteran Lt. Dan Taylor in the classic film “Forrest Gump,” and as star of the hit TV series CSI: New York, plays bass in The Lt. Dan Band and is a well-known supporter of veterans and active-duty personnel. The concert will be a highlight of AirVenture’s own Salute to Veterans Day on July 24 and is included with the day’s admission to AirVenture.

Other highlights throughout the day include extended warbird aircraft performances during the afternoon air show, a flight line parade honoring veterans, and other activities to salute those who have served.

"The performance by Gary and the band is always outstanding, but we know that we're doing this to honor all the veterans and active duty personnel who are here at AirVenture," said Harold Cannon, president of EAA Warbirds of America.

The Lt. Dan Band covers everything from Bruce Springsteen to Beyonce, and the Zac Brown Band to Jimi Hendrix. Following the band’s first concert in front of thousands at EAA’s Theater in the Woods in 2008, Warbirds of America and the DAV teamed to sponsor the band’s return in 2010, 2011 and 2013.

“The DAV is thrilled to bring our message of service to America’s veterans and their families to this year’s air show at Oshkosh,” said DAV National Commander Ron Hope. “Sponsoring such a talented band is our way of thanking the patriotic citizens who attend events like this in their unwavering support of honoring the men and women who served.”

About DAV
The 1.2 million-member DAV, a non-profit organization founded in 1920 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1932, represents this nation’s disabled veterans. It is dedicated to a single purpose: fulfilling our promises to the men and women who served.

About EAA Warbirds of America
EAA Warbirds of America is a non-profit organization within EAA that is dedicated to the preservation of former military aircraft known as “warbirds.” Since 1964, EAA Warbirds of America has worked to “Keep ‘em Flying.”

About EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” and EAA’s yearly membership convention. Additional EAA AirVenture information, including advance ticket and camping purchase, is available online at http://www.eaa.org/airventure. EAA members receive lowest prices on admission rates. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 1-800-JOIN-EAA (1-800-564-6322) or visit http://www.eaa.org. Immediate news is available at http://www.twitter.com/EAA.

[Dan K]

One more bomber: 'Devil Dog' returns.

'Georgie's Gal' also a possible as she returns from maintenance at Aero Trader.

[Dan K]

Noticed that the CAF SB2C will be in Madison, WI, July 17-19. Anyone know if she is sticking around for the rest of the week?

[Dan K]

As most (all?) of you already know, NATA hosts 'Pre-Oshkosh' formation clinics for trainers and fighters.

The SNJ/T-6/Harvard bunch--plus any fighters--are gathering at Dubuque, IA (DBQ) from July 15-19.

Sheboygan, WI (SBM) will be hosting the T-28 component from July 17-20.

Anyone planning to visit/participate at either event?

Those stopping at Sheboygan may check out the static T-28 display and memorial dedicated last fall to both Operation Waterpump and Raven drivers.


http://www.ahcw.org/exhibits.php

http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/ ... 57531.html

[jaybird]

Yeah, but the really big news is 70+ Pitts Specials!!!

Oh wait, wrong forum.

[Dan K]

Yeah, but the really big news is 70+ Pitts Specials!!!

Oh wait, wrong forum.

Sounds like somebody's flying up this year...

[soko121]

good for you, i [i]thought[i] about flying the S2A up for this year, cant get the logistics to work.

[Dan K]

In case ride times in "Gunfighter" get booked full out of Appleton, CAF-Dixie Wing plans to run rides with "Red Nose" out of Fond du Lac again.

[Dan K]

Sierra Sue II confirms.

http://warbirds-eaa.org/news/SierraSue.pdf

[dc8jet]

Any idea of the arrival date for Sierra Sue?

[Dan K]

Like the Howard DGA?

16 presently planning to attend.