Sea-plane base HELP

An "excitable Englishman"?  I know someone else who could fit that description

Have you had a look on here - http://www.oshkoshseaplanebase.com/

I think the answers to your first two questions are both 'no'.  And for the third question, 'every day'.  Just remember to stock up on very large amounts of mosquito juice.  The week of AV is the mosquitoes week of paradise & gorging.....

It is an idyllic spot, inspite of that, and well worth visiting.  The Watermelon Social is great fun, and the food is delicious.

Of course, its all a bit frozen over right now....  Only a few months to go

Cheers for the info - I will make sure I bring lots of mosquito repellent. Looking forward to the visit.

Here's some more...

http://airventure.org/attractions/vette_history.html

Vin,

having been to EAA for the past 5 years from the UK - the seaplane base is a totally different atmosphere to the rest of the show. Frequent shuttle buses run from the main show area (main bus station usually - not sure if they will pick up at Ultralights this year) It was $3 last year and you pay on the way back.

My only tip would be to do it early in the day before it gets too busy and hot.  Have also found that the early part of the week tends to have the most aircraft present. You can also do a boat trip around the moored aircraft which allows some good photographic opportunities.

Thanks Paul, That's really helpful

I am staying in Appleton From the Sunday and was thinking of doing it Wed's morning on my way to the EAA, after  reading your reply i think i will stick to that. Thanks

Don't forget to sign in at the International Visitors tent...

http://airventure.org/attractions/international.html

And come to the International Visitors party too.   See you there!

Janet,

When and where is the watermelon social?  That page doesn't seem to work on the link.  Thanks.

  Mike,

I will let the Seaplane Base webmaster know that section of the site is inoperative.  Thanks for letting us know. 

The Watermelon Social is at the seaplane base on Saturday July 30th at 5:30 Pm. Oh yeah, it's a pulled pork dinner with all the fixin's including watermelon, and your choice of beverages.  You also get a nice glass commemorative mug as well.  Price tbd yet, but most likely just $15 per person.   As Janet said, it's a great time.  And it's our way of welcoming the rest of the aviation community to come out and hang with us at the SPB.  Fun for all.

Paul Seehafer, Chairman - AirVenture Seaplane Base

A fantastic amount of information. The sea plane base will definatley be a must on my priority list and I most certainly come over and say hello.

Thanks to everyone for their advice

Cheers

Vin

Hi Vin,

I flew down to Oshkosh / Sea Plane base from central Canada last year for the first time in my float plane.  The sea plane base was far more than i expected.  A great place to be, particularly if you have a love for sea planes.  I met Paul and he is a great guy.  As busy as he was, he made time to speak with me and share details about the base.  Thanks to him and his team for their hard work.  Before I went, I said I just needed to do this once.  Now that I've been, I'm planning to go back this year for sure.

garth

Thanks everyone for all of your help.

I am now trying to fnalise tickets for me and the family for Oshkosh and was looking for some further advice.

If I have tickets for the Mon, Tue and Wed and I plan to go to the museum on the Sunday before can I:

1 - get into the sea plane base on the Sunday?

2 - will there be many sea planes there on the Sunday?

Trying to squeeze in as much as possible in the week!!!

Any advice will be greatfully received.

Cheers

Vin

Vin,

Sunday is not the best day to see seaplanes as many people leave to be back at work on Monday.  Saturday or earlier therefore would be much better.  So rearrange that schedule.  You don't want to miss the seaplane base!

Check out this video link to see more of the SPB;     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtB6db6i78U

Paul Seehafer

Chairman, AirVenture Seaplane Base

Paul, I think Vin was asking about the Sunday before the show opens, although I suspect your advice would be similar.