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Oshkosh or Bust

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Key Takeaways:

  • Prompted by a frustrating commercial flight, the author undertook an adventurous "aerial hitchhiking" trip to Oshkosh for AirVenture, prioritizing diverse general aviation experiences.
  • The multi-leg journey involved flying in eight different aircraft, including historic planes like a B-25 bomber, a helicopter, and a seaplane, crossing several states.
  • Despite the trip's complexity and challenges like weather, the author successfully reached Oshkosh, finding the general aviation adventure far more enjoyable and efficient than his previous commercial travel ordeal.
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I made my first trip to Oshkosh in 2007 to unveil the Redbird FMX simulator prototype at AirVenture. That was the start of what would become an annual tradition for me, a pilgrimage north from Austin, Texas, along with 500,000 fellow general aviation disciples, to take part in the “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration.”

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