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A Profusion of Thrills

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Key Takeaways:

  • The author recounts a series of thrilling and unique aviation experiences at Oshkosh, including acting as a chase car for a U-2 spy plane's challenging landing and flying a T-28.
  • These adventures culminated in the author, an experienced pilot who had never done aerobatics, successfully performing their first aileron roll under expert instruction.
  • The article emphasizes Oshkosh as a "magical place" where an unparalleled variety of extraordinary aviation moments, sensations, and personal growth opportunities converge in a short span of time.
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“This turn’s going to be tricky,” Luke says as he surveys the 90-degree angle onto Runway 18/36 at Oshkosh.

I glance around the Mustang speedster convertible we’ve borrowed from Roush Racing for this particular job. There is a roll bar, but it’s also still a convertible.

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