Marginal VFR conditions and constantly changing forecasts on Saturday had mass arrival lead pilots scratching their heads as they tried to make a decision whether to bring dozens of airplanes toward Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for the annual migration to the EAA AirVenture fly-in. The Cherokee group (Cherokees to Oshkosh – CtO), which consists of mostly PA-28 and PA-32 airplanes, successfully arrived as planned on Saturday morning when the weather north of Oshkosh was nice. CtO gathered at the Waupaca Municipal Airport (PCZ), about 30 nm northwest of Oshkosh.
Weather Wreaks Havoc on Oshkosh Mass Arrivals
Key Takeaways:
- Mass arrivals to EAA AirVenture on Saturday were significantly impacted by constantly changing and challenging weather conditions around Oshkosh.
- While groups like the Cherokees and Cessnas successfully completed their arrivals despite marginal VFR conditions, others faced major disruptions.
- The 149-plane Bonanza group had to divert to nearby airports when Oshkosh suddenly turned IFR, and the 65-plane Mooney Caravan scrubbed their Saturday mission due to weather at both their departure point and Oshkosh, rescheduling for Sunday.
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