Coolest thing you saw at Oshkosh 2017

[denverpilot]

Since I can't be there, I'll start the thread... nothing...

But curious what the attendees thought was the coolest thing this year.

 

[X3 Skier]

Not there but saw a Great Britain Registered Twister (G-FUUN) at my home drome. Guy flew from the U.K. and stopped on his way to Oshkosh.

Cheers

 

[lancie00]

Not at Oshkosh but ran into these guys in Council Bluffs. They were on their way to the big show.

 

[Ravioli]

Well, when I get there tomorrow I'll post a picture of myself, since we all know I'll be the coolest thing there.

[Runs away, again]

 

[mondtster]

Not there but saw a Great Britain Registered Twister (G-FUUN) at my home drome. Guy flew from the U.K. and stopped on his way to Oshkosh.

Cheers

I saw that plane and wondered if it actually flew from Europe for the show. Cool.

 

[vontresc]

Talked to a couple that flew in a DA-62 from Stuttgart. Also the first production 172 is pretty neat. I never thought I'd drool over a 172

 

[denverpilot]

Talked to a couple that flew in a DA-62 from Stuttgart. Also the first production 172 is pretty neat. I never thought I'd drool over a 172

It'd tow a glider... well, on a cold day... at sea level...

 

[Let'sgoflying!]

I saw, and thought was cool, several moments when a parent -usually Dad, was showing kids something aviation, and obviously trying to instill appreciation or spark interest. From age 2 and up!
I also saw many older youngsters who obviously had keen interest.

 

[muddy00]

The first production 172 was amazing , so was some
Of the stuff in the SOS tent by the campground ‍

 

[FlyingElvii]

The Adam Pusher Twin

 

[Checkout_my_Six]

Ok....I kid

 

[Zeldman]

 

[Dave Theisen]

Where is the 1st Cessna 172? I'd like to see that on Friday.

 

[vontresc]

At Airventure ;-)

 

[Dave Theisen]

Gee, thanks.

 

[vontresc]

Actually is it featured at the Vintage barn...

 

[SkyDog58]

Didn't make it this year. That's two years in a row after being there 3 out of the previous 4.

However, I will say my favorite part of Oshkosh this year was reading the excitement that poured out of the postings of some POA folks who made their first pilgrimage this year. Cool stuff!

 

[Velocity173]

Bad to the B-one! Brother worked him on approach. Dark 83, DYS-OSH-DYS in 5 hrs 35 mins.

 

[Rick Rademacher]

The six powered parachutes flying in formation, rolling and then one looping over eight times all done during the night airshow on Wednesday.

 

[G-Man]

Two B-29s in the air with 10 or so B-25s. Unprecedented in decades.

Fun to see known forum friends and meet others in person for the first time.

To echo Letsgoflying, yes, great to see families, parents/kids, young fliers, young folks, etc. The crowd seemed happier and younger than years past.

 

[Checkout_my_Six]

The last living astronauts.....

 

[denverpilot]

The last living astronauts.....

Ummmm. Want to edit that?

My former brother in law is aboard ISS right now.

 

[Zeldman]

Two B-29s in the air with 10 or so B-25s. Unprecedented in decades.

AWESOME..!!!!! That would be worth the price of admission..

I am guessing no pictures...

 

[FlyingElvii]

Meeting Joe Engle at the bar at MKE, and having absolutely no idea who he was until after he left.

 

[mwagg737]

Strangest plane I have ever seen.

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[Checkout_my_Six]

Meh... you know what I meant.

I don't think your cool BIL was here talking to thousands of folks here at Oshkosh...just say'n.

Ummmm. Want to edit that?

My former brother in law is aboard ISS right now.

 

[Skyrys62]

Two B-29s in the air with 10 or so B-25s.

Agreed. I would geek out on that.

 

[Skyrys62]

Strangest plane I have ever seen.

Especially the tennis shoe landing gear..

 

[Kritchlow]

The last living astronauts.....

As denverpilot alluded to, which astronauts do you speak of?

I am more than familiar with most Apollo, and some Shuttle.

 

[murphey]

The last living astronauts.....

Last living Apollo astronauts.

 

[Kritchlow]

Last living Apollo astronauts.

And they are going quickly. It will be a sad day when the last Moon walker croaks. Cernan and Mitchel died recently, and I think Young is in tough shape.

God speed to all Apollo...

I have drank beers with most of them.

 

[denverpilot]

Meh... you know what I meant.

I don't think your cool BIL was here talking to thousands of folks here at Oshkosh...just say'n.

Maybe they'll have him next year?

Unfortunately we aren't related anymore. You know, divorces and what-not. But it's still cool to know we've hung out with him at a BBQ in days past. Super nice guy.

It's interesting to me that he can Tweet from ISS.

https://mobile.twitter.com/Astro2fish

That photo he took of the Expedition 52 crew launching to arrive "on his six" is pretty neat.

 

[Art VanDelay]

I liked the Lancair Mako. And of course every year there seems to be more and more engines to choose from but this one really impressed me ;
http://www.adeptairmotive.com/Page.aspx?ID=1798

 

[Stingray Don]

Strangest plane I have ever seen.

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Oh, someone forgot the back half of their plane. How embarrassing!

 

[Skyrys62]

That photo he took of the Expedition 52 crew launching to arrive "on his six" is pretty neat.

The aurora lights vid is pretty cool too. damn...what a view! That would be such an amazing thing to do.

 

[Skyrys62]

Since I can't be there, I'll start the thread...

But curious what the attendees thought was the coolest thing this year.

One less pair of khaki shorts??

 

[painless]

Kip Aero gnome rotary engine replica.

 

[champ driver]

Strangest plane I have ever seen.

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That Boeing L-15 is based at my local field and I watched it leave with an L-5 and a B-25 for Oshkosh on Sunday.

 

[mscard88]

 

[eman1200]

anyone post this already?