It's a little earlier than we like to announce, but the time is coming soon when we will make our annual Airventure pilgrimage.
For those not in the know, this is a chance to book a little bit of cross-country time (4,000nm worth) by flying to Osh Kosh, WI for the annual Airventure "Aviation Celebration". Every year we rent a giant house across from the airfield (replete with air conditioning), and make the Osh Arrival and Departure procedure, and spend 5 days drinking in everything aviation. It's something every pilot should do once in their lives.
We do a pro-rata split of flight time in an assortment of aircraft, and last year we took a B33 Straight-tail Bonanza and my S35 V-tail Bonanza. 7 pilots pro-rata wound up being appx $430 for the trip, and camping with the aircraft was free! A spot in the house can be had for $500 for the 5 days as well, and it is truly excellent all around. Additionally, you will receive your High-Po and Complex endorsements if you do not already have them, and will be able to log PIC for your legs. If you are training for IFR, you can log Safety Pilot and even file and fly full IFR if you wish.
Expect to log 6-8 hours PIC HP/Complex time, with each leg crossing 2-3 states on average.
This year Airventure is from July 26 - August 1. We would plan to launch from Corona on Friday, July 22, and return by Sunday, August 1. Historically, I have acted the bitter slave driver, and whipped us home on Saturday night, but we allow for weather. I promise that you will spend the week after Osh saturated with aircraft.
It's a good time. It's worth going. We'd love to know if you wish to join us this year!
Drop me a line at mike@flycorona.com if you'd like to be on the "Maybe" list. Please indicate the strength of your "Maybe" so that we may prioritize accordingly and round up the correct aircraft for the journey.
Blue Skies,
- Mike
