Tour
2023 Oshkosh Airshow NZ Tour
2023 tour
This year we are flying over to USA on the direct flight to Chicago on the 21st of July 2023.
Friday 21st July 2023
We depart for Chicago. This is a great flight and we do out customs and immigration on arrival..........no messy connections just straight through.
We can add on any optional connections from your locations throughout New Zealand and you can check your baggage all the way through to Chicago.
On arrival of our flight and we go directly to the Hilton Hotel situated right withing the Chicago O'Hare Airport. Once here we can settle and find a meal at the Hotel and enjoy a whole night sleep on a comfortable bed.
Friday 21st July 2023
We depart for Chicago. This is a great flight and we do out customs and immigration on arrival..........no messy connections just straight through.
We can add on any optional connections from your locations throughout New Zealand and you can check your baggage all the way through to Chicago.
On arrival of our flight and we go directly to the Hilton Hotel situated right withing the Chicago O'Hare Airport. Once here we can settle and find a meal at the Hotel and enjoy a whole night sleep on a comfortable bed.
Saturday 22nd July 2023This morning we will set off by coach and stop on the way at Cracker Barrel for breakfast. A real American experience with an amazing choice of food. There is also and amazing shop to poke around in as well.
Travelling on to Milwaukee we will stop to visit the Harley Davidson Museum and then make our way on to Oshkosh. After settling into our university hall which will be our accommodation for the duration of the show. This gives us time to settle in and look around the Oshkosh Area and maybe stop in at Walmart to purchase supplies for the week and anything which you may have left behind.
The EAA Oshkosh Airadventure show will start on Monday the 24th July 2023 what a great week it will be!
Excitement today as the EAA AIRVENTURE 2020 begins. You will have a bus pass for the week and we will meet to go out to the show. If you have pre-urchased your entrance tickets you will collect your wristbands at the entrance or if you wish to purchase them at the gate we will go to the main gate for this. Once you get your map and your bearings everyone will set off to follow their own interest. The buses will be there to return to the University in the afternoon, when you are ready for this.
The flyover airshow is each afternoon at approx 2.30 pm until 6 pm. So find a spot where you would like to watch from and enjoy your time. The commentary can be heard from along the front of the flight line. The John Deer tractors have tolleys you can ride to the warbird area, to the microlight and ultra light airstrip..... so take a ride to see where you want to look. Buses also go to the museum and the float planes on the edge of Lake Winnebago. The forums start straight away so watch out for which ones of these you wish to attend. Many talks and presentations are on during the week also.
Thousands of private aircraft which are flown in make it a great convention too. During the week you may attend some of the many interesting workshops and forums which run continuously as part of the air show. A short bus ride takes you out to Winebago Lake edge to see the amphibian area of the show. A flight in the Ford Tri-motor gives a wonderful view of the whole area. Helicopter rides are available too and also a flight in the B-17 bomber. For a change on wet or very hot days you may want to check out the Museum which is really amazing free entry for this is included with you AIrVenture entrance fees. Of course there are also many talks from aviators of the past and present. at the Theatre in the Woods ad also at the Museum to check out.
The airshow takes place every afternoon and there are two really amazing night airshows which can be seen on Wednesday and Saturday. Because of the size of the show be prepared to walk a good distance but you can enjoy the rides on the John Deer drawn trollies which take you to various areas of the show.
In for a bit of shopping they have the fly market which is part of the show you can find tools, old nuts and bolts or aircraft manuals plus lots of aviation memorabilia. There are four huge hangars housing the many aviation companies selling products and accessories anything you could want to purchase. Many of the aircraft companies also have their planes on display around the grounds, and the EAA have their own shops too so you can buy t-shirts and caps to mark the occassion of your visit.
Wednesday the night show is on....... you can return to base and go out again with your bus pass, or stay out at the Air Venture.
Thursday
Today we will walk up to the little Oshkosh Public Museum (although you may go any day you like). It tells the story of the city's history, the ecosystems of Lake Winnebago's wetlands and water, the region's logging and lumber industry that shaped Oshkosh with Native American folk heritage, folk art, and on the hour the magnificent apostles clock will chime!
Across the road is the Paine Art Centre and gardens. Come for the gorgeous architecture, for the gardens at their peak. The Paine is also a museum and has a different exhibition each year.
Along the road also there is a church which has an exhibit of many (huge collection) nativity scenes collected from all around the world, really amazing to see what they are all made of.
We will go out for dinner together - optional of course.
Friday
This is the international day at 12 noon we all meet together at the international tent ( a great place to call in anytime during the week for a seat and refill of your water bottle) and march with out New Zealand flag..... a proud time for us! You will collect an invite to the free International dinner held later in the evening.
Saturday
The next night show is on tonight.
Sunday
Time to set off for Chicago. We are planning to have a drive around the central city before making our way to the airport to fly on home or to continue o for further adventures......
For those who are staying on
After and amazing week at Oshkosh 2023
We are planning an after tour extension which is to be advised.. coming soon!
Travelling on to Milwaukee we will stop to visit the Harley Davidson Museum and then make our way on to Oshkosh. After settling into our university hall which will be our accommodation for the duration of the show. This gives us time to settle in and look around the Oshkosh Area and maybe stop in at Walmart to purchase supplies for the week and anything which you may have left behind.
The EAA Oshkosh Airadventure show will start on Monday the 24th July 2023 what a great week it will be!
Excitement today as the EAA AIRVENTURE 2020 begins. You will have a bus pass for the week and we will meet to go out to the show. If you have pre-urchased your entrance tickets you will collect your wristbands at the entrance or if you wish to purchase them at the gate we will go to the main gate for this. Once you get your map and your bearings everyone will set off to follow their own interest. The buses will be there to return to the University in the afternoon, when you are ready for this.
The flyover airshow is each afternoon at approx 2.30 pm until 6 pm. So find a spot where you would like to watch from and enjoy your time. The commentary can be heard from along the front of the flight line. The John Deer tractors have tolleys you can ride to the warbird area, to the microlight and ultra light airstrip..... so take a ride to see where you want to look. Buses also go to the museum and the float planes on the edge of Lake Winnebago. The forums start straight away so watch out for which ones of these you wish to attend. Many talks and presentations are on during the week also.
Thousands of private aircraft which are flown in make it a great convention too. During the week you may attend some of the many interesting workshops and forums which run continuously as part of the air show. A short bus ride takes you out to Winebago Lake edge to see the amphibian area of the show. A flight in the Ford Tri-motor gives a wonderful view of the whole area. Helicopter rides are available too and also a flight in the B-17 bomber. For a change on wet or very hot days you may want to check out the Museum which is really amazing free entry for this is included with you AIrVenture entrance fees. Of course there are also many talks from aviators of the past and present. at the Theatre in the Woods ad also at the Museum to check out.
The airshow takes place every afternoon and there are two really amazing night airshows which can be seen on Wednesday and Saturday. Because of the size of the show be prepared to walk a good distance but you can enjoy the rides on the John Deer drawn trollies which take you to various areas of the show.
In for a bit of shopping they have the fly market which is part of the show you can find tools, old nuts and bolts or aircraft manuals plus lots of aviation memorabilia. There are four huge hangars housing the many aviation companies selling products and accessories anything you could want to purchase. Many of the aircraft companies also have their planes on display around the grounds, and the EAA have their own shops too so you can buy t-shirts and caps to mark the occassion of your visit.
Wednesday the night show is on....... you can return to base and go out again with your bus pass, or stay out at the Air Venture.
Thursday
Today we will walk up to the little Oshkosh Public Museum (although you may go any day you like). It tells the story of the city's history, the ecosystems of Lake Winnebago's wetlands and water, the region's logging and lumber industry that shaped Oshkosh with Native American folk heritage, folk art, and on the hour the magnificent apostles clock will chime!
Across the road is the Paine Art Centre and gardens. Come for the gorgeous architecture, for the gardens at their peak. The Paine is also a museum and has a different exhibition each year.
Along the road also there is a church which has an exhibit of many (huge collection) nativity scenes collected from all around the world, really amazing to see what they are all made of.
We will go out for dinner together - optional of course.
Friday
This is the international day at 12 noon we all meet together at the international tent ( a great place to call in anytime during the week for a seat and refill of your water bottle) and march with out New Zealand flag..... a proud time for us! You will collect an invite to the free International dinner held later in the evening.
Saturday
The next night show is on tonight.
Sunday
Time to set off for Chicago. We are planning to have a drive around the central city before making our way to the airport to fly on home or to continue o for further adventures......
For those who are staying on
After and amazing week at Oshkosh 2023
We are planning an after tour extension which is to be advised.. coming soon!
The 2023 tour was a blast. We flew up to Chicago on the Dreamliner on the 17 hour flight, and stayed in Chicago for the night. The followng day we travelled by coach to Oshkosh, stopping on the way at cracker barrell or breakfast and a visit to the Harley Davidson Museum at Milwaukee.
Our first day in Oshkosh prior to the show wtarting we travelled by coach to Clintonville to visit the factory wherethe FWD (four wheel drive) was invented, and visited their museum housing a whole range of 4WD trucks, fire engines, cars and snow mobiles built by their company. In the afternoon we checked ou the National Railway Museum ay Green Bay housing some real heavy metal trains from all different eras.
The EAA Oshkosh Airshow opened up Monday for a week of excitement. Heaps of exhibitors, demonstating andselling planes, parts, clothing and gifts. Lots of workshops and demonstrations on interesting topics from homebuilds, materials and flying were particular highlights of the week. Every afternoon the airshow was held from 2pm untill 5pm. Two spectacular night airshows provided an amazing display including impressive fireworks and explosions alongside the flybuys of many planes. Another highlight of the week was visiting the Basler D.C. 3 Conversions Factory.
On Sunday the 30th July we flew from Chicago to Portland Oregon, where we stayed for 4 nights. The group visited the WAAM Museum containing a huge collection of pre 1940 planes and cars, as well as a number of trucks and fire engines. In the afternoon we visited a large glass factory where they have designed and developed all of their own machinery and automated machines.
Some of the group went for a flight in a 1950’s Beaver the next morning. In the afternoon we coached to the Evergreen Museum housing amongst other things the Spruce Goose, and a gret selection of space craft and rockets.
The next part of this second week was spent in Seattle. Where we visited the Paul Allen’s Heritage and Combat Armour Museum, the Museum of flight, Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum, the Columbia Tower, and did a Harbour and lock tour. Sadly the Boeing Facotry Tour was still closed to the public at this time, but we viewed the Boeing field where all the planes are parked. As this week was Seattle Air Fesitval Week we were able to watch the Blue Angeles take off and complete displays.
Then all too soon it was time to catch the coach to Vancouver International Ariport and fly home from there to winter in New Zealand. It wa a gret time, with good company, and some wonderful memories.
Our first day in Oshkosh prior to the show wtarting we travelled by coach to Clintonville to visit the factory wherethe FWD (four wheel drive) was invented, and visited their museum housing a whole range of 4WD trucks, fire engines, cars and snow mobiles built by their company. In the afternoon we checked ou the National Railway Museum ay Green Bay housing some real heavy metal trains from all different eras.
The EAA Oshkosh Airshow opened up Monday for a week of excitement. Heaps of exhibitors, demonstating andselling planes, parts, clothing and gifts. Lots of workshops and demonstrations on interesting topics from homebuilds, materials and flying were particular highlights of the week. Every afternoon the airshow was held from 2pm untill 5pm. Two spectacular night airshows provided an amazing display including impressive fireworks and explosions alongside the flybuys of many planes. Another highlight of the week was visiting the Basler D.C. 3 Conversions Factory.
On Sunday the 30th July we flew from Chicago to Portland Oregon, where we stayed for 4 nights. The group visited the WAAM Museum containing a huge collection of pre 1940 planes and cars, as well as a number of trucks and fire engines. In the afternoon we visited a large glass factory where they have designed and developed all of their own machinery and automated machines.
Some of the group went for a flight in a 1950’s Beaver the next morning. In the afternoon we coached to the Evergreen Museum housing amongst other things the Spruce Goose, and a gret selection of space craft and rockets.
The next part of this second week was spent in Seattle. Where we visited the Paul Allen’s Heritage and Combat Armour Museum, the Museum of flight, Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum, the Columbia Tower, and did a Harbour and lock tour. Sadly the Boeing Facotry Tour was still closed to the public at this time, but we viewed the Boeing field where all the planes are parked. As this week was Seattle Air Fesitval Week we were able to watch the Blue Angeles take off and complete displays.
Then all too soon it was time to catch the coach to Vancouver International Ariport and fly home from there to winter in New Zealand. It wa a gret time, with good company, and some wonderful memories.
