GaryP1007 Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 If you could only pick one in 2013 would you choose Oshkosh or Sun 'N Fun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJBrown Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Both are great. Oshkosh is an airplane ONLY week and for that it is better. Fun N Sun could be more of a family thing. Not as big in any way but a better trip for the wife and/or kids. More "other" stuff to do. Spent a week on Sanibel Island a few years ago with my wife, was able to sneak out to fun and sun for one day while she layed in the sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 RJ, I like your idea... I will try to make it "her" idea over the next couple months... -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabremech Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Having been to both, Oshkosh hands down. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Marten Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 One word: OSHKOSH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff_S Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 I've done the camping thing at OSH and it's no doubt the definitive experience if you want to immerse yourself in airplanes and crowds for a few days. But given that I live in Atlanta and can make SnF a day trip, I kind of prefer that. You still get a kick-ass air show (and usually get either the Blue Angels or the T-Birds, which seldom do OSH) and you can check out pretty much all the same vendors in a single day. I hadn't thought about trying to coordinate it around a beach vacation for the wifey...she definitely loves her sun and sand. Perhaps I'll try that trick as well this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantom Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 You can see a lot more in a shorter period of time at SnF. It's easier to get around and to fly into and out of in my experience. Oshkosh is much more spread out, usually has a least one day of crummy weather, since most pilots spend more days there it's not as rushed as SnF, it will probably wind up costing more to visit, BUT it's the Mecca of General Aviation, you'll meet interesting people from all over the world, and every pilot needs to go there at least once, IMO. Â If I could only do one, ever, it would be Oshkosh, but heck, why don't you go to both this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSMooniac Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 I haven't been to Sun n Fun yet, but I've been to OSH a few times and can safely say that every pilot should make it there (and camp!) at least once in their life! Â You won't regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N33GG Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 Oshkosh. Yes, i have been to both. For me, no contest... OSHKOSH wins hands down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaV8or Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 Haven't been to SnF, but Oshkosh is amazing! Can't wait to go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Marten Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Glad to see so many folks interested in Oshkosh. The best way to experience Oshkosh is with your fellow Mooney pilots: Join the Caravan! We're updating the website and training dates for 2013.  www.mooneycaravan.com  Dave Marten Operations Director, Mooney Caravan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 DM, Any idea if there will be training on the east coast this year? I think a few of us would be interested in training and see how well that goes... Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Marten Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 For the East Coasters so far we'll partner with the Bonanza guys and participate in their Burlington, NC or Westfield, MA or FL clinics. BUT.....If we can generate some interest in an east coast Mooney clinic in say the May timeframe maybe we can put something together. I know you guys have a pretty active NJ Mooney group. If there are some interested folks I'd be happy to try to work a plan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Mike, Load up the family, we need to organize NJ Formation Clinic! Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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