FlyingMonkey Posted July 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2021 Glad you guys are making the pilgrimage. Towner, just a suggestion -- I'd put the tent under the other wing. Why? That pitot tube is very fragile. I have bent one before due to inattention, and they are about $150 plus shipping from FDUSA. More importantly, a bent pitot could leave you grounded at Oshkosh. Have a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassStripFlyBoy Posted July 25, 2021 Report Share Posted July 25, 2021 I’m way out in N40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 I’m here. Our Taylorcraft is in row 63 in the antique vintage area. When I get tired you will catch me there resting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassStripFlyBoy Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 I returned home today, had a good time - sorry I missed you Tom. We'll connect at Midwest LSA expo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Meade Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 Had to leave early so had time to see Arian but not my normal Oshkosh. Will try for Midwest LSA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okent Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 Got in Sunday afternoon and left out early Tuesday. Keep missing everyone but will try or Midwest LSA as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skunkworks85 Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 Had to take a few picture of the CTSW, Not a fan of the color but like the paint scheme. Its the Gutmans CTSW, It says CT Super, But its actually an SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skunkworks85 Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 On 7/25/2021 at 12:46 PM, GrassStripFlyBoy said: I’m way out in N40 We flew into Fond Du Lac, Took the bus to the show for 2 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warmi Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 I spent some time looking over the new F2 … - it seems like a much bigger plane both inside and outside - it has a very spacious cabin - the cockpit seems a lot more professional looking with much better finish etc Overall looks very tempting but of course the price tag is above 200k …that’s beyond my budged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towner Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 It was a great trip out from California! About 17 hours of flight time each way! The little plane performed great. Even taking off at a 9000 ft density altitude wasn't a problem. And I'm still surprised how comfortable it is. While there, I compared numbers to a lot of the other light sport aircraft being manufactured. Unless you are looking for a STOL aircraft, the CT series seems hard to beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassStripFlyBoy Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 Midwest show should make for better opportunity to meet up / hang out a bit - OSH has so much to cover. This was my 4th trip and probably the last time I'll camp on field, will drive and hotel it for any future shows. I really enjoy flying in, but dang that tent camping is getting tough, especially with the storms blowing through and I only hit the Tue AM stuff, I'd have been freaking out if was still there later in week. F2 appealed to me more in person, and had chance to sit in it - sure felt comfy and that space behind seats would be nice. Speaking with Tom Sr I believe he stated 860 lbs on the first plane he was delivering, and indicated something like 20 lbs would be optimized out of the future builds. That puts empty weight about 5 lbs more than my SW with me in it. For all it offers, if one is staying within LSA the F2 (or any CT) is still a whole lot of machine for the price points and performance. I'm saving up my pop cans for going back to carrying a medical and parking a nice used one of these in the hanger maybe in two years, love the Rotax up front and gets cross country speeds in the range I'm looking to hit. But I might settle for this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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