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Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2882

Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:37 am Post subject: Volunteering and RV-10 Parking at OSH

Last night I got an email from Jeff Point about parking this

year at OSH, for RV-10's that fly in.  He says that this year

parking is in the same basic place as last year....just West

of Van's tent, in the RV lot.  This year they're making 2

rows with a wide hole in the fence, instead of one long row

like last year.  The rows are tight, purposely, to maximize

capacity so we all don't run out of the ability to park there.



This year they're looking for volunteers to help out with

parking, to keep us all safe.  In particular, he'd like to

find people who have interest in helping wing-walk and park

RV-10's that show up.  The job would entail hanging out around

the RV-10 parking area (That's the tough part, huh?  ) and

when 10's come in, help out by walking along the wingtips to

verify that they aren't going to smack some other plane.

Then once the planes park, you have the awful task of

saying "Welcome to Oshkosh" and see if the people need

anything and give them a couple tips if they do, so they can

be comfortable and be on their way.



It pays very well for a volunteer job....you get to meet

lots of RV-10 builders and ask them all of your questions.



You needn't fear the task, as there are other, more experienced

parking crew personnel who will be taking some of the work,

but this would ensure safe parking, and free them up to handle

all the other RV's showing up.



The times they REALLY need help are Sunday (day before

show opening) from about 10AM to about 6PM, and Monday

(opening day) from about 8AM until the airshow at about 3PM.

It would be nice to have two people at all times (one for each

wingtip!) and the shifts could be staggered so you don't have

to work the full day.



Anybody who is interested in helping out can contact

Jeff by email at jpoint (at) mindspring.com.



I'm hoping that from our great pool of RV-10 builders, we can

get enough people to fill the needs.



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Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying

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Dave(at)AirCraftersLLC.co
Guest

Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:10 am Post subject: Volunteering and RV-10 Parking at OSH

I think airplane parking is one of the funnest jobs at OSH.  The first time

I went, someone asked my wife and I to help.  They gave us orange vests and

scooters and said go park planes.  



I think all volunteers get lunch.  Either way, it's a really fun job and

it's pretty easy.  Even if you can only help for an hour or two, I've found

that volunteering at OSH makes the whole experience better for everyone

involved.  Makes you feel more like it's your show when you get involved.



Dave Saylor

AirCrafters LLC

140 Aviation Way

Watsonville, CA 

831-722-9141

831-750-0284 CL

www.AirCraftersLLC.com





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Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2882

Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:12 am Post subject: Volunteering and RV-10 Parking at OSH

As it turns out, Jeff asked if I could keep the signup list

for timeslots, and just give it to him there.  He's a busy

dude.  So, please, help, and just let me know if/when you

can.  Bring your families, friends, and even some enemies

if you have to.  I'll try to keep track and put together

a timeslot chart soon and get it posted.  Probably not

today though.

Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying

do not archive

Tim Olson wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   

 

 Last night I got an email from Jeff Point about parking this

 year at OSH, for RV-10's that fly in.  He says that this year

 parking is in the same basic place as last year....just West

 of Van's tent, in the RV lot.  This year they're making 2

 rows with a wide hole in the fence, instead of one long row

 like last year.  The rows are tight, purposely, to maximize

 capacity so we all don't run out of the ability to park there.

 

 This year they're looking for volunteers to help out with

 parking, to keep us all safe.  In particular, he'd like to

 find people who have interest in helping wing-walk and park

 RV-10's that show up.  The job would entail hanging out around

 the RV-10 parking area (That's the tough part, huh?  ) and

 when 10's come in, help out by walking along the wingtips to

 verify that they aren't going to smack some other plane.

 Then once the planes park, you have the awful task of

 saying "Welcome to Oshkosh" and see if the people need

 anything and give them a couple tips if they do, so they can

 be comfortable and be on their way.

 

 It pays very well for a volunteer job....you get to meet

 lots of RV-10 builders and ask them all of your questions.

 

 You needn't fear the task, as there are other, more experienced

 parking crew personnel who will be taking some of the work,

 but this would ensure safe parking, and free them up to handle

 all the other RV's showing up.

 

 The times they REALLY need help are Sunday (day before

 show opening) from about 10AM to about 6PM, and Monday

 (opening day) from about 8AM until the airshow at about 3PM.

 It would be nice to have two people at all times (one for each

 wingtip!) and the shifts could be staggered so you don't have

 to work the full day.

 

 Anybody who is interested in helping out can contact

 Jeff by email at jpoint (at) mindspring.com.

 

 I'm hoping that from our great pool of RV-10 builders, we can

 get enough people to fill the needs.

AV8ORJWC

Joined: 13 Jul 2006
Posts: 1149
Location: Aurora, Oregon "Home of VANS"

Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:12 am Post subject: Volunteering and RV-10 Parking at OSH

I'm staging the Nanchang Warbirds out of West Bend until Sunday noon.

Will contact Jeff to assist on the ground at OSH.  Most of my experience

is in twin engine turbo-prop parking but it is a great way to see

friends.  I will bring ear protection for any other taker's helping to

consolidate RV-10 parking in the same area.



Counting down to OSH '08



John Cox



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orchidman

Joined: 10 Jul 2006
Posts: 277
Location: Oklahoma City - KRCE

Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:35 am Post subject: Re: Volunteering and RV-10 Parking at OSH

 	  Tim Olson wrote: 	
		  As it turns out, Jeff asked if I could keep the signup list

for timeslots, and just give it to him there.  He's a busy

dude.  So, please, help, and just let me know if/when you

can.  Bring your families, friends, and even some enemies

if you have to.  I'll try to keep track and put together

a timeslot chart soon and get it posted.  Probably not

today though.



Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying

Tim Olson wrote:

	


Sounds like a Saturday evening project at RV-10 HQ.  

Filling in the schedule that is

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Gary Blankenbiller
RV10 - # 40674
(N2GB Flying)

AV8ORJWC

Joined: 13 Jul 2006
Posts: 1149
Location: Aurora, Oregon "Home of VANS"

Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:39 am Post subject: Volunteering and RV-10 Parking at OSH

Already responded to Jeff before receiving this post.  Will contact you

offline.



JC



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Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2882

Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:56 am Post subject: Volunteering and RV-10 Parking at OSH

Very true...you seem to always hear that from Volunteers, even at

our hospital...they always get a lot out of it.



I let work take a back seat again and I quick threw up a signup

sheet...just shoot me your timeslot if you wish. Jeff only asked

about Sunday and Monday, but I'm sure he'd love help on the other

days too if you were interested....usually during the peak arrivals

and departures.



http://www.myrv10.com/osh/RV10parking.html

Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying

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Dave Saylor wrote:

[quote] 

 

 I think airplane parking is one of the funnest jobs at OSH.  The first time

 I went, someone asked my wife and I to help.  They gave us orange vests and

 scooters and said go park planes.  

 

 I think all volunteers get lunch.  Either way, it's a really fun job and

 it's pretty easy.  Even if you can only help for an hour or two, I've found

 that volunteering at OSH makes the whole experience better for everyone

 involved.  Makes you feel more like it's your show when you get involved.

 

 Dave Saylor

 AirCrafters LLC

 140 Aviation Way

 Watsonville, CA 

 831-722-9141

 831-750-0284 CL

 www.AirCraftersLLC.com

 

 

 

 

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Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2882

Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:40 am Post subject: Volunteering and RV-10 Parking at OSH

Folks, trying to rouse more hands in filling the last couple of

slots for parking RV-10's on Sunday and Monday.  Those are the

days they need the most help.  Dave Leikam and I will both pull another

shift, if nobody else is willing, but I'm surprised that there aren't

more people clamoring to be part of the process.



What's needed is 2-4 Sunday (2 people), 4-6 Sunday (2 people),

10-noon Monday (1 person), and 2-3 Monday (2 people).  The Monday

slot is only an hour long as you don't need to help during the

time the field is closed for the show.



If you are willing to help park the planes, just shoot me a note.

Jeff Point is watching the chart and he appreciates all the

people who have responded.

http://www.myrv10.com/osh/RV10parking.html

Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying

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Tim Olson wrote:

[quote] 

 

 Very true...you seem to always hear that from Volunteers, even at

 our hospital...they always get a lot out of it.

 

 I let work take a back seat again and I quick threw up a signup

 sheet...just shoot me your timeslot if you wish. Jeff only asked

 about Sunday and Monday, but I'm sure he'd love help on the other

 days too if you were interested....usually during the peak arrivals

 and departures.

 

 http://www.myrv10.com/osh/RV10parking.html

 

 

 Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying

 do not archive

 

 

 Dave Saylor wrote:

> 

>

> I think airplane parking is one of the funnest jobs at OSH.  The first 

> time

> I went, someone asked my wife and I to help.  They gave us orange 

> vests and

> scooters and said go park planes. 

> I think all volunteers get lunch.  Either way, it's a really fun job and

> it's pretty easy.  Even if you can only help for an hour or two, I've 

> found

> that volunteering at OSH makes the whole experience better for everyone

> involved.  Makes you feel more like it's your show when you get involved.

>

> Dave Saylor

> AirCrafters LLC

> 140 Aviation Way

> Watsonville, CA 831-722-9141

> 831-750-0284 CL

> www.AirCraftersLLC.com

>

>

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msausen

Joined: 25 Oct 2007
Posts: 559
Location: Appleton, WI USA

Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:21 am Post subject: Volunteering and RV-10 Parking at OSH

Put me down for 2pm on Sunday.



Michael



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Jim & Julie Wade

Joined: 25 May 2006
Posts: 34

Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:35 pm Post subject: Re: Volunteering and RV-10 Parking at OSH

This not the camping area is it?? Last year a lot of RV-10's were parked in front of the camping area. Has anyone worked on a place for the camping RV-10's????

rv(at)thelefflers.com
Guest

Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:40 pm Post subject: Volunteering and RV-10 Parking at OSH

There are two RV parking areas.  In the HBP area, there is a specific area,

similar to last year in which all RV-10's are parked together.  I believe

that Tim and Jeff are still looking for volunteers to assist with that

effort.  I'll be there assisting RV-10s that come in on Sunday.



I don't believe that the HBC area will be segregated by model type, but then

I could be wrong.  I believe that it has been done on a first come, first

serve basis.



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