EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012
General Information for Warbirds
To Be Determined as event gets closer.
2012 EAA AirVenture NOTAM
The official EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) will be available for download at www.airventure.org. or by calling EAA Membership Services at 800-564-6322 as the event draws nearer. The easy-to-print PDF document contains the Special Flight Procedures in effect for Wittman Regional Airport and alternate airports. If you're flying an aircraft to Oshkosh, the EAA AirVenture NOTAM is required reading and an important part of your preflight preparation. The NOTAM outlines all arrival/departure procedures, radio frequencies, Wittman Regional Airport details, and much more. Although many of the procedures are similar to previous years, there are updates in nearly every area to enhance safety, efficiency and convenience.
As you plan your trip you should be thoroughly familiar with the NOTAM procedures for your aircraft type and your primary and alternate airports. Pilots are expected to have a copy of this NOTAM available for in-flight reference.
The following schedules may be subject to minor updates. Check for revisions upon arrival.
WARBIRDS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – AIR VENTURE 2012 TBD
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Saturday, July 23
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Sunday, July 24
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Monday, July 25
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Tuesday, July 26
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Wednesday, July 27
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Thursday, July 28
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Friday, July 29
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Saturday, July 30
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Sunday, July 31
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Note: There are additional educational forums throughout the week in the Eclipse Aviation Forums Plaza (just south of the Warbirds Area)
Warbirds In Review 2012 - TBD
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Veteran
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Mon 23rd 10:00
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Mon 23rd 1:00
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Tue 24th 10:00
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Tue 24th 1:00
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Wed 25th 10:00
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Thu 26th 10:00
Thu 26th 1:00
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Fri 27th 10:00
Fri 27th 1:00
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Sat 28th 10:00
Sat 28th 1:00
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Sun 29th 10:00
Sun 29th
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Aircraft Judging
We encourage all pilot/owners to consider having their warbird aircraft judged during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012. Pre-registration is not necessary - simply report to the Warbirds Registration Building upon arrival to sign up.
After you complete the main aircraft registration process, proceed directly to the judging registration window to register for judging and to select a time slot. The judging will begin Monday, July 23rd and end at noon on Thursday, July 26th. The time slots will be three-hour periods from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon or from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, except for Thursday, when only the morning slot will be available starting at 8:30 AM. If you do not register for judging and make a time slot reservation, the aircraft will not be judged.
The aircraft judging process is divided into eight different categories, adding up to a total of 100 possible points for the "perfect airplane." Each type of aircraft will then be given several extra points called "difficulty points" based on the aircraft’s complexity and difficulty in restoration.
The judging categories will then be broken down as listed below:
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Authenticity
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20
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General Appearance
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Fuselage
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Cockpit
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Gear and Wheel Wells
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Wings and Tail Surfaces
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Engine and Accessory Section
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Depth of Restoration
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100+Difficulty Points=FINAL SCORE
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Important Information For Warbird Air Show Pilot Participants
Fuel and smoke oil will be provided for flying in the daily air shows; however, be sure that you possess at least a commercial airman’s certificate with a current 2nd class medical. Acceptance of fuel or smoke oil without those certificates could lead to FAA enforcement. If you do not have these certificates, you may still fly in the air shows, but you may not be reimbursed for your fuel or smoke oil.
Also, in order to fly in any of the daily shows, participants are asked to provide copies of:
- Current pilot certificate
Current medical certificate
Copy of insurance certificate, which states inclusion of fly-by coverage
Date of last BFR
These document copies may be filed at Warbird Registration, or you may forward them in advance to: EAA Warbirds of America, Warbird Pilot Documents, PO Box 3086, Oshkosh, WI 54903-3086; fax 920/426/6579; e-mail warbirds@eaa.org.
In order to fly in the daily air shows, participants are required to attend the Warbird forum entitled "Flying at Oshkosh for the First Time" if they have never flown here before. This forum may also be a good refresher for veteran Oshkosh pilots.
To fly in formation, we also require pilots to be formation qualified through the FAST program or the Joint Liaison Formation program. Note that not all aircraft types will fly formation.
Having met these requirements, a pilot needs to attend the briefing, held in the Warbird Briefing Building, on the day(s) he/she wishes to participate. There are time limits and possibly specific themes for each day, so not all aircraft and types may fly every day. During the briefing, pilots will be instructed as to the numbers of specific aircraft types required for that day, flight patterns, etc.
All air show briefings are held in the Warbirds Briefing Building (large building with the porch). The schedule of briefings will be posted outside the Warbird Headquarters, Registration, and Briefing Buildings.
Warbird Helicopter Operations at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012
Pilots of warbird-type helicopters must follow the Transient Helicopter VFR Arrival/Departure Procedures as printed in the 2012 AirVenture NOTAM.
Foreign Visitors
Foreign visitors/members flying to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh from any country must apply for and receive a TSA waiver. Print out the waiver form from the TSA General Aviation web site http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/tsnm/general_aviation/airspace_waivers.shtm, click on “forms” then go down the page to the international waiver form. It must be completed and faxed to TSA no later than 10 days prior to your flight. Fax it to the phone number on the form, at least 14 days before you need the waiver.
Canadian Pilots
•Canadian pilots flying Canadian registered experimental amateur-built aircraft, or basic or advanced ultralight aeroplanes must obtain an FAA Special Flight Authorization (SFA) to operate in the United States.
•The SFA may be obtained from the FAA web site. http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/gen_av/ultralights/sfa/
•The SFA must be carried on board the aircraft when operating in the United States, and constitutes valid FAA authorization to operate in the United States airspace provided the operator of these specific aircraft complies with the operating limitations that are part of the SFA.
•Canadian pilots flying experimental Warbirds are required to contact the FAA Milwaukee Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) to apply for an SFA for their flight to/from Oshkosh.
•Questions concerning this SFA should be addressed to: FAA Milwaukee FSDO,
414-486-2920, 414-486-2922 fax; EAA Aviation Services, 920-426-4821; or Transport Canada, Recreational Aviation, 613-990-1022.
•Canadian pilots flying aircraft issued a Canadian “Flight Permit-Owner Maintenance” are prohibited by the FAA from flying in the U.S.
Aircraft Fueling Notes
Fuel will be provided to those flying in the daily air shows, provided the PIC possesses a valid Commercial Certificate and a current Second Class Medical. Air show fuel usage will be recorded for each participating aircraft daily and a reimbursement check for that fuel will be mailed to air show participants after AirVenture.
AirVenture 2012 Fuel Service Information
Pre-register your aircraft for fueling services at Oshkosh during EAA Airventure 2012. Visit the Basler Flight Service web site below and use the form provided.
Basler Flight Service
(920) 236-7827
email: bfs@baslerflightservices.com
web: http://www.baslerflightservice.com/eaa/warbirds.html
Parachute Packing
A certified parachute packer will again be on hand in the Warbirds Briefing Building to repack parachutes this year. If your chute is in need of a repack, this is an ideal time and place to have it done.
Aircraft and Projects For Sale
Owners of warbird aircraft, projects and parts that are being offered for sale may again purchase numbered placards (for the aircraft) and corresponding data sheets (for the bulletin board) at Warbird Headquarters upon your arrival. We also encourage you to attach a small photo of the aircraft to the data sheet. Also available are data sheets for project and parts. These cards will be posted on the west side of the Volunteer Food Service facility (line shack) so that all description cards are centrally located. The “For Sale” placards/data sheets are $10.00 per airplane and $5.00 per project.
EAA Warbird Merchandise
While at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012, plan to visit the Warbirds Merchandise Sales, located next to our Headquarters office. Wearing official EAA Warbird apparel is one of the best ways to identify members and warbird enthusiasts at air shows and fly-ins around the country. There will be new and interesting merchandise this year, as well as great bargains on discontinued items. As always, shop early for the best selection!
Warbirds Campground Information TBD
Warbirds Camping does not provide reimbursement for early departures.
Warbird Safety Forums - TBD
DATE/TIME LOCATION TOPIC
Tuesday, July 24
Wednesday, July 25
Thursday, July 26
Friday, July 27
Saturday, July 28
* The Warbird Insurance Forum will be available throughout the day.
