Splosh-kosh 2019 a Pre-Opening Review


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Published on  July 2019

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Adventures

Experience the chaos of "SloshKosh"! When severe thunderstorms slammed EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh in the summer of 2019 — dropping six inches of rain in eighteen hours — the campgrounds turned into muddy lakes, dotted with flattened tents. In this gripping pre-opening preview, veteran pilot Mike Jones shares his vivid firsthand account of navigating the famous Fisk Transition through stormy skies, surviving torrential downpours in the North Forty, and witnessing the resilient aviation community rally together. Whether you are a seasoned camper or an aviation enthusiast, discover how pilots conquered the mud to make the 2019 edition of this legendary air show an unforgettable experience.

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