July 31, 2023 – I Bought an Airplane

Words about airplane ownership and flying.

Oshkosh 2023 Packing List

By Ken FayalPosted on July 31, 2023July 31, 2023Posted in Aviation

For anyone heading to Oshkosh, I am providing this list of items I packed in the plane for camping there. Flight BagTent – I opted for a strong wind and rain tent from REI – the storms that come through Oshkosh are not to be underestimated.Air Mattress and Pillow – Made the tent camping comfortableWaterproof[…]

Oshkosh 2023 Flight Summary

By Ken FayalPosted on July 31, 2023July 31, 2023Posted in Aviation

Here is a summary of our total flight from Bend (KBDN), Oregon out to Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH). The hours mentioned here were measured by the hobbs meter in my plane. The flight out to KOSH took 16.6 hours, 127.32 gallons of 100LL fuel and 3 quarts of X/C 20-50 oil. We had a tailwind[…]

Day: July 31, 2023