Frequently Asked Questions
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What is AirVenture - Oshkosh?
What is the arrival?
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What is the Base Camp?
Can I bring my bicycle (bike)?
Can I rent a bicycle (bike)?
What is Bonanzas to Oshkosh?
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What is C2O?
Can I camp at Cessna Base Camp if I don't fly the mass arrival?
Can I camp at Dodge County Airport in Juneau?
How can I cancel my registration for the mass arrival?
What is the Cardinal Flyers Online (CFO)?
Need help with car rental in or around Juneau?
How is the reception of cellular phones in the camping area?
What is the Cessna Base Camp?
What is Cessnas 2 Oshkosh?
Are there electrical outlets in the camping area to charge laptops, cell phones and other rechargeable devices?
What is Cessna Pilots Association?
What is a clinic?
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What is the deadline to register to fly the Cessnas 2 Oshkosh Mass Arrival?
What is the deadline to withdraw from participation in the Cessnas 2 Oshkosh mass arrival?
Can I register after the deadline?
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Are there electrical outlets in the camping area to charge laptops, cell phones and other rechargeable devices?
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Why a registration fee?
Where can I go for food shopping near Cessna Base Camp?
What is a formation clinic?
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Is there an Oshkosh's survival guide?
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Need help with hotel reservations in or around Juneau?
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What is the International 180/185 Club?
Is there internet access at Cessna Base Camp?
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Is there opportunity for late registration to fly the mass arrival?
Is there a laundromat close to Cessna Base Camp?
Is there a limit on the number of aircraft that can fly the mass arrival?
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What is the mass arrival?
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What is the North 40?
What is the AirVenture NOTAM?
What is the AirVenture NOTICE?
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How can I pay the registration fee?
How is the registration fee payment process?
Are there pharmacies close to Cessna Base Camp?
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Can I request a refund of the registration fee?
What happens when the number of registered aircraft reaches the limit of authorized aircraft?
Why a registration fee?
Can I reserve camp space at Cessna Base Camp if I don't fly the mass arrival?
What is the route of the Cessnas 2 Oshkosh mass arrival flight?
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Is it safe to leave a laptop, cell phone or other devices unsupervised in the camping area while charging?
Can I order extra Cessnas 2 Oshkosh logo shirts?
Why can't I order Cessnas 2 Oshkosh logo shirts of different colors?
Are the showers close to Cessna Base Camp?
What is the Skywagon Club?
Is there a supermarket close to Cessna Base Camp?
Is there an Oshkosh's survival guide?
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What is a training clinic?
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Need help with vehicle rental in or around Juneau?
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What are the waypoints of the Cessnas 2 Oshkosh mass arrival flight.
Is there wireless (Wi-Fi) access at Cessna Base Camp?
How can I withdraw from the mass arrival?
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...and Answers
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What is AirVenture - Oshkosh?
AirVenture - Oshkosh is the annual convention of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). It is the world's greatest aviation celebration. For more information about EAA AirVenture - Oshkosh visit its website at www.eaa.org/en/airventure.
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What is the arrival?
The arrival or the mass arrival is Cessnas 2 Oshkosh's main annual event. It consists of a formation flight of Cessna aircraft from Dodge County Airport in Juneau to Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The distance is thirty-four (34) nautical miles. The aircraft depart Dodge County Airport in close sequence, join in formation elements of three (3) aircraft during the initial climb, shift to trail formation on short final and land in close sequence at Wittman Regional Airport. Each element in the flight consists of three aircraft of the same model or similar performance, arranged in a triangle, one in the lead position and one in each of the wing positions stationed at 45° to the lead (△). The next mass arrival is scheduled for Friday, July 18, 2025 5:00 PM CDT (UTC-5) .
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What is the Base Camp and or where is it located?
Cessna Base Camp, Cessna BaseCamp, Base Camp and Camp are interchangeable terms to refer to the section of the North 40 general aircraft camping area where pilots, relatives and friends participating in the Cessnas 2 Oshkosh mass arrival camp under the wings of their airplanes during the week of EAA AirVenture - Oshkosh. It is our home for the week, the meeting place and where all of our activities take place. Look for a big tent flying the Cessna flag close to the old shower house in the North 40.
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Can I bring my bicycle (bike)?
If you can fit the bicycle (bike) in your airplane you can bring it. You may want to reconsider that decision and use the space and payload to bring more passengers or camping equipment. In Oshkosh, you can rent a bicycle (bike) for the whole week from Goodwill for a very modest rental fee.
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Can I rent a bicycle (bike)?
Yes, you can rent a bicycle (bike) for the whole week from Goodwill for a very modest rental fee.
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What is Bonanzas to Oshkosh?
Bonanzas to Oshkosh or B2Osh, for short, is the organization behind the mass arrival of approximately 100 Beechcraft Bonanza and Baron aircraft into the Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Bonanzas to Oshkosh is recognized as the pioneer organization of the tradition of the make-specific mass arrival into Oshkosh. For more information about Bonanzas to Oshkosh, visit their website at www.b2osh.org.
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What is C2O?
C2O, Cessnas to Oshkosh and Cessnas 2 Oshkosh are interchangeable terms to refer to our organization. For more information on Cessnas 2 Oshkosh, click on the About Us menu tab at the top of every page in our website, or just click here now.
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Can I camp at Cessna Base Camp if I don't fly the mass arrival?
In order to be marshalled to the rows in the North 40 where the Cessna Base Camp is located and camp with the group you must fly in with us. In order to fly with our group you must first register on the registration page of our website. To actually fly the mass arrival into Oshkosh you must attend at least one training clinic in 2024, be on the ground at Dodge County Airport in Juneau, Wisconsin by 11:00:00 AM CDT on Friday, July 19, 2024 and participate in the preflight brief starting sharply at 1:00:00 PM, local time (CDT).
Click on this link to visit the registration page of our website.
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Can I camp at Dodge County Airport in Juneau?
Yes, you are welcome to camp on the grounds at Dodge County Airport under the auspices of Wisconsin Aviation at Juneau.
Following are a series of Google Earth® views of Dodge County Airport showing the ground movement, parking and tiedown areas and the FBO location:
Click here or on the picture to see a larger image.
Picture 1 shows a wide view of the Dodge County Airport (KUNU)
Click here or on the picture to see a larger image.
Picture 2 depicts a closer view of the main ramp area, camping and overflow areas.
The grass surface between the overflow tiedown and the parking and tiedown areas in the above pictures is where we pitch our tents and set camp during the two to three days we spend in Juneau. A port-a-potty will be available on the east end of the tiedown area and full toilets in the main building. Two showers will be available to all our campers. One is on the second floor of the FBO building and the other is in the main hangar. Bring your own soap and shampoo, this is not a hotel! LOL
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How can I cancel my registration for the mass arrival?
You may cancel your registration for the group arrival at anytime, but you may only request a refund of the registration fee if you do so by the published deadline. The deadline to cancel the registration for the mass arrival and request a refund of the registration fee is the seventh Thursday before the arrival, at midnight CDT (UTC-5). In 2024 that day was Thursday, June 6, 2024 11:59:59 PM CDT (UTC-5). This was also our deadline to place the shirts order with our vendor.
To cancel your registration and request a refund of the registration fee, send us an email message to payments@cessnas2oshkosh.com. Please, allow three (3) to five (5) five business days to receive the registration fee refund minus any administrative fee charged by PayPal®.
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What is the Cardinal Flyers Online (CFO)?
The Cardinal Flyers Online (CFO) is a group of owners, operators and pilots of Cessna 177 Cardinal aircraft. The Cardinal Flyers Online (CFO) members get together around the world, both virtually and physically, sharing their experience, wisdom and technical knowledge in creative and effective ways, thus building a lively community around the Cessna Cardinal. Their web home is www.cardinalflyers.com.
Thanks to the tireless advocacy and recruitment work of Jerry Olson, one of our lead pilots and a very active member of the Cardinal Flyers Online (CFO), the Cessna 177 Cardinal first established an all-time Cessnas 2 Oshkosh record of model participation when eighteen (18) of them participated in the 2014 Cessnas 2 Oshkosh Mass Arrival. In 2015, the Cardinals improved their performance by increasing their attendance by over 100% when twenty-eight (28) Cardinals flew the mass arrival. In 2016 that number reached the all-time record of thirty-six (36) Cardinal aircraft. In the next five years: 2017-2019 and 2021-2023, the group brought twenty (20), thirty-three (33), thirty-one (31), thirty-three (33), thirty-two (32) and nineteen (19) Cardinals respectively. In 2024, our most recent arrival, they were the leading model bringing twenty-two (22) Cardinals to the mass arrival. Congratulations Cardinals!
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Need help with car rental in or near Juneau?
We can help with car rental in or near Juneau. Wisconsin Aviation at Dodge County Airport has an arrangement with:
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
www.enterprise.com/car_rental/
W9666 Beaverland Pkwy
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 356-1111
to facilitate car rental to our pilots, relatives and friends. If you will need to rent a car in Juneau during our gathering, you may contact Chris Batterman, Wisconsin Aviation airport manager at Dodge County Airport, or any of his capable staff to make your reservation. Your car will be awaiting your arrival. Wisconsin Aviation telephone number is (920) 386-2402.
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How is the reception of cellular phones in the camping area?
The reception of cellular phones in the North 40 camping area, as well as the entire grounds of AirVenture - Oshkosh, is very good.
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What is the Cessna Base Camp?
Cessna Base Camp, Cessna BaseCamp, Base Camp and Camp are interchangeable terms to refer to the section of the North 40 general aircraft camping area where pilots, relatives and friends participating in the Cessnas 2 Oshkosh mass arrival camp under the wings of their airplanes during the week of EAA AirVenture - Oshkosh. It is our home for the week, the meeting place and where all of our activities take place. Look for a big white tent flying the Cessna flag close to the old shower house in the North 40.
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What is Cessnas 2 Oshkosh?
C2O, Cessnas to Oshkosh and Cessnas 2 Oshkosh are interchangeable terms to refer to our organization. For more information on Cessnas 2 Oshkosh, click on the About Us menu tab at the top of every page in our website, or just click here now.
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Are there electrical outlets in the camping area to charge laptops, cell phones and other rechargeable devices?
Yes, we have electrical outlets and a big power generator in our big tent at Cessna Base Camp. They are available to our pilots, relatives and friends. There are also electrical outlets located on the exterior walls around the shower house in the North 40.
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What is the Cessna Pilots Association?
The Cessna Pilots Association or CPA is the largest organization of Cessna owners and pilots. The late John Frank founded CPA in 1984 and was its CEO until his passing in June of 2016. In 2008, the Cessna Pilots Association and Cessnas 2 Oshkosh became partners to conduct the Cessnas 2 Oshkosh Mass Arrival. The first mass arrival of our partnership was successfully executed on July 26th, 2008. In the years that followed we conducted eight very successful arrivals, improving our performance every year. The partnership remained strong until John Frank's passing in the summer of 2016.
For more information about the Cessna Pilots Association, visit their website at www.cessna.org.
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What is a clinic?
The formation flight training clinic is the hallmark of formation flight training. The cornerstone of the success of our mass arrivals and those of other organizations is formation flight training. A Cessnas 2 Oshkosh training clinic is made of two parts, a ground portion with a didactic presentation and a ramp exercise, and an air portion consisting of one or more flights in which we practice the required maneuvers for all the phases of the arrival flight. Each pilot-in-command trainee will have an experienced safety pilot in the right seat during these practice flights. Each training clinic is lead by one of our most experienced pilots who is in charge of the overall clinic. This lead pilot is assisted during the flight training portion by safety pilots who are also experienced flying our mass arrival. Almost all the training clinics take place on a Saturday, starting at 9:00 AM local time and ending at around 3:00 PM, depending on the number of trainees and practice flights conducted. We require that every pilot who wants to participate in our mass arrival attends at least one formation flight training clinic during the calendar year of the arrival. For those who are current in formation flight and have the opportunity to practice in their local area, we encourage them to do so, preferably with a lead pilot in charge of the practice. For those pilots who have no formation flight experience and for those with experience who are not current we recommend against engaging in formation flight until after attending a training clinic. Each calendar year Cessnas 2 Oshkosh schedules several training clinics between late March and early July.
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What is the deadline to register to fly the Cessnas 2 Oshkosh Mass Arrival?
As of the 2019 season, the absolute deadline to register to fly the Cessnas 2 Oshkosh Mass Arrival has been the seventh Thursday before the mass arrival at midnight CDT (UTC-5).
In 2024 registration closed before this deadline on Friday, February 23, 2024 6:30:00 PM CST (UTC-5), when we reached the maximum number of aircraft allowed in the mass arrival by the agreement among EAA, FAA and C2O.
Registered pilots have until the original deadline of Thursday, June 6, 2024 11:59:59 PM CDT (UTC-5) to withdraw from participation in the mass arrival and obtain a refund of the registration fee.
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What is the deadline to withdraw from participation in the Cessnas 2 Oshkosh mass arrival?
The deadline to withdraw from participation in the mass arrival and request a refund of the registration fee is the seventh Thursday before the arrival at midnight CDT (UTC-5). In 2024 that day was Thursday, June 6, 2024 11:59:59 PM CDT (UTC-5). was
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Can I register after the deadline?
No, you can't. As of the 2019 season, we do not accept registrations after this deadline.
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Are there electrical outlets in the camping area to charge laptops, cell phones and other rechargeable devices?
Yes, we have electrical outlets in our big tent at Cessna Base Camp. They are available to our pilots, relatives and friends. There are also electrical outlets located on the exterior walls around the shower house in the North 40.
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Why a registration fee?
We must charge a registration fee in order to cover the expenses that are not funded by sponsors.
Our Cessnas 2 Oshkosh event was reborn in 2008 as the "labor of love" of three of us. In the years that have followed, good friends have kindly joined us to help along the way. It is, and has always been a grassroots movements of Cessna pilots and owners who love to get together at least once a year to enjoy each other's company, while participating in the greatest aviation celebration in the world. We strive to produce the best event possible within our means. As we're sure you all know, putting together an event of this nature involves significant expenses. We couldn't afford to cover those expenses out of our own pockets. Therefore, beginning in 2009, we were forced to charge a registration fee to insure that our event would continue to be viable each year, for years to come. We're now in our 18th year, 16th since the rebirth, and although operating in a very austere way, we are still not only viable, but strong and looking forward to many more years ahead.
Cessnas 2 Oshkosh is a not-for-profit organization. As such, it does not profit from the registration fee, which covers only part of our operational costs. Examples of our expenses are the logo-embroidered shirt that each participating pilot and passenger wear during the mass arrival flight, the catering of our BBQ dinner, the crew van used in Juneau and at Cessna Base Camp in Oshkosh, the rental fee of the storage facility in Oshkosh for our equipment, the website hosting and related expenses and at least the first daily breakfast at Cessna Base Camp. Increases in the cost of these operational expenses forced us to raise our registration fee in 2014, 2016 and 2022. These very moderate increases helped us continue to meet our goal of keeping our event viable. Regretfully, we must inform that the registration fee was revised again in 2024.
The current registration fee is $100.00 per person age 13 years and older. Children up to the age of 12 will not incur a registration fee.
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Where can I go for food shopping near Cessna Base Camp?
For food shopping there is a Pick 'n Save supermarket within a combination of a short shuttle bus ride from the North 40 to the northwest gate stop and a short walk to the shopping center on S. Koeller Sreet.
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What is a formation clinic?
The formation clinic is the hallmark of formation flight training. The cornerstone of the success of our mass arrivals and that of other organizations is the formation clinic. A Cessnas 2 Oshkosh formation clinic consists of two parts, a ground portion with a didactic presentation and a ramp exercise, and an air portion consisting of one or more flights in which we practice the required maneuvers for all the phases of the arrival flight. Each pilot-in-command trainee will have an experienced safety pilot in the right seat during these practice flights. Each formation clinic is led by one of our most experienced pilots who is in charge of the overall clinic. This lead pilot is assisted during the flight training portion by safety pilots who are also experienced flying our mass arrival. Almost all the formation clinics take place on a Saturday, starting at 9:00 AM local time and ending at around 3:00 PM, depending on the number of trainees and practice flights conducted. We require that every pilot who wants to participate in our mass arrival attends at least one formation clinic during the calendar year of the arrival. For those who are current in formation flight and have the opportunity to practice in their local area, we encourage them to do so, preferably with a lead pilot in charge of the practice. For those pilots who have no formation flight experience and for those with experience who are not current we recommend against engaging in formation flight until after attending a formation clinic. Each calendar year Cessnas 2 Oshkosh schedules several formation clinics between late March and early July.
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Is there an Oshkosh's survival guide?
One of the best Oshkosh's survival guides ever published is the 2-part article written by Rick Durden and published by AVweb. You can access this article by following these links: Part I and Part II.
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Need help with hotel reservations in or around Juneau?
We can help with hotel reservations.
This year (2024), we have reserved two blocks of rooms for our pilots, relatives and friends.
The first block is in the AmericInn by Wyndham Beaver Dam Hotel. The rooms in our block are available with either a a single king size or double queen size beds. The nightly rate, based on double occupancy for Wednesday and Thursday is $119.99 plus tax. The cancellation deadline is July 16 at 3:00 PM CDT. To reserve rooms in this block you may call the AmericInn by Wyndham Beaver Dam Hotel. The phone numbers are 920-306-2067 and 877-999-3223. Let the reservation agent know that you are with the Cessnas 2 Oshkosh (C2O) Group.
The second block is in the Comfort Inn & Suites Beaver Dam. The nightly rate, based on double occupancy for Wednesday and Thursday is $94.00 plus tax. The cancellation deadline is July 17 at 4:00 PM CDT. To reserve rooms in this block you may call the Comfort Inn & Suites Beaver Dam. The phone numbers are 920-887-7171 and 855-516-1090. Let the reservation agent know that you are with the Cessnas 2 Oshkosh (C2O) Group.
There are other alternatives.
For now, this is a short list of hotels available in the area:
Hotels in Beaver Dam (8.5 miles from Dodge County Airport)
| AmericInn by Wyndham Beaver Dam Hotel |
Comfort Inn & Suites Beaver Dam | |
| www.wyndhamhotels.com/americinn/BeaverDam | www.reservations.com/hotel/quality-inn-and-suites-beaver-dam-wi | |
| 325 Seippel Blvd. | 815 Park Ave. | |
| Beaver Dam, WI | Beaver Dam, WI | |
| (920) 306-2067 | (920) 887-7171 | |
| Holiday Inn Express Beaver Dam | Super 8 Beaver Dam | |
| www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/beaver-dam/ | www.super8.com | |
| 311 Seippel Blvd. | 711 Park Ave. | |
| Beaver Dam, WI | Beaver Dam, WI | |
| (920) 392-7900 | (920) 887-8880 | |
Hotels in Waupun (15 miles from Dodge County Airport)
| AmericInn by Wyndham Waupun Hotel | Baymont by Wyndham Waupun | |
| www.wyndhamhotels.com/americinn/Waupun | www.wyndhamhotels.com/baymont/waupun-wisconsin/ | |
| 204 Shaler Dr. | 5 Gateway Dr. | |
| Waupun, WI | Waupun, WI | |
| (920) 345-1140 | (920) 345-2913 | |
Hotels in Watertown (17.5 miles from Dodge County Airport)
| Super 8 Watertown | Best Western Watertown | |
| www.super8.com | www.bestwestern.com/en_US/ | |
| 1730 S. Church St. | 101 Aviation Way | |
| Watertown, WI | Watertown, WI | |
| (920) 261-1188 | (920) 262-1910 | |
For hotel, as well as vehicle rental reservations, contact Wisconsin Aviation. They will take care of reservations for you at FBO discount rates. Their telephone number is (920) 386-2402.
If you will be renting a vehicle at Dodge County Airport, you can get to Beaver Dam heading north on State Highway 26 for about 1.5 miles, turn west onto State Highway 33 and follow that road for 7.5 miles. To get to Watertown, head south on State Highway 26 for about 16 miles. Wisconsin Aviation and Cessnas 2 Oshkosh will provide shuttle service in our vans to and from the hotels in the area. We only ask that you pitch in to cover the cost of gas. Your contribution will be greatly appreciated by the folks at Wisconsin Aviation and ourselves.
If you prefer camping, we recommend camping on the grounds at Dodge County Airport, under the auspices of Wisconsin Aviation at Juneau.
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What is the International 180/185 Club?
The International 180/185 Club is a social organization whose members have one thing in common: they all own a Cessna Skywagon. The Club sanctions fly-ins throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. More information on the International 180/185 Club can be found on their website.
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Is there internet access at Cessna Base Camp?
Yes, there is internet access at Cessna Base Camp. EAA has installed wireless antennas in the North 40 camping area. The closest antenna to Cessna Base Camp is located next to the shower house. The quality of reception will depend on the distance between our parking rows and the shower house. In general, it is quite good. The internet access has been free of charge since the start.
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Is there opportunity for late registration to fly the mass arrival?
No, there is no late registration. As of the 2019 season, the absolute deadline to register to fly the Cessnas 2 Oshkosh Mass Arrival is the seventh Thursday before the mass arrival at midnight CDT (UTC-5).
In 2024 the deadline was Thursday, June 6, 2024 11:59:59 PM CDT (UTC-5).
Registered pilots have until this deadline to withdraw from participation in the mass arrival and obtain a refund of the registration fee. This is also our deadline to place the shirts order with our vendor.
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Is there a laundromat close to Cessna Base Camp?
The closest laundromat is an Express Laundry Center. It is within a combination of a short shuttle bus ride from the North 40 to the northwest gate stop and a very short walk to 1571 W. South Park Ave. It is well equipped, air-conditioned and staffed by friendly people. There is an internet cafe in the premises with wireless internet access as well as pinball machines if you're up to it while you wait for your laundry.
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Is there a limit on the number of aircraft that can fly the mass arrival?
Updated 1/31/2024 8:00:01 PM. There is a limit to the number of aircraft that can fly the mass arrival established on our 2024 Letter of Agreement (LOA) with the FAA. Unfortunately, we are limited to seventy-five (75) aircraft in the main formation mass arrival. This limit on the number of aircraft was set by the FAA and EAA. The decision to impose this limit was beyond our control, and we did not have any input on the deliberations. We encourage every pilot who is considering to fly the mass arrival to register early, as soon as possible. This year, 2024, we will again have an open and free registration process. The first seventy-five (75) registered pilots who meet the training requirements, are on the ground at Dodge County Airport in Juneau by 11:00:00 AM CDT on Friday, July 19, 2024, and participate in the final brief will fly the mass arrival.
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What is the mass arrival?
The arrival or the mass arrival is Cessnas 2 Oshkosh's main event of the year. It consists of a formation flight of Cessna aircraft from Dodge County Airport in Juneau, Wisconsin to Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The distance is thirty-four (34) nautical miles. The aircraft depart Dodge County Airport in close sequence, join in formation during the initial climb, shift to trail formation on short final approach and land in close sequence at Wittman Regional Airport. Each element in the flight consists of three aircraft of the same model, arranged in an inverted V shape, one in the lead position and one in each of the wing positions. The next mass arrival is scheduled for Friday, July 18, 2025 5:00 PM CDT (UTC-5) .
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What is the AirVenture NOTAM?
Beginning with its publication in May of 2022, the AirVenture NOTAM is now known as the AirVenture NOTICE. For a detailed description, see below under AirVenture NOTICE.
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What is the AirVenture NOTICE?
The AirVenture NOTICE is an absolute must if you're flying an aircraft to EAA AirVenture - Oshkosh. It outlines all arrival and departure procedures, radio frequencies, Wittman Regional Airport details, and much more. The AirVenture NOTICE is published every year about eight (8) weeks before the start of EAA AirVenture - Oshkosh. Although many of the procedures are similar to previous years, there are updates in nearly every area to enhance safety, efficiency, and convenience for the thousands of airplanes expected at the World's Greatest Aviation Celebration®. The AirVenture NOTICE is required reading and should be part of a pilot's pre-flight preparation.
You may download a copy of the 2024 AirVenture NOTICE in pdf format by clicking on the image below.
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How can I pay the registration fee? / How is the registration fee payment process?
Cessnas 2 Oshkosh uses PayPal® to process the registration fee payment. The process is simple and intuitive and the transaction is protected by industry standard encryption technology. You can pay using a PayPal® account, if you have one and want to use it for this purpose, or alternatively and still on Paypal's secure website, you can pay using any major credit card. The payment of the registration fee completes the registration process.
If you decide to withdraw from participation in the group arrival, you may request a refund of the registration fee. The deadline to withdraw from participation in the mass arrival and request a refund of the registration fee is the seventh Thursday before the arrival at midnight CDT (UTC-5). In 2024 that day was Thursday, June 6, 2024 11:59:59 PM CDT (UTC-5). This was also our deadline to place the shirts order with our vendor.
To request a refund of the registration fee, send us an email message to payments@cessnas2oshkosh.com. Please, allow three (3) to five (5) business days to receive the registration fee refund minus any administrative fee charged by PayPal®.
You may find more information about the payment process here.
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Are there pharmacies close to Cessna Base Camp?
There are several pharmacies within a combination of a short shuttle bus ride from the North 40 to the northwest gate stop and a short walk to the S. Koeller St.
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Can I request a refund of the registration fee?
If you decide to withdraw from participation in the group arrival, you may request a refund of the registration fee. The deadline to withdraw from participation in the mass arrival and request a refund of the registration fee is the seventh Thursday before the arrival, at midnight CDT (UTC-5). In 2024 that day was Thursday, June 6, 2024 11:59:59 PM CDT (UTC-5). This was also our deadline to place the shirts order with our vendor.
To request a refund of the registration fee, send us an email message to payments@cessnas2oshkosh.com. Please, allow three (3) to five (5) five business days to receive the registration fee refund minus any administrative fee charged by PayPal®.
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Why a registration fee?
We must charge a registration fee in order to cover the expenses that are not funded by sponsors.
Our Cessnas 2 Oshkosh event was reborn in 2008 as the "labor of love" of three of us. In the years that have followed, good friends have kindly joined us to help along the way. It is, and has always been a grassroots movements of Cessna pilots and owners who love to get together at least once a year to enjoy each other's company, while participating in the greatest aviation celebration in the world. We strive to produce the best event possible within our means. As we're sure you all know, putting together an event of this nature involves significant expenses. We couldn't afford to cover those expenses out of our own pockets. Therefore, beginning in 2009, We were forced to charge a registration fee to insure that our event would continue to be viable each year, for years to come. We're now in our 18th year, 16th since the rebirth, and although operating in a very austere way, we are not only viable, but strong and looking forward to many more years ahead.
Cessnas 2 Oshkosh is a not-for-profit organization. As such, it does not profit from the registration fee, which covers only part of our operational costs. Examples of our expenses are the logo-embroidered shirt that each participating pilot and passenger wear during the mass arrival flight, the catering of our BBQ dinner, the crew van used in Juneau and at Cessna Base Camp in Oshkosh, the rental fee of the storage facility in Oshkosh for our equipment, the website hosting and related expenses and at least the first daily breakfast at Cessna Base Camp. Increases in the cost of these operational expenses forced us to raise our registration fee in 2014, 2016 and 2022. These very moderate increases helped us continue to meet our goal of keeping our event viable. Regretfully, we must inform that the registration fee was revised again in 2024.
The current registration fee is $100.00 per person age 13 years and older. Children up to the age of 12 will not incur a registration fee.
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Can I reserve camp space at Cessna Base Camp if I don't fly the mass arrival?
No, you can not reserve camp space at Cessna Base Camp. In order to camp at Cessna Base Camp you must first register on the registration page of our website and then you must fly the mass arrival with the group. To actually fly the mass arrival into Oshkosh you must attend at least one training clinic in 2024, be on the ground at Dodge County Airport in Juneau, Wisconsin by 11:00 AM CDT Friday, July 19, 2024 and participate in the preflight brief starting sharply at 12:00 Noon, local time (CDT).
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What is the route of the Cessnas 2 Oshkosh mass arrival flight?
The waypoints of the Cessnas 2 Oshkosh mass arrival flight route can be found on the following page:
Cessnas 2 Oshkosh Mass Arrival Flight Route.
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Is it safe to leave your laptop, cell phone and other devices unsupervised in the camping area while charging?
Yes it is safe but it is at your own risk. That said, the camping area in the North 40 is probably one of the very few places in the United States where you can leave a laptop, cell phone and other rechargeable devices unsupervised and find them untouched and fully charged when you come back.
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Can I order extra Cessnas 2 Oshkosh logo shirts?
Yes, you may order extra shirts, but you must do so by the deadline to register for the Cessnas 2 Oshkosh Mass Arrival. To order extra shirts, send us an email with your request by following this link. We will also have a limited amount of shirts for sale at Juneau on the day of the arrival.
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Why can't I order Cessnas 2 Oshkosh logo shirts of different colors?
We would like to spend the least amount of time dealing with matters other than training for the mass arrival. Offering only one color shirts for everyone keeps the process simple and smooth. We also want to look uniformly dressed on the day of the arrival. It looks good in the group picture.
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Are the showers close to Cessna Base Camp?
A shower house is located in the North 40. There are separate Ladies/Gentlemen sections and each section is divided in two areas, one with sinks and the other with shower stalls. The building is kept warm and very clean. Users are generally courteous and friendly. Crowding stays at a minimum but, as in most group gatherings, the earlier you get there in the mornings and evenings, the sooner you'll get out.
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What is the Skywagon Club?
The Skywagon Club known officially as The International 180/185 Club is a social organization whose members have one thing in common: they all own a Cessna Skywagon. The Club sanctions fly-ins throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. More information on the International 180/185 Club can be found on their website.
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Is there a supermarket close to Cessna Base Camp?
There is a Pick 'n Save supermarket within a combination of a short shuttle bus ride from the North 40 to the northwest gate stop and a short walk to the S. Koeller St. shopping center.
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Is there an Oshkosh's survival guide?
One of the best Oshkosh's survival guides ever published is the 2-part article written by Rick Durden and published by AVweb. You can access this article by following these links: Part I and Part II.
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What is a training clinic?
The formation flight training clinic is the hallmark of formation flight training. The cornerstone of the success of our mass arrivals and that of other organizations is formation flight training. A Cessnas 2 Oshkosh training clinic consists of two parts, a ground portion with a didactic presentation and a ramp exercise, and an air portion consisting of one or more flights in which we practice the required maneuvers for all the phases of the arrival flight. Each pilot-in-command trainee will have an experienced safety pilot in the right seat during these practice flights. Each training clinic is led by one of our most experienced pilots who is in charge of the overall clinic. This lead pilot is assisted during the flight training portion by safety pilots who are also experienced flying our mass arrival. Almost all the training clinics take place on a Saturday, starting at 9:00 AM local time and ending at around 3:00 PM, depending on the number of trainees and practice flights conducted. We require that every pilot who wants to participate in our mass arrival attends at least one formation flight training clinic during the calendar year of the arrival. For those who are current in formation flight and have the opportunity to practice in their local area, we encourage them to do so, preferably with a lead pilot in charge of the practice. For those pilots who have no formation flight experience and for those with experience who are not current we recommend against engaging in formation flight until after attending a training clinic. Each calendar year Cessnas 2 Oshkosh schedules several training clinics between late March and early July.
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Need help with vehicle rental in or near Juneau?
We can help with vehicle rental in or near Juneau. Wisconsin Aviation at Dodge County Airport has an arrangement with:
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
www.enterprise.com/car_rental/
8167 North Kellom Rd.
Beaver Dam, WI
(920) 356-1111
to facilitate car rental to our pilots, relatives and friends. If you will need to rent a car in Juneau during our gathering, you may contact Chris Batterman, Wisconsin Aviation airport manager at Dodge County Airport, or any of his capable staff to make your reservation. Your car will be awaiting your arrival. Wisconsin Aviation telephone number is (920) 386-2402.
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What are the waypoints of the Cessnas 2 Oshkosh mass arrival flight route?
The waypoints of the Cessnas 2 Oshkosh mass arrival flight route can be found on the following page:
Cessnas 2 Oshkosh Mass Arrival Flight Route.
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Is there wireless (Wi-Fi) access at Cessna Base Camp?
Yes, there is wireless (Wi-Fi) access at Cessna Base Camp. EAA has installed antennas in the North 40 camping area. The closest antenna to Cessna Base Camp is located next to the shower house. The quality of reception will depend on the distance between our parking rows and the shower house. In general, it is quite good. The wireless (wi-Fi) access has been free of charge since the start.
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How can I withdraw from the mass arrival?
You may withdraw from participation in the group arrival at anytime, but you may only request a refund of the registration fee if you do so by the published deadline. The deadline to withdraw from participation in the mass arrival and request a refund of the registration fee is the seventh Thursday before the arrival, at midnight CDT (UTC-5). In 2024 that day was Thursday, June 6, 2024 11:59:59 PM CDT (UTC-5). This was also our deadline to place the shirts order with our vendor.
To withdraw from participation and request a refund of the registration fee, send us an email message to payments@cessnas2oshkosh.com. Please, allow three (3) to five (5) five business days to receive the registration fee refund minus any administrative fee charged by PayPal®.
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