Vintage Events At AirVenture
Tuesday, July 26
6:30 AM – 9:30 AM – Breakfast at Tall Pines Café
8:00 AM – International Cessna 195 Club Forum
Location: Vintage Hangar
Presented by Larry Nelson
Come to hear everything about the Cessna 195, as well as ask any questions you have regarding this aircraft. Hosted by members of the International Cessna 195 Club, this forum will discuss current topics with the Cessna 195 and showcase why so many love to fly this aircraft.
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM- Paul’s Vintage Workshop
Location: Vintage Hangar
Presenter: Jim Hamilton and Don Bartlet
Come get your hands dirty and learn some tips and tricks at Paul’s Vintage Workshop, which takes place in the northeast corner of the Vintage Hangar. A&P’s Jim Hamilton and Don Bartlet will demonstrate a variety of workshop activities each day, such as welding and fabric covering.
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM- Metal Shaping Demonstrations
Location: Vintage Hangar
Presenter: Dave Wenglarz and Maxwell Wenglarz
See metal shaping of aircraft cowlings and other compound surfaces performed by experts, Dave and Maxwell Wenglarz of Wings Metal Works. If you are looking to discover how they bend those fancy curves for vintage aircraft, or if you are plagued with a problem reverse compound curve for your project, stop by the metal workshop inside the Vintage Hangar. They will be available the entire week to demonstrate use of the English Wheel and other equipment. Watch closely and you may be given a chance to try your hand at it. Enter the workshop from the outside of Vintage Hangar on the south side – look for the signs!
9:00 AM – Mastering Maintenance: Tools to Prevent Aircraft Accidents
Location: Vintage Hangar
Presented by Kristi Dunks
While maintenance keeps aircraft flying, occasionally errors can occur. By identifying these errors and understanding the role professionalism plays in aviation maintenance, you will be better equipped to prevent and detect errors and avoid an accident. This forum is presented by Kristi Dunks, who has been with the National Transportation Safety Board since 2003. She is currently the business process manager for the Office of Aviation Safety, where she manages operational performance through data analysis and business process management. She is an A&P mechanic, a commercial pilot for helicopters and airplanes, and a flight instructor. Dunks owns a 1955 Super Cub. This forum is available for FAA Wings credit.
10:00 AM – Aeroncas
Location: Vintage Hangar
Presented by Bill Pancake
Bill Pancake, A&P IA, will be discussing anything and everything related to Aeroncas. Bill has a strong passion for repairing and restoring small vintage airplanes and was honored as the FAA’s 2018 National Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year.
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Hand Propping Demonstrations
Location: Rose Memorial Plaza
Presenter: Dion Carr
Prop it right and save a life! Dion Carr, A&P/AI assisted by his wife, Mary Carr, will demonstrate the safe way to hand prop an aircraft engine. Many vintage aircraft must be started by hand propping since they have no electric starter. We have taught over a thousand visitors how to safely hand prop engines here at Oshkosh over the years, so come on out and get some tips on hand propping!
10:45 AM- Vintage Red Barn Porch Dedication
Location: Rose Memorial Plaza
Join us for the dedication of our Red Barn Porch, taking place just before Vintage in Review.
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM- Vintage in Review
Location: Rose Memorial Plaza
Presenter: Ray Johnson
Headliner: Steve McGreevy & the Poplar Grove Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum’s 1918 Jenny JN4D (Replica)
11:00 AM – Swift Museum Foundation Forum
Location: Vintage Hangar
Presented by Jim “Frog” Jones
Join Jim “Frog” Jones, President of the Swift Museum Foundation, to talk about everything Swift. Come to ask maintenance questions, hear about the foundation, and learn why so many love flying this aircraft.
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM- Type Clubs
Location: Vintage Hangar
Presenter: Charlie Waterhouse
Come visit the Type Club Area located in the Vintage Hangar to learn more about Aeroncas, Cessnas, Stinsons, Wacos, and everything in-between! Type Clubs representing various types of vintage aircraft have tables set up from 12:00 to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, to display information, meet visitors, and answer questions. Type Clubs can help save you money, keep you from making mistakes others have already made, show you how to restore, maintain and fly your airplane – in short, they can provide the equivalent of many years of hard won experience at a very low cost!
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Hand Propping Demonstrations
Location: Rose Memorial Plaza
Presenter: Dion Carr
Prop it right and save a life! Dion Carr, A&P/AI assisted by his wife, Mary Carr, will demonstrate the safe way to hand prop an aircraft engine. Many vintage aircraft must be started by hand propping since they have no electric starter. We have taught over a thousand visitors how to safely hand prop engines here at Oshkosh over the years, so come on out and get some tips on hand propping!
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM- Vintage Children’s Hands-On Workshop
Location: Vintage Hangar
Presenter: Charlie Waterhouse
Calling all kids around ages 8 to 12 who want to learn more about using tools! This workshop includes various stations that allow kids to practice the proper use of basic hand tools, such as hammers and pliers. There will even be some more advanced, aviation-related stations such as safety wiring and cable swaging. Parents are encouraged to attend and watch their kids progress. Located just outside of Vintage Hangar on the south side – look for the tent with tables underneath!