LANDING AT OSHKOSH
Oshkosh
ATIS
It will not
be necessary for Mooney flight aircraft to monitor OSH ATIS. The
ATIS will give information about the normal VFR procedures and will be useful
only for surface winds or if an aircraft becomes separated from the Mooney
flight and has to arrive independently via the FISK arrival procedure.
If wind
direction or velocity is any factor, we will be asking
Oshkosh
tower to issue wind checks during our landing arrival.
Oshkosh
Tower
After
departing the Madison traffic area, all aircraft shall monitor OSH tower frequency on their number two
radio. Mooney lead will announce his position to Oshkosh Tower at 20, 10, and 5 miles out. ie. “Mooney
flight ten miles south of OSH."
Listen carefully to Mooney Frequency and
Oshkosh
tower frequency since they may issue revised instructions for the entire flight
or, in case of emergency, to singe aircraft within the flight.
Initial Approach to Oshkosh
For runway
36L and 36R, each aircraft will continue straight ahead for the final for runway
36L and 36R.
. During AirVenture what is normally a
parallel taxiway for the single runway 18/36 is designated as 18L/36R and the
main runway becomes 18R/36L.
If the
arrival runway is 18 or 27, the flight will pass by
Fond du Lac
Airport (FLD) class “D” airspace until over the
south western shoreline of Lake Winnebago. A
left turn to heading 360 along the shoreline places the aircraft on a left base
for Rwy 27 or a left downwind for Rwy 18R. (See Figure below).
If the
arrival runway is 9, the flight will proceed inbound as for Runway 36. At 8.5
miles from Oshkosh the aircraft will approach US
Highway 41, a 4 lane highway. Aircraft will keep to the west of US Highway 41,
which places the aircraft on a right base for Rwy 9. (see Figure below).
Slow
The Caravan will begin slowing from cruise speed to 105 kts when Mooney Lead is
abeam FLD airport. Due to the compression effect during the landing of so many
aircraft, expect to reduce speed sooner towards the back of the Mooney Caravan.
You should expect to slow well below 105 kts if we have to land on Rwy 09, 18,
or 27.
Descent Profile
Approaching
OSH, Mooney Lead will announce on Mooney Frequency "Mooney Lead reducing speed to 105 kts." All
group leaders will repeat the announcement on Mooney frequency; ie
"Delta Leader
reducing speed to 105 kts." This will be the signal for all six planes in
the formation to reduce power and slow to 105 knots.
Maintain visual spacing. As
the speed drops from 125 kts IAS to 105 kts IAS, the aircraft spacing will
become reduced. At 8.5 DME from OSH VOR (by whichever runway approach is being
used) the aircraft will lower gear and begin a descent at 500 fpm maintaining
visual spacing. Each aircraft should do its pre-landing checklist at this time.
Note that normal compression of Caravan aircraft slowing for landing will cause
each subsequent group to reduce speed sooner. BE PREPARED TO SLOW YOUR AIRSPEED
WHILE ENROUTE!
Airport Diagram for Oshkosh
Airport
Final Approach to Oshkosh
The final
portion of the flight route depends on the assigned landing runway at
Oshkosh and perhaps by the cloud ceiling. The expected
landing runways will be 36L and 36R. If there are strong contrary winds,
Oshkosh Tower may direct us to land on any of three other
runways: 27, 9 or 18R. If the Mooney Caravan is required to on Runway 27, 9 or
18R, it may be necessary to reduce speed sooner. Maintain position during all
turns. Do not cut off the aircraft
ahead or to your side. Aircraft within each group shall continue relative
positions in two streams. We will be landing two abreast on one runway if the
landing runway is 09, 27, or 18R. Maintain visual spacing.
Aircraft toward the rear of each group should be prepared to make slow
reductions in airspeed to facilitate safe spacing from the aircraft in front of
them. All aircraft shall be responsible for separation from the aircraft in
front of them. Upon arrival at the airport, aircraft shall fly a close traffic
pattern (or as directed by tower). Subsequent aircraft shall plan a safe yet
close (1500 ft) landing distance from preceding aircraft. The colored dots on
runway 9/27 are spaced 1500 ft apart for reference. Use alternating sides of the
runway to increase safety. All runways are wide enough to accommodate two
Mooneys but only if you maintain your aircraft on your side of the runway.
In all cases, aircraft will be expected
to exit the runway as rapidly as practicable. All landing aircraft will be
expected to use braking only as needed and taxi at a fast rate of speed in order
to exit the runway as rapidly as practicable. The grass on the sides of runway
9/27 has been rolled and aircraft should exit the runway onto the grass as soon
as practical.
Approach to runway 36L and 36R (The Expected Routing)
The flight
will proceed outbound from Madison
and not begin descent until reaching Highway 41 (4 lane road after passing FLD).
Expect the localizer for runway 36L to be out of service. At 8.5 NM from OSH (Hwy41), each flight element will
lower gear and begin a descent. Maintain visual spacing.
Each group
leader and the other odd numbered aircraft land on runway 36L. The even numbered
aircraft will land on Runway 36R, which is normally a parallel taxiway
Aircraft
shall plan a safe yet close (1500 ft) landing distance from preceding aircraft
Each aircraft
will land as long as possible on the runway and taxi straight ahead to the end
of the runway. THIS IS IMPORTANT!!!
Review the go-around instructions below.
Approach to runway 9
If the
expected landing runway is runway 9, the flight will proceed as for Runway 36.
Do not cut off the aircraft ahead or to
your side. Maintain position during
all turns. Do not cut off the
aircraft ahead or to your side. Aircraft within each group shall continue
relative positions in two streams.
Maintain visual spacing. We will
be landing in two streams on one runway. Each pilot must land on the right/left
side and never allow their wingtips to cross the runway centerline. Use
alternating sides of the runway as appropriate to your position in the Caravan
flight. (left lands on left and right lands on right). All runways are wide
enough to accommodate two Mooneys but only if you maintain your entire aircraft,
including wingtips, on your side of the runway
Aircraft toward the rear of each group should be prepared to
make slow reductions in airspeed to facilitate safe spacing from the aircraft in
front of them. All aircraft shall be responsible for separation from the
aircraft in front of them. At the
waypoint EARLY, the flight will turn North to follow and remain west of US Route
41. At this point they will also lower gear and begin a descent. This will be a
right base to Rwy 9. When abeam of the airport, each aircraft will make a right
turn to final.
Aircraft landing on the right side of the runway should exit
Runway 9 to the right onto Runway 13, if possible, or exit the runway onto the
grass between Runway 13 and Taxiway A.
Aircraft landing on the left side of the runway should exit Runway 9 to
the left onto the grass between Taxiway B1 and Taxiway A.
Pilots that miss Taxiway A shall continue
down the runway and follow the directions of the EAA flagperson.
Aircraft
shall plan a safe yet close (1500 ft) landing distance from preceding aircraft
Review the
Abort Procedures below.
Approach to Runway 27
If the
briefed landing runway is Runway 27, at 20 nm south of OSH
the flight will overfly the waypoint TURNN and proceed Northeast toward the shore of Lake Winnebago. Remain at least 5 sm from FLD. Do not
cut off the aircraft ahead or to your side. Maintain position during all turns.
Aircraft within each group shall continue relative positions in two streams.
Maintain visual spacing. We
will be landing in two streams on one runway. Each pilot must land on the
right/left side and never allow their wingtips to cross the runway centerline.
Use alternating sides of the runway as appropriate to your position in the
Caravan flight. (left lands on left and right lands on right) All runways are
wide enough to accommodate two Mooneys but only if you maintain your entire
aircraft, including wingtips, on your side of the runway
Aircraft toward the rear of each group
should be prepared to make slow reductions in airspeed to facilitate safe
spacing from the aircraft in front of them. All aircraft shall be responsible
for separation from the aircraft in front of them. Upon reaching the shoreline, the
flight will turn northbound, which is a left base for Rwy 27. At 8.5 DME from
OSH, the flight will lower gear and
begin a descent. When abeam of the runway, the aircraft shall turn left to final
and land long at or beyond the "orange dot."
Aircraft landing on the right side of the runway shall exit
Runway 27 to the right onto the grass between Taxiway B2 and B3 and aircraft
landing on the left side of the runway shall exit Runway 27 to the left onto the
grass after passing Runway 13. All
aircraft must land at or beyond the orange dot (1,500 feet from approach end of
the runway).
Aircraft
shall plan a safe yet close (1500 ft) landing distance from preceding aircraft.
Review the
Abort Procedures below.
Approach to Runway 18R
If the
briefed landing runway is Runway 18R, the flight will overfly the waypoint TURNN
and proceed Northeast toward the
shore
of Lake Winnebago. Remain
at least 5 sm from FLD. Do not cut off the aircraft ahead or to your side.
Maintain position during all turns. Aircraft within each group shall continue
relative positions in two streams.
Maintain visual spacing. We will be landing in two streams on one
runway. Each pilot must land on the right/left side and never allow their
wingtips to cross the runway centerline. Use alternating sides of the runway as
appropriate to your position in the Caravan flight. (left lands on left and
right lands on right). All runways are wide enough to accommodate two Mooneys
but only if you maintain your entire aircraft, including wingtips, on your side
of the runway
Aircraft toward the rear of each group
should be prepared to make slow reductions in airspeed to facilitate safe
spacing from the aircraft in front of them. All aircraft shall be responsible
for separation from the aircraft in front of them. Upon reaching the shoreline,
the flight will turn northbound, which is a left downwind for runway 18R. At 8.5
DME from OSH, the flight will lower gear and
begin a descent.
Aircraft landing on the right side of the
runway shall exit Runway 18R to the right on Taxiway P5 and follow the EAA
flagperson to parking. Aircraft landing on the left side of the runway shall
exit Runway 18R to the left on Taxiway A5 and taxi north on Runway 18L.
Aircraft
shall plan a safe yet close (1500 ft) landing distance from preceding aircraft
Review the
Abort Procedures below.
Landing
The most
potentially hazardous part of the entire flight will be the landing. It is
absolutely essential that congestion on the runway be minimized. To do this, all
aircraft are requested to land as long as is practical based on the aircraft
ahead still on the runway. After landing on runway 36L or 36R each aircraft
should taxi straight ahead as fast as is safe to clear the runway for landing
traffic behind. If landing on runway 9 or 27, turn off into the grass as soon as
possible. Any pilot landing on the numbers will be taken out and shot. Do
not hesitate to go around if you think you are too close to the aircraft ahead.
Maintain
position during all turns. Maintain
visual spacing. Do not cut off
the aircraft ahead or to your side. Aircraft within each group shall continue
relative positions in two streams. We will be landing in two streams on one
runway. Each pilot must land on the right/left side and never allow their
wingtips to cross the runway centerline. Use alternating sides of the runway as
appropriate to your position in the Caravan flight. (left lands on left and
right lands on right). All runways are wide enough to accommodate two Mooneys
but only if you maintain your aircraft on your side of the runway
Mooney Tail Announcements
Mooney Tail
has the responsibility to announce to
OSH
tower when he is five miles out.
"Oshkosh Tower, Mooney Tail, five miles out"
Mooney Tail
will also report when he (the last aircraft in the flight) has landed.
"Oshkosh Tower, Mooney Tail Landed"
If Mooney
Tail is aware of aborting aircraft that are following him, he should inform
OSH tower of that fact. Mooney Tail should assist aborting
aircraft with their turn-in by identifying his position and aircraft color on
Mooney frequency.
Taxi to Parking (Camping or Parking)
There are two
choices for parking: "Camping" and "Parking". The Camping area is
where the vast majority of the Caravan aircraft will be parked. In this
area, it is permitted to pitch a tent and camp out. The Camping area is
where the Mooney Barbecue will take place and will be the center of any social
activities. The parking area will be very remote from the Mooney Camping area.
As soon as
you have cleared the runway, display your "Mooney Camping" or "Mooney Parking"
sign. Follow the parking and aircraft movement people, generally dressed in
day-glow pink vests. This will involve a considerable taxi, most of in the
grass. Don't forget to turn off your landing lights and to open your cowl flaps. Use of full aft trim and full up
elevator during taxi is recommended for maximum prop clearance. Avoid potholes
and suspicious clumps of grass. Make sure your nose wheel tire is properly
inflated.
When you have
been parked by the EAA volunteers, please deplane as quickly as possible and
help the EAA volunteers in parking the rest of our group. This will involve
tailing-in the later arrivals.