The Lola has landed

At last I reached a point where the car needs to be on ground. A little this, a little that, and it's back down to earth.

Talked to Jim today, the engine is on the dyno producing good HP, most likely I'll pick up the engine next Monday. Things are starting to move now.

Home sweet home

Departed Oshkosh early Sunday morning, the forecast was for good weather into Youngstown, OH.

My return flight plan takes me over Lake Michigan. I will have about 100 miles over water. Yes, I do carry a life vest on board.

The weather at Youngstown was OK. However the weather in Pennsylvania was my concern, the forecast wasn't that good. Just a few small pockets of rain, but visual, it was good so I continued.

Was greeted by a rainbow about 10 miles from home. We'll back to work on the Lola, maybe I'll give Jim a call and see if the engine is done.

Another Great day at Oshkosh

Saturday

A little rain early then sunshine the rest of the day, and very windy. The red barn, not to far from my camp site and they open 6am. Great coffee and the best place to connect to the WIFI.

My camp site is called the South 40. One of many sites for camping and parking. The rows start at 115 and go to 160, I'm at 144. This area holds about 350 planes. When you arrive the day after the show starts, you end up here. There be approximately 10,000 planes visit, so you can imagine the size of this airport.

A few photos

Launching

ATC really knows how to launch a lot of aircraft in a very short time. The use the left and right side of the runway for taking off and then use the taxiway for landing aircraft next to it.

Thursday...not so bad...Friday beautiful

Friday is going to be one of those 10 best days of the year. It's also the day when a lot the the folks who came by there own planes leave. It' the time I start to think about leaving too, looking at the weather to the east.

Rain, all day.

The weather service forecasts has rain and thunderstorms all day. However tomorrow looks to be a nice day. Missed the bus, this is my main transportation from my camp site to the main area of the show. When you arrive after the events starts, your parking spot is far, far away.

Good Morning from Oshkosh

Rain today

Good Morning from Oshkosh. Today's weather looks like rain all day. So I guess it will be indoor actives today.

What's your choice?

Yes a flying car, not a new idea but like all other people who thought this was a good idea I don't think it will sell.

Wheels up....6 AM

The last leg from Morris IL. to Oshkosh, WI. was just fine. Nothing more enjoyable than to see the sun rise from 3,000 ft. The weather today is just perfect for a airshow.

Oshkosh ?????

Well, decided to visit Oshkosh this year. The engine is still at least a week away, so I'll spend a couple of days at Oshkosh,WI. Departed Hackettstown airport this morning after waiting for the fog to burn off. Made it as far as Morris, IL. Thunder storms where in my path so I'll overnight in Illinois and continue the last 150 mile leg tomorrow morning.

Radiator back

Hole fixed and ready to go. Now I can start to cut new hoses and finish the water lines from the radiator back to the engine bay. A few more things I can do, but not a lot, until the engines back.

Sprung a leak!

After two years of replacing or repairing most everything on the car, it comes to no surprise the radiator has a hole in it. Took it to a shop in Pa. they came very highly recommend. Should be ready next week.

Brakes!

The master cylinders for the brakes where rebuilt, but they never really seemed to operate properly. So, decided remove the old ones and replace with new cylinders. Much better now.