I just returned from Oshkosh 2022. Started my journey by train to Denton on 7/21, then drove to Fond du Lac with a good friend with stops in Kansas City, MO (Blue Room at the American Jazz Museum!) and Plattville, WI. Had a great time talking to vendors, buying parts and tools, looking at airplanes and watching the airshow. The Saturday night airshow was amazing. Then drove back to Denton with stops in Madison, WI and Kansas City. The final leg on 8/3 to Austin was by Greyhound bus since the train was full by the time I decided to buy tickets.
I confirmed my decision to go all Garmin on the avionics was a good one for me after getting some hands on time in the Garmin booth and talking to Stein. I also am rethinking my decision on which IFR navigator to use.
I made decisions on what accessories to use on the engine and then complicated my engine decisions by considering Aerosport Power and Barrett Precision as potential suppliers along with my original choice of Lycoming.
I purchased FlyLEDs strobe, position and landing light DIY kits.
I purchased a panel planner software license for my panel design.
I learned a lot about engines from attending 3 of the 13 different sessions presented by Mike Busch. Then I bought his "Engines" book and have started reading it. I also bought an inspection camera and later learned that Mike recommends using one anytime a spark plug is removed from the engine.
I bought an Aerocreeper that should come in handy during the build.