Oshkosh Approach
Fisk arrival companion for AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
The Fisk VFR arrival is the standard path many general aviation pilots brief before flying to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Oshkosh Approach packages the Notice-sourced flow into a phase-driven companion, while keeping the FAA/EAA AirVenture Notice as the authority.
What this page is for
Use this page to understand what the app helps with before opening the operational companion. It is not a substitute for the official Notice, ATC instructions, ATIS, live NOTAMs, or pilot judgment.
How the app structures the arrival
The companion follows the pilot workflow as named phases, so the screen can stay focused on the current task instead of presenting the whole Notice at once.
- 1. Preflight & briefing: Read the Notice. Ready charts, signs, and EFB. Review personal minimums.
- 2. En route to the transition: Tune Arrival ATIS at 60 NM. Lights ON at 50 NM. Listen for transition assignment.
- 3. Active transition: Pick the transition assigned on ATIS. Do not freelance. Maintain speed/altitude regime.
- 4. Ripon to Fisk (the conga line): Fly directly over the railroad tracks NE. Sterile cockpit. No verbal acknowledgement required.
- 5. At Fisk - capture assignment: ATC issues runway + transition method + tower frequency. Do not pass Fisk until called.
- 6. Inbound to runway: Maintain 90 kt to pattern. Land on the assigned colored dot. Expect short approach.
- 7. Rollout, exit, taxi, parking: Clear runway as directed. Display printed sign. Follow flag-person hand signals only.
- 8. Departure: Departure ATIS 121.75, runway-specific monitor frequencies, then published route after takeoff.
What pilots usually need at hand
The app surfaces the current phase, briefing notes, transition context, map, runway assignment support, divert planning, aircraft profile, parking signs, alternates, and current KOSH NOTAMs fetched on each page load.
Common questions
Is Oshkosh Approach the official Fisk arrival procedure?
No. Oshkosh Approach is a free companion app. The FAA/EAA AirVenture Notice for the current year is authoritative.
What should I read before using the app in flight?
Read the current FAA/EAA AirVenture Notice cover to cover, then use the app as a phase-driven cockpit companion.