Oshkosh Approach
Ripon to Fisk companion briefing
Fly directly over the railroad tracks NE. Sterile cockpit. No verbal acknowledgement required.
Phase focus
Fly directly over the railroad tracks heading NE. Hold 90 kt / 1,800 MSL (or 135 / 2,300). Sit 0.5 NM in-trail. Lower the gear before Fisk if retract. Listen continuously to Fisk Approach 120.7 - silent unless ATC speaks to you.
Why it is split into its own page and app phase
Searchers often ask about Ripon and Fisk directly. The companion treats the segment as a distinct phase so a pilot can brief it without mixing it with parking, departure, or alternate-airport detail.
Related transitions
When traffic volume changes, the Notice and ATC may direct pilots through different transition starts before Ripon.
- Endeavor Bridge: Used only in extremely high traffic. ~47 NM SW of OSH.
- Puckaway Lake: 36 NM SW of OSH. Keep shoreline off your LEFT.
- Green Lake: 26 NM SW of OSH.
- Ripon (default): Default single starting point if no transition assigned. Ripon is about 15 NM SW of OSH.
Common questions
Where should I verify Ripon to Fisk procedure details?
Verify all procedure details in the current FAA/EAA AirVenture Notice and follow ATC instructions.