Collins Me 262 at Scottsdale

The Inspector · **Posted:** Mon Apr 15, 2013 12:50 pm

RickH wrote:

Mike the aircraft went through a complete test program, flown by John Penney. A complete official pilot's manual was created, with real numbers.

That and the flight test program done by 'STORMBIRDS' the builder @ KPAE flying done by Wolf Csazla finding some of the early issues on the aircraft.

mike furline · **Joined:** Wed May 05, 2004 3:45 pm **Posts:** 2668

The Inspector wrote:

RickH wrote:

Mike the aircraft went through a complete test program, flown by John Penney. A complete official pilot's manual was created, with real numbers.

That and the flight test program done by 'STORMBIRDS' the builder @ KPAE flying done by Wolf Csazla finding some of the early issues on the aircraft.

"created, with real numbers".....Are you talkin real-real numbers? No way!!!

Can I read any of it or is it Geheim?

Ztex · **Posted:** Mon Apr 15, 2013 4:54 pm

We've got an interview with one of the 262 pilots coming soon to Warbird Radio.
Flying the airplane is said to be interesting.

Stay tuned!

Invader26 · **Joined:** Wed Aug 11, 2010 7:56 am **Posts:** 843

RickH, it is a wonderful machine. I was not trying to join the paint police. I didn't know about its donation etc. [People somehow think that all previous posts for sometime have been read....not so, but it does tell a great story.]

I think the Me262 is one of the most beautiful jets ever built...and this is fantastic :drink3:

The Inspector · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:06 pm

mike furline wrote:

The Inspector wrote:

RickH wrote:

Mike the aircraft went through a complete test program, flown by John Penney. A complete official pilot's manual was created, with real numbers.

That and the flight test program done by 'STORMBIRDS' the builder @ KPAE flying done by Wolf Csazla finding some of the early issues on the aircraft.

"created, with real numbers".....Are you talkin real-real numbers? No way!!!

Can I read any of it or is it Geheim?

Bring $4500.00 in small, unmarked bills, you have 1 hour

RickH · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 3:59 pm

Inspector, we'll take large bills as well ! We're not prejudiced down here !

Elwyn · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 7:41 pm

I remember thinking decades ago how neat to would be to see a big engined Gee Bee flying and figured there was no way that would ever happen. Now we've had a Gee Bee, ME-109's with DB engines and even some E models, a new build Mosquito, FW-190's, and now 262's! What's next on the horizon?

Kyleb · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:25 pm

Elwyn wrote:

I remember thinking decades ago how neat to would be to see a big engined Gee Bee flying and figured there was no way that would ever happen. Now we've had a Gee Bee, ME-109's with DB engines and even some E models, a new build Mosquito, FW-190's, and now 262's! What's next on the horizon?

Maybe someone will buy the Soplata B-36.

Any volunteers?

Fight2FlyPhoto · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:30 pm

Beautiful bird indeed! Glad to see they finally got that thing back in the air. The last two 262's have been doing their share of flying as well. I LOVE the video of the 109 and 262 flying together in Germany. It was really great two summers ago watching Jerry Yagen's here at Paine Field.

I know it has a limited schedule, but any chances of a stop up In the PNW?

ZRX61 · **Joined:** Tue Jun 14, 2005 10:16 am **Posts:** 2309

Is the panel fit along the mid-line of the engine cowls & the one on the nose supposed to be like that?

Iclo · **Posted:** Wed Apr 17, 2013 1:49 am

Elwyn wrote:

I remember thinking decades ago how neat to would be to see a big engined Gee Bee flying and figured there was no way that would ever happen. Now we've had a Gee Bee, ME-109's with DB engines and even some E models, a new build Mosquito, FW-190's, and now 262's! What's next on the horizon?

A second B29 in the air

RickH · **Posted:** Wed Apr 17, 2013 8:28 am

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Is the panel fit along the mid-line of the engine cowls & the one on the nose supposed to be like that?

Yes. That engine midline panel is actually one big piece that wraps around the bottom of the nacelle. It is drawn up on both sides simultaneously until the red lines match up, any tighter and you start bending things. The panels on the nose are the gunbay access, they have a slight overlap and are held down by very robust latches.

DC3R4DC47 · **Joined:** Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:34 am **Posts:** 115

it looks great without the swastika.

airnutz · **Posted:** Wed Apr 17, 2013 2:59 pm

DC3R4DC47 wrote:

it looks great without the swastika.

That's it! The 262 is now kosher to passover!

Sorry, I'll get me coat...

DH82EH · **Posted:** Wed Apr 17, 2013 5:47 pm

Elwyn wrote:

I remember thinking decades ago how neat to would be to see a big engined Gee Bee flying and figured there was no way that would ever happen. Now we've had a Gee Bee, ME-109's with DB engines and even some E models, a new build Mosquito, FW-190's, and now 262's! What's next on the horizon?

Let's see, What's next? Well I'd say that the next type you never thought you'd see take to the air, will be not one, but two P-82's! After that, it's a tough call between P-61 and the Bristol Beaufort. I'm not sure how far away Gerry Yagens' Tony is from flight. As far as the Soplata B-36, somebody better start gapping spark plugs :wink:

There's a lot of 'em

Sorry for the thread drift.

The 262 looks amazing. Going for some flight training is sure tempting. Almost makes me want to go back on my decision to never fly a trike again

Andy Scott

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