Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:24 pm
What airplane did I see flying today?
Well, I didn't see it flying from _outside,_ but it sure was flying.
The PV-2 Harpoon "Hot Stuff," which we've worked on for so long, returned to the air today, by golly it did, and all is well--only a couple minor squawks, all major systems working like champions, everything good. It was fine.
A more long-winded report coming in the Hot Stuff thread, with photos, probably tomorrow. Look for it, WIXers.
We're back.
Well, I didn't see it flying from _outside,_ but it sure was flying.
The PV-2 Harpoon "Hot Stuff," which we've worked on for so long, returned to the air today, by golly it did, and all is well--only a couple minor squawks, all major systems working like champions, everything good. It was fine.
A more long-winded report coming in the Hot Stuff thread, with photos, probably tomorrow. Look for it, WIXers.
We're back.
Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:06 am
What airplane did I see flying today?
Well, I didn't see it flying from _outside,_ but it sure was flying.
The PV-2 Harpoon "Hot Stuff," which we've worked on for so long, returned to the air today, by golly it did, and all is well--only a couple minor squawks, all major systems working like champions, everything good. It was fine.
A more long-winded report coming in the Hot Stuff thread, with photos, probably tomorrow. Look for it, WIXers.
We're back.
Congratulations! Thanks for putting forth all the hard work to get her back in the air! It will be great to see the Harpoon in the air again.
Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:46 am
Just heard N99FS, Don Brooks "Gooney Bird" take off from KPDK. It was here for our air show last weekend, & got some maintenance from our "Little Gary Austin", not be confused with our buddy "Big Gary Austin" in Texas. 
Robbie
Robbie
Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:13 am
Robbie Stuart wrote:Just heard N99FS, Don Brooks "Gooney Bird" take off from KPDK. It was here for our air show last weekend, & got some maintenance from our "Little Gary Austin", not be confused with our buddy "Big Gary Austin" in Texas.
Robbie
Heck, I'm only 5'5", so if I'm "Big Gary Austin," that guy must be a stand in for the Seven Dwarfs.
Gary (the big one)
Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:28 am
retroaviation wrote:Robbie Stuart wrote:Just heard N99FS, Don Brooks "Gooney Bird" take off from KPDK. It was here for our air show last weekend, & got some maintenance from our "Little Gary Austin", not be confused with our buddy "Big Gary Austin" in Texas.
Robbie
Heck, I'm only 5'5", so if I'm "Big Gary Austin," that guy must be a stand in for the Seven Dwarfs.
Gary (the big one)
Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:44 pm
Staggerwing Beech flew ovr the house this morning. Mmmmmmmm.....
Thu Jun 04, 2009 5:38 pm
retroaviation wrote:M.P. wrote:See today a Polikarpov I-16 „Rata“ who’s new owner makes two flights for his training.
Those are cool little airplanes, aren't they?
Gary
That was the first time I have seen one of these flying, very impressive. Below some pictures done by my friend H. Walther.
Is that one of the CAF at Midland still flying? I have seen it 2007 there in the hangar.
Thu Jun 04, 2009 5:43 pm
Hey what field is that at?
Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:38 pm
That is at Lachen-Speyerdorf (Germany), but the Rata flew today to Mannheim and will be based there for a while.
Thu Jun 04, 2009 9:43 pm
M.P. wrote:Is that one of the CAF at Midland still flying? I have seen it 2007 there in the hangar.
Probably not a good idea for me to get too deep into my opinion on this on a public forum, but I seriously doubt that the I-16 in Midland will ever fly again. After all, the museum there is "preserving" all of their assets...or so I'm told.
Gary
Fri Jun 05, 2009 12:12 am
Whoaaaaa ! I'm in Vegas right now and was hearing a deep helo sound coming... Went to the window and saw a flight of two V-22 Ospreys flying a low approach to the airport !!!!
What a sound these two made....
Yesterday it was 2 C-17A in a steep climb out of Nellis AFB. Tuesday, 2 x KC-135R taking off from Phoenix Int'l and Monday, 2 x A-10s on final at Davis-Monthan in Tucson...
It's my week of US military hardware !
What a sound these two made....
Yesterday it was 2 C-17A in a steep climb out of Nellis AFB. Tuesday, 2 x KC-135R taking off from Phoenix Int'l and Monday, 2 x A-10s on final at Davis-Monthan in Tucson...
It's my week of US military hardware !
Fri Jun 05, 2009 1:55 am
What is that pretty little red and white low winged tail dragger behind the I-16 in the first picture?
Fri Jun 05, 2009 3:18 am
The Inspector wrote:What is that pretty little red and white low winged tail dragger behind the I-16 in the first picture?
Looks like a Klemm Kl. 107 der Inspector.
The Rata looks great..what a beastie little machine..thanks for the snaps and info M.P.!
Fri Jun 05, 2009 10:48 am
Yes, this is one of the post-war build Klemm Kl 107 and I have seen it flying on the same day. Some information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klemm_Kl_107
http://www.aviastar.org/air/germany/klemm_kl-107.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klemm_Kl_107
http://www.aviastar.org/air/germany/klemm_kl-107.php
Fri Jun 05, 2009 12:13 pm
Cool plane.., always reminded me of a Derringer Pistol!