aluminum overcast

[groundpounder]

just got off the phone with one of the crew of aluminum overcast. they are in seattle this weekend but have had to cancel flights due to a separating cylinder head. the plane is being taken to a hanger at this very moment, 630 pacific time, and they are going to attempt an overnight repair, by installing a new jug. last year at their weekend in seattle,fuddy duddy was filling in and they had landing gear trouble which also stood them down for a day. buddy thinks that they are jinxed in seattle. just to let those know who may be booked for a flight ,as i was, to check in and see what their status is before having to drive any distance. BUMMER!!!!

[L. Thompson]

Please keep us posted.

The bomber and crew are coming to our EAA Chapter 79-Spokane on Thursday.

[ebramhall]

Does anyone have any news if they even got their problems fixed and are back on tour?

Thanks
Eric

[ww2John]

The EAA B17 web site indicates some dates for later in June, but has not posted other news.

http://www.b17.org/

[groundpounder]

they called me and said that they would be back in the air on may 29. their phone number is on their website. call the book a flight number to speak to a live human.

[Dennis Bergstrom]

I flew on her on June 2nd at Spokane, Washington which was her stop after Seattle and she purred like a kitten. So, fortunately, the engine trouble was only temporary and the tour continues.

Dennis

[warbirdguy]

The schedule always had a huge gap like that since the schedule came out back in February! I think it is for maintenance.

[ebramhall]

Thanks for the info everyone. I hope to see it soon as it swings through Iowa.

Eric

[bluethunder28]

It takes a little time for the support vehicles to go to each event, thus the time delay.