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[bugstrider]

I want one so bad….. I’ve wondered if I have a fire sale of everything I have, I might have a down payment.

Been following them since they announced the kit. Although…… when they first were getting up n running, the kit was estimated to be around $130k, now they are north of $240….

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[Joeaksa]

Originally Posted by RNajarian

NO PROBLEM. No apology needed.

I posted the story below a year ago about General Olds in this thread (post # 2919.) It’s a great story that deserves repeating.

Years after graduating Colonel Skottie ran into General Olds at a USAFA function. He was amazed that after 33 years General Olds still remembered him. The General mentioned he was working on a book (Fighter Pilot) which you showed in your post.

He was the last of the red hot fighter pilots.

Years ago I lived in Tucson and had a lot of friends who had just returned from the war, including lots of 555th members. Got to meet and know Gen. Olds away from base (he was getting friendly with a friends sister) and he was a hell of a guy. A real fighter pilot....

[Tim Hancock]

OSH 2024

I don't take many pictures any more as I have been attending since '92. I did however take some random shots on the morning I got to fly right seat in the Trimotor as we got to go in non public areas like EAA's workshop and Basler's DC3 restoration facility. Lots of rare planes and airshow planes get stored overnight in a couple of EAA hangars and a ramp on the north side along with some current military stuff that does not end up parked at show center.

Annual picture at the old gate with my wife


Thats All Brother (actual C47 that led the D-day formation dropping paratroopers in Normandy) parked at Basler Turbo conversions


EAA's 1929 Ford Trimotor


EAA's workshop hangar


Corsair about to fire up at EAA's hangar heading back to the warbird area for the day


Some modern military hardware parked overnight on a bare ramp on the northeast corner

[Joeaksa]

Great photos Tim!! I was supposed to be there with the Aeronca Nation group but sadly could not make it. Have fun!!

[Tim Hancock]

Originally Posted by Joeaksa

Great photos Tim!! I was supposed to be there with the Aeronca Nation group but sadly could not make it. Have fun!!

There were a bunch of Aeroncas there all camped together. My buddy who flies the Trimotor and I met up with an older guy named Bill Pancake who apparently is an Aeronca guru. A friend of my buddies had asked him to offer Bill Pancake to ride right seat for a round in the Trimotor. He got to do it for two rounds after I did it. Am guessing you know Bill Pancake?

[t6dpilot]

That JT Corsair is owned by the Tobul family. I flew T6's with him back before it had been restored back to flying condition. Sadly, he lost his dad in that aircraft during an airshow when the engine failed and he had to put it down. Google Korean War Hero.

[Tim Hancock]

Originally Posted by t6dpilot

That JT Corsair is owned by the Tobul family. I flew T6's with him back before it had been restored back to flying condition. Sadly, he lost his dad in that aircraft during an airshow when the engine failed and he had to put it down. Google Korean War Hero.

Thanks for the link Scott.

[Joeaksa]

Originally Posted by Tim Hancock

There were a bunch of Aeroncas there all camped together. My buddy who flies the Trimotor and I met up with an older guy named Bill Pancake who apparently is an Aeronca guru. A friend of my buddies had asked him to offer Bill Pancake to ride right seat for a round in the Trimotor. He got to do it for two rounds after I did it. Am guessing you know Bill Pancake?

Tim,

Bill Pancake is indeed THE Aeronca Guru. He has forgotten more about Aeronca's and airplanes in general than I will ever know, and is aside from that a very nice guy. He publishes his home telephone number and tells folks to "call anytime you need help!" and they do. He is also a long time Ham Radio and electronics nut and has designed and developed several really interesting electronic gadgets!

Aside from that he is a well known engineer and has a handful of STC's that are still active on various aircraft that really make life easier for everyone in the aviation world.

I am still on the board of directors for the National Aeronca Assoc and Bill used to be on the board with us but dropped off years ago to concentrate on his personal things. He is simply a "one of a kind" gent who bends over backwards to keep our antique airplanes flying!

PS I got to do the same thing, flying a Tri-Motor in the right seat for a couple of circuits here at KDVT and loved it! Glad you were able to do the same thing!

[Tim Hancock]

Joe, if Bill ever asks if you want to hear him recite a poem..... Say no unless you have at least 15 minutes for him to start rattling it off line for line from memory.

Incredible memory but it became tedious about 2 minutes in.

[bugstrider]

One of Burt Rutan’s utilitarian designs. Kinda like a canard SUV. The rudder in the large dangly looking thing next to the front tire.

It’s an inline twin.









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[pavulon]

[bugstrider]

Originally Posted by pavulon

Aahhhhhh, the ol F-16 nose bump to get the attention of certain folks that don’t want to comply with airspace restrictions or TFR’s.


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[RNajarian]

Apollo 14 Command Module


Space Suit used by Gus Grissom in Liberty Bell 7 flight


Wreckage of the Space Shuttle Challenger Jan 31, 1986

[pavulon]

[bugstrider]

Originally Posted by pavulon

Those are great!!!

Impressive to see two B-29’s and a Lancaster in a formation flight. Dang I wish I could have made Oshkosh this year

The B-1 warbird sporting an angry bird is priceless.


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[Racerbvd]

[dlockhart]

[rsrguy]

It was a fantastic week to be certain.. staying in camp scholler with BBQ, crab boil, steaks and Dutch oven cooking.... it's like burning man for non deviants who know how to use soap. A week of old fashion, old school wholesome good times.

[rsrguy]

[rsrguy]