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[Heel n Toe]

[Heel n Toe]

Very dangerous FUBAR during the filming of "Tora Tora Tora"...and every time I've seen this scene, I remember thinking, "that looks way too close and chaotic... it's not right."

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/T5PMnNCr12w

[rsrguy]

Built a new brake hardline for strbrd side, bled the brakes and test fit the pants on the cap10b .

[edgemar]

[Jolly Amaranto]

https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-news/montana-rail-link-moves-boeing-plane-parts-past-derailment-site-to-reed-point

[bugstrider]

Originally Posted by rsrguy

Built a new brake hardline for strbrd side, bled the brakes and test fit the pants on the cap10b .

That’s really coming along, can’t wait to see it flying.


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[Seahawk]

I have a hundred or so hours in the CH-53E. Like flying your house from the bathroom.

I took this pic on a mesa in Colorado. I had to pee.

We were delivering new E's from the Sikorsky Factory to the Marines who were in Tustin at the time.

Originally Posted by edgemar

[FA-18C]

Super Stallion - a badass helo indeed. There are some great videos of E's doing loops that defy understanding. I only have about 10 hours of flight time in helos but always enjoyed being in front instead of in the rear with fluids dripping on me...

[flipper35]

Tomcat Tales is a pretty good documentary if you can find it sreaming somewhere.

[E38Driver]

Very impressive young lady.

Dave

[rattlsnak]

Cessna 525.. (CJ1)

[varmint]

46 aeronca

Yesterday just south of town. Two on board not seriously hurt. No word on cause yet.

[bugstrider]

We attended the Rutan (Dick(85) and Burt’s(80)) 2023 Birthday Bash in Idaho. Headed out Thursday evening (last week) and rolled into Coeur d’Alene noon on Friday. Headed home Sundsy, passing through Bend, OR to pick up a 5-speed that was overhauled for our 912. Total trip ran a hair shy of 2K total miles.

A very humbling experience to be in the presence of folks that are pioneers in the advancement of composite aircraft and Inovation. Mrs. Bugs n I met some of the nicest and friendly people there of all ages. Burt’s wife, Tonya, Burt’s daughter and associated family were wonderful to be around, it truly was a great time.



Burt talking about some of his amazing exploits.

Dick Ritan talking about the 1986 Voyager build and world flight. The gentleman to Dick’s right, with his arms crossed, was instrumental in the project. Very quiet engineer who exuded a high level of knowledge and expertise.

Got to finally meet Mike Beasly who is the editor for Canard Owners Builders Association (COBA). Ret USAF and a genuinely very nice guy. He and a buddy flew out all the way from Georgia to attend the event. He has posted some of his flights on YouTube where he takes folks for a ride in his recently completed beautiful LongEZ.

Great guys willing to talk shop and true pioneering legends.



A big shout out to Dr. Bird’s daughter Rachel, who runs the Bird Museum and Inovation center for the event.

Was able to have both of them sign our VariEZ’s logbook and the inside of an inspection panel.

[bugstrider]

Originally Posted by rsrguy

Built a new brake hardline for strbrd side, bled the brakes and test fit the pants on the cap10b .

Awesome work RS, keep the momentum rolling. I am living vicariously through you since I’ve stalled on my progress of our VE.









Just a few in attendance at KCOE.

[E38Driver]

I have a silly question, why are all of the aircraft sitting with the nose wheel tucked in when they are tied down? Doesn't that scratch the paint?

Thanks for any answers,

Dave

[afterburn 549]

I know there are kits available and that may be the answer...
The question is, -
What might be the best material options to polish up a Helicopter bubble?
I am thinking of a real buffer pad with a real buffer which I am way too familiar with, and some 3 M polish compound.
What do you guys polish a canopy with?

[Helix8]

Originally Posted by E38Driver

I have a silly question, why are all of the aircraft sitting with the nose wheel tucked in when they are tied down? Doesn't that scratch the paint?

Thanks for any answers,

Dave

Retractable nose gear (less drag) and there is a rubber pad for parking in that position. My dad's EZ was hand start (prop) for less weight and the aircraft would "get away" if not parked in the down position upon firing. This is not a picture of my dad's EZ just one borrowed from the net.

[Amail]

Originally Posted by E38Driver

Very impressive young lady.

Dave

Another video with this little girl. Absolutely amazing! The look on her face is priceless.

[Seahawk]

Originally Posted by Amail

Another video with this little girl. Absolutely amazing! The look on her face is priceless.

Fantastic.

She is, as Stuart Scott used to say, as cool as the other side of the pillow.

Thanks for both posts!