More Power!

[Fabo]

Remember, money doesn't make the world go around, Ailerons make the world go around! 

No truth Phil, sorry...

Unatentive controllers failing to clear it to land cause the go-arounds 

[tundra_flier]

I really think a T-6 or T-28 would be a neat plane to own.  High performance and a lot of fun with being fully aerobatic, plus you have dual seats to share the fun. 

Baradium, if come by the EAA pancake breakfast on June 2, at the CAP hangar we usually get one of the local T-28's on display.  And the owner really likes to talk about it.  The C-1 COD is usually there too.

Phil

[cj5_pilot]

And yes, T-6's are a BLAST to fly    And the the EAA 1149 crew put on a great show--even at young eagle events.  Granted, so far the one I attended all I did was shuffle kids to the float pond and back to the CAP hangar, but it was a blast.  Got some great shots of 1903Z (That I took and Tundra CAN'T copyright  ) when Tundra took some kids aloft. 

BTW, whoever can make it, the Alaska Aviation Expo is this weekend.  Tundra and I intend to be there with the munchkin (my 7 year old daughter) on probably saturday.  We'll be the the guys with the "Alaskan Aviators" hats.  Or if Tundra has lost his I'll be wearing my leather "Alaska Bush Pilot' hat ...Or Maybe I'll say to hell with it and show up as 'Safari" Bob   

[Gulfstream Driver]

I did know a guy who owned a CJ-6a,  he called it "a poor man's warbird."   It's a Chinese trainer that is somewhat similiar to a yak.    If you want a fully aerobatic aircraft than they are among the least expensive options.  Really loud though... get a good headset!

It's 5 o'clock Charlie!

That was from the MASH tv-series right?

Frank

That's right Frank.  I was hoping someone would catch that.

[tundra_flier]

And yes, T-6's are a BLAST to fly    And the the EAA 1149 crew put on a great show--even at young eagle events.  Granted, so far the one I attended all I did was shuffle kids to the float pond and back to the CAP hangar, but it was a blast.  Got some great shots of 1903Z (That I took and Tundra CAN'T copyright  ) when Tundra took some kids aloft. 

BTW, whoever can make it, the Alaska Aviation Expo is this weekend.  Tundra and I intend to be there with the munchkin (my 7 year old daughter) on probably saturday.  We'll be the the guys with the "Alaskan Aviators" hats.  Or if Tundra has lost his I'll be wearing my leather "Alaska Bush Pilot' hat ...Or Maybe I'll say to hell with it and show up as 'Safari" Bob   

Still got mine!  Keep it in the plane 

Phil

[Baradium]

I really think a T-6 or T-28 would be a neat plane to own.  High performance and a lot of fun with being fully aerobatic, plus you have dual seats to share the fun. 

Baradium, if come by the EAA pancake breakfast on June 2, at the CAP hangar we usually get one of the local T-28's on display.  And the owner really likes to talk about it.  The C-1 COD is usually there too.

Phil

What's the time frame?   Back in TN they had a fly in breakfast the second saturday of every month.  Was kind of nice being able to go really often and talk, look at the planes etc.

If I get the line I want, I should have that saturday off and will try to make it regardless.

[tundra_flier]

I really think a T-6 or T-28 would be a neat plane to own.  High performance and a lot of fun with being fully aerobatic, plus you have dual seats to share the fun. 

Baradium, if come by the EAA pancake breakfast on June 2, at the CAP hangar we usually get one of the local T-28's on display.  And the owner really likes to talk about it.  The C-1 COD is usually there too.

Phil

What's the time frame?   Back in TN they had a fly in breakfast the second saturday of every month.  Was kind of nice being able to go really often and talk, look at the planes etc.

If I get the line I want, I should have that saturday off and will try to make it regardless.

I'll have to double check myself, but typically we start serving pancakes at 8am, and start flying young eagles at 9, and typically run till noon.  We've been combiniing the breakfast and young eagle the last couple years.  Seems to work out well and gives the parents something to do too (stuff their faces and drink coffee).  Also adds the thrill of knowing the kid you're taking for their first plane ride just had a big breakfast.     

We've been adding a few hands on demos too.  Like riveting, foam cutting and other aircraft building type stuff.  Also giving one on one tours of the T-28 and  C-1.

Phil   

[airtac]

Speaking of the Young Eagle program, have you checked out the new FAA rules on those kind of flights and the drug testing requirements?  Looks to me like "big brother" is being a bit too intrusive (if I read the rules right)

[tundra_flier]

Speaking of the Young Eagle program, have you checked out the new FAA rules on those kind of flights and the drug testing requirements?  Looks to me like "big brother" is being a bit too intrusive (if I read the rules right)

The FAA ruled, and sent a formal letter to EAA stating that the Young Eagles flights don't fall under the new charitable flights rules since the pilots or owners don't recieve any compensation.

Phil

[airtac]

Speaking of the Young Eagle program, have you checked out the new FAA rules on those kind of flights and the drug testing requirements?  Looks to me like "big brother" is being a bit too intrusive (if I read the rules right)

The FAA ruled, and sent a formal letter to EAA stating that the Young Eagles flights don't fall under the new charitable flights rules since the pilots or owners don't recieve any compensation.

Phil

That's cool