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SOCIAL HALL...NON Model Car related discussions. => Social Hall...NON MODEL CAR related discussion => Topic started by: john2 on March 31, 2019, 02:02:58 PM

Title: Going Flying Tomorrow Morning --
Post by: john2 on March 31, 2019, 02:02:58 PM

in a 1942 Stearman biplane.  " Dream Flights"  will be here to fly veterans  and I will be one of Riggs Manor's lucky 3 to get a ride.  It is cold here,  with a rain last night, so I am hoping they don't  cancel.

I love airplanes in general, old ones particularly, and Stearmans specifically.

Title: Re: Going Flying Tomorrow Morning --
Post by: Brian Conn on March 31, 2019, 03:37:03 PM

... So I Googled "1942 Stearman biplane" just to see what you are talking about.  That looks like its going to be quite a memorable flight for you...try your best to stay warm!

Title: Re: Going Flying Tomorrow Morning --
Post by: john2 on March 31, 2019, 04:18:24 PM

Thanks, Brian.  It will be quite a treat for me.

Title: Re: Going Flying Tomorrow Morning --
Post by: john2 on April 02, 2019, 07:42:38 PM

 Anne and me with the biplane. 

The flight was made possible free of charge by Ageless Aviation Dreams which is a non-profit foundation that  flies seniors and veterans living in retirement homes and assisted living facilities.

The pilot was a crop sprayer from Nebraska, and the owner of the plane was from Columbus MS, and flies for Fed Ex.  He is a former air force instructor pilot.  He said the Stearman has been in his family since 1946.  He also said they bought it for $ 1400, and have just put a new engine on it that cost $ 53,000.

It was great fun, but was also very cold. as the ground temp was 44 degrees with a pretty good wind.  Quite a day for me.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7871/40559771463_76fa37fbd3_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24N8qYx)IMGP3410 (https://flic.kr/p/24N8qYx) by john gorday (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161851952@N07/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Going Flying Tomorrow Morning --
Post by: sentsat71 on April 03, 2019, 08:46:30 AM

COOL pic (no pun intended) of the two of you and the plane!!

Title: Re: Going Flying Tomorrow Morning --
Post by: TarheelRick on April 03, 2019, 12:57:14 PM

Sounds like a lot of fun John.  Did you walk the wings?  ::)

Title: Re: Going Flying Tomorrow Morning --
Post by: john2 on April 03, 2019, 05:19:35 PM

lol   No wing walking.  No loops,  no rolls.  I was ok with that !

Start up to shut down was about half hour.

Title: Re: Going Flying Tomorrow Morning --
Post by: Dirtman on April 03, 2019, 09:55:30 PM

Really happy for you John! I may get my ride around Daytona one of these up and coming birthdays or something!

Rett

Title: Re: Going Flying Tomorrow Morning --
Post by: john2 on April 04, 2019, 09:33:09 AM

I hope you do, Rett.  I'd be scared. 

Title: Re: Going Flying Tomorrow Morning --
Post by: Bob P. on April 04, 2019, 01:22:48 PM

Looks like a lot of fun John. I'm glad you had the opportunity to take that flight.

Bob

Title: Re: Going Flying Tomorrow Morning --
Post by: Gary Davis on April 04, 2019, 03:00:06 PM

What an AWESOME picture of you two and a great Plane. The Stearman is one of my favorite Bi-Planes also. it looks as though you folks had a good time in spite of the chilliness.