1969912 0 #1 June 13, 2013 Some good pics in here: http://www.vintagewings.ca/VintageNews/Stories/tabid/116/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/325/language/en-CA/Lower-than-a-Snakes-Belly-in-a-Wagon-Rut.aspx "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #2 June 13, 2013 Flat-hatting is a bit of a knucklehead thing to do unless it's required for the job. Sometimes required of the military and desired of air show performers, but in general has killed a lot of folks. Awesome to see sometimes, but always leave yourself an out.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 June 13, 2013 Pffft. That second pic could have been lower. He didn't trust his rears.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 7 #4 June 13, 2013 Not as impressive, but I think it is cool. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X3JGwMLJ3w"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiquita 12 #5 June 13, 2013 My grandfather supposedly used to chase cows through the field when he had a license, long before I was even alive."Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,381 #6 June 13, 2013 Ron Not as impressive, but I think it is cool. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X3JGwMLJ3w Back in Northern IN when I was ~20 and taking flying lessons, a couple guys had a "Breezy" at the same airport. One of them gave me a ride in it once, and that was about the way we flew. It was like sitting on a park bench going through the sky. We had to climb a bit when we reached the edges of fields in order to clear the tree rows that divided the fields."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 7 #7 June 13, 2013 Quotea couple guys had a "Breezy" at the same airport. One of them gave me a ride in it once, and that was about the way we flew. This plane is a Challenger II clipped wing. It was the first plane I owned and except for the two stroke engine, it was awesome. Lake off and land in about 300 feet, cruise about 85-90 mph. It was a two place so I could fly with my wife. And it was very light on the controls. I never really trusted the two stroke, so I sold it and bought a Citabria. There are days that I miss the little Challenger."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #8 June 15, 2013 RonQuotea couple guys had a "Breezy" at the same airport. One of them gave me a ride in it once, and that was about the way we flew. This plane is a Challenger II clipped wing. It was the first plane I owned and except for the two stroke engine, it was awesome. Lake off and land in about 300 feet, cruise about 85-90 mph. It was a two place so I could fly with my wife. And it was very light on the controls. I never really trusted the two stroke, so I sold it and bought a Citabria. There are days that I miss the little Challenger. Isn't the Breezy built from a Citabria wing?Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 7 #9 June 15, 2013 QuoteIsn't the Breezy built from a Citabria wing? IDK. I have only seen one and didn't ask."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,381 #10 June 15, 2013 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RLU-1_Breezy"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,623 #11 June 15, 2013 I was subject to very low passes by this guy some many years ago, in each of these planes. The Sea Fury low pass was particularly scary with that huge prop just a few feet overhead. www.flickr.com/photos/iron-duke/8349576784/ 1000aircraftphotos.com/Contributions/EwingBill/6489.htm He died in a P51 crash in 1977. I guess it was just a matter of time.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,623 #12 June 15, 2013 ryoder ***Not as impressive, but I think it is cool. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X3JGwMLJ3w Back in Northern IN when I was ~20 and taking flying lessons, a couple guys had a "Breezy" at the same airport. One of them gave me a ride in it once, and that was about the way we flew. It was like sitting on a park bench going through the sky. We had to climb a bit when we reached the edges of fields in order to clear the tree rows that divided the fields.Was probably Carl Unger. He built the original Breezy (which now hangs in the museum at Oshkosh). I've had a bunch of rides in it, and in his "new" one. The wings are from a Piper PA12. www.google.com/search?q=carl+unger+breezy&newwindow=1&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=ype8UZ-nJojm8QSzxYCgCw&ved=0CDIQsAQ&biw=1120&bih=582 Carl is quite deaf now but still an active pilot. He's based at Bult Field, in Monee, IL, but comes to my home base at KIGQ for coffee most days.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,047 #13 June 15, 2013 Hi John, See attached. JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccurley 0 #14 June 15, 2013 low passes 2nd pic is blurry because I was ducking!!Watch my video Fat Women http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRWkEky8GoI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aphid 0 #15 June 16, 2013 A couple of mine... Witnesses said the Trojan paddles cleared my head by less than 3 feet. The Otter features Heath Haley at the yoke from Skydive Dubai. His nose wheel was even closer to my bald head. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AdamUSN 0 #16 June 16, 2013 1969912Some good pics in here: http://www.vintagewings.ca/VintageNews/Stories/tabid/116/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/325/language/en-CA/Lower-than-a-Snakes-Belly-in-a-Wagon-Rut.aspx That second plane is a MiG 15 - Fagot. It is a plane that the DPRNK still flies as trainers. LolIf you do things that don't make you appreciate life than why do them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #17 June 16, 2013 Nice pics. "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
