howardwhite 5 #1 September 28, 2008 Not a jump plane, but... A friend, ex-jumper, ex-jump pilot, took this and several others this summer. He flew his Stearman on trips around the midwest with it, and has some interesting stories. It's probably the only one flying. I'll post others later. HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bsquared 0 #2 September 28, 2008 Boeing Model 40C recently restored by the Pembertons up in the Northwest US. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 5 #3 September 28, 2008 oh, well...Here are the rest of the pix. HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DENNISA 0 #4 September 29, 2008 Sorry Howard This airplane was a main story in EAA's Sport Aviation magazine. Every EAA member has seen this one. Dennis Anderson D-2759 EAA # 96212 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 5 #5 September 29, 2008 I obviously have a big gap in my information flow.I need to stick to obscure skydiving planes. HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #6 September 29, 2008 Quote I obviously have a big gap in my information flow.I need to stick to obscure skydiving planes. HW Here's another non jump plane, but the question is: Which jumper is 'DENNISA' ? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoobrothertom 5 #7 September 29, 2008 What year was it built? Open cockpit but internal seating for the passengers! Looks like fun. "Don't worry about the weather folks! I'm just gonna land in that there field and come sit with you for a while!" ____________________________________ I'm back in the USA!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #8 September 29, 2008 Try this. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 5 #9 September 29, 2008 QuoteWhat year was it built? Open cockpit but internal seating for the passengers! Looks like fun. Google Boeing 40C and you'll find a lot. My friend told me the open cockpit was to give the (mail) pilot a better sense of the weather (being right out there in it.) He could converse with the passengers via a telephone. The mail itself, as well as the passengers, were in the wood-paneled cabin. There was also a story about how, when the plane crashed in California years ago, rumors circulated about diamonds being on board, which prompted endless searches. Guess I've got to find the EAA magazine. HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #10 September 29, 2008 QuoteThere was also a story about how, when the plane crashed in California years ago, rumors circulated about diamonds being on board, which prompted endless searches. If I ever go missing in a plane crash, I want you folks here to start a similar rumor for me. Okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dqpacker 7 #11 September 29, 2008 Bottom right, in the white hat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #12 September 29, 2008 Quote Bottom right, in the white hat. The fuzzy face made that too easy...what kinda plane wing are they standing on? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveJack 1 #13 September 29, 2008 Quote Quote Bottom right, in the white hat. The fuzzy face made that too easy...what kinda plane wing are they standing on? Me thinks SR-71. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #14 September 29, 2008 Quote Quote Quote Bottom right, in the white hat. The fuzzy face made that too easy...what kinda plane wing are they standing on? Me thinks SR-71. You cheater! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveJack 1 #15 September 29, 2008 Quote Quote Quote Quote Bottom right, in the white hat. The fuzzy face made that too easy...what kinda plane wing are they standing on? Me thinks SR-71. You cheater! Me no cheat! I wasn't even there! I don't think I was even born then. BTW, I've made over 50 jumps since we last saw each other. Trust me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #16 September 30, 2008 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Bottom right, in the white hat. The fuzzy face made that too easy...what kinda plane wing are they standing on? Me thinks SR-71. You cheater! Me no cheat! I wasn't even there! I don't think I was even born then. BTW, I've made over 50 jumps since we last saw each other. Trust me! I had to check my squeaky helmet thingie...got ya beat by 12! The last 4 were SCR or SCS (free beer) jumps. Honest!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 8 #17 August 1, 2010 Quote Quote There was also a story about how, when the plane crashed in California years ago, rumors circulated about diamonds being on board, which prompted endless searches. If I ever go missing in a plane crash, I want you folks here to start a similar rumor for me. Okay? What's to say they wouldn't take the diamonds and leave your corpse there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meux 0 #18 August 3, 2010 Not sure it has anything to do with anything, but this morning I had breakfast with Bill Weaver. He's the guy who survived an SR-71 breaking up at 78,000' and mach 3+. Super nice guy who has some amazing stories. Going back into stealth mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #19 August 3, 2010 Quote If I ever go missing in a plane crash, I want you folks here to start a similar rumor for me. Okay? The trick is knowing you're going to be in a plane crash. That way you wear your sport rig, have a handheld GPS in your pocket, a handheld radio, cellphone and some snacks in your other pockets. At least I've heard that worked for someone before... --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drjump 0 #20 August 4, 2010 Would that be the Potter that went down in the Texas panhandle due to "clear air turbulance"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #21 August 4, 2010 I thought there was a pop and the turbine some how went into reverse, past beta on its own accord or some thing...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
