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Just too tempting.....

PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 12:16 am
by CHUCK79
I kept going back to Bobs' post about the sale on this plane....then I'd go to the website and look at it.....finally, I broke down :)
There's still time.....http://205.252.250.26/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaB ... 1295910214

I must say....thanks Bob, this is an awesome aircraft 8-)
Lots of models lots of paint schemes.......here's a couple I like :)
This thing looks at home anywhere
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I bought this plane, in part, because of how much they talked up it's bush flying capabilities.........I can't think of a better place to test out it's STOL ability than here. Most of you know about this scenery but, for those who don't:http://simviation.com/1/search?submit=1&keywords=bear+camp
This scenery is a must have for bush flying enthusiasts ;)
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I came in very close to stall speed because history has taught me that runway is fleetingly precious here.
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It turns out that reverse prop pitch makes a lot of difference though and, I was a little surprised when I came to an easy comfortable stop.......well short of getting the front tire wet in the water hazard at the end of the runway ;D
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After unloading all the cargo....mostly wobblypop and band aids, along with most of my fuel (they said they needed it for their snowmobile?......I'll bet it goes fast), I cut it very close anyway. She did it though. In my opinion.....12.47 well spent :)
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Thanks 4 looking :)

Re: Just too tempting.....

PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 1:21 am
by -Crossfire-
Nice flight there!  Looks like the Kodiak does have some great short field capabilities... I wonder if it can match the Otter though?  (right Doug?  8-))

Looks like you really yanked it off the ground in the last shot!  ::)

Re: Just too tempting.....

PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 1:33 am
by CHUCK79
[quote]Nice flight there!

Re: Just too tempting.....

PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 1:38 am
by pfevrier
That looks like a tough field to land on...  :o

Re: Just too tempting.....

PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 2:16 am
by CHUCK79
[quote][quote]Nice flight there!

Re: Just too tempting.....

PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 2:28 am
by pfevrier
I would guess it would come under "being born under the right stars"  ;D

Re: Just too tempting.....

PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:11 pm
by jankees
cool shots, I like'em!

Re: Just too tempting.....

PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:39 pm
by CHUCK79
Thanks guys :)

Re: Just too tempting.....

PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 8:01 pm
by patchz
Nice shots Chuck. :)

Glad to see you enjoying the Kodiak. Reminds me I need to do some repaints for it. All I have done is a palette shift changing the red to silver.

Re: Just too tempting.....

PostPosted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 1:16 am
by Flying Mouse
Stunning scenery, crazy landing strip and one awesome bird.

Thank You for the nice eye-candy!

Re: Just too tempting.....

PostPosted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 9:06 am
by FuturePilot
Nice shots!! Looks like a really fun flight!!  :)

Re: Just too tempting.....

PostPosted: Sat Feb 05, 2011 10:17 am
by Skunkworks
[left][font=Comic Sans MS][color=#0000ff]The detail in the airplane is incredible

Re: Just too tempting.....

PostPosted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 6:32 pm
by Jake Bourdon
WOW! :o  Awesome job :)

-Jake