Been a while.....
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Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:54 pmby Rifleman
I know I haven't been heard from around here in a bit, but here I am again....and although I don't have any fall colours to show like Doug, or a new camera to show off its abilities, I can show you how my Sunday morning went after an early call from my friend Hal. Some older members here will remember my fortunate exploits with him in an RV-6, in a Piper Vagabond and even a ride in a Super Stearman.....well, this one was just his truck(172), as he calls it - that's him putting his new RV-3 back in the hangar beyond the Cessna.....on with it now,
Re: Been a while.....
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Thu Oct 27, 2011 9:57 pmby BigTruck
What a scenic flight! Thanks for taking us along.
Re: Been a while.....
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Fri Oct 28, 2011 3:08 amby Hagar
Super shots Ken. That scenery is stunning. 8-)
Re: Been a while.....
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Fri Oct 28, 2011 3:17 amby Fozzer
Cor, blimey, Ken...
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That looks...COLD!...Brrrrr!....
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I would have had to have had the Carb Heat pipe directed up my trouser leg during the flight!
(Fuel injected 172?...
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Don't you miss the "warmth?" on Northern England?
Paul....
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Re: Been a while.....
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Fri Oct 28, 2011 3:54 amby expat
Great shots Ken, though it helps to live where your do (got a guest room by chance
)
Matt
Re: Been a while.....
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Fri Oct 28, 2011 10:21 amby Flying Trucker
Awesome shots Ken...thanks for taking us along....
Say, while I think about it, what ever happened to that big Mars Flying Boat out your way?
Did you buy it and turn it into your very own private boat?...
Re: Been a while.....
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Fri Oct 28, 2011 2:25 pmby ozzy72
Re: Been a while.....
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Fri Oct 28, 2011 4:05 pmby expat
Have I missed something Ozzy, are you bike-less. Not a point related problem I hope :-?
Matt
Re: Been a while.....
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Sat Oct 29, 2011 7:48 pmby Rifleman
Cor, blimey, Ken...
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Don't you miss the "warmth?" on Northern England?
Paul....
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T'was fine Paul, we had the cabin heat on and never ventured above 7000'............
Re: Been a while.....
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Sat Oct 29, 2011 7:51 pmby Rifleman
Great shots Ken, though it helps to live where your do (got a guest room by chance
)
Matt
Sorry Matt, only a tent in the back, but the reality is that the rainy season is upon us now....have to wait for the spring for a real good visit, unless of course, you are a skier.....
Re: Been a while.....
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Sat Oct 29, 2011 7:54 pmby Rifleman
Awesome shots Ken...thanks for taking us along....
Say, while I think about it, what ever happened to that big Mars Flying Boat out your way?
Did you buy it and turn it into your very own private boat?...
Doug, as far as I know, they only have one "in service" Mars now. They will give tours during the summer season for the one they have on the back of the apron, but I think they are now scavenging that one for parts.....bit of a shame.....operating cost must be a big factor and availability of parts to keep even the one of them in the air will be a drawback.....
Re: Been a while.....
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Sat Oct 29, 2011 7:55 pmby Rifleman
Just let me know what kind of bike shots you need for your "fix" Mark, and I'll gladly get you more than you can stand to look at, at any sitting !......any news yet on your situation ?
Re: Been a while.....
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Sat Oct 29, 2011 8:02 pmby Rifleman
Super shots Ken. That scenery is stunning. 8-)
Doug, I'd trade in a flash for some of the fine venues you present to us - I can assure you that your attendance with your camera at the fly-ins you visit brings many a smile to my face and the face of everyone else......Thank YOU ! 8-)
Re: Been a while.....
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Sat Oct 29, 2011 8:03 pmby Rifleman
[quote]What a scenic flight!
Re: Been a while.....
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Sun Oct 30, 2011 5:41 pmby pfevrier