'Round the World, Pt 1!
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 3:52 pmI'm goin' for the big one this time, a round-the-world trip! I've got a B-29 full of fuel and a big selection of MP3s all ready for the trip, and I'm takin' pictures!
Here's some of the early-morning send-off at the old abandoned airfield in Hong Kong!
The plane of choice. A B-29 I've nicknamed the "Dazed N Confused."
Starting this sucker up causes smog warnings in distant towns...
Full flaps, full roar. I can hear car alarms going off right about now!
Putting all that noisy power to work; take-offs are a chore in this beast!
But it's all worth it! We're on our way!
There's a lot of ocean between us and Saipan Intl. But that doesn't mean it'll be boring!
Tom Kohler's big bird can be found here: http://www.simviation.com/fs2004vintage35.htm It's a beautifully made plane with tons of power and an enormous range! I'll get part 2 up tomorrow, no telling when I'll finally get around to completing the run to Saipan!
Here's some of the early-morning send-off at the old abandoned airfield in Hong Kong!
The plane of choice. A B-29 I've nicknamed the "Dazed N Confused."
Starting this sucker up causes smog warnings in distant towns...
Full flaps, full roar. I can hear car alarms going off right about now!
Putting all that noisy power to work; take-offs are a chore in this beast!
But it's all worth it! We're on our way!
There's a lot of ocean between us and Saipan Intl. But that doesn't mean it'll be boring!
Tom Kohler's big bird can be found here: http://www.simviation.com/fs2004vintage35.htm It's a beautifully made plane with tons of power and an enormous range! I'll get part 2 up tomorrow, no telling when I'll finally get around to completing the run to Saipan!