Somebody asked to see the WACO?
The MAAM's P-61 "Black Widow" restoration is coming along... lots of progress since last year. There are subassemblies not shown here that are also being rebuilt- this thing is gonna be incredible.
I see they managed to re-use at least one wing fillet...
this thing was a pitiful corroded wreck that was hauled off a jungle mountain; learn more here:http://www.maam.org/p61.html
There was quite a crowd already gathered around this surviving "Black Widow" pilot... it was just good to see him there.
I don't think this Ercoupe has flown in some time, but I like the paint scheme, and it's a type worth looking at; a great little flyer from what I hear.
The cockpit of the 'coupe: I guess the markings are for educational purposes, or maybe the prior owner was forgetful.
Quite an avionics suite here (for an Ercoupe)... very unusal. It's possible this one was certified for IFR.
Note the lack of rudder pedals and the single brake pedal- the Ercoupe was designed with rudders linked to the ailerons so it steered in the ground and in the sky much like a car. Works well enough, but many have been retrofitted with rudder pedals, for less interesting crosswind landing and crosswind taxi (!) handling.
This PA-18 "Super Cub" was just gorgeous in "Cub yellow"...
The day's surprise guests... I forget where they are based. They did a few nice low passes.
Next: part 8: Gaga for Gooneys!!
