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This is a slightly modified 1930's WACO biplane with a G.E. jet engine (from a Lear Jet) mounted between the landing gear. They had to move the cockpit aft about 3' to balance it.
If you are an airshow guy, check out the videos of this thing. https://youtu.be/ESOi5_j1-Kk
It's been a while since I contributed pics. Here's a few recent images of mine...
A beautiful picture of a beautiful NA-50 replica.Originally Posted by Quib
It's been a while since I contributed pics. Here's a few recent images of mine...
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Good to have you back.Thanks.
You know I like my coffee sweet in the morning
and I'm crazy about my tea at night
Here is a pic from last year in Sacramento. Tanker 10 (3 holer) and a Forest Service King Air, Lead 52, working a fire north west of Chico.
Lead 52 picked his number as in MAFFS 5 and 2. You might guess he flew for us before he retired and went to the Forest Service.
You know I like my coffee sweet in the morning
and I'm crazy about my tea at night
Another great picture Hoser, hope you guys have a mild summer.Here is a pic from last year in Sacramento. Tanker 10 (3 holer) and a Forest Service King Air, Lead 52, working a fire north west of Chico.
Lead 52 picked his number as in MAFFS 5 and 2. You might guess he flew for us before he retired and went to the Forest Service.
Tanker 10 has been flying over my house non-stop for the last few months. They regularly refill their retardant at SMX (Santa Maria airport, for you non-pilot typesHere is a pic from last year in Sacramento. Tanker 10 (3 holer) and a Forest Service King Air, Lead 52, working a fire north west of Chico.
Lead 52 picked his number as in MAFFS 5 and 2. You might guess he flew for us before he retired and went to the Forest Service.
) I've been meaning to try and get some pictures, but none of them would be as cool as this, so I won't waste my time.
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The worst part about planes. The maintenance. Some pics from my required annual this last weekend.
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Here are a couple Stearmans for you guys.
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