Bad Crash at the Reno Air races.

[patrick0685]

im pretty sure that the tail wheel is always down on the P-51's

[sniper7]

im pretty sure that the tail wheel is always down on the P-51's

no its not. you can see in the crash photos the gear doors are down.


here it is normally

[Hoser]

im pretty sure that the tail wheel is always down on the P-51's

The P-51 tail wheel retracts electrically. Too far to run heavy hydraulic lines, even more so in an air racing aircraft.

I have been to the Reno Races many times. I was there in 99 when Gary Levitz (the furniture guy) went in with Miss Ashley II, another P-51.

The Galloping Ghost was one of the coolest racing P-51s out there. Chopped wings, new canopy, ect and no radiator under the belly. Like Rare Bear and Drago Red, it looked fast just sitting there and sounded even cooler burning 3-4,000 gallons per hour of gas at max RPM.

It is a shame to see something like this happen.

I am glad Jimmy was able to at least keep it from hitting the main stands. He was one of the coolest cats out there.

I hope the races continue on, but I would not be surprised if they dont.

[jerrymrc]

I hope the races continue on, but I would not be surprised if they dont.

I hope they do as well. It is one event I would like to go back to. It was on my retirement bucket list.

[Hoser]

I hope they do as well. It is one event I would like to go back to. It was on my retirement bucket list.

I either drive or fly. Always an empty seat avail if I drive.

[rocktot]

There was an F-86 that went in at Broomfield, like 15 years ago. Trying to compete with the F-16s going way too low for this altitude.

Heard you might be able to hitch a ride for gas in the Mig 17 that flys out there.


Looks like there are some body/parts in that photo, but it could be wiring or ???

Nasty. Trim tab flapping around can fudge you up, but this bad? To cause catostrophic failure.

Every air show seems to be a risk nowadays.

[Elhuero]

Every air show seems to be a risk nowadays.

it would be completely asinine for them to end the airshow.

which is why I'm worried they'll do it.

[Drilldov2.0]

it would be completely asinine for them to end the airshow.

which is why I'm worried they'll do it.

Everything is a risk these days, including the govt. with their policies. I say ban govt. altogether. Do it for the children!

[TriggerHappy]

it would be completely asinine for them to end the airshow.

which is why I'm worried they'll do it.

I think it will just move to another city that wants the revenue.

[Drilldov2.0]

There was an F-86 that went in at Broomfield, like 15 years ago. Trying to compete with the F-16s going way too low for this altitude.

Heard you might be able to hitch a ride for gas in the Mig 17 that flys out there.


Looks like there are some body/parts in that photo, but it could be wiring or ???

Nasty. Trim tab flapping around can fudge you up, but this bad? To cause catostrophic failure.

Every air show seems to be a risk nowadays.

Umm, No. The f-86 was I believe at Lowry and he couldn't pull out of a loop because of density altitude, not trying to compete with F-16's at low altitude.

Every second of your day is more of a risk than an air show.