DAVIDSTRAKA Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Very nice day for a trip. Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) Nice shots of a plane that's not easy to handle! And based on what I see here, you're probably a little tail heavy as well. Having said that, you possibly are showing a classic stall three point landing! With just screen shots, it's hard to tell for sure! Tail-draggers are a totally different world which IMHO too few pilots really take the time to learn!!!! It's not just CG, it's also really knowing true actual angle of attack and understanding their aircraft's weight and balance!! To me a tricycle gear aircraft is a terrible alternative for GA pilots who never choose to learn good flying, taxing, and landing skills. Michael Edited August 9, 2020 by Rupert Being an old chopper guy I usually fly low and slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 Nice shots of a plane that's not easy to handle! And based on what I see here, you're probably a little tail heavy as well. Having said that, you possibly are showing a classic stall three point landing! With just screen shots, it's hard to tell for sure! Tail-draggers are a totally different world which IMHO too few pilots really take the time to learn!!!! It's not just CG, it's also really knowing true actual angle of attack and understanding their aircraft's weight and balance!! To me a tricycle gear aircraft is a terrible alternative for GA pilots who never choose to learn good flying, taxing, and landing skills. Michael When I was flying RW I thought it would be great to learn and fly a tail dragger. Never got the chance. Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macroburst Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Good run David. Challenging in that beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downwind66 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Very nice aircraft David, and that P-40 can be a hot little airplane! Enjoy! Rick :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLW Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 A fine bit of work here David. Pappy Boyington would be proud. He started out in P-40s before advancing to the F4U Corsair. He made them both memorable. :cool: :cool: :pilot: Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 Good run David. Challenging in that beast! Thanks! First time taking her cross country! Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 Very nice aircraft David, and that P-40 can be a hot little airplane! Enjoy! Rick :cool: Thanks Rick! I could have had her wide open if I wanted. Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 A fine bit of work here David. Pappy Boyington would be proud. He started out in P-40s before advancing to the F4U Corsair. He made them both memorable. :cool: :cool: :pilot: Thanks Larry! I didn’t know that about Pappy. Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peer01 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Great bird you have ! :cool::cool::pilot: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 Great bird you have ! :cool::cool::pilot: Thanks and it’s a joy to fly! Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 When I was flying RW I thought it would be great to learn and fly a tail dragger. Never got the chance. That's a shame! Even learning how to do the rudder dance is quite an art and quite a challenge! I've several friends who started out with a Cessna or similar, then discovered a whole new world flying a Tail-dragger! If you're able and you go to an airshow or similar event, try to find a tail-dragger pilot giving barn-storming rides! I'd think you'd truly love a trip up with him/her! I find it truly thrilling every time I get the chance! ;) Being an old chopper guy I usually fly low and slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 That's a shame! Even learning how to do the rudder dance is quite an art and quite a challenge! I've several friends who started out with a Cessna or similar, then discovered a whole new world flying a Tail-dragger! If you're able and you go to an airshow or similar event, try to find a tail-dragger pilot giving barn-storming rides! I'd think you'd truly love a trip up with him/her! I find it truly thrilling every time I get the chance! ;) That sounds like a good idea! Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Actually there's a guy who flies a WACO out of LOU near me. I've gone over and gotten my Tail-dragger fix and taken aerial photos from his plane more than once or twice. Lucky for me, my home is right on the edge of our local designated practice area. So I like to call my neighbors on the phone while midair, then take shots of them when they come outside their home. ;);) Wind in the face is much more intense than on most motorcycle rides!! ;) Being an old chopper guy I usually fly low and slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 Actually there's a guy who flies a WACO out of LOU near me. I've gone over and gotten my Tail-dragger fix and taken aerial photos from his plane more than once or twice. Lucky for me, my home is right on the edge of our local designated practice area. So I like to call my neighbors on the phone while midair, then take shots of them when they come outside their home. ;);) I Wind in the face is much more intense than on most motorcycle rides!! ;) At Willow Run airport, the Yankee Air Museum had a WACO you could buy a ride. It’s no longer listed on their website. I don’t know what happened to it. Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) At Willow Run airport, the Yankee Air Museum had a WACO you could buy a ride. It’s no longer listed on their website. I don’t know what happened to it. Probably delayed due to the virus! To be honest I haven't checked lately to see if our guy is flying now either! :eek::eek: Another guy has a Stearman but I've never met him. He's probably not taking hire flights right now either. Edited August 13, 2020 by Rupert Being an old chopper guy I usually fly low and slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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