Downwind66 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 (edited) Saw this in the library, couldn't resist! It is so shiney, that the pics make it look white. Oh well, I'll keep this for awhile. I'm not a Coors fan either, but it does add a little "touch" to the aircraft! OOPS, yet another! This one has Bob Hoover's name on it! Color is a little different, but starting to grow on me! Rick :cool: Edited October 10, 2019 by Downwind66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Saw this in the library, couldn't resist! It is so shiney, that the pics make it look white. Oh well, I'll keep this for awhile. I'm not a Coors fan either, but it does add a little "touch" to the aircraft! [ATTACH=CONFIG]212506[/ATTACH] OOPS, yet another! This one has Bob Hoover's name on it! Color is a little different, but starting to grow on me! [ATTACH=CONFIG]212507[/ATTACH] Rick :cool: Hot looking Mustangs! I like them both :pilot: 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...
Downwind66 Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 Thanks David! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightsimg Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 The shiny one looks great! Gérard Guichard, Dijon, Burgundy, France. i5 Intel processor, 4 Go of Ram, Nvidia GeForce 920MX, DirectX 12.0, and FSX Gold Edition with SP1, SP2. My personal flightsim website is at http://flightlessons.6te.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downwind66 Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 Well, I flew the shiney for awhile and grew tired of the shine. Sent it off to "file 13" and found 2 additional paints that put a smile on my face. Yes, I kept "Ole Yeller," as I have always been a fan of Bob Hoover (also Chuck Yeager) so that will stay. I have the Warwick Carter/GJ (Gary) Smith download. There are many repaints for this download which make it nice to be able to pick and chose and rechose! Rick :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightsimg Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 I like your concept of file 13. Suppose that's the discarded files? Isn't that? Gérard Guichard, Dijon, Burgundy, France. i5 Intel processor, 4 Go of Ram, Nvidia GeForce 920MX, DirectX 12.0, and FSX Gold Edition with SP1, SP2. My personal flightsim website is at http://flightlessons.6te.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTweak Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Nice pictures of two verry pretty aircraft. Thanks for the post :) From what I understand, Rockwell GAVE Bob Hoover that yellow P-51, to fly around to airshows, etc. Great advertising for Rockwell, and FUN for Mr. Hoover. Rockwell payed all his expenses, so the only thing he needed in his wallet was his pilot's cert. Nice setup for him, it really was. I saw him several times at the Reno Nationals. He would do shows of his own aerobatic skills, which are staggering, and he would start the Unlimited each year. He had an amazing skill at flying the start formation around low, out of sight and hearing of the crowd, until they "magically" appeared behind the stands, and as they ROARED over the stands to the start line, he would pull up and give the famous "Gentlemen, you have a race!". They would have the radios piped to the loudspeaker system, so we could, barely, hear him. Those engines are LOUD! Should a racer have a problem, and pull up and off the course, Mr. Hoover, who had been doing aerobatics up high over the course for his own entertainment, in that P-51, would seem to magically appear on the racer's wing, good tight formation, and guide the racer down to the runway. Many times the failure would involve the failure of the oil system, and the race pilot would be totally blind, with oil, or something, covering the windshield. Having Mr. Hoover to guide them down would be a huge help to them. He would stay on their wing until their wheels touched the runway. Some truly amazing flying on Mr. Hoover's part. Thanks again for the pictures! Pat☺ [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Had a thought...then there was the smell of something burning, and sparks, and then a big fire, and then the lights went out! I guess I better not do that again! Sgt, USMC, 10 years proud service, Inactive reserve now :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downwind66 Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 (edited) I like your concept of file 13. Suppose that's the discarded files? Isn't that? Gerard - "file 13" is another saying we use for trash can OR in this case the Recycle Bin. See, you learned something else today!!!!:rolleyes: Rick :cool: Edited October 10, 2019 by Downwind66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downwind66 Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 Wow, thanks for sharing Pat! I never knew that! Yes, there was an elite group of aviators way back when, Bob Hoover, Chuck Yeager and I am sure several more unsung heroes in the Aviation World! When I saw this "Ole Yeller" as the download listing shows, I just had to have it! The mellow yellow paint is different and after downloading the aircraft, I was ready to fly it for the first time, that's when I noticed Bob Hoover's signature on the side of the aircraft! It is a nice repaint and I am slowing getting to like the yellow color, as it is quite different from most downloads! It will stay part of my hangar herd, especially now that I have heard the story you shared with us! Thanks again Pat! Rick :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzippy Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Gerard - "file 13" is another saying we use for trash can OR in this case the Recycle Bin. See, you (learned) something else today!!!!:rolleyes: Rick :cool: Ah, ye old "Circular File" Still thinking about a new flightsim only computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peer01 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 2 great Mustangs Rick :cool::cool::cool: and some great info in this post! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLW Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 yep, very nice Rick. A couple of contenders for the Reno Air Races for sure. :cool: :cool: :) Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downwind66 Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 Here's 1 of 7, this is an early evening approach into Charleston, RWY33. Very stable and a nice aircraft for successful wheel landings! Rick :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzippy Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Great shot, Rick! Wheel landings....is there any other kind of landings??:eek: Still thinking about a new flightsim only computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downwind66 Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 Yep, Check with his "Highness" Peer, the noble airman! He knows many kinds of landings!:rolleyes: Rick :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now