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Scott Crossfield - Mach 2 & Beyond - B-29 Fertile Myrtle - Part 1
Here's a great chat I had with Mach+ speed test pilot Scott Crossfield at a Sun n' Fun a few years back, in front of the fuselage of Fertile Myrtle - my B-29, and the drop plane for many Mach test flights. The Mach speed tests conducted by NACA, which eventually became NASA, produced a windfall of valuable flight information on both aircraft construction and flight dynamics, which served both military and civilian purposes, as well as being the bedrock foundation of the modern airline industry. Scott gives a ton of insight into his and others flights, as well as the overall program, and shares some not heard before stories on the whole chase of Mach 2 and Beyond! I hope you enjoy it.
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B-25 Apache Princess - Jay Moore Pilots a B-25 Again! - Part 2
At the Doolittle Reunion back in 2002 I spent some time with an original Air Apache pilot, Jay Moore. In this second part of a two part series, Jay takes the controls and flies my B-25 during a reunion flight exhibition. It was his first time flying in over 50+ years, and you could tell it really moved him, as well as myself. Check it out.
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B-25 Apache Princess - Jay Moore Pilots a B-25 Again! - Part 1
Once again, pulling from my archives, here is more history enshrined on Youtube! At the Doolittle Reunion back in 2002 I spent some time with an original Air Apache pilot, Jay Moore. In part one of this two part series, I spend some time with Jay, showing him my B-25 Apache Princess, talking to him about his military career, and best of all . . . allowing him to fly my B-25 during a reunion flight exhibition. Check it out.
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Light That Spark Within - Inspire-Ability - Part 2
In January of 2021 I was asked by Aerobility to take part in an Inspire-Abiility Talk as a way to help promote their great effort in bringing the availability, opportunity and access of the wonders of flight to the disabled community. I was more than happy to lend my time to such a worthy cause. Here's Part 2 of that talk, where I explain a little bit about my future plans, and the concept of Orlampa. Hope you enjoy it.
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Curtiss Wright CW-19R - Engine Start & Prop Test
Recently I took the Curtiss Wright CW-19R out for a start up. We had been having trouble with the two position prop not functioning properly. Jack McCloy, my maintenance guy, worked on it and believes he has the issue sorted out. We’re going to start her up, put the prop through it’s motions, and see if Jack found the remedy. If so, we’ve taken a big step forward to it flying again soon. Check it out!
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Standard J-1 - Restoration Update - March 2021
In this latest FoF Mechanic's Corner, Ken Kellett gives us an update on the Standard J-1 Restoration. It's been a couple of months since the last update, and after a short spell working on other projects on the property, Ken is back at the J-1. Here he catches us up on the progress he's made on the fuselage cables, tail fin, cockpit instrument panel and other facets of the restoration. Check it out, and follow future restorations of this, the Bf-108, and other projects right here. Thanks!
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B-29 Secret Mission - Paul Tibbets Interview - Part 2
This is history right here! Part 2 of an interview I did many years ago with Paul Tibbets, at my Weeks Air Museum in Miami, Florida. In Part 1, Paul talked about his famous plane, the Enola Gay B-29 Superfortress that he flew on its secret mission during World War II. In Part 2 here, Paul talks a bit more about that Secret Mission. Check out the interview!
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B-29 Enola Gay - Paul Tibbets Interview - Part 1
This is history right here! An interview I did many years ago with Paul Tibbets, at my Weeks Air Museum in Miami, Florida. Of course, Paul was the pilot of the Enola Gay B-29 Superfortress on it's secret mission during World War II. What you might not know is that he was heavily involved in the development of the B-29, and the training of the first bomber group. Check out the interview and get the scoop directly from General Tibbets.
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Lockheed Vega - Project Visit - Part 2
Here's Part 2 of my February 2021 visit to Kevin Kimball's workshop, to check out the progress of my Lockheed Vega project. As you remember, we re-started the restoration in 2019, and Kevin and his son, Kallin have been rock n' rolling on it since - even through this crazy time! Well, let me tell you, I was extremely surprised, and pleased by the progress. Come along and check out what I saw. Part 1 we viewed and discussed the fuselage frame work. In Part 2 here, we'll talk about the making of the fuselage skin. Pretty Cool!
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Lockheed Vega - Project Visit - Part 1
I drove to Kevin Kimball's workshop recently (February 2021) to check out the progress of my Lockheed Vega project. As you remember, we re-started the restoration in 2019, and Kevin and his son, Kallin have been rock n' rolling on it since - even through this crazy time! Well, let me tell you, I was extremely surprised, and pleased by the progress. Come along and check out what I saw. Part 1 we view and discuss the fuselage frame work. In Part 2, we'll talk about the making of the fuselage skin. Pretty Cool!
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A Higher Plane - Inspire-Ability - Part 1
In January of 2021 I was asked by Aerobility to take part in an Inspire-Abiility Talk as a way to help promote their great effort in bringing the availability, opportunity and access of the wonders of flight to the disabled community. I was more than happy to lend my time to such a worthy cause. Here's Part 1 of that talk. Hope you enjoy it. And please, help support Aerobility and their noble efforts.
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Supermarine Spitfire - Start & Taxi
A few years back, we did a couple of engine starts and a taxi run of our Supermarine Spitfire, as we were moving steadily towards getting her flying again. As things sometimes happen . . . other projects, events and retirements arose, and threw the Spitfires progress off schedule. The Spitfires return to the air still remains in our plans . . . although we don't know when that will be. Till then, enjoy this clip.
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