Rounding the corner from Mexican Airway UT8 to UJ7 over Punto Penesco northbound towards Mexicali at FL360. Returning home from Pto. Vallarta. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Flying my SR22T G5 over Minnesota; The other picture my route back into RDU flying commercial during Hurricane Matthew Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Went for my regular scheduled Helicopter lesson today @ KHWD and as I was walking out, a Ford 5-AT-B Trimotor landed and parked next to me. Way cool. -mick Image Unavailable, Please Login
Went for a ride in the right seat of one several years ago and it was an interesting flight. Everything seems to happen in slow motion compared to what I'm used to, it's all around 80-90mph. The thing I was most surprised about was how smooth and comfortable the ride was. Guess I was expecting more vibration.
Very slow for sure. I remember cruising along and then dropping what felt like 10-20 feet and then we'd continue to chug right along.
In 1970 I got a ride in the right seat of Harrah's restored Ford Tri-Motor and the flight characteristics were almost hilarious. Engine vibrations were constant at one level as was the airspeed, 90mph take off, 90 at cruise, 90 at landing and the airplane handled like flying a barn. I know, colorful description but that is what it felt like. Beautiful restoration, however, with wicker seats and dark green leather upholstery.
A few pics from my flight: Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
The engines on the original Fords were hard mounted. I don't remember if Harrah's airplane was that way but it sure felt like it. Vibrations were harsh and hard and set up a fearful beat when they weren't in sync. The Goetingen airfoil lifted so much that it was set at a negative 3 degree angle of incidence.
Just found out they are doing joy flights in the "Tin Goose" here @ KHWD over the next few days... hmmm ;-) -mick Ford Tri-Motor Tour Stops | EAA
Vancouver in some big winds. Made it home even with the nasty clouds. Some nice bumps and sideways action on take off. It felt like an aggresive ascent to avoid the low winds. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Liked it a lot. It was our first time. Hadn't planned on going there. It was a diversion from Orlando due to Hurricane Matthew....beauty of general aviation.
Thanks. Going to try making a video with the skeleton up front, and me as a werewolf in the back. Gotta get the skeletons head to move from the backseat. Working on it now. Hopefully a video to follow soon.
Now that shows that you are a truly fine pilot. A person with an imagination, a sense of humor, and skills that don't necessarily embrace flying, even when you're flying. I have flown with many guys of that ilk and they make the world go 'round.
