ON MY WAY TO RENO!

[evangilder]

Originally Posted by insomnia

actually an f2g, I believe the only one still flying... only a few are left total

the one blade was painted white to make an illusion of the engine rotating slowly, it's very noticeable and cool looking from the ground

Only a few were made originally anyway. Goodyear built a total of 14 of them. None of them saw combat service.

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Originally Posted by FLYBOYJ

Here's another - and you realize that's a 3/4 scale (I think)

Holy crap. I did not realize it was a 3/4 scale replica! Very cool.

[Screaming Eagle]

nice pics FBJ

[FLYBOYJ]

A few more....

[Matt308]

Originally Posted by ccheese

Hmmmmm.... Wonder why one blade of the F4U's prop is white ?

Charles

Here's a guess guys, and only a guess, but combined with a great visual for the spectators, at slow rotation speeds the single white blade would stand out much better than painted tips to avoid ground personnel walking into the prop arc. Believe it or not, ground accidents with prop aircraft are prevalent in high noise areas where ground personnel are distracted and wearing noise suppression devices. If you guys hear differently, I would be all ears.

And the sub-scale P-51 Falconer engine... did you notice heat sleeves that fit over the exhaust manifold stacks to avoid overheating the spark plug wires? Man those seem REALLY close. But what do I know.

[ultimateaviation]

Joe,

I want to take the time to thank you for the help in our time of need and want to affirm to you that I was proud to have you as part of the crew. Your actions and support can not be thanked enough.

Crew Chief Race #4

[FLYBOYJ]

Many, many thanks! You also know you could call on Bob and I anytime.

Joe

[ccheese]

Good pic's. Joe. Thanks for sharing.

Charles