2008 Election | The Pub | The Field Mess | The Staff College | Bookmark WAB


Go Back   World Affairs Board > Military Forums > Military Aviation
Aviation Quiz Aviation Quiz
Register FAQ WAB RSS Feed Forum GuidelinesMembers List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Greetings, and welcome to the World Affairs Board!

The World Affairs Board is one of the premier forums for the discussion of the pressing geopolitical issues of our time. Topics include foreign & defense policy, international security, military developments, weapons proliferation, terrorism, international strategic affairs, and politics. Our membership includes many from military, defense industry, and government backgrounds with expert knowledge on a wide range of topics. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so why not register a World Affairs Board account and join our community today?
Reply
Page 57 of 86 « First < 484950515253545556 57 585960616263646566 > Last »
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-13-2008, 19:21 PM   #841 (permalink)
Knaur Amarsh
Contributor
 
Knaur Amarsh's Avatar
 
Join Date: 10-01-07
Location: Punjab
Posts: 534
Country:
Quote:
Originally Posted by 7thsfsniper View Post
KA, I would have to guess an A29 super tocano.
Sure isBlackwater had some of those birds too,methinks
__________________
:-??
Knaur Amarsh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-13-2008, 19:22 PM   #842 (permalink)
7thsfsniper
DEVOUT BIKER
Military Professional
 
7thsfsniper's Avatar
 
Join Date: 02-29-08
Location: Missouri, pron"misery"
Posts: 873
Country:
Quote:
Originally Posted by Knaur Amarsh View Post
Sure isBlackwater had some of those birds too,methinks
What does blackwater NOT have?
__________________
The nation which forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten
7thsfsniper is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 05-13-2008, 19:26 PM   #843 (permalink)
7thsfsniper
DEVOUT BIKER
Military Professional
 
7thsfsniper's Avatar
 
Join Date: 02-29-08
Location: Missouri, pron"misery"
Posts: 873
Country:
Ok, I think I have finally cooked up a good one. Give this one a try.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg Vetsch%20-%203.jpg (41.8 KB, 22 views)
7thsfsniper is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 05-13-2008, 19:55 PM   #844 (permalink)
RustyBattleship
Defense Professional
 
RustyBattleship's Avatar
 
Join Date: 01-12-06
Location: Long Beach, CA
Posts: 2,726
Hah! I'll be at the Chino air show this weekend and will have my digital camera and spare batteries at the ready.

That's when I'm not working a booth.
__________________
Able to leap tall tales in a single groan.
RustyBattleship is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-13-2008, 20:04 PM   #845 (permalink)
GAU-8
Old Cold Warrior
Military Professional
 
GAU-8's Avatar
 
Join Date: 02-14-07
Location: Grapevine, Texas
Posts: 453
Country:
Quote:
Originally Posted by 7thsfsniper View Post
Ok, I think I have finally cooked up a good one. Give this one a try.
Hmmmm. An acro bird. Looks like it's related to the Extra-300 but with a turbine.
Whatever it is, it must climb like a scalded cat.
Is that a P&W PT-6 she's sporting? The stacks look right.
Bodacious intake for a PT-6 though.

Found a racer that looks similar. The racer's wing is too thin for a match,
the turbine intake is all wrong and the straight leg gear is way off.
Rudder looks close so it might be the same manufacturer.
I'll throw it out in case it's close enough for a hint:
Giles G-750?


__________________
When a prang seems inevitable, endeavor to strike the softest, cheapest object in the vicinity, as slowly as possible. --WW II RAF Instructor Pilot
Last edited by GAU-8 : 05-13-2008 at 22:46 PM.
GAU-8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-13-2008, 20:13 PM   #846 (permalink)
Knaur Amarsh
Contributor
 
Knaur Amarsh's Avatar
 
Join Date: 10-01-07
Location: Punjab
Posts: 534
Country:
Quote:
Originally Posted by 7thsfsniper View Post
What does blackwater NOT have?
A recruitment office in India
Knaur Amarsh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2008, 07:51 AM   #847 (permalink)
dave lukins
Military Professional
 
Join Date: 01-04-07
Location: cheshire uk
Posts: 4,755
Country:
Quote:
Originally Posted by GAU-8 View Post

Found a racer that looks similar. The racer's wing is too thin for a match,
the turbine intake is all wrong and the straight leg gear is way off.
Rudder looks close so it might be the same manufacturer.
I'll throw it out in case it's close enough for a hint:
Giles G-750?
Looked at the 750 yesterday but the "wheels" put me off. Looking at your picture, I think you are right
dave lukins is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2008, 08:15 AM   #848 (permalink)
7thsfsniper
DEVOUT BIKER
Military Professional
 
7thsfsniper's Avatar
 
Join Date: 02-29-08
Location: Missouri, pron"misery"
Posts: 873
Country:
Ok, Here's a hint. Powerplant is a Walter M601T, 780hp. The plane weighs 2000 lbs and produces 3200 lb with a five blade prop. Thats a 1.6 thrust to weight ratio!
7thsfsniper is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2008, 08:17 AM   #849 (permalink)
7thsfsniper
DEVOUT BIKER
Military Professional
 
7thsfsniper's Avatar
 
Join Date: 02-29-08
Location: Missouri, pron"misery"
Posts: 873
Country:
Oh, I forgot, It does climb like a scalded cat, 7500 fpm with the old three blade avion that it used to have. It can also pull -6 and +9 G's
Last edited by 7thsfsniper : 05-14-2008 at 08:22 AM.
7thsfsniper is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2008, 08:20 AM   #850 (permalink)
7thsfsniper
DEVOUT BIKER
Military Professional
 
7thsfsniper's Avatar
 
Join Date: 02-29-08
Location: Missouri, pron"misery"
Posts: 873
Country:
Quote:
Originally Posted by Knaur Amarsh View Post
A recruitment office in India
Good one!
7thsfsniper is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2008, 08:50 AM   #851 (permalink)
Knaur Amarsh
Contributor
 
Knaur Amarsh's Avatar
 
Join Date: 10-01-07
Location: Punjab
Posts: 534
Country:
Su 26Mx "Turbo Shark"
Knaur Amarsh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2008, 09:00 AM   #852 (permalink)
7thsfsniper
DEVOUT BIKER
Military Professional
 
7thsfsniper's Avatar
 
Join Date: 02-29-08
Location: Missouri, pron"misery"
Posts: 873
Country:
Quote:
Originally Posted by Knaur Amarsh View Post
Su 26Mx "Turbo Shark"
You are correct! How did you get it?
7thsfsniper is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2008, 09:05 AM   #853 (permalink)
GAU-8
Old Cold Warrior
Military Professional
 
GAU-8's Avatar
 
Join Date: 02-14-07
Location: Grapevine, Texas
Posts: 453
Country:
Quote:
Originally Posted by Knaur Amarsh View Post
Su 26Mx "Turbo Shark"
Good Job!

I was busy reading about The Joplin Project while you beat me to the punch.
Fascinating story: Turbo Shark - Vetsch Air Precision Inc. - Ray Vetsch
Check out the narrative on plane pages 2, 3 & 4.

Good one 7th!
Right there in your own back yard.
If you ever need heart surgery, this guy might do the cutting.
GAU-8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2008, 09:20 AM   #854 (permalink)
7thsfsniper
DEVOUT BIKER
Military Professional
 
7thsfsniper's Avatar
 
Join Date: 02-29-08
Location: Missouri, pron"misery"
Posts: 873
Country:
Quote:
Originally Posted by GAU-8 View Post
Good Job!

I was busy reading about The Joplin Project while you beat me to the punch.
Fascinating story: Turbo Shark - Vetsch Air Precision Inc. - Ray Vetsch
Check out the narrative on plane pages 2, 3 & 4.

Good one 7th!
Right there in your own back yard.
If you ever need heart surgery, this guy might do the cutting.
He is an awesome guy and maybe the best surgeon I have ever seen. He's the reason my father-in-law is alive today. If you ever get a chance to see him fly this plane I highly recommend it! I get to see it quite often, I live close to the airport and he likes to play with it often. I have had several nice summer evenings sitting in the backyard drinking a cool one and watching him go nuts up there.

Good job KA! Take it away!
7thsfsniper is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2008, 09:29 AM   #855 (permalink)
GAU-8
Old Cold Warrior
Military Professional
 
GAU-8's Avatar
 
Join Date: 02-14-07
Location: Grapevine, Texas
Posts: 453
Country:
Quote:
Originally Posted by 7thsfsniper View Post
He is an awesome guy and maybe the best surgeon I have ever seen. He's the reason my father-in-law is alive today. If you ever get a chance to see him fly this plane I highly recommend it! I get to see it quite often, I live close to the airport and he likes to play with it often. I have had several nice summer evenings sitting in the backyard drinking a cool one and watching him go nuts up there.
We use the Mizzou Aviation FBO when we fly into Joplin (KJLN). Next time, I'll thank them for being one of his three sponsors AND directions to his hangar space!
GAU-8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 57 of 86 « First < 484950515253545556 57 585960616263646566 > Last »

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »



Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 2 (1 members and 1 guests)
BadKharma
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Random Thoughts on the Mighty Hog - Part 2 Shipwreck Military Aviation 113 Today 06:42 AM
Worlds Smallest Political Quiz... nickshepAK Political Discussions 58 04-08-2008 00:17 AM
TV & Movie Quiz Ironduke World Affairs Board Pub 5 12-09-2007 18:53 PM
Articles and links for the Military Professional Officer of Engineers The Staff College 115 11-20-2006 11:28 AM
4 Army Aviation Squadron tarek South Asian Defense Topics 3 12-23-2004 18:30 PM


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 19:16 PM.

Contact Us - World Affairs Board - Archive - Top

Rochen is the business hosting sponsor of World Affairs Board and a provider of reseller web hosting services.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.0.0 RC8