fperra

This brings back some fond memories of my aviation days.

last901

I'll bet it does, Fred. Well except for the open cockpits and two sets of wings you probably enjoyed. Thank you for your service and with the demise of Kaiser Wilhelm you helped paved the way for the rise of the National Socialists and the okay, okay, just kidding. I'll bet you recall propellors though...

However, today does mark a significant event in aviation history. The first flight of what eventually became the Boeing 707. Here's a piece by Bob Bogash from the Museum of Flight. Interesting reading and should give some of our younger members a sense of how Seattle was long before Microsoft, COSTCO, Poodle Girl and Boeing's Everett plant.

http://www.rbogash.com/Boeing/707-is-60.html

XC6VETTE

Yup, certified last week.....Diane is at Farnbourough this week.

fperra

Where are the KC-135's?

XC6VETTE

What, no hydroplane reference?!

Is the Blue Blaster on track to fly by Fred's house Thursday? :

last901

What do you mean, no hydroplane reference. If you read the article you'll note mention of Tex Johnston's Barrel Roll "stunt" at the hydro races, which nearly cost him his job, and the community the loss of a major employer.

Besides, I think this forum has suffered through enough of my hydroplane stories and begging for donations. The Blue Blaster may not fly over Fred's house on Thursday, but it might seem that way if the Merlin runs at 3500 rpm in the place where we're going to test. Which is a secret, BTW

Thanks though for reminding me how close the site is to Fred's place. Fred and Connie's might turn out to be a convenient spot to fix anything that breaks and even a place to sleep if the repairs take all night. We can see if his lift can support a 5000 lb hydroplane.

I've been looking forward to seeing that Newfoundland Mutt that he insists is a cat anyway.

Film at 11:00 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152614605233092

Mufflerbearing

Nice video. I've been lucky enough to see some fairly radical climb outs of new airliners leaving Paine Field. No flying public on board of course.

And as long as we are talking aviation, this event coming up later this month at Paine.

http://www.flyingheritage.com/Templa...x?contentId=73

fperra

That looks like a great event. Maybe we should have a GTG for it???

Mufflerbearing

This will be a first effort for this event so not sure how the logistics will turn out. I plan to stop by tomorrow and see if the ladies at FHC can add some detail.

XC6VETTE

Cool video for sure. I was able to go on a MD-11 flight test a few years back during stall testing.

fperra

Not a big deal.

Mufflerbearing

I did stall training in a Cessna 150 in 1972. Probably more abrupt than an MD-11.

fperra

Stalling was no big deal, but recovering from a spin, now that was something to remember.

MatchingPair

Great video! Not sure many passengers would be happy with that flight plan especially the initial vertical, (steeper Orange county), but it would be a kick!

SmileyOr

The July 26th FHC Sky Fair sounds like a good time to meet up. I was just up there for the IL-2, P51 and P47 flights.

Kmcoldcars

I think I will go up for the Skyfair on July 26th.

billla

Very cool.

Should have rolled it - it's a Boeing tradition ;-)

Mr. Peabody

Very cool video Fred. Thanks for sharing that

I for one would have loved to be a passenger on a flight like that.


Hmmm yes recovering from the spin would be the skillful part wouldn't it.

Mufflerbearing

So I went out to the Flying Heritage Collection today for more info on their first annual SkyFair on July 26. Turns out they expect such a turn out that disabled/handicap will be the only on site parking allowed. Everyone else will be parking in a Boeing lot up on the north end of the field and then taking shuttle buses to the south end and the FHC. As such, I don't think this event will be very conducive for a Get Together but folks can do whatever they wish. For those attending, from I-5 north or southbound you should take Exit 189 westbound on state route 527. I was told there will be parking signs beside the highway directing folks to a Boeing parking lot at the factory. There will be 12 shuttle buses running continuously. If anyone plans on spending most of the day you might consider bringing a folding chair to relax in. And for those who know of FHC's Mig-29 and wonder if it will be flying the answer is no. Due to the large number of exhibit pieces it also will not be on display that day. The event is from 10 to 5 and I was told the aircraft will fly from 1 to 3. If anyone would like to meet up in front of the FHC main entrance you can give me a call that day at 425-760-0587.

http://www.flyingheritage.com/Templa...x?contentId=73

SmileyOr

Hmmm . . . I wonder how early I would need to arrive to be able to park in the street on the south side of the FHC original building? There is also parking across the street. Did your contact say if that will be open?

I hope they don't block off the entire area away from 109th.

I never park inside the gated area anyway. Things have been slow enough in the past that I could park right across the street, in the street or in the parking area close by.

I am meeting up with a few old friends that live in the Seattle area. Three of them drive Mustangs, one being a Shelby GT 500. All aviation enthusiasts like myself.