by "ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn)
Published 05/08/2017 at 18:02
by "ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn)
Published 05/08/2017 at 18:02
Tags: Planelopnik
STARS: 6
Photos from the Big Country Air Fest 2017 in Abilene, Texas. I just happened to stumble upon this show Saturday, and fortunately, I always travel with my cameras. It was a small show, but had nice representation from the Commemorative Air Force. (Lots of pics to follow)
All photos © Tim Shaffer
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 18:12, STARS: 1
Wow! Some great photos - clear and a million skies doesn’t hurt. Love the PBJ-IJ. Can’t be many of those still airworthy.
The IO-550 in a V-tail is a nice combo. Think that’s what’s in an A36 normally.
Great angles on the P-51 photos, too!
"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn)
05/08/2017 at 18:17, STARS: 1
Thanks. I do love an air show, no matter how big or small. That Mustang was absolutely gorgeous.
"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn)
05/08/2017 at 18:24, STARS: 3
As I was taking the pictures of the Bonanza, the owner walked up to me and said, “You must know something about airplanes.” I got the feeling that not many people stopped to ask him about it, or even look at it. I thought it was gorgeous. I said, “Well, military aviation is more my thing, so no, I really don’t know much about this.” And boy, did he proceed to tell me about it, all the way down to how you can tell the different vintages apart by their window shapes (the engine was an aftermarket add on, so the rear side windows don’t match the engine, making his plane unique—I think). Plane owners (and car owners) love to talk about their machines, and I’d probably still be there if I didn’t politely break away. Nice guy, nice plane.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 18:32, STARS: 2
Yeah - it looks like there were a lot more military and antique aircraft there, so the V-tail won’t get nearly as much attention. I’m not that up to speed on them, but the more popular GA aircraft (Bonanza, Skyhawk, Skylane etc.) have endless variations out there. The V-tail (Model 35) is smaller than the Model 36 (normal tail), and only the latter got the IO-550. But some of the later V-tails had 285 HP, so it’s not like he doubled the power. But I’m sure it cost him big $$ for the STC and engine swap. That’s not as simple as it is in a car, not by a longshot.
"MonkeePuzzle" (monkeypuzzle)
05/08/2017 at 20:31, STARS: 1
theyre all beautiful, but the Turbulance is something else!
"Jonathan Harper" (jbh)
05/08/2017 at 21:23, STARS: 1
No flying boats?? Pfft...
:)
"gmporschenut also a fan of hondas" (gmporschenut)
05/09/2017 at 19:36, STARS: 0
dat cowling.
"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn)
05/09/2017 at 20:44, STARS: 0
I was just looking at that very cowling today. It’s awesome.