Just The Essentials

"f86sabre" (f86sabre) 04/23/2014 at 21:57 • Filed to: Planelopnik

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Bleriot XI replica. You can almost smell the oil.

CRider > f86sabre 04/23/2014 at 22:00

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For those of us that think modern ultralight aircraft are too safe and boring.

f86sabre > CRider 04/23/2014 at 22:10

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probably about the same except for stability. Who needs that, right?

I have an uncle who flew Hiperlight similar to the one shown over Mt. Rainer. Probably up around 15,500 ft to pull it off. He ended up crashing it a couple of years later and got into real planes as it was a bit safer.

Chris Clarke > f86sabre 04/23/2014 at 22:17

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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005K5…

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Good read about the early aviation revolution.

f86sabre > Chris Clarke 04/23/2014 at 22:22

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thanks! The last one at Amazon is now coming to my house.

bubblestheturtle > f86sabre 04/24/2014 at 23:24

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Old planes are not Jalop, but are cool.

ttyymmnn > f86sabre 04/24/2014 at 23:34

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Another photo of this aircraft from my collection.

Those magnificent men.....

f86sabre > bubblestheturtle 04/25/2014 at 07:58

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Old planes are totally Jalop. Here is why:

1) Questionable safety.

2) They were developed by people who were passionate, but didn't totally know what they were doing.

3) These same people had huge egos, but weren't quite "normal".

4) They used them to do a number of things simply because they look good ideas. "Think you can fly the English Channel. It's never been done.", "Sure. Here, hold my beer."

4) Garish paint jobs.

5) Leaking oil is a feature and not a problem. Not leaking oil is a problem.

bubblestheturtle > ttyymmnn 04/25/2014 at 18:21

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Really nice shot.

ttyymmnn > bubblestheturtle 04/25/2014 at 18:23

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It is. I wish I could say I took it. If I knew who did, I'd credit accordingly.