Corvettes , Jets , Aircraft and Crewmen
02-14-2009, 11:17 AM
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Corvettes , Jets , Aircraft and Crewmen
Seems that Corvettes and aircraft go together , as i see alot of posts by pilots , former pilots and crewmen. I myself being a former crewchief on a OV-1 Mowhawk , I'm wondering what that connection could be , Is it the sleek lines/looks , agility , cockpit seating or alot more ?
02-14-2009, 11:35 AM
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Could it be we like high performance machines?
This is a photochop but I'll get the Vette down in front of my old mount and get this picture ............... if it ever stops raining
This is a photochop but I'll get the Vette down in front of my old mount and get this picture ............... if it ever stops raining
02-14-2009, 12:22 PM
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I just think it's the need for speed and the love of performance!
02-14-2009, 08:18 PM
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I just finished up getting my Private ticket about two weeks ago.
I have the Corvette, obviously, but this is my other hot rod:
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I have the Corvette, obviously, but this is my other hot rod:
Corvette t-shirt, of course:
02-15-2009, 08:11 AM
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02-15-2009, 10:40 AM
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Yep, it is a C model. 1966. 180 horsepower.
It's a pretty special plane, because just about two months ago, it passed 300 hrs total time.
My grandfather has owned the plane since '77. I pulled it out of the barn last summer, had a pretty extensive annual done to get things up to speed, and then began flight lessons last September.
I soloed on Halloween and then finished up my ticket just a few weeks ago. I've logged about 65 hours so far, and I'm loving every minute of it.
My grandfather told me that the more I flew a Mooney, the more I'd like it... and he was absolutely right.
Do you have any pictures of your plane? I'd like to see it.
It's a pretty special plane, because just about two months ago, it passed 300 hrs total time.
My grandfather has owned the plane since '77. I pulled it out of the barn last summer, had a pretty extensive annual done to get things up to speed, and then began flight lessons last September.
I soloed on Halloween and then finished up my ticket just a few weeks ago. I've logged about 65 hours so far, and I'm loving every minute of it.
My grandfather told me that the more I flew a Mooney, the more I'd like it... and he was absolutely right.
Do you have any pictures of your plane? I'd like to see it.
02-15-2009, 10:43 AM
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Yep, it is a C model. 1966. 180 horsepower.
It's a pretty special plane, because just about two months ago, it passed 300 hrs total time.
My grandfather has owned the plane since '77. I pulled it out of the barn last summer, had a pretty extensive annual done to get things up to speed, and then began flight lessons last September.
I soloed on Halloween and then finished up my ticket just a few weeks ago. I've logged about 65 hours so far, and I'm loving every minute of it.
My grandfather told me that the more I flew a Mooney, the more I'd like it... and he was absolutely right.
Do you have any pictures of your plane? I'd like to see it.
It's a pretty special plane, because just about two months ago, it passed 300 hrs total time.
My grandfather has owned the plane since '77. I pulled it out of the barn last summer, had a pretty extensive annual done to get things up to speed, and then began flight lessons last September.
I soloed on Halloween and then finished up my ticket just a few weeks ago. I've logged about 65 hours so far, and I'm loving every minute of it.
My grandfather told me that the more I flew a Mooney, the more I'd like it... and he was absolutely right.
Do you have any pictures of your plane? I'd like to see it.
Wish I could find a 66 Mooney in my barnRemember, there are old pilots and bold pilots ........
Stay safe
02-15-2009, 02:02 PM
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This pic was taken at the Blue Angels Show in April 2007 at Beaufort MCAS. It was later this day that Lt. CMDR Kevin Davis crashed in the #6 Blue Angel. It was his first performance. They are back again this May and we will be doing the car display again.
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02-15-2009, 07:20 PM
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Would like to share photos with you, but I still have not figured out this site when it comes to attachements and photos....can't even seem to send photos when PM'ing.
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Would like to share photos with you, but I still have not figured out this site when it comes to attachements and photos....can't even seem to send photos when PM'ing.
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