One wheel down and locked...
Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:30 pm
Mgawa got me to digging around for B-25s in Europe and one of the photos I found was this one...
Ryan
Ryan
Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:40 pm
Aaah, the infamous B-25 unicycle, didn't go over too well due to the huge weight required in the nose to allow for proper CG, the circus high-wire performers trained as crews and the failure of the single tire to withstand the weight loading!
Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:42 pm
Actually, I would like to find the "after" picture. Between the tail bumper and a wingtip I wonder how much damage it actually caused.
Ryan
Ryan
Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:50 pm
Guess a lot of that would depend on if they kept it straight down the runway and the nosegear didn't collapse. A bumpy ride for sure! 
Mon Feb 02, 2009 10:30 pm
Doesn't look like the nosewheel is all the way down..it probably collapsed as soon as it got weight on it.
SN
SN
Mon Feb 02, 2009 11:37 pm
Any chance this is a takeoff with a slower retract of the nosewheel? No landing flaps extended which could be because of hydraulic problem or becuase he just took off. Could be a hotshot takeoff...keeping it low for the impressive climbout display?
Mon Feb 02, 2009 11:49 pm
it could be a takeoff but why whould he be over the grass? It seems as though he's coming in for a landing in the dirt to avoid blocking the runway... just a thought
Tue Feb 03, 2009 12:40 am
I think the one prop feathered is a giveaway...
Robbie
Robbie
Tue Feb 03, 2009 7:48 am
At least he's not on fire....yet Just doesn't look good
Just doesn't look good
Tue Feb 03, 2009 8:08 am
Apparently the B-25's name was "Angel of Mercy" and indeed it was on landing. The hydraulic system was shot up after a rough mission and the crew elected to attempt a landing.
Ryan
Ryan
Tue Feb 03, 2009 11:35 am
" Please keep your hands & feet inside the ride until we have come to a FULL and COMPLETE stop....No need for chocks!!"