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Neal Nurmi
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Any lovers of the Curtiss classic who didn't go to Reno this year really missed a treat!

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Well done Neal, thanks......

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Thanks Neal,

I must say that Briggitta (spa? kinda a jioke between us) was a wonderful addition to our pit/family during the week! What a beautiful woman and person she is. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK!

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Wish I'd been there!

I see that both aircraft are 2-seat conversions. What are the light-coloured objects in the back seats?

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Same lap, east Pylon, unfortunate backlighting.

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Hello John-Curtiss -- Birgitta appreciates the kind words. She very much enjoyed her time spent in the Paul compound! She does not care much about the airplanes at Reno, but very much enjoys interesting people. Your pit overflowed with interesting people. I think you'll enjoy her pictures too.

Here's a shot by Birgitta of Jack Rousch being shown around the P-40 by John Lane, and one of you and John Maloney discussing a pylon run with John Penney.

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You looked good out there...

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Wow! Racing Parrot Head.....who woulda thunk!!
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John Maloney in the Kittyhawk...

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Nice photos, but why do the pilots want to wear an oxygen mask near sea level?

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You are surrounded by engine, fuel and electricals -- if things go South the cockpit can fill with smoke and/or fumes very quickly. You have a very short time to get organized and on the ground safely -- it's much easier if you can at least breathe...

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Pretty sure there is a rule in the Unlimited class that mandates oxygen for the reasons Neal gave.

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Spray Bar tanks?

Ah, for crop-dusting... I see... very clever... For eliminating the elusive and difficult-to-spot Minnesotan Boll Weevil, no doubt. How resourceful!



OK, I get it now. The closest thing I've come to that is shovelling 5 gal of ice into the rad intake of the Spitfire before start on a very hot day.

Tremendous back-grounder here:

http://www.supercoolprops.com/articles/ ... rheads.php

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Roger Cain wrote:
Same lap, east Pylon, unfortunate backlighting.

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Hey, if you would not have got thrown off the West bus....... Uh, we won't mention that again. :D

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