Fri Apr 13, 2007 1:15 pm
The thought of a 262 being catched down the runway by a couple of Mustangs or bing jumped as it tries to land low on fuel gets gets my heart pounding for the prospect at The Gathering in September 
Tim
Tim
Fri Apr 13, 2007 4:31 pm
TimAPNY wrote:The thought of a 262 being catched down the runway by a couple of Mustangs or bing jumped as it tries to land low on fuel gets gets my heart pounding for the prospect at The Gathering in September
Tim
How about Yeager doing that in Glamorous Glen III just like he did in the war?
Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:59 pm
This is an interesting thought.....
"It is possible that the Me 262 could be flying this summer, and MAYBE, just maybe even be available for the Gathering of Mustangs in Columbus, Ohio in September. You can be one of the first to ride in the Me 262 with the Collings Foundation."
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From the CF website:
The Collings Foundation is pleased to annouce an opportunity of historical proportions! Private individuals can now be a part of the world renowned Messerschmitt ME-262 Flight Program! From the best possible vantage point, the cockpit, participants will take to the skies in this legendary aircraft. This is a once in a lifetime chance fo pilots to fully experience the aircraft that made history as the first fighter jet and one of the most important aircraft of WWII. For the first time ever, The Collings Foundation is offering tax-deductible donor positions. Only contributors to the ME-262 project will receive flights. This is an extremely rare opportunity to take an active part in the operation of the most feared aircraft of WWII. This aircraft is recreated to exacting standards from an original ME-262 trainer. The ME-262 carries a continuation of the original work numbers assigned with updated engines and safety equipment. Flight Operations Director, Mr. Rob Collings explained, "the ME-262 embodies all the characteristics expected of an aircraft that changed aerial combat forever. The mere sight of the ME-262 struck fear in the hearts of all Army Air Corps aircrew that saw it in the sky; it was just so far ahead of its time! Never before has anyone had a chance to fly this legend and now they do!"
For additonal information please contact:
Rob Collings (617) 510-5237
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"It is possible that the Me 262 could be flying this summer, and MAYBE, just maybe even be available for the Gathering of Mustangs in Columbus, Ohio in September. You can be one of the first to ride in the Me 262 with the Collings Foundation."
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From the CF website:
The Collings Foundation is pleased to annouce an opportunity of historical proportions! Private individuals can now be a part of the world renowned Messerschmitt ME-262 Flight Program! From the best possible vantage point, the cockpit, participants will take to the skies in this legendary aircraft. This is a once in a lifetime chance fo pilots to fully experience the aircraft that made history as the first fighter jet and one of the most important aircraft of WWII. For the first time ever, The Collings Foundation is offering tax-deductible donor positions. Only contributors to the ME-262 project will receive flights. This is an extremely rare opportunity to take an active part in the operation of the most feared aircraft of WWII. This aircraft is recreated to exacting standards from an original ME-262 trainer. The ME-262 carries a continuation of the original work numbers assigned with updated engines and safety equipment. Flight Operations Director, Mr. Rob Collings explained, "the ME-262 embodies all the characteristics expected of an aircraft that changed aerial combat forever. The mere sight of the ME-262 struck fear in the hearts of all Army Air Corps aircrew that saw it in the sky; it was just so far ahead of its time! Never before has anyone had a chance to fly this legend and now they do!"
For additonal information please contact:
Rob Collings (617) 510-5237
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Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:59 pm
Heres another interesting thought......
The gathering of mustangs in Columbus is the last weekend of september.
The local CF tour stop for our home airport is in the works for the same weekend. DAMMIT!
Whats the min runway for those things anyway?
The gathering of mustangs in Columbus is the last weekend of september.
The local CF tour stop for our home airport is in the works for the same weekend. DAMMIT!
Whats the min runway for those things anyway?
Last edited by krlang on Sat Apr 14, 2007 6:34 am, edited 2 times in total.
Fri Apr 13, 2007 10:42 pm
The official "unveiling" will be during our stop at Paine Field in a couple months. The ball is certainly rolling to have her ready to give flight experiences by the end of summer. Many options are being wieghed as how to display the aircraft or tour on a limited basis. We are forging new ground and it will be fun to watch it unfold.
jim
jim