TBM Ride at Peoria

[Flyin Illini]

I had the honor at Peoria of being asked to go on a ride in a combat veteran TBM Avenger flown by Linda Schumm. She is one of only TWO certified female Avenger pilots. And it was a privilidge. She is a great pilot and a great friend. Torpedo runs are the best!

This is a pic of brad flying it before my flight:





My flight!


Torpedo run!


Landing:


Linda and I:


And Linda enjoying what she loves:




Thanks again Linda!

[Holedigger]

Very cool! That is such a beast of an AC! Though, I don't know if I'd want to try to trap on a carrier deck in one. That tailhook just doesn't look big enough for the job!

[warbirddriver]

You're right; that hook isn't a TBM hook. The "beast" actually comes down final at 80-85 knots. Three-point it on and it will stop in no time. Easier to land than a T-6.

Glenn

[PJ]

Looks like fun, Aaron. I enjoyed watching the torpedo runs, too!

PJ
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[PbyCat-Guy]

Now she's marriage material!

[Flyin Illini]

Thanks PJ! It was good seeing you guys. See you at a show down the road!

[lestweforget]

Now she's marriage material!

You took the words right out of my mouth!!! Ah'm available maam

[BrianVallero]

cool linda is alot of fun to be around.

[PbyCat-Guy]

Hard part is wanting to marry her or a girl who can open a bottle of beer with her teeth! Any ways, it's awesome to see some one outside of the average warbird pilot flying something like this.