Thu Apr 17, 2008 3:48 pm
Now that Mr Weeks has moved the B-29 section from Lakeland over to the Fantasy of Flight Museum, has he also moved the other aircarft he had in Lakeland?
Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:26 pm
Stetz, it was probably quick of me to say that as well - I hope no damage done.
As for the B-29 for sale - its not that there isn't any interest, Heaven knows the first time the Wendover Museum gets the money we'll be calling you, it is just that as the folks working on "Doc" have found out it takes a mountain of cash to bring one back to flying status - and that as you know might be a bit of a discouraging factor to potential buyers.
blue skies,
Tom P.
As for the B-29 for sale - its not that there isn't any interest, Heaven knows the first time the Wendover Museum gets the money we'll be calling you, it is just that as the folks working on "Doc" have found out it takes a mountain of cash to bring one back to flying status - and that as you know might be a bit of a discouraging factor to potential buyers.
blue skies,
Tom P.
And what about his lancaster?
Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:33 pm
Still sitting in storage??
Fri Apr 18, 2008 12:43 am
retroaviation wrote:N3Njeff wrote:Just wondering,
I know Kermit let the CAF use a Nacell for the conversion mock up. Does anyone know if Kermit is "in Bed" with the CAF and the new engines?? Like might as well make 8. Then he will have them in the future for his?
A fair question, but no, Kermit is not "in bed" with anyone here at the CAF. He is just incredibly generous to have let us borrow his nacelle for FIFI's re-engine project. It kept us from having to remove one from FIFI to take to Nelson Ezell while he fabricates our new exhaust and induction systems. He could have very easily (and understandibly) said, "No, I'd rather that my completely original, very nice engines & nacelles not be messed with," but he didn't. It was quite nice of him to allow us to utilize his B-29 components and we are very grateful for that.
Gary
Thanks Gary, that brings up one more...................Did it fair ok after the tornado????
Fri Apr 18, 2008 7:55 am
N3Njeff wrote:
Thanks Gary, that brings up one more...................Did it fair ok after the tornado????
It sure did! Everything is fine on the nacelle and our mockup that's in it now. Thanks for asking.
Gary
Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:58 pm
On its maiden flight,Carl and Tony of Aero-trader,had her running flat out at 175ft AGL and it would'nt climb.What a hotrod she is.The bird was aptly named.
A problem with the props? No wonder it doesn't get flown. Sure is my favorite warbird however....or at least my favorite bomber 'not owned my my rich uncle Sam'
It is hard to top Flak Bait not to mention ole Swoosie.
I also really love the story of the Million Dollar Valley Marauders.
Fri Apr 18, 2008 4:05 pm
PinecastleAAF wrote:On its maiden flight,Carl and Tony of Aero-trader,had her running flat out at 175ft AGL and it would'nt climb.What a hotrod she is.The bird was aptly named.
A problem with the props? No wonder it doesn't get flown. Sure is my favorite warbird however....or at least my favorite bomber 'not owned my my rich uncle Sam'
I also really love the story of the Million Dollar Valley Marauders.
If there was a problem on the maiden flight, it got fixed before we picked it up. Climb performance was never an issue. Sounds more like a good excuse for a low pass.