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At least now you have 2 entries in the "Super Heavy Unlimited" Category. Maybe you guys can get the Mars down too and make it 3? :)

Yes! But where will the Mars land? Oh, Lake Tahoe!
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At least now you have 2 entries in the "Super Heavy Unlimited" Category. Maybe you guys can get the Mars down too and make it 3? :)

Yes! But where will the Mars land? Oh, Lake Tahoe!

Pyramid lake!

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What's the performance like w/o any wartime equipment? (Turrets, armor, etc)

I can't say much about DOC, but after flying aboard Fifi, it leaps off the ground in short order. I'd have to guess DOC would be similar. Also, after flying aboard Fifi, I can say its not that loud inside, and it flies quite nicely. I guess I will have to find a way to fly aboard DOC now so I can say I've flown aboard both flying B29s in the world.

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What's the performance like w/o any wartime equipment? (Turrets, armor, etc)

I can't say much about DOC, but after flying aboard Fifi, it leaps off the ground in short order. I'd have to guess DOC would be similar. Also, after flying aboard Fifi, I can say its not that loud inside, and it flies quite nicely. I guess I will have to find a way to fly aboard DOC now so I can say I've flown aboard both flying B29s in the world.

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Seeing FIFI fly, I was surprised at how quiet it was when went by. It wasnt the loud radial-engine roar i was expecting, it sounded like a perfectly tuned smooth running sports car.

That said, on the topic of the ride programs. Would doc need to get approved for the program? Wasnt there issues with the Liberty Foundation getting the Movie Belle approved for ride-alongs?
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When FIFI is on the move from Omaha to Cheyenne...Doc SHOULD be flying off required hours.... since they both have to be in the air anyways...and within relative closeness..if they didn't meetup for a formation photo-op that would be a wasted opportunity...just sayin.
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When is the next flight?
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When is the next flight?

Thursday

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Thursday



Which thursday?
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:lol: I was about to ask the same thing!

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menards wrote:
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When is the next flight?

Thursday



Which thursday?

The first Thursday that follows a Wednesday, and before a Friday the 13 that also has a full moon, but then I am guessing on the full moon part

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Can't be Thursday. Desert Rat is supposed to fly on Thursday.

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menards wrote:
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Which thursday?

The first Thursday that follows a Wednesday, and before a Friday the 13 that also has a full moon, but then I am guessing on the full moon part


This joke only applies to long dated projects...not finished projects parked on the ramp in AW condition.

Now if you felt like being snarky, the correct response would be, "it will fly when the owners feel like flying it."
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Nah, more like when the owners can afford it. Send them a check for gas money and see it fly!!! JR
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Nah, more like when the owners can afford it. Send them a check for gas money and see it fly!!! JR


That's the whole idea behind the Ride program if/when Doc's Friends can get it approved. I would gladly write a check for a 30 min hop onboard. Until that happens though...if these are true buisness people....they should have the $ available to fly off the required hours to be able to show it.
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