P-40N @ Schellville flies - inc updates

Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:20 pm

[quote="Sixcarbs"]WOW!

Wow,wow, wow!

Were there many 2-seat versions built? How many of them are still airworthy?

Excuse my ignorance, but how does one get into the rear seat? Does it open in the back or does one need to contort their body through the front?

Beautiful plane! There are two factory dual control P-40s left.One is Kermits and the other has been converted back to single seat in a museum in warner robbins Georgia.There are some pics of all the P-40s on their firewalls at Walnut Ridge Ark.I counted 3 or 4 TPs in one pic alone.Just a crying shame is all.

Wed Jan 28, 2009 6:54 pm

About 80 people, including a World War 2 vet who flew them in North Africa, were on hand today to witness the 3rd flight of the newly rebuilt Curtiss. Another beautiful day and another great flight, this one the longest so far, around 40 minutes.

Last edited by Tom Moungovan on Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:00 am, edited 1 time in total.

Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:51 pm

Thanks for the quick responses.

Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:26 am

It looks to me like the rear canopy slides forward. Check out the stainless steel canopy rails.

Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:40 am

Hey Taigh,

curious picture you've got there, it certainly does look like it slides forward. But, wouldn't that cause a problem for the front seat individual in the event that the back seater person slid their canopy forward preventing the front seat from releasing their canopy?

Or am I just getting myself confused?

Anyways, this thread is about the gorgeous P-40 that just became airworthy. Let's get back onto that, shall we?

WHAT A BEAUTY!

Cheers,

David

Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:03 am

As Tom mentioned, she flew again today, and here's a better picture of her under the blue skies of Sonoma.

Thu Jan 29, 2009 9:30 am

Awesome shot, Roger. Hats off to the guys that jump in and restore these rare machines that some thought might never fly again.

Thu Jan 29, 2009 9:54 am

Wonderful to read happy threads like this one. Thanks for posting the info and photos and video. Great to have another beautifully retored warbird flying!

Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:07 am

daveymac82c wrote:Hey Taigh,

curious picture you've got there, it certainly does look like it slides forward. But, wouldn't that cause a problem for the front seat individual in the event that the back seater person slid their canopy forward preventing the front seat from releasing their canopy?

Or am I just getting myself confused?

Anyways, this thread is about the gorgeous P-40 that just became airworthy. Let's get back onto that, shall we?

WHAT A BEAUTY!

David,
you confused, or are you David ?

anyway, the front canopy slid OVER the middle section, the rear seat canopy slids UNDER the middle section
Cheers,

David

Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:58 pm

It looks to me like there is no center section but the rear canopy is one piece that slided forward and will cover the front cockpit. I am guessing that one person gets into the front or the back at a time.

Roger, do you have a photo? I am sure you could answer this question for us.

Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:05 pm

Yup, I was mistaken....Chris made his rear canopy so it slides forward....

JC

Thu Jan 29, 2009 5:47 pm

Interesting thread. Enjoying the photos too.
On the TP-40 at Fantasy of Flight the rear canopy slides to the rear.

Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:39 am

Howdy JC

I am interested in contacting you, in regards to your P-40N
Please PM me your email

Thanks

Lightning

Fri Jan 30, 2009 1:15 am

Taigh Ramey wrote:It looks to me like there is no center section but the rear canopy is one piece that slided forward and will cover the front cockpit. I am guessing that one person gets into the front or the back at a time.

Taigh, you are correct.....

Fri Jan 30, 2009 1:24 am

Was this bird rebuilt by a shop or an individual ?