Took a ride in FiFi

[oscardeuce]

I took a ride in the CAF B-29 FiFi. The view from the bombardier seat was awesome. The men and women who built and flew these aircraft even more awesome

My seat from the outside



Caught our shadow


I sat between the pilots, the seat folds to let you in



A really beautiful day

[Pat Carry]

Now that must have been great!

[PbyCat-Guy]

Where's the like button?

[The Inspector]

Way, way too kuhl!!!

[jaybird]

Very cool. How long is FiFi going to be at KAKR?

[b29flteng]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[oscardeuce]

Yes, a very professional and fun ride
One question: Do you ever pressurize the aircraft? A couple people asked me. I know we were never at those altitudes, but could FiFi be pressurized @ altitude?

Thanks again

[oscardeuce]

I think FiFi leaves today for Dayton

[flyingsailor]

Yes, a very professional and fun ride
One question: Do you ever pressurize the aircraft? A couple people asked me. I know we were never at those altitudes, but could FiFi be pressurized @ altitude?

Thanks again

"FIFI" has not been pressurized for a LONG time. Between having to maintain the equipment and the stresses on the airplane, just not worth it. BTW with the exception of having to hop over a mountain ridge, I don't think I have ever been above about 8500 feet on the old girl.

I have loved the opportunities I have had over the last fifteen years with the old lady....

Chris

[p51]

Lucky bugger!
I'm still hoping she'll get up to Seattle sometime, as I've told my wife long ago I will pay to ride this bird. I've gotten several warbird rides over the years and I never had to pay for any of them. I figure I'm so far ahead of the curve I should pay for the next one. I have to be able to say I've done the WW2 four-engine trifecta of a 17, 24 and a 29, just need a hop on Fifi to complete that!

[oscardeuce]

Yes, a very professional and fun ride
One question: Do you ever pressurize the aircraft? A couple people asked me. I know we were never at those altitudes, but could FiFi be pressurized @ altitude?

Thanks again

"FIFI" has not been pressurized for a LONG time. Between having to maintain the equipment and the stresses on the airplane, just not worth it. BTW with the exception of having to hop over a mountain ridge, I don't think I have ever been above about 8500 feet on the old girl.

I have loved the opportunities I have had over the last fifteen years with the old lady....

Chris

That's what I was thinking.
Thanks

[tom d. friedman]

congrats tom!! i'm so jealous i'm going to flatten your tires next time you are out this way!!

[B-29FE30]

As for the question of cabin pressurization on FiFi, the cabin pressurization air was taken from the inboard turbosuperchargers on the inboard engines on stock B-29's. I understand that FiFi no longer has turbosuperchargers. So, no turbos, no cabin pressurization! Also no cabin heat.