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Re: Another flight report

Hi Sam, Whiteman AFB has an electric fence around the flight line. Only base I know of with that extra security. Looking forward to seeing you at DEH! Sam Kittle

By Sam Kittle · #55567 ·

Re: FOD Unable

Awesome videos Charlie! Way to stick with it! Any numbers yet for the “Peanut Gallery” and “Curious Katz”? No pressure. Just “Snoopy”! Bruce

By Bruce Crain · #55566 ·

Re: Step

The Long-Ez and Vari-ez drivers built one from aluminum, bolted to the outside of the fuselage, using the same bolts holes as the seat belt but longer bolts. I'll see if I can find a drawing. Steve

By Steve Rothert · #55565 ·

Q2 on ebay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/334558651426?hash=item4de53fe422:g:Be8AAOSwkNJjHkyc

By Steve Rothert · #55564 ·

Re: Step

Funny you should bring that up My shorty is going to need one to get in the airplane ( I cant see her getting in otherwise) and I was just thinking about that. I think a collapsible marine ladder for

By Mike Steinsland · #55563 ·

Re: Step

Jim, I meant to say into the fuselage. I'll go back and edit.

By Nick Wright · #55562 ·

Re: Step

Buy a plastic step at the hardware store. Works fine. Logistics Engineering and Design, Inc. Jim Patillo President/CEO 3987 First St. Suite H Livermore, CA 94551 Commercial General Contractor

By Jim Patillo · #55561 ·

Step

Has anyone built a step on the fuselage to help get in a Q2/200? I'm certainly not as limber as I was in my younger years and getting the leg up and swung around to get in is becoming a sight to see.

By Nick Wright · #55560 · Edited

Re: FOD Unable

Just last week had a fella plant his Stearman in Keystone Lake and that was the better choice in my neck of the woods. One reason why I am taking the Frankenbird to Cushing even though it is about 10

By Frankenbird Vern · #55559 ·

Re: FOD Unable

See what you mean, not too much space there OSD. Looks like the only way is the highway. Great video Charlie. Thanks. Rich T. On 12/09/2022 14:18, One Sky Dog via

By Richard Thomson · #55558 ·

Re: Another flight report

Thanks for the report, Sam. You have a great airplane! And a great grandson… He happens to look a lot like you, I think. See you in Decorah, weather permitting. Cheers, Jay

By Jay Scheevel · #55557 ·

Another flight report

I thought I'd put out a little report of my own. From Carbondale, IL, KMDH, flew to Topeka Billard, KTOP, for my great grand son's 6th birthday. Had good winds and made the 305nm trip in just a

By Sam Hoskins · #55556 ·

Re: FOD Unable

We will miss you Charlie. You are a mainstay of the group! Congratulations, after years of work getting everything refurbed, I am glad to hear that your D-fly is ready to go again and hoping you have

By Jay Scheevel · #55555 ·

Re: Flight Report

I had to pull it back to about 40% power. But Randy was not at “full burner” either. He was at his economy cruise…burning 17 gallons an hour! Cheers, Jay

By Jay Scheevel · #55554 ·

Re: FOD Unable

Agree.. always better to reduce the multi tasking..

By Frankenbird Vern · #55553 ·

FOD Unable

Hi fellow tandem wingers, I will not be able to make the fly-in this year.😢 On a positive note after years of repairing damage incurred from a forced landing on a non suitable surface the plane has

By One Sky Dog · #55552 ·

Re: Flight Report

Really special. Looks like you are struggling to keep up. Jm

By Jerry Marstall · #55551 ·

Re: Flight Report

Really good photo Jay. Sorry will have to miss y'all this next weekend. Even got my second AV-30 installed so now NO vacuum system and no oil leaking anymore. Had a terrible time with that pump

By Keith Welsh · #55550 ·

Re: Sooooo what are the dates for DEH…?

Thought you’d be sitting beside him. Terry will be thrilled to see your 150. Cheers, Jay

By Jay Scheevel · #55549 ·

Re: Sooooo what are the dates for DEH…?

I'll be way behind Rodney in a Cessna 150. Still beats driving

By Dave Dugas · #55548 ·

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