OSH Heritage Flight

[yak52driver]

This was one of the most amazing flights I've seen. Thanks to those of you who flew them back in the day.

 

[BusyBee604]

Thanks to those of you who flew them back in the day.

Yakman, you're very welcome! Nice photos.
BzB, YankeeAirPirateirate_12irate_12irate_12

 

[jmcquate]

Collins Foundation?

 

[scoolbubba]

The scooter is the plane from that era I'd most like to fly, but the Phantom wins hands down as the one I enjoy watching fly.

It reminds me of the muscle cars from that era...big, ugly, smoky, and inefficient, but powerful and loud as hell. Cool pics.

 

[yak52driver]

Collins Foundation?

One A-4 and the F-4 were. The other A-4 is from Warbird Heritage Foundation in Waukeegan, IL.

 

[badger16]

I am so bummed I am missing this years show. It looks like it should be a great one! Don't for get to head down to the Acee Ducee for a couple of cold ones with all your favorite airshow friends!

 

[yak52driver]

I am so bummed I am missing this years show. It looks like it should be a great one! Don't for get to head down to the Acee Ducee for a couple of cold ones with all your favorite airshow friends!

It has been a good show this year. Yesterday was our stand down day and we didn't fly in the show, I am very glad I got to see those jets flying. I got to talk to the F-4 pilot for a while, very interesting. He said he rotates at 150, and lands at 150 plus 1 or 2 kts for every 1.000 lbs of fuel he's carrying. (You guys who have BTDT please correct me if I got the numbers wrong.) I've got some more pictures of him rolling out with the chutes inflated behind. It was impressive to hear him in burner. Very cool...

 

[HuggyU2]

It's "Collings", not "Collins".
Unfortunately, they managed to jettison the F-4's rear canopy on Thursday.
The A-4's were a hit, as were the other jets.
I also got to fly in the back of the Alpha Jet. Look for pics coming up in Warbird Digest.

 

[yak52driver]

It's "Collings", not "Collins".
Unfortunately, they managed to jettison the F-4's rear canopy on Thursday.
The A-4's were a hit, as were the other jets.
I also got to fly in the back of the Alpha Jet. Look for pics coming up in Warbird Digest.

How was the Alpha jet? I saw it flying and have always liked how it looked.

 

[highside7r]

For those that have the cash:

http://collingsfoundation.org/enews/enewsletter_July.10.1.htm

 

[HuggyU2]

How was the Alpha jet? I saw it flying and have always liked how it looked.

I have flown it 7 times, and it is a great performer,... much more than the L-39, which I also like. The only downside is that it is built for shorter pilots. I'm only 5'10", and I wish I could push the pedals further forward.
It is the best private jet I've ever flown.