@reysaint1 From what I read about this plane it was sold to the RAF in 1941 and flew with the 133 squadron, so this plane really does have a lot of history.
neato..and look at those AVgas prices...that's why I don't fly anymore.
I bet this was a "cold start" for the P40. The oil is too viscous when it's cold and it puts a drag on all the moving parts during start-up. I think it's something like 90-weight oil..almost like the stuff in a manual transmission or rear-diff. So that's probably a big contributor to why he had to crank-over for so long before the engine would run on its own.
@sniffsnarff I spoke with the owner of the white/orange T28 for a while and he said he flew his plane from CA to Oshkosh, and the fuel bill was $5500. These guys are WAY into their toys. I'm glad someone has the money to keep these flying.
@taofledermaus i just went to wisconsin in my smart, prolly spent $4 in gas. we got the world micro/mini car 2010 meet near chicago, should make some good vids there, my smart will be wearing plate "42" for the event.
Is this from the museum in Oregon where the Spruce Goose is housed? I ask because that's the only flying P40 that I know of. As always, kick ass video man!
@MegaGewehr It's owned by Tony Banta and is housed in Livermore, CA from what I understand. . It was originally restored in the 80's, but was badly damaged in a forced landing in 96. It was restored to this condition in 2001 taking 21 months to finish. Thanks for the kind words bro!
I LOVE the sound of the 1,200 HP Allison engine. This is so beautiful !
Eltitoine 4 months ago
@reysaint1 From what I read about this plane it was sold to the RAF in 1941 and flew with the 133 squadron, so this plane really does have a lot of history.
taofledermaus 1 year ago
Much more entertaining to watch this plane than the others, they just go too fast. :P
LocutusIsBorg 1 year ago
neato..and look at those AVgas prices...that's why I don't fly anymore.
I bet this was a "cold start" for the P40. The oil is too viscous when it's cold and it puts a drag on all the moving parts during start-up. I think it's something like 90-weight oil..almost like the stuff in a manual transmission or rear-diff. So that's probably a big contributor to why he had to crank-over for so long before the engine would run on its own.
Thumbs way up!
sniffsnarff 1 year ago
@sniffsnarff I spoke with the owner of the white/orange T28 for a while and he said he flew his plane from CA to Oshkosh, and the fuel bill was $5500. These guys are WAY into their toys. I'm glad someone has the money to keep these flying.
taofledermaus 1 year ago
@taofledermaus i just went to wisconsin in my smart, prolly spent $4 in gas. we got the world micro/mini car 2010 meet near chicago, should make some good vids there, my smart will be wearing plate "42" for the event.
mrbadx19 1 year ago
@mrbadx19 @sniffsnarff Sweet! Did you know I own a microcar? I have a 58 NSU Prinz. I think it is 23hp if I remember!
taofledermaus 1 year ago
Is this from the museum in Oregon where the Spruce Goose is housed? I ask because that's the only flying P40 that I know of. As always, kick ass video man!
MegaGewehr 1 year ago
@MegaGewehr It's owned by Tony Banta and is housed in Livermore, CA from what I understand. . It was originally restored in the 80's, but was badly damaged in a forced landing in 96. It was restored to this condition in 2001 taking 21 months to finish. Thanks for the kind words bro!
taofledermaus 1 year ago
@taofledermaus Damn, I'm just glad to know there's more than one of those bastards flying!
MegaGewehr 1 year ago
@MegaGewehr It's amazing what these guys can do with a basket case of a plane. Time and money.... I'm glad they do it.
taofledermaus 1 year ago
lol first view! these plane vids are awesome. P-40 is one very historic aircraft (flying tigers)
coronadopballer 1 year ago