FiFi B29 Superfortress We talk with the pilot. I watch with envy as it takes off.

The Commemorative Air Force got their B29 named FiFi flying again with a new set of engines. I had a chance to talk with a pilot Carl Riese. I met the bomber at the DuPage Airport.

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[WESTY70]

I loaded up the VW bus and camped with my son at Oshkosh Airventure for 4 days this summer and I can say FIFI is damn impressive in person!! ;)

[RideswithChuck]

@WESTY70 I'm very fortunate to be close to two of the airports that most of the traveling WWII bombers visit. Very lucky.

[Busia1949]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing it with us Chuck. I would be right in the nose for $14.95. That is extremely CHEAP, in my opinion.

[RideswithChuck]

@Busia1949  Got some really bad news about that $14.95!!!!

[Busia1949]

@RideswithChuck

Such as it is $1495.00?

[RideswithChuck]

@Busia1949 Yes, that's it.

[RideswithChuck]

@ziggassedup I'm not sure there is a word to describe the feeling of having it's wing pass over you as it taxis by.

[RideswithChuck]

@2stroketurbo This is the first time this plane has toured in 6 years. There was a lot of demand. I don't think a media flight was even offered.

[ziggassedup]

There's something about spinning propellers and people standing close by that scares the by jingoes outa me...But it's old and it's cool....another great vid Chuck.

Interesting as always.

[2stroketurbo]

I wonder how much demand there is for the 30 min deluxe $ 1495. seat in the nose ?