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What kind of airplane is this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F--oNoIK5aQ ^ | self

Posted on 08/24/2009 7:45:34 PM PDT by BOBWADE

I was in the yard with my sons yesterday and heard this plane fly by several times. It continued to take off and land repeatedly. I figure that someone was practicing their landing an take offs. I live very close to the airport and drove over to snap some pictures. Any guess of the make of this fine aircraft. You tube link here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F--oNoIK5aQ


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To: Niteflyr
I have, but my thoughts are that aluminum skin is better than mono-coat.
161 posted on 08/24/2009 10:55:57 PM PDT by Yosemitest (It's simple, fight or die.)
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To: Habibi
Well, let’s see. Libertarians/conservatives, guns, planes, individual responsibility and all of the independence that goes with such a philosophy. Yup, that all fits together at FR. You’re in the right place. :-)

I think liberals just don't like to have fun...they just sit in Starbucks sucking on Soy Latte's with their noses in the air and discussing climate change and saving the 6-toed frog in some wetlands somewhere...wouldn't think of wiping the 50 weight off the belly of an old warbird after doing aerobatics for an hour up against the mountains on a beautiful sunny day...

162 posted on 08/24/2009 11:02:20 PM PDT by Niteflyr ("Just because something is free doesn't mean it's good for you".)
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To: Yosemitest
I gotta go, Glenn Beck's on again on Fox News.
I've also thought about a Murphy Moose, but it's out of my price range.


163 posted on 08/24/2009 11:02:28 PM PDT by Yosemitest (It's simple, fight or die.)
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To: Yosemitest
aluminum skin is better than mono-coat

yes but fabric is field repairable....especially if that field is in the middle of nowhere...;o)

164 posted on 08/24/2009 11:03:53 PM PDT by Niteflyr ("Just because something is free doesn't mean it's good for you".)
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To: Niteflyr

That hadn’t occurred to me.


165 posted on 08/24/2009 11:17:02 PM PDT by Yosemitest (It's simple, fight or die.)
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To: Niteflyr

But doesn’t fabric need replacing about every 5 years?


166 posted on 08/24/2009 11:18:26 PM PDT by Yosemitest (It's simple, fight or die.)
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To: BOBWADE; All

I THINK I FOUND IT!

A Cessna UC-78 Bobcat! Also called the “BAMBOO BOMBER”, Late 30’s, early 40’s

History: First flown in 1939, the Cessna T-50 was that company’s bid for a successful five-seat commercial transport typical of many other aircraft built in the late thirties. While the wings and tail unit were wood, the fuselage was a welded steel-tube design with fabric over wooden skinning. A low-wing cantilever monoplane, it featured a unique retractable tailwheel and wing trailing-edge flaps, both electrically actuated.

The need for a training plane to help pilots convert from single to twin-engine aircraft enabled Cessna to sell 550 aircraft for this purpose to Canada (Under the designation Crane), followed by 33 T-50’s to the U.S. Army Air Corps under the designation AT-8. In 1942, the USAAF felt the T-50s would work well as light personnel transports and for liaison/communication. 1,287 AT-17 Bobcats (later designated as UC-78s) were delivered and served in all theaters of war. Not to be outdone, the U.S. Navy in 1942-43 purchased 67 planes, which they designated JRC-1s, to ferry pilots between delivery ports and transport navy pilots to new duty stations. The T-50 served in these various roles for several years after the war. Over two dozen Bobcats still roam the skies of the USA, Canada, and Australia/New Zealand.


167 posted on 08/24/2009 11:45:47 PM PDT by tcrlaf ("Hope" is the most Evil of all Evils"-Neitzsche)
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To: tcrlaf
Is this your source?
168 posted on 08/24/2009 11:56:22 PM PDT by Yosemitest (It's simple, fight or die.)
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To: Yosemitest

YUP....
Thought I’d seen it before, but as soon as I saw “Bamboo Bomber” I put it together...


169 posted on 08/25/2009 12:06:40 AM PDT by tcrlaf ("Hope" is the most Evil of all Evils"-Neitzsche)
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To: BOBWADE

here’s another vid with some more info for you on that plane...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njJTmm7tDJI&NR=1


170 posted on 08/25/2009 3:21:15 AM PDT by Doogle (USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated)))
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To: BOBWADE; HiJinx; BIGLOOK; mylife; Doogle
A quick thumbnail history of the Cessna T-50. Credit to photogshangar.com for the pictures.

A look at the restored T-50 Crane.

Doogle, thanks for the cool pic as well:-) Regards

alfa6 ;>}

171 posted on 08/25/2009 4:58:02 AM PDT by alfa6
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To: Niteflyr

“I think liberals just don’t like to have fun...”

It is more than that. We are different subspecies. My belief is that we are different at the level of our DNA, the behavioral differences are so profound. In some respects, I don’t think we are nearly as social in the broader society, though this does not extend to our own families. I suspect this is because we don’t need to rely on external affirmation for our own beliefs. That’s why we tend to “self start” more effectively, and are less prone to victimhood.

Oil and water, cats and dogs. We are that different.


172 posted on 08/25/2009 5:55:56 AM PDT by Habibi
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To: onedoug

ping


173 posted on 08/25/2009 8:28:29 AM PDT by stylecouncilor (What Would Jim Thompson Do?)
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To: BOBWADE; Doogle; stylecouncilor

“Out of the blue of the western sky comes, Sky King!”


174 posted on 08/25/2009 9:44:28 AM PDT by onedoug
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To: Habibi
Oil and water, cats and dogs. We are that different.

I was making a narrow point...and agree with your more detailed comparison..:o)

175 posted on 08/25/2009 10:45:36 AM PDT by Niteflyr ("Just because something is free doesn't mean it's good for you".)
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To: Yosemitest
But doesn’t fabric need replacing about every 5 years?

Actually no...the latest processes (say Stits Poly Fiber) will last a lifetime if hangared and well taken care of...

176 posted on 08/25/2009 10:47:25 AM PDT by Niteflyr ("Just because something is free doesn't mean it's good for you".)
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To: onedoug
The original "Songbird"...Sky King's Bobcat...


177 posted on 08/25/2009 10:52:40 AM PDT by Niteflyr ("Just because something is free doesn't mean it's good for you".)
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To: Niteflyr
Songbird number two....a Cessna 310


178 posted on 08/25/2009 10:54:48 AM PDT by Niteflyr ("Just because something is free doesn't mean it's good for you".)
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To: Niteflyr
A nice view of the bare bones...


179 posted on 08/25/2009 11:01:35 AM PDT by Niteflyr ("Just because something is free doesn't mean it's good for you".)
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To: Doogle; HiJinx; BIGLOOK; mylife
A friend at work is taking flight lessons and gave me a business card for her flight instructor and has talked me into taking an introductory flight. The one hour intro flight is dirt cheap but she said it is just to get you addicted to flying. Hope to go up in a couple weeks. Will let you guys know in a few weeks if I am get hooked.
180 posted on 09/02/2009 7:39:36 PM PDT by BOBWADE
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