RALFFERS 0 #1 April 25, 2009 I got to fly in this beauty today, and although it doesn't top jumping it was a BLAST! I should know this, & I'm embarrassed to ask, but - what kind of plane is? Divot ~ Paging Mr. Divot....Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #2 April 25, 2009 Beech T-34? Pics Is that it? Edit to add: I see a n-# of 400LL - That plane is on the page I linked. 3rd one down."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RALFFERS 0 #3 April 25, 2009 Yep, that is definitely it. Thanks! Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hypsin 0 #4 April 25, 2009 Bonus points to anyone who notices something out of the ordinary in the last picture. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #5 April 25, 2009 Quote Bonus points to anyone who notices something out of the ordinary in the last picture. Buncha little UFO dots? "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RALFFERS 0 #6 April 25, 2009 Quote Bonus points to anyone who notices something out of the ordinary in the last picture. Um... a dirty lense?... Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #7 April 25, 2009 Quote Bonus points to anyone who notices something out of the ordinary in the last picture. Looks like the door is open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hypsin 0 #8 April 25, 2009 Quote Quote Bonus points to anyone who notices something out of the ordinary in the last picture. Buncha little UFO dots? You get one internets Damn, dude, that's one dirty sensor you got! I am guessing DSLR? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RALFFERS 0 #9 April 25, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Bonus points to anyone who notices something out of the ordinary in the last picture. Buncha little UFO dots? You get one internets Damn, dude, that's one dirty sensor you got! I am guessing DSLR? It's my friends camera, and he was the 1 taking the pictures. I don't know much about his equipment, other than it's a Cannon DSLR....with 1 heck of a dirty lens!Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hypsin 0 #10 April 25, 2009 Oh no that aint no dirty lens, that's dirt on the actual sensor - REAL bitch to clean - takes balls and a steady hand. Only reason I brought it up is because I've been cleaning my Canons for a couple of hours now... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #11 April 25, 2009 Quote Divot ~ Paging Mr. Divot.... You know he will tell you it's an AN-2."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RALFFERS 0 #12 April 25, 2009 Quote Oh no that aint no dirty lens, that's dirt on the actual sensor - REAL bitch to clean - takes balls and a steady hand. Only reason I brought it up is because I've been cleaning my Canons for a couple of hours now... I'll make sure to tell him in the morning. He isn't going too happy when he finds out that it's a dirty sensor & not just the lens. Out of curiosity, how can you tell? And how does a sensor inside the camera get dirty?Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RALFFERS 0 #13 April 25, 2009 Quote Quote Divot ~ Paging Mr. Divot.... You know he will tell you it's an AN-2. Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hypsin 0 #14 April 25, 2009 Lens is usually pretty well sealed and if dirt sticks to front/back - it will not be that much in focus. Happens when you change lenses - dirt gets in and sticks to the most expensive part it can find - the sensor... Eh... 2:30 AM and I am just barely done cleaning. Should be good for another 3 months. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 53 #15 April 25, 2009 QuoteBonus points to anyone who notices something out of the ordinary in the last picture. Mixed Air Force & Navy insignia. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meux 0 #16 April 25, 2009 Looks like the propeller isn't spinning very fast at all, and it looks like the blades may be feathered as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #17 April 25, 2009 Space Shuttle? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #18 April 26, 2009 Quote I got to fly in this beauty today, and although it doesn't top jumping it was a BLAST! I should know this, & I'm embarrassed to ask, but - what kind of plane is? Divot ~ Paging Mr. Divot.... It's part of the "Lima Lima" team, based at LL10 (Naper Aero) just west of Chicago.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #19 April 26, 2009 I have many hours in a Mentor. I don't think I ever had it up to 300 mph though! One of the best handling planes around......Congrats! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #20 April 26, 2009 Quote I have many hours in a Mentor. I don't think I ever had it up to 300 mph though! One of the best handling planes around......Congrats! If it's civilian, it's technically a Beech D45, not a T34. Performance: Maximum Speed 214 knots Cruise Speed 165 knots Service Ceiling 20,000 ft Range 540 miles Initial Rate of Climb,SL 1,000 fpm I think THIS is the plane in the pictures.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #21 April 26, 2009 Quote Quote I have many hours in a Mentor. I don't think I ever had it up to 300 mph though! One of the best handling planes around......Congrats! If it's civilian, it's technically a Beech D45, not a T34. Quote Sorry, but I was checked out in a T-34A Mentor at Randolph AFB, TX aero club. Original military certification. Guess I was lucky, huh? I've got pics of it if you wish? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokerstar 0 #22 April 26, 2009 As a self professed aereoplane expert, my money is on a hybrid between an AN-2 and the Concorde.Fortunately, I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug, uh, regimen to keep my mind, you know, uh, limber. --- The Dude --- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #23 April 27, 2009 Quote Quote Quote I have many hours in a Mentor. I don't think I ever had it up to 300 mph though! One of the best handling planes around......Congrats! If it's civilian, it's technically a Beech D45, not a T34. Quote Sorry, but I was checked out in a T-34A Mentor at Randolph AFB, TX aero club. Original military certification. Guess I was lucky, huh? I've got pics of it if you wish? Cool!Either way, 300mph is unlikely... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #24 April 27, 2009 T'internet says about 188m.p.h which is about 300 k.p.h So maybe that's what the poster meant, perhaps. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #25 April 27, 2009 That is the same airframe as the civilian, four-seater, V-tailed "doctor killer." Mentors were re-designed to include three tail feathers and bubble canopies. That same wing was later stretched to make the Travel Air, Queen Air and King Air series of light twins. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
