|
|
Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 8, 2006 20:46:21 GMT 12
That is a really nice colour scheme, much better than those drab silver schemes on most Aussie Mustangs. I assume it represents a WWII Australian squadron in the RAF?
|
|
|
|
Post by yak2 on Aug 8, 2006 21:33:35 GMT 12
Great photo's Peter. The Mustang represents a RAAF squadron NA P51D aircraft operating in Italy, flown by a gentleman who now lives on the Mornington Peninsula ( ie close to Tyabb). While co-owner Dick Hourigan is one for attention to detail, it is in fact a CAC built example complete with typical (for CAC) green interior. The owners wanted something different and achieved a great result. Re 'drab' silver Mustangs . I am sure if you saw one glinting in the right light you would understand the appeal of silver aircraft. The T6 depicted is Judy's ex SAAF aircraft which she is looking to sell, following completion of her ex RNZAF Harvard.
BTW. Peter have you seen the pic of you and the kid on the bike ducking the Zero replica landing at Tyabb?
|
|
|
|
Post by xr6turbo1 on Aug 8, 2006 21:43:37 GMT 12
Be nice Corsair67. A guy went up to Dick Hourigan once and said he didn't like the paint scheme on his/Judy Pay's Mustang. 'And what colour is yours?' asked Dick. OK, that's being a bit unkind! Just remember,nobody ever gets out of a Yak52 without a smile on their face. Rob Yip big hard not to have a grin on your face after a Yak ride, they are a very impressive aeroplane ;D |
|
|
|
Post by yak2 on Aug 8, 2006 22:14:23 GMT 12
The story on the Yak's undercarriage for those who are not familiar with it. The 52 was developed from the Yak50, a single seat taildragger. To avoid re-engineering the spar required with the fitting of a tricycle undercarriage, those practical Russians decided on a partially retracting gear. As a primary trainer, it had the added advantage of minimising damage if the pilot forgot the lower the gear. The aircraft is very strong, being stressed to +7 / -5 . Are there any Yak 50's in NZ? An aquaintance purchased Sir Tim's while we were at Wanaka in 1998. It was claimed to have exceptionally low airframe hours... familiar story with Yaks, but required new oversize wing bolts when reassembled! mmmmmmm. The new owner only flew it once and then traded it on a 52 (and he doesn't fly that either).
|
|
|
|
Post by planeimages on Aug 9, 2006 1:17:25 GMT 12
Yes, but don't tell my wife!
When I can work out how to copy from the email which the photographer sent to me I will post. Unless you have a copy and you are welcome to post it. Actuallly there are two shots. The one you mentined from the side and another as the Rhin lands much too short inside the displaced threshold.
|
|
|
|
Post by Bruce on Aug 9, 2006 9:35:20 GMT 12
Ive been flying with my former CFI John Parker in TYS (thats him flying in the formation pics) and was pretty impressed! the roll rate on a Yak seems pretty much instantaneous if you're only new to aerobatics, and it definitely has a warbird feel to it with a "no frills" cockpit, a big noisey radial and hissing pneumatic braking etc. You're right about the grin.  |
|
