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Santa Paula Airport (SZP), 2009-02-14 1968 Nanchang China CJ-6A, Vedeneev (Ivchenko) MP-14 9 cylinder 360 Hp radial upgrade conversion, takeoff climb Rwy 04 suckin' em up. Winner-Best Nanchang China CJ-6A EAA Airventure 2009. Winner-Warbird Preservation Award EAA AirVenture 2010. |
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Santa Paula Airport (SZP), 2009-01-04 Actor Tom Cruise's North American P-51K MUSTANG 'Kiss Me Kate', 1,490 Hp V-1650-7 engine, Aeroproducts 4 blade prop, 1,500 K models were built for a 1944 USAAF contract as the ultimate factory development of the Mustang, Experimental class, takeoff Rwy 04 |
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2008-10-05 1975 Grumman American AA-5A CHEETAH, Lycoming O-320 150 Hp, aboard Young Eagles Flight from SZP, pilot/owner Gary giving a kid a first flight. THank you, Gary, for all you do for promoting aviation! |
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Wittman Regional Airport (OSH), 2008-07-28 2003 Wood GLASTAR 'GOOFY', Aero Sport Power IO-320, Holder of 101 ratified FAI World records-44 are retired (cannot be beaten) 377 total records in 3 years. See http:/records.fai.org/data?p=6298 & www.fourcornersflight.org |
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Wittman Regional Airport (OSH), 2008-08-01 1941 Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3, the original 'YELLOW PERIL', Wright Whirlwind R-760 A B D E&ET 235 Hp radial, at EAA AirVenture 2008 |
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Wittman Regional Airport (OSH), 2008-07-29 1932 ART CHESTER Special 'Jeep' RACER, Continental C85 85 Hp, Standard class? This one is a mystery why it holds a Standard production class registration. Did Chester get approved ATCs for his Goon & Jeep racer production? |
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Wittman Regional Airport (OSH), 2008-07-29 Boeing 747-409 DREAMLIFTER Very Large Cargo freighter, swing tail for loading, four Turbofans. At EAA AirVenture 2008 occupying most of Aeroshell Square. I need a wider-angle lens! |
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Wittman Regional Airport (OSH), 2008-07-29 1952 Rawdon Brothers Aircraft T1 trainer, Lycoming O-320 150 Hp, originally a rare production aircraft but now registered Experimental. EAA 2008 Classic Preservation Award winner. |
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Vette/blust Seaplane Base (96WI), 2008-07-31 2006 Knapp MICRO MONG SPORT, Rotax 582 65 Hp. C gearbox 3:1 ratio-5,000 rpm gives 90 mph, RK 400 clutch. Scratchbuilt floats. This little, light seaplane lifts off in an incredible two and one-half seconds! Cockpit access not too easy! |
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Wittman Regional Airport (OSH), 2008-07-27 1946 Beech G17S STAGGERWING, P&W R-985 Wasp Jr. 450 Hp at EAA AirVenture 2008, not often seen in green-apple green. |
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Wittman Regional Airport (OSH), 2008-07-27 1938 Stinson SR10J 'Gullwing' RELIANT, Lycoming R680-13 E3B 290 Hp 7 cylinder radial, superb vented bump cowl, wide-base strong main gear, Jimmie Doolittle's old ride authentically and beautifully restored. At EAA AirVenture 2008. |
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Santa Paula Airport (SZP), 2008-07-16 1969 Nanchang China CJ-6A, Vedeneev (Ivchenko) M14b 360 Hp upgrade, Russian engine data plate, a rare engine with splined shaft-only one of five known in America. |