NE Summer Fun
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JP
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The Big Woods of Maine
Glenn, your pictures struck a chord. Was up at the lake the other day and we are well into the gray season. Funny thing, but I made a couple of Telecasters last winter and I'll probably make a couple more waiting for the magic of summer whilst having a blast in the powder snow....gray season can't end soon enough.
Farmboy
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Fort Edward, NY - Fairview, OK
I was ed-ju-cating some neighbors on my street 'bout Bert & I, and in doing so, I happened
across a video that Tim Sample had done on how to understand some
familiar "Yankee" words.
Now by "Yankee" I do mean "downeast", which really is true Yankee.
Since NY Glenn seems to throw a poke at Douten from time to time,
it seems that this here would be the place to share it.
across a video that Tim Sample had done on how to understand some
familiar "Yankee" words.
Now by "Yankee" I do mean "downeast", which really is true Yankee.
Since NY Glenn seems to throw a poke at Douten from time to time,
it seems that this here would be the place to share it.
JP
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The Big Woods of Maine
I grew up listening to Bob and Marshall. After listening to it for awhile I asked my parents what was so damn funny about the stories.
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cubdriver2
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upstate NY
FMD should include that video in the information packet to those Flatlanders out West of here heading to the WAD in case they get lost up in the big woods, ayuh?
Glenn
Scouter
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Exeter Maine
Good gawd who drug that guy out. If I had to go listen to Tim Sample spew out that crap one more time I would fashion a noose from the band on my underpants and hang myself. He got a few laughs in college and has tried to turn that into a career poking fun at Maine people. The same crap for 20 years it hasn't changed
jim
jim
skywagon8a
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SE Mass MA6
Bob Brian officiated at my wedding in front of the fireplace in his home 32 years ago yesterday. It snowed that day and hasn't snowed here on Veterans day since.
Well -- it's not Summer but it certainly is NE Fun! I can stop being a poser in this thread and contribute (hopefully) in a meaningful way. After months of searching I've finally picked up a little piece of fabric of my own! N82354, a 1946 Aeronca Champ 7AC sits along my Skyhawk in the hanger. It's a 65hp w/ Millenium cylinders. Boy do I have a lot to learn... with my first 100hrs in a 152, and last 300 in my Skyhawk this feels like starting from scratch!! But I am beyond excited, and maybe a little nervous...
Step one is earning my tailwheel endorsement. I've got 4hrs in a J3 cub and other than that, no TW time. If anyone is near 1B1, consider me a sponge eager to learn!! I definitely feel over my head.. but am excited to get beyond that and feel comfortable in this wonderful machine. Just thought I'd share here.. Happy Thanksgiving to you all, and stay warm!
Some pictures:
Step one is earning my tailwheel endorsement. I've got 4hrs in a J3 cub and other than that, no TW time. If anyone is near 1B1, consider me a sponge eager to learn!! I definitely feel over my head.. but am excited to get beyond that and feel comfortable in this wonderful machine. Just thought I'd share here.. Happy Thanksgiving to you all, and stay warm!
Some pictures:
cubdriver2
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upstate NY
Go hook up with that crazy group over at NY1 Klinekill.
Glenn
Glenn
JP
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The Big Woods of Maine
Wowza, she's a beauty! Champs are great fun and docile as kittens to fly. If you'be been out and about in a J-3 you will find the Champ a more stable platform, so you are well on your way. There are lots of great posts as of late ref people in a similar situation transitioning to tailwheel. Some good advice in those posts. And remember, we're all still learning something each and every flight. So, don't be too hard on yourself if you are landing too fast at first and wondering why you are bouncing right back into the sky......
4 T&L's there today!! I hope they enjoyed the show.... nothing too crazy but my trip off the "ski jump" was certainly interesting, she was flying before I wanted her too!!
Wowza, she's a beauty! Champs are great fun and docile as kittens to fly. If you'be been out and about in a J-3 you will find the Champ a more stable platform, so you are well on your way. There are lots of great posts as of late ref people in a similar situation transitioning to tailwheel. Some good advice in those posts. And remember, we're all still learning something each and every flight. So, don't be too hard on yourself if you are landing too fast at first and wondering why you are bouncing right back into the sky......
Thank you JP!! Yes I can't believe how good the visibility is in the Champ. I am not a big guy, so it was much appreciated. I will dig up those posts.. I am eager to learn and trying to absorb all I can. It is so great to now be able to go over to the hangers and put it all to practice. You are certainly right, every flight is something new, especially in the Champ. Some airplanes make it easy to forget that... but this one is keeping me on my toes!
I posted this on another thread but thought I'd paste it here.
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Thank you all for the wonderful comments!! She is a wonderful bird and I feel so lucky to have her. Finally I can stop ooohing and ahhhing all day on this website and start to join the fun with a piece of yellow fabric of my own..
I went for my first real flight in the Champ today and couldn't believe what it an experience it was. Not on the clock (renting..), nowhere to be, nobody to see, nothing to do but enjoy the pleasure of flight in a 1940's aircraft. I felt like I was in another era, the 1.2hrs spent buzzing around the Hudson Valley felt effortless (including 4 landings on the grass at NY1 Kline Kill). The Champ burnt a measly ~3.5 gallons. My Skyhawk ins't real thirsty either at ~8gph but this is a whole different ball game.
It was blowing about 12knts by the time we came in, but right down the runway. I felt like a dope taxiing. I have a hard time switching directions after a 180 degree turn, and end up turning it into a 360..or 540.. or maybe even a 720. I have to apply full opposite brake, some throttle, and then quickly ease off to center it out. I suppose just some things I will need to get more practice on! 1500ft in the Champ felt and looked like 3500ft in the Skyhawk. I have no clue why.. but now I know why you guys hang out so low!!
PS: the reiff preheater worked an absolute treat. I got up at 6am to plug her in, by 9:30 she was toasty!
Pics from my instructor in the rear seat (I was happy as a clam up front!!)
Fun, fun, FUN! Today was one of the best flights of my life. I'm only scratching the surface, but boy have you all found something special!
Pictures are better than words..
We ended up making our way to Freehold 1I5. No maps, nothing in mind, just followed what looked right and somehow made it there.
It took me four tries but I finally made it stick on that 22ft gravel strip. First two were too high, third was looking good until a handful of dear wandered across the runway! Fourth worked just a treat. Taxii'd to the end and jet out the other side. What a day!
PS: I used a pillow to help move me closer to the controls. I think this helped a lot. The pillow measured 5.5" but compressed down to probably about 3". If anyone has anything in mind for something a bit more permanent let me know!
Pictures are better than words..
We ended up making our way to Freehold 1I5. No maps, nothing in mind, just followed what looked right and somehow made it there.
It took me four tries but I finally made it stick on that 22ft gravel strip. First two were too high, third was looking good until a handful of dear wandered across the runway! Fourth worked just a treat. Taxii'd to the end and jet out the other side. What a day!
PS: I used a pillow to help move me closer to the controls. I think this helped a lot. The pillow measured 5.5" but compressed down to probably about 3". If anyone has anything in mind for something a bit more permanent let me know!
Snuck up between the weather...
2:30pm I'm sitting at my desk looking at the sky.... 3:30pm I'm up in the air flying! 4pm I'm back at my desk watching weather.. can't beat it 8)
To the East:
To the North:
Glad I quit when I did. Let me know if I am boring you all with the pictures. I don't know where to post them, or if I should at all.. this seemed like the most relevant place.
2:30pm I'm sitting at my desk looking at the sky.... 3:30pm I'm up in the air flying! 4pm I'm back at my desk watching weather.. can't beat it 8)
To the East:
To the North:
Glad I quit when I did. Let me know if I am boring you all with the pictures. I don't know where to post them, or if I should at all.. this seemed like the most relevant place.
S2D
MEMBER
Montana
Don't stop now, you're on a roll and having fun !!
cubdriver2
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upstate NY
Can't believe no show down there? We have had snow on the ground for over a month, and still snowing
Glenn
Glenn
40m
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Shoreham, VT
One might think with all that snow you might get off your
and come pick up your
before Judy asks why I need two pair.
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How far up north are you? No meaningful snow here in "the valley" but just east looks like it was sticking. Hammered up in Rangeley, ME!
cubdriver2
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upstate NY
Still snowing
Glenn
Glenn
Tim
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Petersburgh, NY
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Bearhawk Builder
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In the woods
You want snow, come up this way. 20K without power
40m
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Shoreham, VT
One with the other on straight skis. You are absolutely right we were in a good mood. Actually still thinking back! Peter and I left tracks all over the Champlain Valley. Some a little faster than others while being chased off the Whistle Pig Farm.
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S2D
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Montana
When does the NE Winter Fun thread start? ;-)
Guess you're the only one having fun back there, so its up to you to start it.
Edit -- looks like you're too late !!
kestrel
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