Simviation Forum - Oshkosh #9: Vintage Pt. I

Jul 28^th, 2005 at 10:55pm

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Sorry folks, I was trying to keep this all in one thread, but there is no way I can do this and do justice to these planes. Except for Warbirds, I spent more time in this area than any other. I'm not quite good enough to name all of these, but I do know the major ones like the Stearman's, the Waco, and the Aircamper...

Can someone explain why there are no wing struts on these Staggerwings?

I absolutely fell in love with this Spartan Executive...

This is some kind of Super Stearman. All I can say is that compared to other Stearman's, it is HUGE!

An early Stearman

A drop dead gorgeous Waco. If this were a woman, I'd hit on her... Grin

A PT-19, I believe...

I'm not sure what it is, but there is a whole row of them.

Looking down the line...

Another Spartan...

and another.

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Reply #1 - Jul 28^th, 2005 at 10:57pm

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Ooo nice, I realllly like all the Tri-Motors lined up, got any shots of them? 8)

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Reply #2 - Jul 29^th, 2005 at 12:41am

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It's like an overdose of classic beauty... nice.
Those Staggerwings are not the "real deal"; they're updated kitplane versions, called the Lionheart.
http://www.griffon-aerospace.com/
the large silver plane is a Howard DGA (Damn Good Airplane), unless I'm mistaken.

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Reply #3 - Jul 29^th, 2005 at 2:28am

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I have to agree with you Kevin that Waco is HOT 8) 8) 8) 8)

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Reply #4 - Jul 29^th, 2005 at 4:38am

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Thr row of unknowns look like Cessna Shakey Jakes. Great shots!!

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Reply #5 - Jul 29^th, 2005 at 7:00am

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Or the Howards Dave3CU showed us in serveral threads in the photos forum. Roll Eyes

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Reply #6 - Jul 29^th, 2005 at 7:23am

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YES! the Howard DGA's. Cheesy

Here at 3CU last weekend, as was the '31' Stearman. And I could touch! Grin

Great shots, Kevin.

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Reply #7 - Jul 29^th, 2005 at 10:13am

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yeah kevin, the waco is dam fine!!! She's got a nice radial Wink

As you all know from the past, and my avatar, I've got a thing for radials Grin

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Reply #8 - Jul 29^th, 2005 at 11:12pm

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Don't we all? Grin

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Reply #9 - Jul 30^th, 2005 at 1:09am

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ah, radials..

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Reply #10 - Jul 30^th, 2005 at 3:33am

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that Spartan was named after or designed i dunno by the guy who started Spartan School of Aviation, suppose to be one of the best flight schools in the world located in my hometown.

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Reply #11 - Jul 30^th, 2005 at 5:51am

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Very nice Kevin. I've enjoyed seeing Airventure through your eyes. (I also look forward to seeing what Ben comes up with.) The classics in this thread are all typically 'American' if you know what I mean.

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that Spartan was named after or designed i dunno by the guy who started Spartan School of Aviation, suppose to be one of the best flight schools in the world located in my hometown.

That would be W.G. Skelly. Quote:

W.G. Skelly, President of Skelly Oil Company. He established Spartan Aircraft Company and formed the corporation that built Tulsa Municipal Airport (now called Tulsa International Airport).

Since 1928, this airport has been the home of Spartan. Mr. Skelly was convinced that air transportation would come of age and bring with it a need for skilled aircraft technicians and pilots; therefore, Spartan offered both mechanic and flight courses and quickly became a leader in aviation education.

Spartan's fame spread quickly, first nationally and then internationally. Students came from many states and foreign countries.

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In the late 1930's Spartan was acquired by the Getty Corporation owned by the famous billionaire and oil tycoon J. Paul Getty.

http://www.spartantrailer.com/history.html

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Reply #12 - Jul 30^th, 2005 at 9:33am

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