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ScooterF15
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 Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 9:33 am Post subject: Fwd: RV-10 / P-51 Formation Flight |
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RV-10 Group,
We all know the RV-10 is great. I just thought I would share something
I did with my -10 that reinforces that a bit. I found myself in the
right place at the right time to lead a formation of restored P-51's
on a photo shoot flight over Colorado Springs (I know, bragging...). I
was concerned that my plane (still without paint or wheel pants) could
maintain sufficient speed to keep the Mustangs from falling from the
sky. As it turns out it worked great.
I had about 150 KIAS at 8,500' when I met the 2 ship 180 degrees out
over our rejoin point. I slapped on a monster 2.5G break turn (which
sadly almost put my camera man out) to get on their 6. I then
maneuvered the formation into a 3 ship echelon for our photo shoot. I
was able to keep about 130 KIAS in level flight, with everything I
could get out of my plane (2500 RPM, rich). It was August and the
engine was getting a bit hot, I played with the mixture to keep the
oil and CHT in the green/yellow. The Mustang pilot said this was OK,
but a bit mushy for him. It was interesting that the turbulence coming
off the mountains was knocking the RV-10 around as the -51's were
cruising nice and smooth. Another thing is how big that 11' foot
diameter prop looks when it is swinging that close to my little plane
(I'm used to close formation with pointy nosed airplanes).
The attached photos say it all.The RV-10 provided great visibility for
both me and my friend with the camera in the back. What a great
experience. (I also attached a photo of my plane over Maine.) You can
see my tail/wingtip in a couple photos. There was a camera in #3, but
I still have gotten that picture of N312JE next to "Little Horse".
Happy Holidays. Happy Flying!
-Jim
N312JE
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Tim Olson
Joined: 25 Jan 2007
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| Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 11:18 am Post subject: Fwd: RV-10 / P-51 Formation Flight |
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Hey Jim, those are awesome photos and it's an awesome experience!
You can almost feel and see the high AOA of the 2 mustangs
in that side view...it's like a boat trying to get on plane.
Pretty cool! Wait until you get the wheel pants on...you'd make
them even happier.
Tim
On 12/22/2011 11:30 AM, James McGrew wrote:
| Quote: | RV-10 Group,
We all know the RV-10 is great. I just thought I would share something
I did with my -10 that reinforces that a bit. I found myself in the
right place at the right time to lead a formation of restored P-51's
on a photo shoot flight over Colorado Springs (I know, bragging...). I
was concerned that my plane (still without paint or wheel pants) could
maintain sufficient speed to keep the Mustangs from falling from the
sky. As it turns out it worked great.
I had about 150 KIAS at 8,500' when I met the 2 ship 180 degrees out
over our rejoin point. I slapped on a monster 2.5G break turn (which
sadly almost put my camera man out) to get on their 6. I then
maneuvered the formation into a 3 ship echelon for our photo shoot. I
was able to keep about 130 KIAS in level flight, with everything I
could get out of my plane (2500 RPM, rich). It was August and the
engine was getting a bit hot, I played with the mixture to keep the
oil and CHT in the green/yellow. The Mustang pilot said this was OK,
but a bit mushy for him. It was interesting that the turbulence coming
off the mountains was knocking the RV-10 around as the -51's were
cruising nice and smooth. Another thing is how big that 11' foot
diameter prop looks when it is swinging that close to my little plane
(I'm used to close formation with pointy nosed airplanes).
The attached photos say it all.The RV-10 provided great visibility for
both me and my friend with the camera in the back. What a great
experience. (I also attached a photo of my plane over Maine.) You can
see my tail/wingtip in a couple photos. There was a camera in #3, but
I still have gotten that picture of N312JE next to "Little Horse".
Happy Holidays. Happy Flying!
-Jim
N312JE
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jdalmas(at)yahoo.com
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| Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 5:53 am Post subject: Fwd: RV-10 / P-51 Formation Flight |
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That was the coolest email. Made me feel like I was flying right along side you!
Those Mustangs really are monster props with skinny little wings.
From: James McGrew <jsmcgrew(at)alum.mit.edu>
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 12:30 PM
Subject: Fwd: RV-10 / P-51 Formation Flight
RV-10 Group,
We all know the RV-10 is great. I just thought I would share something
I did with my -10 that reinforces that a bit. I found myself in the
right place at the right time to lead a formation of restored P-51's
on a photo shoot flight over Colorado Springs (I know, bragging...). I
was concerned that my plane (still without paint or wheel pants) could
maintain sufficient speed to keep the Mustangs from falling from the
sky. As it turns out it worked great.
I had about 150 KIAS at 8,500' when I met the 2 ship 180 degrees out
over our rejoin point. I slapped on a monster 2.5G break turn (which
sadly almost put my camera man out) to get on their 6. I then
maneuvered the formation into a 3 ship echelon for our photo shoot. I
was able to keep about 130 KIAS in level flight, with everything I
could get out of my plane (2500 RPM, rich). It was August and the
engine was getting a bit hot, I played with the mixture to keep the
oil and CHT in the green/yellow. The Mustang pilot said this was OK,
but a bit mushy for him. It was interesting that the turbulence coming
off the mountains was knocking the RV-10 around as the -51's were
cruising nice and smooth. Another thing is how big that 11' foot
diameter prop looks when it is swinging that close to my little plane
(I'm used to close formation with pointy nosed airplanes).
The attached photos say it all.The RV-10 provided great visibility for
both me and my friend with the camera in the back. What a great
experience. (I also attached a photo of my plane over Maine.) You can
see my tail/wingtip in a couple photos. There was a camera in #3, but
I still have gotten that picture of N312JE next to "Little Horse".
Happy Holidays. Happy Flying!
-Jim
N312JE
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