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Video du PZL 104 Wilga équipé de skis

Vol au dessus de notre maison en Suède par une belle journée d'hiver, froide mais ensoleillée.
Le petit Wilga de Estar Models fournit une plate forme idéale pour installer la caméra Fly Cam One. Il peut voler tranquillement pour faire de jolies prises de vues. L'utilisation des volets permet aussi des décollages et surtout des approches très courtes, pour se poser sur le moindre bout de terrain.

 
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stearman_small.jpgDid you ever dream about flying a real Stearman PT 17?
I invite you to discover a few photos taken in summer 2005 flying this legendary plane.


Dave's beautiful Stearman PT17

During summer 2005 I had the opportunity to pay a visit to Dave. He's a plane collector. And among other superb machines, he owns this beautiful Stearman PT 17.

Dave's Stearm PT 17 - Ready to take off

This beautiful bird is from 1942. She was supposed to join Canadian forces during WW2. But finally she stayed into a warehouse until the 70s. Dave bought it about 20 years ago. And since then he kept this PT-17 in a perfect condition.

Dave is tweaking engine idle

Prop start!
Idle adjustment: 550 rpm
The 450 hp 7 cylinders star engine spits smoke and oil and finally turns quietly. Swallowing 20 gallons per hour. Not really economical!

And beware to your arms or your head when you adjust the idle while the prop is turning!


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