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stored M151'S
Aloha...the jeeps were stored at MCLB Barstow...long gone...there's one of the USMC A2's for sale on the m151 specific site;The G838....not cheap....
more low flyin!
Here's a great video for fans of LARGE AC...air show standards are different in other countries (much lower flying allowed!)....check out the planes left wing tip when he makes his turn!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6s0pBqIriw
Nice video's of small ac flying low...BUT how about an 4 engine transport?...This DC4 is put thru its paces...check out the fly by with 2 props feathered ON THE SAME SIDE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrziTee4b2c
From what I've read...the Rolls royce griffon made more hp/torque then the regular merlin..when the Brits used the griffon in late model spitfires they used a 5 bladed prop..in other A/C they used the counter rotating props...also notice how much taller the rudder is on Precious metal...it's one...
more low flyin!
I've posted the precious metal in cockpit video's..here's one of how she looks while qualifying for the 2013 Reno air races...she didnt do too bad..she qualified 6th fastest at 440.385 with a semi-stock griffon after probs with the racing engine..Turn up those...
more low flyin!
Here's a follow up video to my earlier 2014 Reno air races ...this is precious metal during practice/qualifying lap when the engine quits!....MAJOR PUCKER FACTOR!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2A5ywM8TNk
more low flyin!
Im in a Christmas giving mood!....so here's a video from the Reno national championship air races...The worlds fastest motorsport....Reno should be a bucket list must see/do for aviation fans..this is in the cockpit footage from the 2014 'gold' race...the a/c is 'Precious metal'...
more low flyin!
No low flyin pics this time...but a short video of crazy russian pilots buzzing a motorway BELOW tree level!...check out the special salute the pilot gives!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hz4iekkeBfs
Low flyers..again
....You're right!...the airbus was at an airshow showing off its low flying skills....pilot tried to go around..computers said 'nope..we're landing!'..no fatalities I believe...The second pic is a routine sight at Princess Juliana airport,St Maarten....anyway here's some more...
Hi Gunner....New coil?...was it a chrome/shiny new ones?..those china made ones seem to fail when they start getting warm..best post this on the M151 specific site g838.com....there's a LOT of M151 info there...