Looks like a rather close call regarding ground looping.
Is there not some sort of oil arrestor system? Surely? Maybe I am overthinking this though!
Feature not a bug. Oil change, remember? ![]()
But really I am glad they kept it simple. As beat up as these planes get, the less moving parts, the better. Plus, Frank Christen is a genius so I defer to him.
Haha, the mechanic in me disagreeās though⦠It just doesnāt ring sensible⦠Besides a proper flush and change couldnāt hurt every once in a while right?!
Oh well, you are the one throwing that thing around, not me! ![]()
Yeah, he bobbled it pretty good during his landing.
The plane now resides at Planes of Fame. Itās hanging inverted from the Aviation Discovery Centerās ceiling.
https://planesoffame.org/index.php?page=aviation-discovery-center-adc-theater
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