This is an exact replica of a 1905 Flier, including the engine. Mark built the entire engine, except for piston rings, and maybe the valves and springs.
Highest Time in Make and Model???
Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:32 pm
Highest Time in Make and Model???
Here he is, Mark Duesenberry. We watched him fly tonight. This is in preparation for a "big" show in Dayton next month at Huffman Prairie, where the Wright Bros practiced.
This is an exact replica of a 1905 Flier, including the engine. Mark built the entire engine, except for piston rings, and maybe the valves and springs.
This is an exact replica of a 1905 Flier, including the engine. Mark built the entire engine, except for piston rings, and maybe the valves and springs.
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... and, those that pound their guns into plows, will plow for those who don't.
Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:39 pm
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Wow! What goes around, comes around. That's way cool! 
Tue Aug 25, 2009 8:19 pm
Re: Highest Time in Make and Model???
I wanna ride ! I'll even take off my socks...hell for a ride in that I'll take it all off
WAY COOL........ wish I could have seen that John
WAY COOL........ wish I could have seen that John
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Wed Aug 26, 2009 6:04 am
Re: Highest Time in Make and Model???
And, to keep that totally vintage/authentic look, no helmet!
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Wed Aug 26, 2009 6:19 am
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...and no shoes or seat belt. He is just like a kid going down a hill on a sled.
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...remember, life is uncertain, eat desert first!
... and, those that pound their guns into plows, will plow for those who don't.
... and, those that pound their guns into plows, will plow for those who don't.
Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:44 am
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No thank you on a ride. Nice job on the build. I want to live a bit longer. 
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