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Willie,

You've inspired me. Hadn't really thought of the Stearman as a backcountry plane, which is kinda silly of me considering they've been landing off-airport longer then anything else flown here. I'll pick up the gauntlet you've laid down, just as soon as there's a warm day again.

Hmmm, where to mount the camera.

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Thanks for posting.

Robert

Thanks Robert for the computer advise.

Yes a Stearman has been landed just about everywhere since it's inception, sometimes not willingly

Got to watch out for those Axis deer on the runway though .......

Just thought I'd add a little spice to the mix of planes seen here. It was a bit chilly at 52 degrees even for a guy with a North Texas accent

Very cool! Love the wind in your face!

Is there a prefered or recommended leather helmet for flying in the Stearman that you use or have used? I'm looking for one that needs to accomidate a headset and it will be in cold country. I've found several online but would like a recommendation.

Thanks and great video,

CW

ours are from Gibson and Barnes. Leather. They will get alittle warm on a hot day in Texas. But 90% of the time they are great. When it's hot hot I carry and extra set of just headphones are go without...... it's a Stearman

Go to there web site and measure your noggin..... I carry 3 sizes also for my riders as well makes it easier.

Looks like fun, where in tx are you?

Regarding headgear, I wear a helmet. In the rear seat of these tandem open cockpit WWll trainers there is not much head protection. If you end up flipping the plane the vertical stab is not much protection. A helmet can be obtained with noise cancelling and more comfort than a leather cap. Mike

Tom wrote:Looks like fun, where in tx are you?

35 miles nw of SAT

mike b wrote:Regarding headgear, I wear a helmet. In the rear seat of these tandem open cockpit WWll trainers there is not much head protection. If you end up flipping the plane the vertical stab is not much protection. A helmet can be obtained with noise cancelling and more comfort than a leather cap. Mike

Mike, which helmet/ANR combo are you running in the Stearman? Do you find that you get any sound leakage with glasses or sunglasses on with your setup?