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2016 Airman's Show

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Mon May 02, 2016 10:08 pm

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DENNY wrote:It was great to meet more of the Backcountry crew!!! Too many people and not enough time. I hope to retire this year and spend some time flying in the lower 48. Hope to see you all next year.
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Did we meet? Were you sitting with Laura Johnson?
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Mon May 02, 2016 11:17 pm

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Sat through Mr. Wien's talk on Sunday, and thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm two thirds through the book already, and am facinated. What an incredible career.

I'd return to this show in a heartbeat. It's definitely on my list for next year. I'll get more out of it next year by knowing my way around. I'll stay at the Millenium, and won't miss Greg's BBQ if there's another invitation. Shame that I didn't meet some of you.
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Mon May 02, 2016 11:38 pm

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Dang, Greg- Looks like I missed another cool 170 fly-out. Good catching up with you and others as well.
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Tue May 03, 2016 7:13 am

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Ya that was me, Fri night. I was at Pipers on sat night. Just not enough time to get to talk with everyone.
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Tue May 03, 2016 9:14 am

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DENNY wrote:Ya that was me, Fri night. I was at Pipers on sat night. Just not enough time to get to talk with everyone.
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Dang... It didn't click at the time. I heard "Danny." Nice to meet ya. :)
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Wed May 04, 2016 2:39 am

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Sadly wasn't able to make it. But about 95% positive I watched the two 170s flying over the bluffs from homer. One with big tires one with smaller tires.
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Wed May 04, 2016 8:22 am

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AK_Logan wrote:about 95% positive I watched the two 170s flying over the bluffs from homer. One with big tires one with smaller tires.


That was us! :lol:
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Wed May 04, 2016 10:29 am

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AK_Logan wrote:Sadly wasn't able to make it. But about 95% positive I watched the two 170s flying over the bluffs from homer. One with big tires one with smaller tires.


Good times. Funny that someone recognized us.

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Wed May 04, 2016 3:43 pm

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Good times. Funny that someone recognized us.

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We were fishing and saw a few planes flying low. Then I saw gregs post and put the tow together!
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Thu May 05, 2016 8:21 am

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I'd like to know more about this one. ??
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Thu May 05, 2016 11:22 am

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Boeing YL-15. If I remember correctly it was in competition with Cessna and the Bird Dog for Vietnam era observation platform. I grew up seeing this airplane on the shore of lake Spenard right by the Lakefront Hotel for years. There were 2 of them there and a Grumman G-21 (Goose). The Goose has been beautifully restored. It was great seeing the YL-15 all restored, very cool indeed.

This is all from the top of the noggin memory, I may have some facts incorrect but I think I have it right.

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Thu May 05, 2016 11:42 am

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G44 wrote:Boeing YL-15. If I remember correctly it was in competition with Cessna and the Bird Dog for Vietnam era observation platform. I grew up seeing this airplane on the shore of lake Spenard right by the Lakefront Hotel for years. There were 2 of them there and a Grumman G-21 (Goose). The Goose has been beautifully restored. It was great seeing the YL-15 all restored, very cool indeed.

This is all from the top of the noggin memory, I may have some facts incorrect but I think I have it right.

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Nope, you're right. One of those YL-15s belonged to and was somewhat modified by Jerry (Jared) Lawhorne, who was our Chief of Maintenance. The Goose belonged to Norm Brunquist, who also worked for our maintenance outfit. Norm bought it surplus from the government, and towed it down the lake to his property there, winched it up on the beach and parked it, where it stayed for many decades, until Norm passed away. He had lots of offers to buy it. It allegedly is one of the lowest time Gooses in the world.

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Fri May 06, 2016 2:24 am

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Missed seeing you this year Mike.

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Fri May 06, 2016 9:57 am

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I've seen pics of that Boeing YL15 (aka L15 Scout) before, guess my CRS is kicking in.
Googled it up: 125hp Lycoming, 269 sq ft wing, full length flaps, spoilers for roll control.
People talk about Pacers being squirrelly because they're close-coupled, but just look at the tailwheel placement on that YL15!

FWIW back in the mid-1950's, a guy named Jerry Lawhorn built up an experimental he called the Kee Bird.
190hp Lycoming O435, c/s prop, YL-15 wings, big tires, all on a Cubbish-looking fuselage.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawhorn_Kee_Bird

Here's a pic of N4775C:

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Sun May 15, 2016 5:01 am

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hotrod180 wrote:
bigrenna wrote:Image


I'd like to know more about this one. ??


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Sun May 15, 2016 9:01 am

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Man that thing is short!
Reminds me of Tailwheel Tom Anderson's (The Landing Gear Works) fuselage mockup for showcasing his titanium gear legs & 500x5 t/w assembly-- about three feet long, with a stinger at one end and a set of gearboxes at the other. He was most likely at the show with it.
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