Typhoon 5 Posted August 27, 2013 It is my birthday this Saturday and SWMBO said that she is arranging a flip in this as my birthday present WOOHOO I will have pics Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted August 27, 2013 . You have one of the good ones Tony, and you are going to love that flight. PT-17 was the very first plane I ever flew in. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyTodd41 134 Posted August 27, 2013 They're a blast to ride in. Have fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted August 27, 2013 Tony, I guess you deserved it! Enjoy every second! We expect a report! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maeran 20 Posted August 27, 2013 And happy birthday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hauksbee 103 Posted August 27, 2013 My ex-wife was the grand-niece of the Stearman who designed the PT-17. (My brush with fame!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MudWasp48 3 Posted August 27, 2013 Happy B-Day! Take lots of pics and have a great ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HumanDrone 4 Posted August 29, 2013 Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great (and safe) ride, And I hope you get lots of pics, but don't let that get in the way of a great ride! I took my son on his first ride on Aug. 17th, There was a small fly-in at our local airport. One of the biplanes (Garmin-equipped, no less!) had a sticker front & center on the instrument panel: "Intentional Straight and Level Flight PROHIBITED!" Your anticipation must be growing. It's Thursday evening... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nbryant 8 Posted August 30, 2013 Not that you would need it but just in case have one of those little plastic bags in your pocket........ just in case! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
von Baur 54 Posted September 1, 2013 It's sunday. Pictures!!! LOL. Seriously, I hope everything went well and you had one of the most memorable days of your life. And I hope you appreciate what a fantastic woman you married. Happy Birthday, Tony. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjw 48 Posted September 1, 2013 Von Baur; Maybe he is still up there having fun!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Typhoon 5 Posted September 12, 2013 Update, The flight has not happened as of yet we are going on Saturday to make the arrangements. As it happened last Saturday I was volunteering at a local wine festival and one gentleman came up and said "nice hat". It was a hat that I had purchased at a RCAF Museum n North Bay On. It has a RCAF Roundel on the front. He then asked me if I had been in the air force. I indicated that I had and we chatted for a few minutes and he told me that he was in charge of the Lancaster restoration project at the The Canadian Historical Aircraft Association. This is the same group that owns the Stearman so he invited me down next Saturday for a personal tour and make arrangements for the flight. So hopefully soon I will have a report. Just lately I have been extremely busy volunteering for different events in town relating to the War of 1812 and umpiring baseball tournaments I haven't had much free time. Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HumanDrone 4 Posted September 13, 2013 That sounds like an upgrade to what your wife had originally planned! For free! Very, very cool, we wait with keen anticipation! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted September 14, 2013 Do you mean you will be flying in a Lancaster bomber? Man, that would be quite something. But I guess you meant the Stearman? Still - you may have access to the bomber with him - maybe you can even get inside and man the battle stations! We hope to see some pics, Tony, and I wish you that you can call off the one or the other date - this chance is so rare! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hauksbee 103 Posted October 4, 2013 Any progress on this fascinating project? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Typhoon 5 Posted October 20, 2013 Well due to either weather or previous commitments the flight hasn't happened yet, probably in the spring now. In the meantime I have started volunteering to help restore this: Working on the leading edge of the wings now Pics next Tuesday Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted October 20, 2013 Tony, you lucky man - what a great project to join into! Good success! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaw 5 Posted October 20, 2013 happy B'day...............and I still miss Rumpole and Hilda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hauksbee 103 Posted October 21, 2013 OK. Keep us apprised of progress on this project instead. Looks like years of entertainment! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
