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DHamblin Certificates/Ratings/Crew Stations: 2. "RE: Oshkosh 2003...." 08-06-03, 11:37z  Crowds seemed good (but not "too" crowded). I didn't fly the simulator but my son's did. Michael, the oldest did well until he got it rolled a bit too far (it won't recover if you get to much bank). He is also the smallest of my two sons and had to let go of the elevator to get his body slid over to stop the roll and stalled. Kevin (who is also taller etc) flew it about 3-5 minutes or so, better than most childern or adults. Since I had read about the 1903's (lack of) flying quality I told both to stay low, avoid much of any turns and be real soft on the elevator. I am building a 1/5 scale T-34 Mentor and found a nice subject to pattern it after (as you can imagine I had a wide range of subjects to choose from). One thing that always amazes me is how many directions the "stars" like Patty are being pulled in all the time (unlike normal airshows, there about everyone recognizes her when out and about) yet they are always gracious and then pull it all together for the show. The day I got to help as we were waiting for her turn to fly there was a steady stream of photographers, videographers, and people walking up to her. This didn't stop till the canopy was shut and she taxied off. She graciously accomodated all. At least I can walk about without being hounded. You need to try and make it at least once. My CFI friend/partner and our A&P partner flew the C150 up this year; if all goes well it will be my turn to fly it up next year (nope, haven't flown in before; just drove). We have to work out the logistics of getting my wife and kids up though. I suggested we pool resources and rent a Cessna Caravan . Dave Hamblin (formerly DaveH on old site!) Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

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Subject      Author      Message Date     ID      Oshkosh 2003....    DHamblin       08-04-03              RE: Oshkosh 2003....    Ben_Chiu       08-05-03       1            RE: Oshkosh 2003....    DHamblin       08-06-03       2                 RE: Oshkosh 2003....    Ben_Chiu       08-07-03       3         RE: Oshkosh 2003....    Patty_Wagstaff       08-08-03       4            RE: Oshkosh 2003....    petrajoyce       08-11-03       5                 RE: Oshkosh 2003....    DHamblin       08-11-03       6            RE: Oshkosh 2003....    DHamblin       08-11-03       7

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