Check this out... Missing aileron and tire falling off.

Timbuff10 · October 17th, 2006, 23:38

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1125416/L/

Anyone know anything about this? Looks like he is climbing and the aileron is missing as a tire is falling away from the aircraft.

Photo looks real, I don't see any evidence of cloning or anything in photoshop.

So, uhh what, you just use the rudder to steer and hope you don't get any asymetrical roll with that aileron being missing and screwing with the lift?

JEP · October 17th, 2006, 23:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timbuff10

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1125416/L/

Anyone know anything about this? Looks like he is climbing and the aileron is missing as a tire is falling away from the aircraft.

Photo looks real, I don't see any evidence of cloning or anything in photoshop.

So, uhh what, you just use the rudder to steer and hope you don't get any asymetrical roll with that aileron being missing and screwing with the lift?

Saw this on another photo from the same time. Apparently part of the show:

Quote:

Intruder at the 2005 Reno Air Races !!! No just showing fantastic flying skills and pretending he is going to crash because he is flying without an aileron. Part of the show but not easy to fly like this. Canon EOS-10D with 70-200MM 2.8L IS USM

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Timbuff10 · October 17th, 2006, 23:53

Hmmmm, so shouldnt the yoke have a big placard on it saying "inop".

You would think there would be a rule against flying with a missing aileron.

I guess as long as you have your tomotoflames you are set though?

fo4ever · October 18th, 2006, 00:03

I saw this guy at the Reno Air Races.

Hilarious performance, it's a comedy show, and his announcer sells it well.

The announcer introduces the act, and then... Who's that guy getting in the airplane! he's not a pilot! somebody stop him! The "pilot" chases after the airplane until it finally gets airborne and the act goes on from there.

He actually drags the wingtip (yes there's a skid plate) while riding on one main, and that makes the aileron and tire "fall" off as you see in the picture.

Great flying. The show ends with him coming right at the fence with the tail in the air,(riding the bakes and throttle) stopping in the nick of time. Naturally, he jumps out and kisses the ground.

Of course I can't remember his name...

Doug Taylor · October 18th, 2006, 00:08

Bill, dammit, you can't post without your hat on! Where's your hat? Medallion fliers love the hat.

I_Money · October 18th, 2006, 00:11

Kent Pietsch

GREAT PILOT!!

If the airplane is classified as experimental they get away with a lot - Patty Wagstaff had a shopping cart wheel as her tail wheel for a long time.

fo4ever · October 18th, 2006, 00:16

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Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

Bill, dammit, you can't post without your hat on! Where's your hat? Medallion fliers love the hat.

Ahem, I AM wearing a hat! Just not THE hat...

Doug Taylor · October 18th, 2006, 00:19

Just making sure.

It's all about the hat. (

)

Timbuff10 · October 18th, 2006, 00:28

So how many airplanes has this comedy gig crashed or was this their first gig?

Just seems dangerous the way you guys describe it... Fun to watch I'm sure, but at the same time, I feel like I know what is bound to happen.

stuckingfk · October 18th, 2006, 01:33

This guy is from Minot, ND.

Both him and his brother Warren are airshow pilots. Great guys who definitely know how to fly.

flyover · October 18th, 2006, 08:31

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Originally Posted by Timbuff10

Fun to watch I'm sure, but at the same time, I feel like I know what is bound to happen.

Could that be..........the whole point of the act?

Texasspilot · October 18th, 2006, 11:19

I remember seein this guy when i was like 13 or 14...pretty funny.

October 17th, 2006, 23:38	#1
Timbuff10 Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Coloradan in Orange County, CA Posts: 3,235	Check this out... Missing aileron and tire falling off. http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1125416/L/ Anyone know anything about this? Looks like he is climbing and the aileron is missing as a tire is falling away from the aircraft. Photo looks real, I don't see any evidence of cloning or anything in photoshop. So, uhh what, you just use the rudder to steer and hope you don't get any asymetrical roll with that aileron being missing and screwing with the lift? __________________ My Photography My Airliners.net photos

October 17th, 2006, 23:53	#3
Timbuff10 Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Coloradan in Orange County, CA Posts: 3,235	Re: Check this out... Missing aileron and tire falling off. Hmmmm, so shouldnt the yoke have a big placard on it saying "inop". You would think there would be a rule against flying with a missing aileron. I guess as long as you have your tomotoflames you are set though? __________________ My Photography My Airliners.net photos

October 18th, 2006, 00:03	#4
fo4ever Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 177	Re: Check this out... Missing aileron and tire falling off. I saw this guy at the Reno Air Races. Hilarious performance, it's a comedy show, and his announcer sells it well. The announcer introduces the act, and then... Who's that guy getting in the airplane! he's not a pilot! somebody stop him! The "pilot" chases after the airplane until it finally gets airborne and the act goes on from there. He actually drags the wingtip (yes there's a skid plate) while riding on one main, and that makes the aileron and tire "fall" off as you see in the picture. Great flying. The show ends with him coming right at the fence with the tail in the air,(riding the bakes and throttle) stopping in the nick of time. Naturally, he jumps out and kisses the ground. Of course I can't remember his name...

October 18th, 2006, 00:08	#5
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 41,235 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Check this out... Missing aileron and tire falling off. Bill, dammit, you can't post without your hat on! Where's your hat? Medallion fliers love the hat. __________________ Doug Taylor http://76school.flyblog.com (old!) http://30west.flyblog.com (updated 11/28)

October 18th, 2006, 00:11	#6
I_Money Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Socal Posts: 5,674	Re: Check this out... Missing aileron and tire falling off. Kent Pietsch GREAT PILOT!! If the airplane is classified as experimental they get away with a lot - Patty Wagstaff had a shopping cart wheel as her tail wheel for a long time.

October 18th, 2006, 00:19	#8
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 41,235 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Check this out... Missing aileron and tire falling off. Just making sure. It's all about the hat. ( ) __________________ Doug Taylor http://76school.flyblog.com (old!) http://30west.flyblog.com (updated 11/28)

October 18th, 2006, 00:28	#9
Timbuff10 Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Coloradan in Orange County, CA Posts: 3,235	Re: Check this out... Missing aileron and tire falling off. So how many airplanes has this comedy gig crashed or was this their first gig? Just seems dangerous the way you guys describe it... Fun to watch I'm sure, but at the same time, I feel like I know what is bound to happen. __________________ My Photography My Airliners.net photos

October 18th, 2006, 01:33	#10
stuckingfk Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: El Forko Grande Posts: 2,606	Re: Check this out... Missing aileron and tire falling off. This guy is from Minot, ND. Both him and his brother Warren are airshow pilots. Great guys who definitely know how to fly.

October 18th, 2006, 11:19	#12
Texasspilot Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,080	Re: Check this out... Missing aileron and tire falling off. I remember seein this guy when i was like 13 or 14...pretty funny.

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