Aviation Pictures Part Deux

[ColBosch]

I took a few pictures on a little jaunt to Virginia Beach and Europe.

Folder------>http://imgur.com/a/c8Ajv

Ooo, a Pibby!

[JadeHellbringer]

Ooo, a Pibby!

If I ever win Powerball, I don't want a huge house, a Ferrari, any of that... but a PBY? Yeah... yeah, that's happening.

(That and water landing training, because I've never tried that... seems relevant to having a PBY)

[Feenix74]

Great photos JarheadEd  O0

Yes the Catalinas are a graceful bird - in the same way a pelican is a graceful bird  :)

HARS has one in flying condition:

[HobbesHurlbut]

Oh man, I love those Cats. They're my favorite flying boat.

[JadeHellbringer]

The Germans had some interesting flying boats as well- this is a Blohm und Voss BV-138, with an unusual tri-engine configuration, awaiting its next mission in Norway.

[CrossfirePilot]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/dc/75/77/dc7577a68059576aee942e6ed6e5d744.jpg

I loved the idea of converting old PBYs into a luxury personal transport.

[I am Belch II]

When PBY's were airliners, flights of over 24 hours were not uncommon.

Think about that....pay top dollar, for a loud unconfortable flight, with no entertainment, or really the ability to walk around in the plane even.

[HobbesHurlbut]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/dc/75/77/dc7577a68059576aee942e6ed6e5d744.jpg

I loved the idea of converting old PBYs into a luxury personal transport.

That would be great for Pacific Islands incursions.

[Bedwyr]

When PBY's were airliners, flights of over 24 hours were not uncommon.

Think about that....pay top dollar, for a loud unconfortable flight, with no entertainment, or really the ability to walk around in the plane even.

Still kinda cool if goofy. Another island hopper I like:




An excellent utility truck that's slowly getting supplanted by Otters and Caravans.

[bluedragon7]

If I ever win Powerball, I don't want a huge house, a Ferrari, any of that... but a PBY? Yeah... yeah, that's happening.

THAT! ;)

[Weirdo]

When PBY's were airliners, flights of over 24 hours were not uncommon.

Think about that....pay top dollar, for a loud unconfortable flight, with no entertainment, or really the ability to walk around in the plane even.

So what's the difference between a PBY and a modern airliner? :)

[HobbesHurlbut]

So what's the difference between a PBY and a modern airliner? :)

One can land and take off from stretches of water, the other can only use specific runaways depending on what model it is. ;D

[Bren]

... flights of over 24 hours were not uncommon.

With an economical cruise speed of 118 mph you're gunna need those 24 hours to get anywhere ...


Canso (Canadian Catalina) painted up like David Hornell's 'Victoria Cross' aircraft.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Ernest_Hornell

[JadeHellbringer]

Hell, I wouldn't be doing more than puttering up and down the American eastern seaboard, so it's still faster and easier than using a car. Not only do I get to travel in style and avoid I-95, I can even pop open one of the waist 'fishbowls' and do some fishing when I arrive.  8)

(Well, eventually. Safe bet that landing a flying boat spooks the fish for a while.)

[Bedwyr]

The excitement lasts until you see your first fuel receipt.

[Weirdo]

Hell, I wouldn't be doing more than puttering up and down the American eastern seaboard, so it's still faster and easier than using a car. Not only do I get to travel in style and avoid I-95, I can even pop open one of the waist 'fishbowls' and do some fishing when I arrive.  8)

(Well, eventually. Safe bet that landing a flying boat spooks the fish for a while.)

I'd be more worried about the stuff that isn't spooked by a Catalina plopping down...

[I am Belch II]

I'd be more worried about the stuff that isn't spooked by a Catalina plopping down...

There was no highway system also back then. So going from the north to the south would of not faster option. It was the train.

When the DC3 was first launched it was called the Douglas Sleeper Transport and had bunks in it for the really long flights.
There was even combo flights with planes flying the day parts and trains taking over for the night travel. Still took long to go form west to east or north to south.
15 hours eastbound with 3 stops, and 17+ westbound against the wind. 

[glitterboy2098]

i can't help but think "flying amphibious RV"

i also wonder how much you could improve the fuel efficiency if you swapped in more modern engines.

[Ghost0402]

i can't help but think "flying amphibious RV"

i also wonder how much you could improve the fuel efficiency if you swapped in more modern engines.

Some of the Grumman waterfowl are getting modern engines.  It helps a bit if you can spend the coin.

[Feenix74]

And this is why aviation standards try to keep people clear of the jet blast

Someone needs to nominate her for a Darwin Award.

[MoneyLovinOgre4Hire]

If it's too dangerous to be next to the fence, the fence should be moved.

[CrossfirePilot]

That's part of the allure, its been a tourist attraction for a long time. 

[Sharpnel]

And this is why aviation standards try to keep people clear of the jet blast

Someone needs to nominate her for a Darwin Award.

I know I fell no pity/sorrow for her. Her family? Yes. Her? Not in the slightest.

[Simon Landmine]

If it's too dangerous to be next to the fence, the fence should be moved.

From the photos I've seen, it looks as if the fence-posts are mounted in what might be the last possible bit of solid ground before it's just beach. Although there are also apparently signs saying (and I paraphrase), "Don't stand here, it's stupid."

[HobbesHurlbut]

From the photos I've seen, it looks as if the fence-posts are mounted in what might be the last possible bit of solid ground before it's just beach. Although there are also apparently signs saying (and I paraphrase), "Don't stand here, it's stupid."

PLenty of Danger and Warning signs and apparently the walkway is between the fence facing airpit AND a concrete barrier facing the ocean. This barrier is what she was thrown into.

[ColBosch]

Wow. Someone doesn't know how strong jet blast can be, ignores a seemingly-stupid warning sign, and gets killed, and everyone is falling over themselves to say how little they respect the dead person. Think of the warning signs you all have ignored. Do you think YOU deserved to die for it?

Disgusting. Learn some ****** compassion.

[Ghost0402]

Wow. Someone doesn't know how strong jet blast can be, ignores a seemingly-stupid warning sign, and gets killed, and everyone is falling over themselves to say how little they respect the dead person. Think of the warning signs you all have ignored. Do you think YOU deserved to die for it?

Disgusting. Learn some ****** compassion.

My bolding.  There is a good chance I would be fired depending on what I ignored, and depending on the signage, killed.  But that's at work and they pay me to read the signs.

In this instance, it's a popular well known spot that is very risky with lots of signage so it's kind of at your own risk type of thing.  And  honestly, it was bound to happen sooner or later.

[I am Belch II]

I have fence ride at SXM. It is dangerous and people dont understand it. The cars even drive by like nothing going on also.

[HobbesHurlbut]

Wow. Someone doesn't know how strong jet blast can be, ignores a seemingly-stupid warning sign, and gets killed, and everyone is falling over themselves to say how little they respect the dead person. Think of the warning signs you all have ignored. Do you think YOU deserved to die for it?

Disgusting. Learn some ****** compassion.

Honestly? If there was a good chance I would get blown away, I would have done it where there's nothing hard directly behind me like the concrete barrier or people. I am sorry for her family, but it was not a very smart action.

[Kidd]

They're just launching flares but imagine, in Battletech a battle would look something like this with hordes of LRMs and SRMs flying all over...!