[Leica] IMG: Jump Rides

[Jim Nichols]

That's what I've been told, Don.  They've pulled all of the control 
surfaces off, so I guess they are parting it out, with no thought of 
rebuilding.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 6/4/2018 7:37 PM, Don Dory via LUG wrote:
> I suppose that rebuilding the Wasp radial is out of the budget to keep the
> old girl flying?  When I talk to the CAF folk they comment on fuel and oil
> consumption to keep them running in a budget bidding sense.
>
> On Mon, Jun 4, 2018, 7:34 PM Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> wrote:
>
>> Sky Diving is popular these days, and nice rides are being configured to
>> get the jumpers to altitude as quickly as possible. The Cessna 208
>> Series is a popular modern solution.
>>
>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20180603-DSCF7046.JPG.html
>>
>> Here, the Cessna 208 is shown with an earlier jump ride in the
>> background, a venerable Douglas DC-3.  The older bird had a wide variety
>> of roles during its career, including corporate aircraft, movie star,
>> and skydive transport.  It was known as Mr. Douglas. Now, with one bad
>> engine, it quietly introduces new generations to the marvels of the past.
>>
>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20180603-DSCF7045.JPG.html
>>
>> These can be viewed LARGE.
>>
>> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.
>>
>> --
>> Jim Nichols
>> Tullahoma, TN USA
>>
>>
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