One of the interesting things is the variety of tugs and carts at the Reno Air Races.
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One of the interesting things is the variety of tugs and carts at the Reno Air Races.
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The finishing touches.
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And they are off.
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Beyond the bone yard, you can hear voices from within the hanger - get us out of here!
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A shot of the ladder inside Home Pylon. It's a tricky climb especially is you're carrying camera gear. All wrought iron so gloves are really helpful. Hatch at top flips open onto the deck. Room at the top for two to three folks. MUST remember to CLOSE THE HATCH after you get up on the deck...otherwise it's a LONG way down. All the way up the ladder folks who've climbed it take a Sharpie and sign the inside or leave a message. It's a bit of a time piece. Oh, yeah...almost forgot. Very often when we'd arrive at Home in the AM, there'd be a bra or panties hanging from the flag pole. It's a busy place 24/7! :-)
Been up there in a crankin' wind...not for the faint of heart. Damn thing sways and creaks like crazy! Once, when hauling down the US flag it got caught on a metal plate at the top. Home Pylon Captain went up in 20knot wind to try to free it and was subsequently almost beat to death! Those on the ground were yelling instructions up to him but the whipping of the flag was so incredibly loud he couldn't hear a *$&% thing! He's never been back up there since!
And the other picture....well, betcha didn't know I won the Reno National Championship Air Races while flying...kidding. This was when I was awarded the 2012 Volunteer of the Year Award and the usual framed RARA framed license plate award wasn't completed so they handed me this very special piece.
Close as I'll ever get to Reno fame! :)
"Very often when we'd arrive at Home in the AM, there'd be a bra or panties hanging from the flag pole."
Now that is hilarious, trophies for you guys :zipped:
I thought it was bigger than that and never considered how you access the top.
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Indeed they are! The collection of "unmentionables" is quite extensive. And frankly, some items are...well...let's just say whoever they belong to does not have to worry about drowning any time soon! :lol3:
Stu looks like he just won a bet - you buying the beer?
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Section 3 state of mind, it's all about having a great time.:cool:
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Reno - 2008
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Reno...2005
I think this is DAGO 2005 also.
Reno - 2008
I'll throw in a Strega for the #7 fans. :cool:
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...an earlier Dago...Chino 13 May 1983...
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Those old school Hoerner style wing tips!:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by sledge39
Reno - 2008
Dago & The Rebel
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Reno Air Race Cruse Missile in Memory of Vicki Cruse.
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Reno - 2018
A Monday afternoon, enjoying the sites, sounds and the sun.
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It sure takes a team to bring a warbird to the Reno Air Races.
Love the specialized dollies.
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One more Crusader shot.
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The office.
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The early week numberless Crusader! She still has her numbers on as of yesterday, why take 'em off if you're racing in 2019? :cool::thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Desertdawg
Spinning donuts Reno Air Race style.
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And even the boss brings out his heavy iron to play. :cool:
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PRS - Ground Control
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Even strapped down the kids truck :cool:
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Been working on this for about a year. There isn't much out there for air racing fiction, and I needed something to do on the long flights to Reno and back. Characters, events, sayings, are all inspired by my experiences the last several years
https://www.flickr.com/photos/319214...57703371695014
VERY cool CubersWrist!
I have started several time over the years to do something a la Steve Canyon with Air Racing but never got very far before moving on to another project (low attention span I guess). Maybe someday...
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Can't wait until I can fly this :cool:
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...more OLD random shots...
01 Chino local, May 1973...Leroy Penhall's 'Race 81' N6519D...pilot, Steve Hinton...pax, Doug Johnson...
02 Chino local, Sept 1973...Cummins and 'Race 69' N79111
03 Zueshel & Cummins at AeroSport Nov 1972
04-06 Reno '68
...Greenamyer...
...Ohlrich...
...Weiner...
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WOW... did you take all of them? Check the rudder position on the one Bearcat shot.. (yikes) Love air to air shots!!Quote:
Originally Posted by sledge39
Ohhh.. I *never* get tired of checkerboard.
The air-to-airs (01 & 02) were from POFs SNJ-5 N3375G...pilot Bill Muszala...Quote:
Originally Posted by AAFO_WSagar
...more chex...(01-03) Reno '68Quote:
Originally Posted by L.E.D.
(04) Reno '72 Hoover and Dave Clinton N335J...
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Interesting that only a bit of the 'R' in Bardahl remains on the heat shield.Quote:
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Bet that was fun to mask off for painting :)
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Checkers.
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Stars
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Checkers
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