Predictions for this year, Race Records

[fenceliner01]

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BTW, are delta wings considered straight wing?

only if you're skidding

[wingman]

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Well, the Buckeye was passing the L-39s like they were standing still, and the T-33 was not... (though it sure was pretty without the tip tanks).

[Stevo]

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Neal, looks like the backseater int he T-33 was throwing those down on the pylons some love. Great Shots

[wingman]

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Thanks, and I was wondering if anybody would catch that detail...

Neal

[zeke]

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Neal, looks like the backseater int he T-33 was throwing those down on the pylons some love. Great Shots

I'm not so sure if the backseater in the Buckeye quite felt the same, maybe a bit of fear? or just hanging on for the ride & the G's.

[speeddemon]

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The late-model Buckeye's are actually quite powerful. The early models with the single engine are very underpowered...but when they added the second engine, it gave it a lot of giddyup in the hitch!

Fly Navy!

[MRussell]

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Neal, looks like the backseater int he T-33 was throwing those down on the pylons some love. Great Shots

OH MAN I LOVE THAT SHOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've never seen someone in a "pylon shot" actually acknowleding the photographer(s) before! That is AWESOME!!!!

MORE MORE MORE!!!

[jarrodeu]

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So Victor, I curious, how many did you shoot last year? How about everyone else?

Jarrod

[ignomini]

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That guy in the Buckeye is either trying not to blow beakfast...or he's watching Sponge Bob on the DVD...

[Skyracer]

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Jets -

Top Speed Per Spec's: L39, 470mph; T2, 521mph; T33, 600mph.

And the winnah is ... My money's on the T33 (they turn good too).

[dschuh23]

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Jets -

Top Speed Per Spec's: L39, 470mph; T2, 521mph; T33, 600mph.

And the winnah is ... My money's on the T33 (they turn good too).

I just hope a mustang will win this year in gold. And a thunder mustang will win sport.

[fenceliner01]

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OH MAN I LOVE THAT SHOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've never seen someone in a "pylon shot" actually acknowleding the photographer(s) before! That is AWESOME!!!!

MORE MORE MORE!!!

From 2005 - past the home pylon

http://www.pbase.com/jtpi/image/76512620/original

[zeke]

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Jets -

Top Speed Per Spec's: L39, 470mph; T2, 521mph; T33, 600mph.

And the winnah is ... My money's on the T33 (they turn good too).

I agree on the T-33 for the win.

Interesting with the speeds, I imagine that they are all speed at Altitude.

According to the airrace.org database the highest speed for a L-39 on the course is 484mph (Pip Squeak) above it's offical max and at low level.

I know it has some Mods to it, sleeker airframe, but don't know if it has got any motor mods. Any body know it's modifications?

With the T-2's speed most likely achieved at altitude I think Pip Squeak could give a T-2 a good race around the course In it's races it has always had a clear lead and hasn't been pushed.

Interesting to note that is the fourth quickest aircraft to officially go around the track, the only quicker aircraft being Dago, Rare Bear & Strega

Somewhere on one of the posts there is a description of Dago Red's world record attempt at high altitude. When it started it's run it was said to outrun the T-33 chase. I will be interested to see just how quick the T-33 is on the course at Reno.

Here's the Post; http://www.aafo.com/hangartalk/showt...cord+dago+t-33

[Race5]

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I think Pip Squeak has some motor mods. At least fueling mods anyway, it smokes way to much to be stock. Speaking of which, does the L-39 have cable or hydraulic controls? Would a deadstick landing be very possible at Reno?

[MRussell]

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From 2005 - past the home pylon
http://www.pbase.com/jtpi/image/76512620/original

Oh wow, that is awesome. Thanks.