Re: Why did Strega's canopy break?
I agree Penny was not there. He however has more experience flying that aircraft than any one on the planet alive. I therefore consider his comment a very valid data point. John is a very credible source of Bear facts. He is of the opinion that the aircraft was diving during the test and therefore the data point is invalid. There had been no airframe mods to attribute the new found speed to since the last series of power points. Even Dave could not explain the incredible gain. There is also no footage as claimed of the actual high power test. The camera mysteriously malfunctioned during the final faze of the test. So it certainly could be considered an invalid data point. Throwing in the 2 G turn also makes it highly doubtful that those numbers were ever realized. Sorry to disagree with the "you were there comment". It makes no difference as you were certainly not in the plane to verify anything. Being part of the cheering section does not count. Even Dave would agree that he cannot validate the numbers. I mean no disrespect, but I find comments on John's credibility on Bear facts as an insult. I have seen the guy drug through the mud by people who have zero experience in flying and testing. I have seen John work on test programs before and the guy is incredible in his data gathering. I consider his piloting skills and evaluation skills the best out there. So to imply he does not know what he is talking about is all B.S especially coming from the unqualified. The simple fact is we will never know one way or the other what might have been. I will say however that don't count the Bear out yet. Nelson family and crew are the some of most talented fabricators and mechanics on the planet second to none. I would venture to guess that with a little engine work the H.P will be returned and the Bear will show back up with the front runners. I would also venture to guess that she will be making a record attempt as well. So lets not deal with pie in the sky here. Its good hype, but not confirmable by anyone.
I agree Penny was not there. He however has more experience flying that aircraft than any one on the planet alive. I therefore consider his comment a very valid data point. John is a very credible source of Bear facts. He is of the opinion that the aircraft was diving during the test and therefore the data point is invalid. There had been no airframe mods to attribute the new found speed to since the last series of power points. Even Dave could not explain the incredible gain. There is also no footage as claimed of the actual high power test. The camera mysteriously malfunctioned during the final faze of the test. So it certainly could be considered an invalid data point. Throwing in the 2 G turn also makes it highly doubtful that those numbers were ever realized. Sorry to disagree with the "you were there comment". It makes no difference as you were certainly not in the plane to verify anything. Being part of the cheering section does not count. Even Dave would agree that he cannot validate the numbers. I mean no disrespect, but I find comments on John's credibility on Bear facts as an insult. I have seen the guy drug through the mud by people who have zero experience in flying and testing. I have seen John work on test programs before and the guy is incredible in his data gathering. I consider his piloting skills and evaluation skills the best out there. So to imply he does not know what he is talking about is all B.S especially coming from the unqualified. The simple fact is we will never know one way or the other what might have been. I will say however that don't count the Bear out yet. Nelson family and crew are the some of most talented fabricators and mechanics on the planet second to none. I would venture to guess that with a little engine work the H.P will be returned and the Bear will show back up with the front runners. I would also venture to guess that she will be making a record attempt as well. So lets not deal with pie in the sky here. Its good hype, but not confirmable by anyone.
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