Author Topic: F7F Tigercat.... beautiful (Read 1539 times)

KTM520guy · « **Reply #15 on:** December 10, 2006, 01:43:51 PM »

Thanks for posting the videos! There is nothing better than the sound of round motors running flat out.

Capt.Joe · « **Reply #16 on:** December 10, 2006, 07:25:06 PM »

Oh i love seeing Big BossMan at the Races each year!
Would an F7 fit on CV in AH?

FBplmmr · « **Reply #17 on:** December 11, 2006, 06:55:35 PM »

IN the Sept issue of Air & Space magazine Grumman has the short "Centerfold" article. I'll PDF it at work tomorrow and link to it in case someone wants to take a look @ it

I like the blue "Cats".

FBplmmr · « **Reply #18 on:** December 12, 2006, 04:44:22 PM »

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Originally posted by FBplmmr
IN the Sept issue of Air & Space magazine Grumman has the short "Centerfold" article. I'll PDF it at work tomorrow and link to it in case someone wants to take a look @ it

I like the blue "Cats".

here is the link the link

Wolfala · « **Reply #19 on:** December 12, 2006, 04:45:48 PM »

First to download - hoorah!

morfiend · « **Reply #20 on:** December 12, 2006, 05:44:35 PM »

As I recall,ole yeller was shot by Tommy.... The Boss shoulda opened up on that obviously rabid P51..........

Hmmm WW could you explain "dihedral effect". What exactly does this do to the A/C.

Widewing · « **Reply #21 on:** December 12, 2006, 07:23:59 PM »

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Originally posted by morfiend
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Hmmm WW could you explain "dihedral effect". What exactly does this do to the A/C.

In this case it tended to make the aircraft a handful in crosswind landings due to excessive roll when skidding. Plus a tendency towards a dutch roll due to a lack of longitudinal stability. The F7F-1 was not a good plane for low-time fighter jocks. Later versions were much improved by a significant increase in rudder area.

My regards,

Widewing

karayaone88 · « **Reply #22 on:** December 13, 2006, 10:51:49 AM »

If you live near Kalamazoo Michigan you can see one at the Airzoo. I work there ask for Tim and I'll give you the dime tour.

Wolfala · « **Reply #23 on:** December 13, 2006, 12:14:01 PM »

WW,

I must confess, I read your blog and came across this little gem and had to share it with everyone.

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I pointed out that while the biggest **** did, indeed, go down first, it was always the smallest **** that splashes your ass. This invoked all kinds of corollaries and analogies involving DMV clerks up through attorneys.

One doubter inquired how I could prove my assertion.

“It’s quite simple, actually. Big turds, by the nature of their size are much closer to the water than marble-sized poopettes. Thus, they enter the water without much fanfare. On the other hand, the poopettes must fall eight to ten inches to reach the water. Inasmuch as it is gravity at work here, the longer an object free-falls, the greater the velocity imparted into it. Therefore, the small **** will strike the water at a much higher speed, causing a splash and resulting damp anus."

VVV · « **Reply #24 on:** December 13, 2006, 01:45:53 PM »

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Originally posted by parin
I saw that at Chino

So did I! The flyby's where absolutley awesome. Did you go this year or last?

Masherbrum · « **Reply #25 on:** December 19, 2006, 02:06:40 AM »

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Originally posted by karayaone88
If you live near Kalamazoo Michigan you can see one at the Airzoo. I work there ask for Tim and I'll give you the dime tour.

I have been there 3 times already, next time I go out there, I will let you know.