T6 n' it.

Tld

Tld

Waffles Brah.
As described in the "daily pic" thread, through a series of connections I am very honored to have the opportunity to fly & receive training with Nat'l Championship Air Racer, Dennis Buehn, flying his cherry T6's. He is a phenomenal pilot and all-around nice guy.

We started flying yesterday, and I can't wait to fly more with him this fall and winter. I am amazed at the handling of the T6. Very light and easy to handle. You sit really high in the canopy and the view is spectacular through half cubans! We took #33 out yesterday morning to wake up the neighbors and get the airshow started by dropping some smoke. I am starting in the back seat but hoping to move to the front after a few more hours.

I was also lucky enough to get the guys on the ground to video our pass and take few pics, before we really got going. Next month will be spent submersed in the manual and prepping for more training! Anyways, thought you all may enjoy my pics....Sometimes I really really really love my life...this weekend has been one of those times.

Getting ready to go

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Headed down for runup with racer Peter Thomas in the #94
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Inside, rear seat
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Smiles all around
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Our first startup of the day, burning off a little oil
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Low Pass, Dennis & I in the first plane, throwin' smoke. (we were doing about 220 over the runway)
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Very very nice That's a gorgeous airplane! Although I'm not sure about your pilot's ADM on the jean shorts and loafers... :D
 
OhioStatePilot said:
Very very nice That's a gorgeous airplane! Although I'm not sure about your pilot's ADM on the jean shorts and loafers... :D
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haha, in his defense, it was 90 yesterday, and those ginormous rudder pedals may be a challenge in flippy floppies :D
 
Cool shots.

I don't know that I'd ever describe the Six as 'Very light and easy to handle'...to me, it's a big, heavy b*tch!

:)
 
Hacker15e said:
Cool shots.

I don't know that I'd ever describe the Six as 'Very light and easy to handle'...to me, it's a big, heavy b*tch!

:)
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Let me rephrase...it was lighter and easier to handle than I had expected. That's not to say "light," but it didn't require the massive muscling that I thought it might.
 
Tld said:
Let me rephrase...it was lighter and easier to handle than I had expected. That's not to say "light," but it didn't require the massive muscling that I thought it might.
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If it is anything like the Twin Beech, then it is surprisingly "light" on the controls compared to what you would think.

Excellent pics and opportunity... keep up posted!
 
how did u get to do this???? very jealous over here!

BTW...are those jean shorts....JORTS!!!
 
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