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Post by greybeardgil on Jul 1, 2005 12:33:31 GMT -5
well if all goes right this big 4th of July weekend our Brunner Winkle Bird will be released and we can go back to being sim-pilots for just a bit?.....let us know if the Monocoupe 110 Clip-wing Special makes a few mouths water?......  |
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Post by greybeardgil on Jul 1, 2005 12:38:18 GMT -5
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Post by smyers on Jul 1, 2005 13:01:52 GMT -5
Who owns that one, Gil? I think the original Baby Ruth was destroyed in an in-flight fire.
Best Regards,
smyers
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Post by Dan on Jul 1, 2005 17:46:33 GMT -5
Looking forward to the Brunner Winkle Bird this weekend, Gil!!
That Clip-wing 110 Special looks very nice - would like to have one in Flight Sim - don't believe there's one out there though - at least one that looks as nice as that one with that classic cowling and wheel pants.
Dan
…it’s great being a kid again – without the glue! ;D
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Post by jordonj on Jul 1, 2005 18:00:18 GMT -5
It's like Christmas all over again!
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Post by greybeardgil on Jul 2, 2005 8:54:57 GMT -5
Hello Steve!....NC501W was sold to Ruth Barron early in 1935 and she was killed in the crash of the racer the following July 3, 1935 while on landing approach to the Omaha airport. Apparently, a fire broke out in the cabin. The Clipwing was totally destroyed in the crash, but as we know so well today, as long as the paperwork still exists a new airframe can always be built up from it. California's Jim Heim began that process of resurrection years ago, passed it on to Al Allin of Michigan and Texas, and, today, the work on 501W is being completed by Jim White of Chandler, Arizona.
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Post by smyers on Jul 2, 2005 13:32:38 GMT -5
That's right, Gil. You know the old axiom...the only original parts are the paperwork and the shadow!! Looks terrific, though, doesn't she?
Best,
smyers
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