Sexiest plane ever

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 9:53 pm

Far and away, the sexiest, coolest looking plane ever built was the Hughes H1. The ill fated replica was something I really wanted to witness firsthand.

I hope the movie about Howard Hughes has some extensive flying footage! I may even go to the movie theater to see that one!

CJ

jim_geo · Post by **jim_geo** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 10:13 pm

Go see that and then go rent and watch Hells Angels directed by Hughs. From what I've heard it's an impressive combo.

svanarts · Post by **svanarts** » Mon Dec 13, 2004 11:23 pm

I saw that beauty at OSH year before last. It truly was a work of art. It had a mirror finish that made it almost impossible to spot the rivets. Really made me want to polish my RV-4.

Snap · Post by **Snap** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 1:42 am

Does anyone know what the outcome of the NTSB report is on this plane? Why did it auger in? I'm sure it was an engine failure but what cause the failure? Anyone?

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 5:45 am

Seems to me something was awry with the propeller?

I forget the details.

CJ

hngrflyr · Post by **hngrflyr** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 12:31 pm

As far as I know, the official cause has not been released yet. I am personally aquainted with the entire crew that built that airplane. If they know anything, they are not talking about it. Jim Wright was liked and respected by the entire aviation community here. His loss was a great shock to many of us.
I was privilaged to see the "Racer" fly the day before he left to go to Oshkosh. His high speed pass over our runway won't be forgotten by me.
I also feel fortunate to live around so many highly skilled and knowledgeable airplane builders. I got to see Delmar Benjamin's Gee Bee R-2 Racer's test flights. I watched the R-2 go together from the first metal parts for the gear legs through the test flights.

Post by **Spike** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 2:58 pm

Personally I the sexiest plane of all time is whichever one my wife has boarded

Snap · Post by **Snap** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 6:28 pm

I just have to ask..........what have you done wrong lately?

Sometimes flowers work.

spikescopilot · Post by **spikescopilot** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 6:39 pm

Snap wrote:I just have to ask..........what have you done wrong lately?

Sometimes flowers work.

Yeah, really ... something I should know about Spike?

Post by **Spike** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 8:25 pm

Sheesh, you give a girl a compliment and everyone things your up to something. And Ill have it known Snap that I gave her flowers just 3 days ago so there.

I get no respect!!

Snap · Post by **Snap** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 10:56 pm

Jees, you do alot of things wrong dont you. C'mon, what did you forget? Anniversary? B'day? you had to have done something wrong. God knows that I do all the time. It is what I do.

Tell us Cyphergirl, what has he done?

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 11:50 pm

He needs tools!

CJ

Snap · Post by **Snap** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 12:17 am

ahhh there we have it. I knew that there had to be a reason. Whilst your at it.......can I have a rivet gun?

Post by **Spike** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 8:57 am

Funny you should mention it, but I did get a nice box from Avery yesterday amidst all of your chastising.

-- John

728GD · Post by **728GD** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 6:28 pm

TOOLS??? How about avionics, insturments, radios, engine, prop. .. . .. . .. My wife finally took pity on me and just asked how much to complete the RV! Let's see, what are flowers going for no days, $30 to $40 I bet. Stop buying all those flower, which will just die anyway, pool your money and let's see, you'll need a good intercom.. Good luck!!

John, just remember all of us have either lived it, or are going through it. Actaully, even after living it it continues. There are always little goodies you want to add to the plane... Ain't life fun!!! Happy Holidays.. I wonder what Santa has for me this year?

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 7:17 pm

728GD wrote: let's see, you'll need a good intercom..

With an ISO function!

CJ

hahahaha, talk about selective hearing!!!

728GD · Post by **728GD** » Thu Dec 16, 2004 12:40 pm

Touch'e

Post by **Spike** » Thu Dec 16, 2004 2:19 pm

You guys are funny. No need to pick on me about the sheela (as Snap says). Shes been telling me to build for years and frankly she was happy when I finally got off of my arse and stopped it. As for your rivet gun Snap, sure must take some stones to first pick on me and then ask for something. Thats pretty

Whats a guy to do with friends like you

-- John

Snap · Post by **Snap** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 6:01 am

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 7:09 am

I was wondering who would use those emoticons first!

CJ