Pete Fleischmann Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 3 minutes ago, Daywalker said: I'm just up the road (in SW Wisconsin), welcome to the neighborhood! hey neighbor! MARU5137 and Daywalker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easixpedro Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 16 hours ago, Oldbaldguy said: Okay, I’ll bite: Why does the University of Iowa feel like it needs an Air Force My snarky response: It's for when beating the Huskers in football isn't enough... Back to your regularly scheduled programming. I can't wait to hear about Pig's sore neck from honking G's with that monstrous helmet! MARU5137 and Pete Fleischmann 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 (edited) guess we hired a new L-39 pilot (for those of you who don’t follow BIG10 sports, that’s Iowa’s mascot..Herky) p Edited May 20 by Pete Fleischmann LSP_Matt, GreyGhost, Michael931080 and 5 others 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted May 24 Author Share Posted May 24 The OPL jets made the cover of Av Week back in 2012 LSP_Matt, GreyGhost, Michael931080 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 I so need to come out there and get you to show me around Pete. One day maybe, one day. MARU5137 and Pete Fleischmann 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted May 24 Author Share Posted May 24 13 minutes ago, Phartycr0c said: I so need to come out there and get you to show me around Pete. One day maybe, one day. Anytime! MARU5137 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted May 24 Author Share Posted May 24 (edited) …not me- but you get the idea of the kind of fun we have at the OPL cheers P Edited May 24 by Pete Fleischmann Martinnfb, Dope737, MARU5137 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy! Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 (edited) Hope Herky is a flightless bird…cause, man, those poops! Edited May 24 by Timmy! MARU5137 and Pete Fleischmann 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted May 25 Author Share Posted May 25 11 hours ago, Timmy! said: Hope Herky is a flightless bird…cause, man, those poops! I dunno- I’ve seen him fly down the basketball court, hit a trampoline, do an airborne flip, and slam dunk on the hoop. Also saw those big ass shoes parked in a mensroom stall at the stadium , and man- that was some funky smell! MARU5137 and Timmy! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted June 24 Author Share Posted June 24 A few sights from the Lab today- P GreyGhost, Martinnfb, Michael931080 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted June 25 Author Share Posted June 25 Smartest L-29 on the planet- MARU5137, Rockie Yarwood, Fanes and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 Personally, I'd much rather see this guy in the cockpit: Granted, the creepy factor is a bit higher but who doesn't love Pat Patriot? MARU5137 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted July 3 Author Share Posted July 3 My good friend G. Owns two L-39’s. This one just got re-engined with a Garrett 731 engine..looking forward to flying this one soon- also got a new Garmin suite of avionics- The very talented folks at Code1 have been doing the work. This jet is going to be something very special when completed- cheers P Lenny320, GreyGhost, MARU5137 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1 Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 Didn't know there was a reengining option for these jets. Is the Garrett a "drop fit" or does it require a substantial amount of structural work to install it? I'm sure it is more economical to run but how's it stack up performance-wise compared the original motor? On a related note, with relations with Russia being just a bit strained these days, are there any issues getting parts for the original Ivchenckos? As a child of the cold war, it still surprises me at times to see so many "bad guy" jets flying here in the US. GreyGhost and MARU5137 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted July 3 Author Share Posted July 3 3 hours ago, John1 said: Didn't know there was a reengining option for these jets. Is the Garrett a "drop fit" or does it require a substantial amount of structural work to install it? I'm sure it is more economical to run but how's it stack up performance-wise compared the original motor? On a related note, with relations with Russia being just a bit strained these days, are there any issues getting parts for the original Ivchenckos? As a child of the cold war, it still surprises me at times to see so many "bad guy" jets flying here in the US. there’s a slight thrust increase with the Garrett; but a significant weight reduction that helps the performance. The fuel consumption is much better as well. It’s not a drop fit; the intake duct gets a redesign for example- most Ivechenko parts come from other than Russia, so no issue so far getting parts or engines. cheers P MARU5137, LSP_Matt, John1 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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