Michigan Flyers

[hharney]

Nice trip today to YIP Willow Run airport in Detroit. EAA pancake breakfast this morning and dogs / brats this afternoon. Veterans Day celebration for all our honorable that served or are serving, thank you. We had an early arrival and there were 2 planes there when Jerry and I showed up. After pancakes and sausage we toured the static museum and then the ramp. We departed Michigan Flyers style, formation, and headed for JXN. I put my son Tom in with Jerry to take the opportunity for some in flight photos of 2JF with the new paint. Tom got some marvelous shots and we had a great trip home after the stop in Jackson.

To all a very special Memorial Day and blue skies.

The turbine Goose is awesome.

[WebMaster]

Great photography as usual, Herb.

Tom did a good job, and looked to be enjoying himself, as well.

[hharney]

Attention Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois

Let's meet in Gaylord, June 13 Saturday. Planning on a 9 AM arrival. See ya there

JUNE, 12-14
Gaylord
Gaylord Regional Airport (GLR) 12:00 p.m. Friday - 3:00 p.m. Sunday

EAA Fly-in/Camp-in. In conjunction with the Otsego Lake Splash-in. Free transportation. http://gaylordeaa.org/flyin.cfm.

Sponsored by EAA Chapter 1095. Call Wally McCoy 989-858-1575.

[hharney]

At the flyin on Memorial Day, 34EC and 2JF were caught taking the sky. This was at YIP in Detroit. Jerry and I were in formation for the take off to JXN when the paparazzo fired the weapon. Nice shots.


ADDED THE FORMATION T/O PHOTO

[skymstr02]

Looking at the photo of Jerry's plane, it appears that the spring on the right main gear door flapper door is broken (door not closing).

[hharney]

Been there too. That camera has way too much detail.

[ipasgas1]

Herb,
How have the winglets and boom fairings changed your performance? Any noticeable difference at low or high end? They look great and make the plane look more modern.

[hharney]

I am really pleased with the modifications I installed. The plane flys great and really has not changed anything dramatically. The aircraft is very stable on approach, in cross wind situations, slight heavier on the elevator and clean in cruise. I have about 30 hours on the plane since the completion of the restoration and I have no regrets. It is a pure joy to fly and see the reaction of fellow pilots when on the ramp. Most people ask me what year it is and I tell them "it's a 2009". I have owned this plane since 1976 so it's like putting on a fine glove each time I enter the cabin.

See ya at Oshkosh? 2JF will be on display in the contemporary area. Stop by.