islander208

It looks like flying season is here. Lewis and 6 other pilots were at the Lebanon Springfield Airport Saturday. Two new jets made their maiden flights.


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGNROC2ttT4[/youtube]

jeteye

Thanks for the great video Buck. Everyone had a great time Saturday.

Found a fuel restriction in the A-7, andwil try againTuesday. A bad festo fitting was the culprit!!!!!!!

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RCISFUN

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Wow...Did I see guys wearing coats in KY...

Joe Westrich

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The video was a teaser. I watched it waiting for the A7 to fly and then it ended. I really like that paint scheme. Glad you got it as your replacement.

Countryboy

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It was also a teaser for the other parties that were there. Lewis probably could have flown it, but did the right thing by taking it home and sorting the problem. I love the scheme, it's a beauitful aircraft.

Countryboy

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Buck,
Thanks for taking the time to come out and film. The video editing is perfect. You captured the essential which is the take off & landings. Luckily, no crashes to be filmed on this day.

jeteye

We're bottling this weather up, and saving it for July.

BVM F-100's tearing up the sky during the "Scale Jet Showdown." They were a big attraction for everyone!!!!!!!!!!! More F-100 photos later.

jeteye

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Molnar142

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Agree the A7 looks mean but where's the big F-18?

jeteye

The big F-18 is totally off the hook!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's perfect now, and just waiting for the season to begin.

Had some pictures, but RCU won'tuploadtoday.

Lewis

jeteye

More F-100 pictures during the Scale Jet Showdown.

jeteye

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F-100 Scale Jet Showdown- Low pass is AWESOME. Who was flying this one? Most awesome I have ever seen!!!!!!!!
Don't know how Calvin managed to get this shot. The trees are way out on top of the hill. The camera was just right!

jeteye

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F-100 Scale Jet Showdown

jeteye

Warming up the airport for everyone again today. Had the pleasure of flying the A-7 Cosair. What a great airplane!Takeoff was very predictable and stable, and the entire flight was AWESOME! This was the most uneventful maidenever for me! The old A-7(midair victim) was a good one, but this one is truly exceptional. Leading edge slats make for a slow and stable landing.I'm also using two JR 370Agyros on this model. Ailerons and rudder were truly locked, and did not waver in the 18 to 20 knot winds thatI had today. I took a picture of the wind sock and began to wonder if I should wait. Temptation was too great, and away she went.I however chose not to fly again for the windwas constantly picking up. Keith "Jet Jockey did the taping on my camera, and Buck showed up with his equipment. Buck will post his videosometimes tonight, and I will get mine on too. Here are a few picturesbefore the flight. Many thanks to Fly Eagle Jets for such a fine airplane. Thanks also to Scott Marr and the Jets Over Kentuckypilots for making this happen. I hope Scott has his new plane ready to fly.Thanks to everyone formaking this a very specialday.

Lewis Patton

PHIL NUZA

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Talk about in the weeds.....[X(]

afterburner

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Congrats on the maiden Lewis. Looking forward to seeing it fly in July.

Marty

Countryboy

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Lord willing, hopefully those weeds will be infested with 150-200 jet pilots in about three months.

jetpilot

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Nice job Lewis! She's looking really nice!
shockwave number 2 is flying strong! I will have it and several new jets with me this year!
Nice job!
Scott

islander208

I ran into a very happy Lewis at the Lebanon Springfield Airport today. The A-7 Corsair made a successful maiden flight. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPdRnqRc4xQ[/youtube]

bcovish

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No air to air combat this year.

smitty1001

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Lewis,

Congrats on the maiden, it looks great! Can't wait until the July pilgrimage to my old Kentucky home

jet time

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Nice job and congrats on the maiden! Doesn't look like you took any time to even trim it!! Straight out flying and smooth as silk. Maybe this year we'll get both of them up at the same time. That will make a good video!
See you in July!

Lowell

islander208

Here are some stills from the video of the A-7 Corsair maiden.

smchale

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Congrats Lewis! Does it have the 6 underwing pylons?
Btw, the runway looks great....can't wait to see it at Jets over KY!

jeteye

Buck, You're amazing with a camera! Thanks for the great pictures and video. I'll be backagain next weekend.

Lewis