When ducks won't fly - get a Stork.

[Olderndirt]

Most of you will recognize Karamea as we depart, betting this stuff isn't very thick.



It's lightening up and the sun appears to be above - which is good.



The thought crosses your mind - could I go back?

[Adamski]

Reminds me of my PZL-Wilga! I wonder what the thinking behind such a long/high undercarriage struts is. I can see it'd help for grass strips etc. ... but do they need to be quite so high??

[Olderndirt]

QUOTE (Adamski @ Feb 22 2012,6:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Reminds me of my PZL-Wilga! I wonder what the thinking behind such a long/high undercarriage struts is. I can see it'd help for grass strips etc. ... but do they need to be quite so high??

A thing that comes to mind is the angle of attack presented by the long main gear encourages earlier flyability, what with flaps, slats etc. Not saying you're going anywhere, yet, but at least airborne. For landing, some really long oleo struts.

[Splitpin]

Nice legs Great shots Dave

[Ian Warren]

The long leg were designed to keep Erwin Rommel out off his plane ( i heard he was quiet short) , the German High Command did not like him being at the very front spearheading every battle .

[Adamski]

QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Feb 23 2012,4:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

The long leg were designed to keep Erwin Rommel out off his plane ( i heard he was quiet short) , the German High Command did not like him being at the very front spearheading every battle .

I shouldn't have thought that Herr Goering would manage those either

[Ian Warren]

That chubby twit , would'nt get off the ground with him in it ... you need a Heinkel 111Z for a tow plane