My first multiengine training

[steingar]

This is the airplane (no, that isn't me hanging out the window):

I've got the logbook entry and a photo of my diminutive little ship along with the mighty bird as well. Don't yet have photos of me in the cockpit, but I'll post them up when I get them.

 

[Jack Spectre]

Awesome! What was it like to fly her?

 

[Gary]

Now that is cool!! A great experience.

Gary

 

[steingar]

Awesome! What was it like to fly her?

A real handful. The aircraft was constructed in the days before harmonious controls, and is a bit left-wing heavy. It certainly takes a boatload more attention than my Cherokee. The throttles have to be set pretty precisely (not by me, by the way) or the whole thing shakes to beat the band. An utterly unforgettable experience. Thanks for putting up with my bragging.

 

[rottydaddy]

Congrats, and welcome to the "club"!
My 10 minutes wasn't really a lesson, and I didn't learn very much, but it sure is cool just to fly something like that, isn't it?
I did pretty well turning it, but I initially had a tendency to push the nose down a bit without realizing it. I understand that once you're comfy in it, a Ford is pretty easy to fly. They have their peculiarities, but they're very uncomplicated.

 

[Ted]

They have their peculiarities, but they're very uncomplicated.

Remember, it's the same platform that my Ford Excursion was built on, which is much the same.

Sounds like a lot of fun, Michael!

 

[Trapper John]

The Trimotor was in our area for a couple of days last August. It was really neat to see it cruising around, and what a great sound it makes.

 

[flyersfan31]

Awesome. That is a fantastic entry in the logbook.!!

 

[gprellwitz]

I flew in it last month, but didn't spring for the cockpit seat. It was still a neat experience!