TnGrandma

We went to a fly-in at the local airport for the first time. Was surprised by how many planes there were and the variety. I know nothing about planes so these are just some that I liked.

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The propellers are on the wing instead of the front!

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Horseart Loc: Alabama

I know nothing about them either but they are really pretty and I think you did a beautiful job on these.

Fly cessna Loc: Hemet ,Ca

The one with the propellers on the wing is called an aircam. It was designed to take photos from Of the Everglades for National Geographic

Pepsiman Loc: New York City

Nice set,,,

10MPlayer Loc: California

I love airplanes. Always have. I spent 6 years of my life working on A-4 Skyhawks in a Marine Reserve outfit in Alameda. Then I went on to spend a year and a half working toward getting my A & P license. I eventually realized there was no money in it so I moved on but I never lost my love of them.

Your photos are great. Nice color and composition. At first I thought the yellow tail dragger was an Airknocker but then I saw the Piper logo on the side. Great stuff. If I wasn't so old I'd go get that pilot's license I couldn't afford back then. Heh.

Fly cessna Loc: Hemet ,Ca

Don't ever give up, been flying anything that will stay in the air longer than 30 sec since I was 10 I’m 62 now got my ppl when I was 48 now have my own 172 ( my work truck I’m an IA /a&p)
And I still can’t get enough so I fly RC jets (F-16/f-4 crew chief in my 20’s)😉

Fly cessna Loc: Hemet ,Ca

Don't ever give up, been flying anything that will stay in the air longer than 30 sec since I was 10 I’m 62 now got my ppl when I was 48 now have my own 172 ( my work truck I’m an IA /a&p)
And I still can’t get enough so I fly RC jets (F-16/f-4 crew chief in my 20’s)😉

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Nice variety and nice images.

That little bright yellow one (Cub Yellow) is a Piper Cub and made from 1938-1947, 19,888 in the US and 150 in Canada. Mostly in military variations for WW II. They also built 253 glider variations with no engine.

It was built as two seat trainer so while the instruments are all in front both seats have controls in the civilian models. Some of the early ones had a balance quirk - made for an instructor and student pilot in the two seats and the plane was balance for someone in both the front and back seats. So someone flying it alone sat in the back seat to properly balance the aircraft unless they put something in the back seat for weight. It could only carry from about 600 to less than 900 lbs dependent on the model and engine. A couple of new models were produced from 1947 to 1981 then Piper sold the rights to someone else. Piper's "Super Cub" was rated for 830 lbs load had a 150 hp engine and did a horrendus 130 mph. Thousands have been rebuilt, custom built or built under license in at least 4 countries since then and they even had "kits" to build your own. Those first ones in 1938 cost $995 according to one source I read.

I am not a pilot, just a retired history teacher with a lot of curiosity and fair research skills. Years ago I had a friend with his license and he lusted after owning one of his own.

Ourspolair

Lovely shots. You were lucky to have clear skies and sunshine, it makes such a difference. Stay well and keep up the good work.

Transbuff1985 Loc: east central Iowa

Nice set TnGrandma, presented very well. Fly - In's unusually have breakfast available. If go for a ride- go up in aircraft first than eat. It is a beautiful feeling getting the birds eye view of the landscape. Got my pilot license in 1988 and love it up there! thanks for sharing these.

JeffL Loc: New Jersey

#1 is a Cessna 180, #2 looks like a CAP-10, #3 is a Piper Cub, #4 i think is a home built, #5 may be another home built, #6 has been identified as the AirCam, #7 is a Citabria (airbatic spelled backwards). I towed gliders with one of these. #8 may be an Aerospatial chopper.

sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

Almost like an old car show - a lot of variety and what appears to be a lot of personal input in terms of paint jobs! Nice set!

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Nice photos! I've been a pilot for 52 years, so I never get tired of planes or airshows. There is nothing more thrilling than being in the sky like a bird. It is too bad that it is so expensive though or more people would take it up.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Great variety

Richard Spencer Loc: Evansville, Indiana

Soloed in a piper cub like #3 about 1948. (I'm now 93) Flew some of the others but loved to get out in the country in the cub in the late afternoon and just cruise around. Had to be back on the ground before dark because the cub did not have lights.