There are some really great youtube documentaries for these cold, windy days. Just watched one on the P-38. Did not know it was so important in the Pacific. The Corsair. It was actually a total disaster, at first, on carriers. They had to fly them off of island runways. Then the Brits figured out how to land them on carriers, and away they went. The F-22...holy cow! I want one! Doc Then there is the A-10 documentary. Sheeze...I need more popcorn!
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Here in South Carolina, it is quite the opposite Aros. I fly from September to June. June, July, and August are either dawn patrol or dusk, as the day time temps can hit 110, with 100% humidity. It is very difficult to fly when you cant even see because your eyes are full of sweat and you lipos are puffing without even being connected to anything!!! Snow?? What the Hades is snow?? LOL
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Well, I normally brag about our good weather here so, I will do it again:):)
Even our coldest winter days are about 18*C. Mind you, we are all walking around like we are about to go to the South Pole;)
I must admit to having a bit of rain and floods around over the last few weeks but when we have only had four rained out club days in six years [club days are Wednesday and Sundays] we can not complain at all.
And you are all welcome to come and fly with us at any time.
It would such a blast to win the 30 million in powerball tonight, I would pay for you all to come down for a couple of weeks. Hey, any one know Ellen or Oprah????
We are in winter here now and our coldest day has been 21*C. Not too bad at all.
Regards and respect
Daryl
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G'day gang,
Yeah, our summer here was a real stinker with a week of temperatures over 45*C with 85% humidity thrown in just for good measure. A couple of days topped out over 52*C at work [just around Christmas]. It was off the scale on our automatic weather station.
All up, we had six weeks over 40*.
Funny enough, I prefer the heat over the cold any day.
My mate Shirty gets 40* + in Perth Western Australia on a regular basis during summer as well.
Today was 21* here but raining all day. Forecast is for the same tomorrow so flying might be out and a sleep in, in.
Regards and respect
Daryl
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Originally posted by crxmanpat View PostMan, I've actually had to put on long pants the past few weeks as it's been getting down into the 40's at night. But by Noon it's time to break out the shorts again. I have to have the heater on in the car in the morning, and the A/C in the afternoon. Crazy weather I tell ya! :)
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Originally posted by Grossman56 View PostWhat the heck is going on!!
We are having the mildest winter since we moved here 6 years ago. We've had temps in the 50's and low 60's, go figure!!
Grossman56Warbird Charlie
HSD Skyraider FlightLine OV-10 FMS 1400: P-40B, P-51, F4U, F6F, T-28, P-40E, Pitts, 1700 F4U & F7F, FOX glider Freewing A-6, T-33, P-51 Dynam ME-262, Waco TF Giant P-47; ESM F7F-3 LX PBJ-1 EFL CZ T-28, C-150, 1500 P-51 & FW-190
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Originally posted by Grossman56 View PostWhat the heck is going on!!
We are having the mildest winter since we moved here 6 years ago. We've had temps in the 50's and low 60's, go figure!!
Grossman56Warbird Charlie
HSD Skyraider FlightLine OV-10 FMS 1400: P-40B, P-51, F4U, F6F, T-28, P-40E, Pitts, 1700 F4U & F7F, FOX glider Freewing A-6, T-33, P-51 Dynam ME-262, Waco TF Giant P-47; ESM F7F-3 LX PBJ-1 EFL CZ T-28, C-150, 1500 P-51 & FW-190
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I had....was just jerkin your chain here. No melt yet, maybe start later this week when it is forecast for low/mid 40's. Todays 10 minutes of shoveling 4" off the sidewalk in 0 degree wind chills froze my keister :Scared:Warbird Charlie
HSD Skyraider FlightLine OV-10 FMS 1400: P-40B, P-51, F4U, F6F, T-28, P-40E, Pitts, 1700 F4U & F7F, FOX glider Freewing A-6, T-33, P-51 Dynam ME-262, Waco TF Giant P-47; ESM F7F-3 LX PBJ-1 EFL CZ T-28, C-150, 1500 P-51 & FW-190
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Originally posted by OV10 View PostI had....was just jerkin your chain here. No melt yet, maybe start later this week when it is forecast for low/mid 40's. Todays 10 minutes of shoveling 4" off the sidewalk in 0 degree wind chills froze my keister :Scared:Team Gross!
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