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Forum: Messages 01-26-04, 09:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 28,813
Posted By OSCARDEUCE
Thumbs up Sounds right Kevin, I personally use 120kts as...

Sounds right Kevin,
I personally use 120kts as the old bird isn't a spring chicken, and I am not sure what loads were placed on her in combat., I don't know if Mitch feels this way or not, but with...
Forum: Messages 01-16-04, 08:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,422
Posted By OSCARDEUCE
I do not know what they are attatched with but...

I do not know what they are attatched with but make sure they are on good. If they fall off they are headed right toward the rear prop. I had a friend catch one and put a big hole in it.
Tom
Forum: Messages 12-25-03, 10:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 17,693
Posted By OSCARDEUCE
Talking Mitch, Way to go!!! I have also had the honor...

Mitch,
Way to go!!!
I have also had the honor of flying with Col. Chuck Hines. He was almost shot down in 862. ( se articlwe on this board or www.huey.org)I continue to be humbled by the men who...
Forum: Messages 12-17-03, 01:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 22,307
Posted By OSCARDEUCE
Go with your comfort. It will change with time...

Go with your comfort. It will change with time and experience. You should push yourself to some extent to learn more, while knowing your personal limitations.
For example, I was flying an airshow...
Forum: Messages 12-16-03, 10:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 22,307
Posted By OSCARDEUCE
Francisco, I was a 160 hour c-172 pilot. I bought...

Francisco,
I was a 160 hour c-172 pilot. I bought an O2-A and found a competent IP. I took my ME in the O2-A. I am centerline thrust limited, but very comfy in the O2-A. I am working on my IFR and...
Forum: Messages 10-31-03, 08:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,760
Posted By OSCARDEUCE
Not all air medivacs wear hlmets, The one I work...

Not all air medivacs wear hlmets, The one I work for does not. I usually fly with my helmet on, Yes is is a litte hotter, a bit heavy, but mine does not restrict my vision. It is a military standard....
Forum: Messages 10-25-03, 04:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 18,725
Posted By OSCARDEUCE
I did a missing man formation in my O2-A for a...

I did a missing man formation in my O2-A for a friend who was a B-17 flight engineer. We had an O2,T-6 and L-17 with a B-17 in the lead. I was 50 feet off the left wing . Let me tell you how much...
Forum: Messages 10-23-03, 04:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 23,280
Posted By OSCARDEUCE
I gave a ride to Col. Chuck Hines who flew my...

I gave a ride to Col. Chuck Hines who flew my O2-A in Viet Nam. He told of the pilots doing the stall turns you describe. He would put on an "airshow" for the VC. While they were coming out to watch...
Forum: Messages 09-30-03, 08:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 25,539
Posted By OSCARDEUCE
Keven, In my O2-A I use 80 kt on final for short...

Keven,
In my O2-A I use 80 kt on final for short fields. This allows me to put it down in around 1000 ft or so. The .O is 75-80 kts. Even the military dash 1 was a lottle vague, nd these guys were...
Forum: Messages 09-26-03, 10:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 21,512
Posted By OSCARDEUCE
The closest I know of: Ron Zoellner Nothern Ohio...

The closest I know of:
Ron Zoellner
Nothern Ohio
1500 hours 337/O2 time 22,000 total time
CFII, ME, Glider
cell 419 239-7505
Forum: Messages 08-18-03, 06:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 32,281
Posted By OSCARDEUCE
I had to think with my wallet. Why pay for an...

I had to think with my wallet. Why pay for an airplane and then rent someone elses, esp. with an hour limitation from insurance. I have 60 hours in the O2 now and I hope to put some money back to get...
Forum: Messages 08-15-03, 06:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 31,828
Posted By OSCARDEUCE
Jason The O2-A was about 800 lbs heavier than its...

Jason
The O2-A was about 800 lbs heavier than its civilian brother the 337. The wings had 2 tanks in each wing. there was the addition of a 3rd spar in the wing and hard points to carry rocket...
Forum: Messages 08-15-03, 11:40 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 301,150
Posted By OSCARDEUCE
Dave, Seems close to me I insure my hull for a...

Dave,
Seems close to me I insure my hull for a bit less, but have fewer hours.
Tom
Forum: Messages 08-14-03, 03:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 32,281
Posted By OSCARDEUCE
Hugh, I have a multi rating with CLT limitaion. I...

Hugh,
I have a multi rating with CLT limitaion. I hope to remove the CLT soon so I can fly a B-25!!!!. Took all training and checkride in the O2-A
The check flight was similar to a conventional twin,...
Forum: Messages 08-14-03, 02:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 31,334
Posted By OSCARDEUCE
Per my POH, Instructor with 2500 O2-A time and...

Per my POH, Instructor with 2500 O2-A time and discussions woth former USAF Duck pilots I land full flap and full stall. Keep the nosewheel off until elevator control is lost. I am careful when fully...
Forum: Messages 08-08-03, 10:16 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 301,150
Posted By OSCARDEUCE
insurance

1. No IFR rating
2. no specific sim time
I found an instructor with 1500 plus in O2-A, was good enough for them.
I get lots of input from military O2-A pilots from Viet Nam.
Aviation Isurance...
Forum: Messages 08-08-03, 10:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 27,638
Posted By OSCARDEUCE
Wollow run Michigan www.yankeeairmuseum.org they...

Wollow run Michigan
www.yankeeairmuseum.org
they now list 2 o2's
tom
Forum: Messages 08-06-03, 11:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 27,638
Posted By OSCARDEUCE
Talking Airshow

Hi,
I will be flying in the Yankee Air Museum Airshow this Weekend. I hope to do a SAR Demo with a Skyraider and helo. I hope to see some of you there. I am listed as the only O2-A attending. I hope...
Forum: Messages 08-06-03, 11:42 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 301,150
Posted By OSCARDEUCE
Talking I am low time 150 hours total with 50 hours in my...

I am low time 150 hours total with 50 hours in my O2-A and my insurance is about $3000/ year through Aviation insurance Managers
Forum: Messages 07-23-03, 09:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 67,398
Posted By OSCARDEUCE
My POH says lean to max then enrichen 2-3 units...

My POH says lean to max then enrichen 2-3 units on the EGT.
1968 O2-A. The combat vets who flew O2-A's in combat swore by this. Good enough for them over the bad guys, good enough for me.
Tom
Forum: Messages 07-23-03, 03:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 27,585
Posted By OSCARDEUCE
lucky duck!!!!

O2-A in Viet Nam hit by 37 mm flak.
Enjoy.
Forum: Messages 06-23-03, 05:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 23,393
Posted By OSCARDEUCE
Chuck Hines

Hi All!!!
This weekend I took Chuck Hines for a ride in his former mount. He is on the home page in 1970. Here is a picture of us in 2003.
By the way Col. Hines flew the O2-A like he never left...
Forum: Messages 05-20-03, 07:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 26,958
Posted By OSCARDEUCE
Talking First solo

Yesterday did first solo in O2-A!!!!
Forum: Messages 04-11-03, 08:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 27,432
Posted By OSCARDEUCE
Talking WOW!!!! 18,000 feet!!! I'm lucky to get 2000 in...

WOW!!!!
18,000 feet!!!
I'm lucky to get 2000 in the O2!!!
Maybe I should put a couple of turbos on mine!!!
Tom
Forum: Messages 04-03-03, 06:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 39,239
Posted By OSCARDEUCE
Yep, I bet it was the hunter. I do not think that...

Yep, I bet it was the hunter. I do not think that the O2-A drone went through.
Tom
O2-A 68-10862
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