when I was in the US Navy ..64 to 68... NAS Whidbey had some of these planes that were specially equipped for officers who had desk jobs to maintain their flight hours so our beach craft had variable pitch props and other extras so the pilots could log hours to maintain their ratings so I have a soft spot for these little planes you haven't experienced a small aircraft flight until you fly with a Navel aviator who normally flies jet fighters off a carrier .. for a pilot
I have no idea. I'm not usually familiar with the ownership history of any of the planes that I've flown. This one featured in the simulator may represent one that's special but I don't know. I'm used to them all as working planes. The first Beech 18 I flew, I saw tied up at the dock, back when I was 19. We loaded it up with lumber and propane and away we went. We were focused more on getting the day's work done than knowing who owned it last. The few that are left up here are still working. Thanks for watching.
You are correct, and I did have them open, so don't apologize. I had the cowl flaps open right from the beginning. You will see that they are pulled out. ( Two silver "L" handles by your right leg.) I never said that the cowl flaps were closed. I stated that I would close the oil shutters for a quick warm up. I did notice that the carb heat levers were highlighted right when I said "cowl flap levers" so that was an unfortunate coincidence that I may correct. Thanks for watching and for commenting.
when I was in the US Navy ..64 to 68... NAS Whidbey had some of these planes that were specially equipped for officers who had desk jobs to maintain their flight hours so our beach craft had variable pitch props and other extras so the pilots could log hours to maintain their ratings so I have a soft spot for these little planes you haven't experienced a small aircraft flight until you fly with a Navel aviator who normally flies jet fighters off a carrier .. for a pilot
What do you think? Is this the John Galt plane but silver?
I have no idea. I'm not usually familiar with the ownership history of any of the planes that I've flown. This one featured in the simulator may represent one that's special but I don't know. I'm used to them all as working planes. The first Beech 18 I flew, I saw tied up at the dock, back when I was 19. We loaded it up with lumber and propane and away we went. We were focused more on getting the day's work done than knowing who owned it last. The few that are left up here are still working. Thanks for watching.
Cowl flaps open for takeoff, sorry , I have twin beech flying time.
You are correct, and I did have them open, so don't apologize. I had the cowl flaps open right from the beginning. You will see that they are pulled out. ( Two silver "L" handles by your right leg.) I never said that the cowl flaps were closed. I stated that I would close the oil shutters for a quick warm up. I did notice that the carb heat levers were highlighted right when I said "cowl flap levers" so that was an unfortunate coincidence that I may correct. Thanks for watching and for commenting.