The Tin Goose - Part 2

Back to Sarasota-Bradenton International airport to see a rare flying aircraft. By the way, rides were first-come-first-served and the average age was probably 80 by the looks of the older people floating in and out. Kind of makes sense when you figure this was 73 years old itself.

I was fascinated by the lines attached to the ailerons. Looks pretty primitive that the cockpit controls would maneuver these lines exposed outside.

I forget what they said about these engines. They had a name of course but I have forgotten.

The pilot said an old VW Beetle was faster than this thing. It only takes 40 mph for liftoff. Amazing.

Lots of window area for the flight crew.

The Tim Goose is almost 80 feet wide.

A damn sweet piece of American Aviation history.

Ground view of the cockpit.

Paying passengers boarding for their 15 minute flight.

Video taken by me. I love the smoke when the engine fires up.

Video taken by Naples TV crew.

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