Sunset formation flight of a Cub with two RV-8s

[tc1234c]

RV-8 builder/pilot John Fleurent sent me the following video and photo.


John Fleurent RV-8 on right wing----Mike Kelly is on the left.

https://picasaweb.google.com/107646684575855201411/ScreenCaptures02#5833518641497259506

 

[txaviator]

Very cool pic and video. If my memory serves me, didn't you used to work for Honeywell? I think we chatted about that MANY years ago....

 

[tc1234c]

Very cool pic and video. If my memory serves me, didn't you used to work for Honeywell? I think we chatted about that MANY years ago....

Gary,

I was an academician. It must be someone with the same name whom you met.

 

[lucaperazzolli]

WOW ! That's awesome. Cub and Rv are the best of two worlds

 

[turbo]

only at the creek. this is a must stop if you are flying in florida.

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[David-aviator]

Great picture, Ted. Thanks for posting it.

 

[JonJay]

That is awesome. The wings really show the pitch differences with the Cub giving it all he has and the RV's, nose high, dragging along.

 

[tc1234c]

Well said Turbo "only in Spruce Creek". Yesterday right after I have flown with a 9A builder I saw seven Cubs taxied out. I drove to the Big Tree Park and watched them take off. Six went up formation and one stayed doing TnGs. Soon a lot of neighbors came over and enjoyed the beautiful sunset and the impromptu airshow. Added bonus is a Sopwith Camel doing fly-bys. We also get to rate the student doing TnGs in the Cub. While watching Cubs coming for overhead break John mentioned about his formation with a Cub, thus this thread. Life is good either watching or flying a airplane!

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[Mike S]

I'll bet I am not the only one with a new desktop image today

Thanks for posting that photo.