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19-3825 Aircorp Bushmaster B-2 c/n 89-001. An Australian entry into the manufacture of light aircraft, the prototype Bushmaster VH-BOI flew for the first time in Queensland on 28 October 1989. Designed as a light aerobatic and touring aircraft to US FAR-23 Regulations for service with aero clubs and training organisations, it could also be used as a private touring aircraft.
Fitted with a tailwheel type undercarriage, construction was of conventional welded steel tube with fabric covering aft of the cabin, and an all-metal wing. Designed by Mr C W Whitney, the prototype was fitted with a 67 kw (90 hp) Norton Aerotor rotary engine but there was some delay in certification of this engine, and, following the first flight, it was fitted with the Lycoming O-235 engine. The prototype VH-BOI did not have flaps but production aircraft were planned to have three-stage flaps, all-metal skin in place of the fabric, and 53.3 cm (21 in) greater length.
A number of variants were proposed including: the two-seat Model B-2-16; the two-plus-two Model B-2-16A; and a two-seat in tandem model B-3-16 aimed at property support. Four-seat variants known as the model B-4-16 were to have two-plus-two seating; the model B-4-60 with four-seats and a 119 kw (160 hp) Lycoming engine; and the model B-4-80 with a 134 kw (180 hp) Lycoming engine. Production was planned to take place in a facility built at Caboolture airport in Queensland.
A Certificate of Airworthiness was issued in late 1990, and at that time it was announced two engines would be available for the two-seat production aircraft, the 87 kw (116 hp) Lycoming and the 119 kw (160 hp) Lycoming 0-320. Design limitations were +4.4G and -2.2G. Fuel capacity was 100 litres (22 Imp gals.).
In 1992 the Company had an injection of funds and announced the B-4-80 utility aircraft, this being the Bushmaster re-designed to take a 134 kw (180 hp) Lycoming O-360-A4M engine. Further design changes were made, particularly to the engine cowling and the undercarriage, these being aimed at meeting FAR-23 airworthiness standards. Construction of a second prototype was commenced but is not known to have been completed and is believed to have been placed in storage.
Normal take-off weight of the B-4-80 was expected to be 1,000 kg (2,204 lb) and cruising speed at 3,048 m (10,000 ft) was expected to be 280 km/h (174 mph) at 75% power. However, by mid-2007 only the prototype VH-BOI had been completed, and this was eventually sold and re-registered under AUF/RAA Regulations as 19-3825 on the 12 November 2002, being based in Queensland. No further examples are known to have been completed.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Wingspan: 10 m (30 ft 9 ¼ in)
Length: 6.40 (21 ft)
Wing area: 10 m² (150.7 sq ft)
Max cruising speed: 185 km/h (115 mph)
Stalling speed: 65 km/h (40 mph)
Fuel capacity: 100 litres (22 Imp gals)
Empty weight: 410 kg (904 lb)
Loaded weight: 700 kg (1,543 lb)
Clifton Fly-In 2015
Dalhart Army Air Base
Seen through a chain link fence, this World War Two vintage B-17 Bomber taxied on the runway at the 2018 Vero Beach Airshow in Vero Beach, Florida. Prints, and many other items, are available with this image on my website at www.tom-claud.pixels.com. Click on the link and thanks for visiting!
A World War Two vintage B-17 bomber makes a landing approach at the 2018 Vero Beach Airshow in Vero Beach, Florida. Prints, and many other items, are available with this image on my website at www.tom-claud.pixels.com. Click on the link and thanks for visiting!
A World War Two vintage B-17 Bomber makes a low level pass with its landing gear down at the 2018 Vero Beach Airshow in Vero Beach, Florida. Prints, and many other items, are available with this image on my website at www.tom-claud.pixels.com. Click on the link and thanks for visiting!
A World War Two vintage B-17 Bomber makes a treetop level approach to the runway at the 2018 Vero Beach Airshow in Vero Beach, Florida. Prints, and many other items , are available with this image on my website at www.tom-claud.pixels.com. Click on the link and thanks for visiting!
Army Lynx Helicopter during training
Army Lynx training.
Music: youtu.be/EsuJth9FXec
Photo by Iris
Story by the wonderful Ashlynn.
Thanks so much for writing the story for this pic Ash!!!
Special guest-star: Larah Sa'fir
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General Okiddo ordered her squadron's two ace pilots to stand fast for a briefing before leading her squad on a very important aerial demonstration for some high profile diplomats.
Everything had to be perfect. The planes had been washed and waxed and general Okiddo expected nothing less then perfection when it came to her pilot's appearance.
The feared skycaptain, General Okiddo, marched out onto the airstrip's parking apron. The clicking of her heels echoing in the morning air tended to un-nerve even the most disciplined pilots.
Captain Jameson stood at attention, stone faced, staring straight ahead while her counter-part, captain Sa'fir stood nervously at attention.
It had been a nightmare of a morning for captain Sa'fir. She decided to go out for happy hour the night before and totally forgot to pick-up her uniform from the dry cleaners. Also she woke-up late with a very bad hangover and now stood at attention before the most feared general in the Air Corps.
General Okiddo stopped in front of her two aces. She looked over captain Jameson and flashed a rare smile of approval.
"Very nice, captain Jameson. You maybe the biggest whore in the corps, but you never cease to amaze and you’re one hell of pilot!"
A confused look briefly formed on captain Jameson's face
"Ummmmmm....thank you ma'am!", she replied.
General Okiddo turned her attention to captain Sa'fir
"What dumpster did you wake-up in captain Sa'fir?" Okiddo asked.
"Uh.......ma'am? ", Sa'fire replied.
Captain Jameson snickered as general Okiddo began to lace into her rival, captain Sa'fir.
"What is it you don't understand about service dress?! You show up in what looks like captain Jameson's bed sheet after she's been fucked by half of B Squadron!"
Captain Jameson rolled her eyes and then pretended to sneeze....."Haaatttt-chu"
"Bless you Jameson!", barked Okiddo....."And then that hat!", she continued. "Are you going out for a croissant this morning?! Since when do we wear barrets in my Squadron?!"
Captain Jameson pretended to sneeze again......."Booots-chu!!"
"Jesus Christ Jameson......stuff some bullets in that cock-sniffer?"
"She's a bigger slut then I am", thought Captain Jameson.
"OH MY GOD.........KNEE HIGH BOOTS?.........ARE YOU HERE TO RIDE A BALONEY PONEY LIKE I AM SURE JAMESON WAS LAST NIGHT?!"
"What the fuck!", thought Captain Jameson.
"Come with me!", general Okiddo ordered captain Sa'fir as she led her toward the general's quarters.
"Jameson.......go blow the diplomats while I get captain Sa'fir in order!"
This World War Two vintage P-40 Warhawk performed at the 2018 Stuart Airshow in Stuart, Florida. Prints, and many other items, are available with this image on my website at www.tom-claud.pixels.com. Thanks for visiting!
