Spruce Creek fly in.
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R1_NUR said:
Was that a Jim Kimball Model 12? - sadly, we lost the one imported into the UK in an accident, but thankfully the pilot is on the mend after being very badly injured in the event. I was always in awe of the workmanship Jim put into the aircraft - arguably, in the final analysis the basic design can be said to be flawed - too-much engine and too-little control authority, but it was certainly a stunning piece of craftsmanship. I also had a hand in scrapping the remains of the airframe - knowing how it had been in the original state, it seemed almost a crime.
Edited by eharding on Tuesday 30th March 22:13
eharding said:
Excellent photos - shame we can't build a place like Spruce Creek in the UK.
It's amazing what you can do in a low-tax economy. I went on a shopping trip today and thought how much richer we'd all be if it wasn't for fuel tax, VAT on fuel tax, road tax, wine tax, spirit tax, and VAT on everything.
eharding said:
R1_NUR said:
Was that a Jim Kimball Model 12? - sadly, we lost the one imported into the UK in an accident, but thankfully the pilot is on the mend after being very badly injured in the event. I was always in awe of the workmanship Jim put into the aircraft - arguably, in the final analysis the basic design can be said to be flawed - too-much engine and too-little control authority, but it was certainly a stunning piece of craftsmanship. I also had a hand in scrapping the remains of the airframe - knowing how it had been in the original state, it seemed almost a crime.
Edited by eharding on Tuesday 30th March 22:13
edfrp said:
I thought Alan Cassidy's Model 12 was built by Ross Briegleb? Was it really that badly damaged?
You might be right about the final build, but there was a fair amount of Kimball input..and yes, completely written off. Thankfully, it hit the ground in a pretty much flat attitude, but the crash flattened the whole airframe - estimates of somewhere in the region of a 30g impact.edfrp said:
eharding said:
R1_NUR said:
Excellent photos - shame we can't build a place like Spruce Creek in the UK.
Was that a Jim Kimball Model 12? - sadly, we lost the one imported into the UK in an accident, but thankfully the pilot is on the mend after being very badly injured in the event. I was always in awe of the workmanship Jim put into the aircraft - arguably, in the final analysis the basic design can be said to be flawed - too-much engine and too-little control authority, but it was certainly a stunning piece of craftsmanship. I also had a hand in scrapping the remains of the airframe - knowing how it had been in the original state, it seemed almost a crime.
That Model 12 was built and belongs to, a chap called Keith Phillips. He's got a fantastic SX300 amongst his toy collection at SC. I thought Alan Cassidy's Model 12 was built by Ross Briegleb? Was it really that badly damaged?Was that a Jim Kimball Model 12? - sadly, we lost the one imported into the UK in an accident, but thankfully the pilot is on the mend after being very badly injured in the event. I was always in awe of the workmanship Jim put into the aircraft - arguably, in the final analysis the basic design can be said to be flawed - too-much engine and too-little control authority, but it was certainly a stunning piece of craftsmanship. I also had a hand in scrapping the remains of the airframe - knowing how it had been in the original state, it seemed almost a crime.
He then let me fly it in formation. Just wow!
Edited by R1_NUR on Wednesday 31st March 00:40
Simpo Two said:
eharding said:
Excellent photos - shame we can't build a place like Spruce Creek in the UK.
It's amazing what you can do in a low-tax economy. I went on a shopping trip today and thought how much richer we'd all be if it wasn't for fuel tax, VAT on fuel tax, road tax, wine tax, spirit tax, and VAT on everything.
Everyone I met deserved to be there. Hard working honest individuals.
RDE said:
When I did some flying in Florida I had my medical done by a former USMC doctor who lived in Spruce Creek. His examination room was in the corner of the hangar that his Bonanza was in 
Dr. Kurle! Wish I could find a way of making $80 for 5 minutes work! It's a brilliant place and you're always guaranteed to see some pretty cool cars down there! OP, did you happen to see all the customised golf buggies driving around? I hope you tried one of the burgers in the restaurant as well, they're amazing!
simonej said:
RDE said:
When I did some flying in Florida I had my medical done by a former USMC doctor who lived in Spruce Creek. His examination room was in the corner of the hangar that his Bonanza was in
Dr. Kurle! Wish I could find a way of making $80 for 5 minutes work! It's a brilliant place and you're always guaranteed to see some pretty cool cars down there! OP, did you happen to see all the customised golf buggies driving around? I hope you tried one of the burgers in the restaurant as well, they're amazing!
Can't stop thinking about Aerobatics now. That and how do I raise some cash to buy the pad I want on Taxiway Echo. $200,000 so cheap ...
R1_NUR said:
That and how do I raise some cash to buy the pad I want on Taxiway Echo. $200,000 so cheap ...
Tell me about it! It's such a great place, I used to rent a 172 for about $60 an hour there - took it to the Bahamas and all kind of cool places. I spent 2 years in Florida and would go back in a flash if I could get it to work out!Gassing Station | Boats, Planes & Trains | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff