The original 3 wackers were Ham’s. The four blades are certainly not Curtiss Wrights, look to me to be a four blade Hamilton (?).
Reverse pitch on the inner two- ok.
I know , I know!!! CE’s!
Cheers, Richie
Matt, sorry you had that run in. I hate it when law enforcement is used for revenue generation.
The props on the production B-32’s were all Curtiss Electric. They were also made with hollow steel blades, one of the first uses of that method of blade construction. The inboards were reversible as on the prototype.
Bill, study the hub, it is typically Curtiss , although the blade shape does resemble the Hamilton Standard profile.
We’ve probably had enough fun with this one. Since Osher didn’t weigh in on the “tie breaker”, in my vast authority as the Asker Of The Question, I shall award the win to Matt.
Here is a picture of Hobo Queen. It was on the same mission as the B-32 that was attacked, but split off to go to a different photo target before the Zeros and Shidens showed up. Best view of the Curtiss prop hubs.
Thanks for the sentiments about my dealing with the local revenu’ers!
This story is not over yet.
Here is an easy one and may have already been adressed.
Who, when, and in what aircraft was the first trans-Pacific flight made?
Charles Kingsford Smith
1928
Fokker VIIb/3m “Southern Cross”
Correct on all counts trexx!
Whatcha got fer us?
BUMP- headed towards page three!
Is anybody out there?
trexx, I really hope you are not near any of these fires and that all are safe. Not sure where in California you are located, but it is affecting just about everyone in one way or another.
Be safe and keep 'em flying!
Ooops! Sorry guys. I’m safe, thanks for your concern. I did get ill from the brown air. Apparently 12 days of less than an 1/8 of mile visability finally got to me. Things are much better now.
Here’s your question:
What European is known as the father of hang gliding?
He’s also known as the first to field the idea that “heavier than air flight” will require a cumulation of data and tests that are more than likely beyond the scope of a single individual. Paraphrasing: “A culture of flying will be needed to solve the proplems of engineering and aerodynamics to achieve the dream of powered flight with wings”
That would be Lilienthal, who broke his neck testing his theories.
Uh… what was that an entire 60 seconds?! OOOOOhhhh! You smarty pants… ! DRAT!
What is the first name then…?
“Small sacrifices must be made.”
Otto.
On the side of the hang glider he flew was inscribed:
Otto-Pilot
For the next question, a bit of comic relief.
What was the odd nature of the final copilot in a movie titled “Airplane”, and how does he tie in to Trexx’s question?
Oooh, I know this one. How sick is that?!
The copilot was a ‘blowup doll’ with a t-shirt that read “Otto is My Copilot!”
And don’t call me Shirley!
OK, Matt. You got it, and you also get into the sick mind column with me…and more than a few others around here[:D]
And the prize is…
You have to come up with the next baffler!!!
Here is an interesting one concerning movie flying, if that’s okay?
What do the movies “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” and the original “Flight of the Phoenix” have in common?
It may be a stretch, but there is a connection and it’s a lot closer than six degrees. And no, it’s not Kevin Bacon!
Paul Mantz
AND Frank Tallman, if I’m not mistaken.
Brumbles, I’d agree. Tallmantz.