Timely warning to watch the gusty winds. I was at an airshow yesterday where a couple acts canceled due to winds, and one rare old transport was almost lost. The C-123 made some passes and then came in to land. As the main gear touched down a gust caught the plane, weathervaning it out of alignment with the runway. It tipped wildly to one side, the wingtip barely clearing the ground before sliding sideways off the grass runway into an adjacent field. No injuries, no damage, and the plane was able to taxi itself back to the display area. I think the farmer who owns the field is used to it getting beat up by the annual event.
C about 1 year ago
I dunno, he seems a bit flighty
oldpine52 about 1 year ago
Allen is preparing to crash and burn.
seanfear about 1 year ago
No he won’t promise you
Jesy Bertz Premium Member about 1 year ago
The landing gear appears a bit weak.
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member about 1 year ago
Yeah, last week he ran down Goober Hill and ended up in Albuquerque.
Zykoic about 1 year ago
Provides his own “wind beneath my wings”
DennisinSeattle Premium Member about 1 year ago
Allen will not have to worry about gusting winds at his altitude.
Doug K about 1 year ago
Beware of those updrafts and downdrafts.
allen@home about 1 year ago
I do not know that man. He’s no relative of mine.
lopaka about 1 year ago
Iʻm hoping that machine gun is timed for the passing of the prop blade. If not, he may shoot himself down.
Bilan about 1 year ago
Are those band-aids or straps to support those skinny knees?
TonysSon about 1 year ago
Allen prepares to take a flight of fantasy.
P51Strega about 1 year ago
Timely warning to watch the gusty winds. I was at an airshow yesterday where a couple acts canceled due to winds, and one rare old transport was almost lost. The C-123 made some passes and then came in to land. As the main gear touched down a gust caught the plane, weathervaning it out of alignment with the runway. It tipped wildly to one side, the wingtip barely clearing the ground before sliding sideways off the grass runway into an adjacent field. No injuries, no damage, and the plane was able to taxi itself back to the display area. I think the farmer who owns the field is used to it getting beat up by the annual event.
Plumbob Wilson about 1 year ago
Pre-1942 rondels, if anyone noticed.
General Trelane (Ret.) Premium Member about 1 year ago
This gives me an idea.
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 1 year ago
Allen will not be as lucky as the Wright brothers……..not at all!
Frank Burns Eats Worms about 1 year ago
Thanks to all those beef burritos, Allen is well-aware of gusting winds.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member about 1 year ago
Good morning Balladeers.
Bex Premium Member about 1 year ago
Gusty winds may exist.
Alberta Oil Premium Member about 1 year ago
Those straps do a fine job of holding the plane up.. but ain’t nothing holding Allen up, should the plane get airborne.
mistercatworks about 1 year ago
And trees. Don’t forget to be mindful of trees. :)
ArcticFox Premium Member about 1 year ago
Allen may not realize that that gusty winds, unfortunately, will be the least of his problems.
MemaJean about 1 year ago
I wonder what he was like when he was a teen. The goofball everyone wanted in their classes probably.
SheMc about 1 year ago
Hope he ate plenty beans before getting dolled up!!!
David Rickard Premium Member about 1 year ago
And don’t pull a John Denver, Allen!
too soon?
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 1 year ago
He will most assuredly be mindful. He’ll be well aware of any gusts in the vicinity.
rhpii about 1 year ago
Watch your 6 when you pass by Scooter’s yard.
Shikamoo Premium Member about 1 year ago
Allen is trying to escape gusty winds generated by Mildred.