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 11 months ago
I dunno, he seems a bit flighty
oldpine52 11 months ago
Allen is preparing to crash and burn.
seanfear 11 months ago
No he won’t promise you
Jesy Bertz Premium Member 11 months ago
The landing gear appears a bit weak.
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member 11 months ago
Yeah, last week he ran down Goober Hill and ended up in Albuquerque.
Zykoic 11 months ago
Provides his own “wind beneath my wings”
DennisinSeattle Premium Member 11 months ago
Allen will not have to worry about gusting winds at his altitude.
Doug K 11 months ago
Beware of those updrafts and downdrafts.
allen@home 11 months ago
I do not know that man. He’s no relative of mine.
lopaka 11 months ago
Iʻm hoping that machine gun is timed for the passing of the prop blade. If not, he may shoot himself down.
Bilan 11 months ago
Are those band-aids or straps to support those skinny knees?
TonysSon 11 months ago
Allen prepares to take a flight of fantasy.
P51Strega 11 months 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 11 months ago
Pre-1942 rondels, if anyone noticed.
General Trelane (Ret.) Premium Member 11 months ago
This gives me an idea.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 11 months ago
Allen will not be as lucky as the Wright brothers……..not at all!
Frank Burns Eats Worms 11 months ago
Thanks to all those beef burritos, Allen is well-aware of gusting winds.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member 11 months ago
Good morning Balladeers.
Bex Premium Member 11 months ago
Gusty winds may exist.
Alberta Oil Premium Member 11 months 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 11 months ago
And trees. Don’t forget to be mindful of trees. :)
ArcticFox Premium Member 11 months ago
Allen may not realize that that gusty winds, unfortunately, will be the least of his problems.
MemaJean 11 months ago
I wonder what he was like when he was a teen. The goofball everyone wanted in their classes probably.
SheMc 11 months ago
Hope he ate plenty beans before getting dolled up!!!
David Rickard Premium Member 11 months ago
And don’t pull a John Denver, Allen!
too soon?
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member 11 months ago
He will most assuredly be mindful. He’ll be well aware of any gusts in the vicinity.
rhpii 11 months ago
Watch your 6 when you pass by Scooter’s yard.
Shikamoo Premium Member 11 months ago
Allen is trying to escape gusty winds generated by Mildred.