Wingwalking by junge1
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Description
Gene Soucy's 'Showcat' is the first Grunman biplane to be used in airshows since the 1930's. This modified Ag Cat was first designed in 1958. This aircraft is used for skywriting, wingwalking and as a pyrotechnics platform.
Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-985-14B(450hp)
Propeller: Hamilton Standard 2D30-6101-A-12 Constant Speed
Empty Weight: 2,900 pounds (with electrical & radio)
Gross Weight: 4,500 pounds
Fuel capacity: 102 gallons
Length: 24' 9"
Wingspan: 37' 6"
Height: 10' 2"
Structural Limits: 6 G's positive, 3 G's negative
Top Speed: 190mph
Cruise Speed: 100mph
Stall Speed: 45mph
Rate of Climb: 1,200 ft/min at sea level
Inverted Flight Time: Unlimited
This picture was taken in September 1998 at Midland, Texas and later scanned.
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Sig..
Comments (43)
Fantastic shot! I'm not sure I'd want to do this, but then...
Excellent shot!
superb love this
Beautiful scan and great POV of this bi-plane. Dana
Nice photo. I think I may have seen this plane at the Oshkosh air show a few years ago.
Its possible. I have seen this aircraft at the Reno races also!
No way Jose. I have seen these things on TV, but not for me. Nice shot. Aloha
Cool picture
To dangerous for me too. Interesting shot. Aloha
very nicce plane, excellent capture.
Wing walkers have always fascinated me. Nice shot.
i like to see this birds i was always fascinated by aircrafts whatever type and era.
A thrilling job if ever there was one!!!!!!
Cool shot!!
Beautiful capture of this Bi plane Sig, very well done!!
Superb capture my friend.
Never tried wing walking can't say I'd put that up there with must do adventures either. LOL Seems just a tad too dangerous for my blood.
wonderful photo!!
great foto
I think I'm not brave enough...too dangerous for an old guy like me !!! Excellent anyway.
Fantastic capture!!!
ntastic shot erland
Magnificant! Great shot and capture!
Excellent capture!
How odd...I've only know Midland for their oil wells - never knew about this. I remember watching news reels as a kid of wing-walkers and being thrilled at the sight. This is a great shot.
Fascinating capture! This looks like fun, although not sure if I'd do it, myself :) Awesome colors!
Fantastic snap!! I've ever been fascinated by these guys!!
Excellent photo!!
amazing photo my friend, really a splendid work!
Excellent capture! :)