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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Comments (43)
Can't imagine the wind blast the walker gets when the plane is at speed or during the acrobatic moves..
Fantastic Shot.
I don't know if anyone has noticed this, but the tough job of wing walker is done by a woman!!!
Awesome bi-plane!
sehr schöne Flugzeuge!!!
stunning shot!
wow that real cool shot there. bet the show was wonderful too
Great shot!
Great result with your scan! Very clear..excellent capture :)
No thanks! I'll just stay down here. Better yet, I'd like a ride in one of those AT-6s. :D (I had help with the ID.)
Wonderful capture!
terrific capture sig..
Nice picture.. Very detailed.. :-) I should see, if I'm lucky! lol Some wingwalkers this year.. But this picture is a great one. AND close.. Good info.. Cheers.. Rob