Visions of Freedom by bmac62
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...there are many visions of freedom, one of which is this airplane. This one allows a pilot and six passengers to takeoff and land on either land or water. Just what the doctor ordered for fliers in the Pacific Northwest.
...caught this amphibian flying boat, called "Gweduck", at a nearby airshow awhile back. It has a certain sparkle to it that caught my eye.
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...for you airplane aficianados, this is not a Grumman Widgeon:) It was built upon a Widgeon design but is an entirely new aircraft built out of composite materials aimed at overcoming corrosion problems that have plagued all earlier aluminum amphibians. Click Here for Gweduck's website.
Bill
Zoom worthy.
"Ubiquitous"
Comments (30)
EJD64
I like the plane and the photo too. I figured it was a sea plane by the shape of the belly.
durleybeachbum
What a cutie! That is so attractive! (Golly, what am I saying?)
T.Rex
Oh, my! This is SO funny! I like the Donald Duck-like "beak" in front. Now, this is at home in all 3 elements - land, sea and air. I bet it can pass on a lot of streets! Really nice photo of this fun contraption. Keep up the good work! :-)
bobrgallegos
Very cool capture Bill!!
auntietk
Catchy name! Honestly, I don't associate it with the clam at all, but it's cute, anyway. Nice proportions! I like your shot better than ones that show the whole thing. (Oh, now THAT's a surprise! LOL!) Somehow those long wings take away from the design. I don't suppose they'd consider ... nah ... never mind. :P
jayfar
Very nice capture Bill and everyone can see with the high wing.
kgb224
Superb capture Bill. God Bless.
BIPOLARTWO
Bring's back memories of a couple of old film's where they used a plain similar to this-Great picture and very good capture...
awjay
a sturdy wee craft
neiwil
Now that's interesting and different, it's been a bit quiet on the 'duck pond' since we moved the U-Boat....I wonder ;-) Sure looks like a fun way to sightsee, great catch Bill, you can now add 'Gweduck' hunter to your list of passtimes :-)
Faemike55
Very cool capture Bill I'd love to take a ride in this one
dragonmuse
Very interesting plane. useful indeed :)
flavia49
wonderful shot
MrsRatbag
It's a sporty looking little plane, as airplanes go...I love the glow that seems to come off it, almost like Tara's style ;P Well done, Bill!
jocko500
wow this is cool
whaleman
I know exactly what you mean Bill, even around here water access would be great. My brother was half-way through building a smaller version of this (single engine, pusher) when he was diagnosed with MS many years ago. It was sold to someone in Calgary who did complete it but I have not been able to track it down. We spent many hours thinking and talking about how nice it would be to set down on Lake Wabamun near our cabin (an original Edmonton streetcar).
vkoontz
Nice pic. I first thought it was a modified Super Widgeon by the thumbnail pic :)
Maxidyne
Never seen one of these before Bill but i'm really drawn to it. It has real charm. Thanks for posting mate :)
jendellas
Smart little plane!!
dakotabluemoon
Wonderful shot of this plane.
debbielove
Great shot Bill.. AND well done, just shows how far I'm behind on modern designs! I had never heard of it! lol Thanks and very well posted.. :-) Will write very soon mate... Rob
alanwilliams
a stumpy little beauty and no mistake
goodoleboy
Fine POV in this capture. Love the nose and engines on this versatile flyer, Bill.
tennesseecowgirl
Great looking plane.
Richardphotos
truly a beautiful plane
RodS
What a cool looking machine! I'm ready for a ride. Nice one, Bill!
aksirp
cool and well captured, great POV and lovely airplane!
junge1
Great shot Bill. I think it would be handy in Alaska also.
cfulton
Very appealing, I would soooo love a flight in one of these... Clive
danapommet
I didn’t notice the amphibian nose until after I started to wonder why the high wings and engines placement. Sweet photo Bill.