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  @charleswelch249Ай бұрын

  I'm actually going to use the engine and front axle from a 504 on my 340 because finding parts for the 340 is impossible to verify expensive. Not to mention getting rid of the steering system that is obsolete for a hydraulic system that is serviceable. You have a great running tractor there and it's happy cutting grass.

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  @P61guy61Ай бұрын

  That sounds like an interesting project. I have a spare 504 I bought for parts. Unfortunately , it is missing the front end. It runs but the block is cracked. The 504 has been a good tractor and many of the parts are easy to find. Other parts on it are not so common. I’d appreciate it if you post that front end swap if you end up doing it. I’d like to see it done.

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  @charleswelch249Ай бұрын

  @@P61guy61 I done a few rough measurements and I'm thinking it's a easy fix for the junk 340 steering box issues. I already have the power steering system for the supply and it comes out of the secondary pump in the transmission. Plus I have the big 17 gpm main pump. So fluid capacity is not an issue nor my Fab skills 😂. I'm ready to make a good tractor great.

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  @amelierenonculeАй бұрын

  As a child in my motherland, mes amis, I read the memoirs of a chap who was a combat pilote of one of these in WWII. He claimed that the Flight Manual stated that the glide-characteristics were SO poor, that if the engine stopped, you should bail-out (if high enough) ... OR 'Whistle A Happy Tune and Kiss Your Ass Goodbye '! ... because a 'dead-stick’ landing was very iffy.

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  @P61guy6126 күн бұрын

  Ha. I know the best glide speed on fighters of that era is somewhere between 120 and 150 miles per hour. The big propeller and blunt nose of a Corsair would likely make it glide like a stone. We are very lucky to see these magnificent airplanes in operation today. Thank you for your comment.

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  @elultimo102Ай бұрын

  Big radials just sound cooler---

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  @P61guy61Ай бұрын

  I would agree. Coffee can sized pistons, straight pipes and lots of fuel.

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  @kennyc388Ай бұрын

  Whistling Death lookin' good !!

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  @SkyhawkCaptain172Ай бұрын

  Love it

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  @P61guy61Ай бұрын

  Glad you liked it. Nothing like the sound of a radial coming to life.

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  @SkyhawkCaptain172Ай бұрын

  @@P61guy61 Could not agree more. I bet its a thrill to be behind that thing

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  @SkyhawkCaptain1722 ай бұрын

  What do you fly boss?

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  @P61guy612 ай бұрын

  Anything I can get my hands on. The CAF lets me fly the T-34, T-6, and soon the P-63. It is a great organization to volunteer for. We gave 47 rides at Sun N Fun between the Dauntless, T-34, and T-6.

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  @SkyhawkCaptain1722 ай бұрын

  @@P61guy61 I’ve been looking into joining the CAF. I now have 250TT and finishing up commercial/CFI. There’s a bunch of chapters here in Dallas and I’m not sure which one I should go to but flying warbirds is an a do dream of mine

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  @P61guy612 ай бұрын

  @@SkyhawkCaptain172 just jump in and get started. There is always something to do and learn. Airbase Georgia has everything from local events to heavy maintenance and restoration to get involved in.

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  @steveaustin64672 ай бұрын

  we love warbirds

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  @P61guy612 ай бұрын

  Yes!! We certainly do love warbirds.

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  @user-iq6ic8ef9o2 ай бұрын

  Like sounds mopar

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  @P61guy612 ай бұрын

  Yes it does sound like a MOPAR motor. That particular day it rumbled more than usual at the start. I imagined a dragster would sound a little like that. I hope you can get by the museum and see it in person one day.

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  @davidmcleod77572 ай бұрын

  love the sound of the r-2800 the plane is beautiful

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  @P61guy612 ай бұрын

  I agree. Radial engine music! An 18 piece symphony!! Come see us in person at Airbasegeorgia.org

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  @samsonawale76042 ай бұрын

  Engine sound awesome

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  @P61guy612 ай бұрын

  Thank you for the comment. I consider a radial running a form of music. Hope to see you at a show or around thebhangar someday.

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  @EricGiebel-hs7uv2 ай бұрын

  I'm not a physics kind a person ,but seems like the prop should at Least have three blades given the size of the plane.

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  @P61guy612 ай бұрын

  They do look too short to me too. At takeoff rpm of 2250 revolutions per minute, the airflow at the blade tips is supersonic. That is why the airplane is so loud on takeoff. It is like cracking a whip. If the blades were longer and turned at 2250 rpm , the airflow would be at an even higher and less efficient speed. The resulting loss of efficiency is due to increased energy expended in creating more intense shockwaves on the blades. The prop length is tuned to the engines optimal rpm range. Thank you for your comment.

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  @Bravo790592 ай бұрын

  Nice I was invited to party in 80's and the person who hosted the party I went to he was an avid flyer. There was nothing but WW2 aces at the party.

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  @P61guy612 ай бұрын

  What an awesome opportunity to hear those pilots tell their stories. It is amazing the amount of training and preparation that they went through to become Air Corps pilots. The T-6 was a vital part of that process. I miss the WWII veterans coming to the museum. Watching their reaction to being reunited with the airplanes they served in was priceless. They are mostly gone now but the airplanes hold on.

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  @kenprice19612 ай бұрын

  I really think the pilot knows that it's OK to start the airplane without that guy pointing at him and waving his arm constantly.

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  @P61guy612 ай бұрын

  You are absolutely correct. The main reason he is giving the signal is to warn anyone walking on the ramp that the aircraft is starting up. There was a PT-19, SNJ, P-63, P-51, FG-1, B-24, B-25, B-29, wildcat, Casa-131, and other aircraft operating at that show. With all those planes pilots and ground crews working, this is one of the many safety procedures employed. Thank you for commenting and I hope you can come visit the museum or one of the shows we attend. Airbasegeorgia.org

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  @user-bm5dv4yg4j2 ай бұрын

  Х*** знает, что за самолёт, но на борту буквы кириллицы написано русскими.

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  @donaldhudson22352 ай бұрын

  Cool sounds great.

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  @P61guy612 ай бұрын

  Thank you for the comment. It was a bit slow to get going that day and loped a bit more than usual. If you are near Peachtree City, GA come see us in person sometime Tue, Thu , and Sat. We will also be at Sun N Fun, Reading, Pa, and Oshkosh providing rides.

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  @P61guy612 ай бұрын

  Thank you for the comment. Come see that airplane and others at Airbase Georgia located on the Atlanta Regional Airport KFFC. airbasegeorgia.org

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  @George-pp2hr2 ай бұрын

  Oh my word! such a wonderful bent wing metal bird. This is another super hot rod of the sky. Favorites of Squadron leader Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington "Black Sheep Squadron". Very lovable by Vought Aircraft Industries. Superb Marines and Navy bird. Wow!👍🇭🇲🦘🐨✌️❤️

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  @P61guy612 ай бұрын

  Thank you for the reply. It really is a flying work of art. The sight, sound, and smell of the airplane in operation are the closest thing to a time machine that I know of. I hope you can come by and see it in person someday. Airbasegeorgia.org

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  @George-pp2hr2 ай бұрын

  @@P61guy61 Hello from George again. I forgot to ask did you guys restore or built it? Either way it's a great Aircraft one of the many best of WWII.I love many of those Aircraft. Oh how much I would love to see face to prop and wings so to speak. It would be an experience. I've been to about four Airshows here in Australia but don't remember ever seeing a Corsair. I've touched a Skyhawk and was able to photograph as much as possible also a F18 Hornet. There's more but this message will become a Bible. I'm a modeller just average and I have so many models of the Corsair one that has the s checkerd markings on cowling and tail just like in this video. Sometimes I look up who the pilots were. That's how I know of Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington and the "Black Sheep Squadron" and I do have decals to do that version. By the way if ok to ask all Navy and Marine Aircraft what is the overall blue colour? With models it seems to be all kinds of colour suggestions. So is it Sea blue or Midnight blue? Excuse this long message but it's amazing speaking to actual Aircraft people. I can't even begin to imagine the feel of flying that great Corsair Hot Rod. I thank you for replies I'm grateful. And it's a pleasure. Keep em' Flying!. If my fortunes can change if love to visit.Hope to speak again. God bless. George from down under Melbourne Victoria Australia. 👍🇭🇲🦘🐨✌️❤️

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  @George-pp2hr2 ай бұрын

  @@P61guy61 PS from George again. You're right I believe as you say it's like a time machine and the smell of the engine as it runs and that sound is a wonder. I actually plugged headphones on to get the feel of that sound. Thanks again.From down under. Australia.👍🇭🇲🦘🐨✌️

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  @P61guy612 ай бұрын

  @@George-pp2hr yep. Only a purist will notice the smell and sound of a warbird and truly savor the experience. The Corsair shakes the ground when it fires up and fills the air with the smell of horsepower sweat heheh.

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  @George-pp2hr2 ай бұрын

  @@P61guy61 thank you for reply. Agreed. I can only imagine what it's like when it starts up. I think I would like the smell of that exhaust shoots out. I envy very much. Wonderful metal bird. The wings are awesome. Well the closest I'll get is my many model kits of different versions. My thanks. Excellent,👍🇭🇲🦘🐨✌️

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  @robertgordon55622 ай бұрын

  Sounds good!

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  @P61guy612 ай бұрын

  Glad you liked it. Come visit Airbase Georgia sometime or one of the events abroad.

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  @CHESSmaster69SH2 ай бұрын

  Nice!!!!!!

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  @P61guy612 ай бұрын

  Thanks!! Glad I was able to catch it.

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  @robertgordon55622 ай бұрын

  That's a beautiful machine Rob!

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  @P61guy612 ай бұрын

  I was lucky to be down there and catch it starting up. Pretty awesome to be around Airbase GA. You never know what coolness you will stumble into.

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  @RandWFarmstead-TonyWalsh6 ай бұрын

  I grew up on one of these and am looking for one to purchase, they are rare in South Georgia. Thanks for showing yours and have a blessed week.

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  @P61guy616 ай бұрын

  My pleasure! I have an extra 504 that I bought just for parts. They are hard to find just about anywhere the country. This is especially true for the Diesel version. I had an older gentleman tell me they were too small for a commercial farm and too big for a hobby farm. He also said they were also hard to start in cold weather if the battery is not strong and not popular with colder areas. Mine starts easily but you need to hold the glow plugs for about 30 full seconds when it is cold and then again for a few seconds once it starts

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  @P61guy61 Жыл бұрын

  A good day cutting grass with nothing major breaking. The 504 is quite powerful for its size.