Ely-Curtiss Pusher at FBF

[moose135]

I took a run to FBF this afternoon to see the Ely-Curtiss Pusher. It's parked in the HARP Hangar, which is open on Tuesdays, so I was able to check it out. I had the chance to briefly speak with the pilot (and builder) of the Curtiss, and get some photos of the aircraft.

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http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Warbirds/Ely-Curtiss-Pusher/i-LfX82FV/0/L/JM20110524NX44VY012-L.jpg

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http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Warbirds/Ely-Curtiss-Pusher/i-DKSTFVD/1/L/JM20110524NX44VY004-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Warbirds/Ely-Curtiss-Pusher/i-RLDQVZ7/1/L/JM20110524NX44VY006-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Warbirds/Ely-Curtiss-Pusher/i-KZ6LFKV/1/L/JM20110524NX44VY008-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Warbirds/Ely-Curtiss-Pusher/i-ZG7MX67/1/L/JM20110524NX44VY003-L.jpg

It is supposed to fly - but I'm not sure when. I spoke with one of the Park Service guys (who I met when the C-54 departed in March) and he said it would be Thursday morning, up the harbor as part of Fleet Week, but the parade of ships is on Wednesday, so I'm confused. Whenever they fly, they are scheduled to takeoff at 8am, and be airborne for about an hour.

[jerslice]

very nice!