http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jphYnNJQ ... r_embedded
My brother sent me this link. Maybe somebody can interpret the Russian for us so that we know the salient facts about the restoration.
Restored/Flying IL-2 Sturmovik
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Restored/Flying IL-2 Sturmovik
Ed Kettler
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Ft Worth, TX
Former target tug for the best RC Combat Pilots in the World!
RCCA 533/AMA 3739
Ft Worth, TX
Former target tug for the best RC Combat Pilots in the World!
Re: Restored/Flying IL-2 Sturmovik
Thanks, Ed! That was cool. As you know the IL-2 (and variants) was/is the most produced aircraft in history but I've never seen one fly until now. Something like 72,000 of them were built, I think.
Gary James
Weatherford, TX
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Weatherford, TX
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Re: Restored/Flying IL-2 Sturmovik
It is video clip about first test flight of IL-2 Restored at Novosibirsk city. Aircraft was found in swamp near Pskov town. Restoration take six years. They have to rebuild tail (because original tail made from wood decay completely). Metal parts are mostly original. Bullet hole shown on video left as is ( reminder from previews life). All cockpit equipment are original. Landing gear cover hand-build from aluminum using manufacturer blueprints.
Next year they are planning to fly during Moscow airshow together with other restored WWII aircrafts.
Serg
will be happy to talk about Ilyushin-2 more.
Next year they are planning to fly during Moscow airshow together with other restored WWII aircrafts.
Serg
will be happy to talk about Ilyushin-2 more.
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Re: Restored/Flying IL-2 Sturmovik
Serg are we going to see an IL 2 at Frenzy at Free State ? on Saturday, October 29, 2011,
5 are signed up we could use 2 more
And dont forget the Twin! See you there
5 are signed up we could use 2 more
And dont forget the Twin! See you there
Don Holmes RCCA #957
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Thanks for the translation Serg! I volunteer at an air museum, and I know what a labor of love, blood, sweat and tears go into a restoration like that.
Ed
Ed
Ed Kettler
RCCA 533/AMA 3739
Ft Worth, TX
Former target tug for the best RC Combat Pilots in the World!
RCCA 533/AMA 3739
Ft Worth, TX
Former target tug for the best RC Combat Pilots in the World!
Re: Restored/Flying IL-2 Sturmovik
Additional video about this IL2 (more materials about Restoration: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrdFPJKt ... re=related