Author Topic: Joe Gilbert's new ride (Read 7001 times)

Bob Reeves · « **on:** October 16, 2015, 06:40:54 AM »

Joe's new to him Chipmunk.

Frank Imbriaco · « **Reply #1 on:** October 16, 2015, 07:19:35 AM »

Joe:
Please count me in on one when it has pups !
Frank

SteveMoon · « **Reply #2 on:** October 16, 2015, 07:30:12 AM »

THAT IS COOL!!!!!!!!

Shug Emery · « **Reply #3 on:** October 16, 2015, 08:48:57 AM »

What length of lines does he fly that with?

Shug

riley wooten · « **Reply #4 on:** October 16, 2015, 08:49:46 AM »

WOW, Joe, even more than I expected!!! Congratulations.........
RW

Bootlegger · « **Reply #5 on:** October 16, 2015, 09:37:53 AM »

As bright as that is, we should be able to see it as you fly the pattern...

Brad Smith · « **Reply #6 on:** October 16, 2015, 10:17:36 AM »

Congratulations that is sweet next time I'm at your contest I want a ride.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #7 on:** October 16, 2015, 11:26:31 AM »

Joe, it looks great. Now watch out for those 5 foot bottoms.

Jim Kraft · « **Reply #8 on:** October 16, 2015, 11:51:37 AM »

Oh how very cool Joe; I saw Art Sholl do ribbon pickups with his inverted. Highly modified though.

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #9 on:** October 16, 2015, 12:50:35 PM »

I knew Harold Krier, who was the first to modify the Chip and later on add more HP.

Congrats to Joe.. I hope the FAA doesn't give him too much grief changing the registration to the U.S.

goozgog · « **Reply #10 on:** October 16, 2015, 02:15:32 PM »

Nice one Joe!

Congratulations!

Funny looking markings though.

Elwyn Aud · « **Reply #11 on:** October 16, 2015, 02:19:10 PM »

Holy cow! What a beauty. Where were those photos taken? Florida? I've only seen trees like those around here inside of malls in preserved condition.

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #12 on:** October 16, 2015, 03:33:08 PM »

Hey Joe...Aren't you getting a little carried away with this "Old Time Ignition Stuff"...

Randy Cuberly

Matt Neumann · « **Reply #13 on:** October 16, 2015, 04:06:28 PM »

What I think he needs to do is build a Jim Van Loo chipmunk for classic and paint it like that one. Of coarse take pictures too.

Joe Gilbert · « **Reply #14 on:** October 16, 2015, 06:20:03 PM »

Thanks guys for the good wishes. Mataining a 60 year old aircraft is a little daughting but you really don't own them you just are a care taker. They fly so nice to fly ,a real treat. Yes the changing of registration is trouble but it is done every day. Looking foward to flying the plane.

Mike Keville · « **Reply #15 on:** October 16, 2015, 06:42:50 PM »

Good for you, Joe! That's fantastic!!!

Andre Ming · « **Reply #16 on:** October 16, 2015, 06:48:42 PM »

What a superb looking airplane! Congrats to you, Joe! (HOW did you ever talk Colleen into THAT one???)

Jason Greer · « **Reply #17 on:** October 16, 2015, 07:01:37 PM »

Very neat, Joe! Hope to see you in El Dorado in a few weeks.

Dennis Adamisin · « **Reply #18 on:** October 16, 2015, 07:11:31 PM »

WOW!!!

Clancy Arnold · « **Reply #19 on:** October 16, 2015, 07:29:46 PM »

Joe
Is that your Documentation for an upcoming CL Scale model?
Clancy

wwwarbird · « **Reply #20 on:** October 16, 2015, 09:53:24 PM »

Very cool, and IC too!

Douglas Ames · « **Reply #21 on:** October 16, 2015, 11:30:16 PM »

What's under the cowl? Ranger L-440?
Pretty Aircraft. Hope the US Reg. process isn't to much of a pain.
Any AD's pending?
It's a beauty Joe! Congrats.

Joe Gilbert · « **Reply #22 on:** October 17, 2015, 07:11:39 AM »

Doug the engine is a Gypsy Major. It all very original aircraft.

RC Storick · « **Reply #23 on:** October 17, 2015, 10:05:26 AM »

I see you have a Harley part around it. Oil catch pan.

Mike Scholtes · « **Reply #24 on:** October 17, 2015, 02:26:19 PM »

Didn't know TruTurn made spinners that size. I see you are using an APC reverse rotation prop, so it must be electric.

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #25 on:** October 17, 2015, 02:35:15 PM »

Joe,
Are you going to keep the RAF paint scheme, or will you repaint the airplane. (Please not green)

Joe Gilbert · « **Reply #26 on:** October 17, 2015, 07:38:50 PM »

No Tom it will remain just as you see it. What you see is how it was sixty years ago.

RC Storick · « **Reply #27 on:** October 17, 2015, 07:43:44 PM »

I bet it will be exciting to fly inverted five foot off the ground.

Dan Berry · « **Reply #28 on:** October 17, 2015, 07:45:12 PM »

Quote from: Joe Gilbert on October 17, 2015, 07:11:39 AM

Doug the engine is a Gypsy Major. It all very original aircraft.

Does the Gypsy Major use Lucas electrics?

RC Storick · « **Reply #29 on:** October 17, 2015, 07:49:47 PM »

Quote from: Dan Berry on October 17, 2015, 07:45:12 PM

Does the Gypsy Major use Lucas electrics?

The prince of darkness? Lets hope not.

Avaiojet · « **Reply #30 on:** October 17, 2015, 07:58:20 PM »

Quote from: Joe Gilbert on October 17, 2015, 07:38:50 PM

No Tom it will remain just as you see it. What you see is how it was sixty years ago.

Joe,

Interesting how, like model airplanes, owners of aircraft gravitate towards their likes and interest.

My last aircraft was a Lake LA4-200T.

Real difference in choice.

Your new aircraft, she looks like a sweetheart and I'm sure she now has a good home.

Enjoy your aircraft.

Best of luck!

Charles

wwwarbird · « **Reply #31 on:** October 17, 2015, 09:54:43 PM »

Quote from: Joe Gilbert on October 17, 2015, 07:11:39 AM

Doug the engine is a Gypsy Major. It all very original aircraft.

AKA, "Dripsy Major".

Keith Renecle · « **Reply #32 on:** October 17, 2015, 10:28:13 PM »

Must be electric.......I note the "pusher" prop!

Keith R

Dan Berry · « **Reply #33 on:** October 18, 2015, 08:21:16 AM »

Quote from: Robert Storick on October 17, 2015, 07:49:47 PM

The prince of darkness? Lets hope not.

Exactly what I was thinking. Yikes!

Bob Reeves · « **Reply #34 on:** October 18, 2015, 08:52:04 AM »

I have a 71 Ford tractor with all Lucas electrics and just replaced the original generator. Not all that bad..

Jim Svitko · « **Reply #35 on:** October 18, 2015, 08:48:20 PM »

Quote from: Robert Storick on October 17, 2015, 07:49:47 PM

The prince of darkness? Lets hope not.

The British drink warm beer because Lucas makes the refrigerators.

David Russum · « **Reply #36 on:** October 19, 2015, 12:21:26 AM »

Quote from: Robert Storick on October 17, 2015, 07:49:47 PM

The prince of darkness? Lets hope not.

I've heard this....personally, I know Lucas as the God of Fire...

Chris McMillin · « **Reply #37 on:** October 19, 2015, 12:38:01 AM »

Pretty airplane, Joe. I bet you two are glad you decided to buy it! Stockers really fly light and well, I'm told.
DeHavilland built some really nice airplanes.
Any British airplane or car owners rolling their eyes about the Lucas jokes yet?
Chris...

Scott Richlen · « **Reply #38 on:** October 19, 2015, 04:26:21 PM »

Uhh, Joe, did you check to see if your P-51 D fit in the "trunk" before you bought it?

Stephen Jeansonne · « **Reply #39 on:** October 19, 2015, 05:58:07 PM »

WOW!!! I love it!!!
--Stephen

Gordon Van Tighem · « **Reply #40 on:** March 28, 2016, 09:09:43 PM »

Hi Joe,
Perhaps you need one of these?
Gord VT

andy borgogna · « **Reply #41 on:** March 28, 2016, 10:38:33 PM »

Super Joe what do I have to do to get a ride? Has Colleen been up in it yet? Here is a thought, put a set of lead outs on the left wing and bring it VSC next year. Ya that's the ticket! Take care buddy.

Jeff Traxler · « **Reply #42 on:** March 29, 2016, 08:16:38 AM »

Aerobatics in a Chipmunk is a fine way to spend the afternoon.........or morning.My first Chipmunk Cheezy grin was in 1978.Have fun Joe!!!! In case you had'nt noticed there is a nice airstrip just south of the L-Pad in Muncie...........

Will Hinton · « **Reply #43 on:** March 29, 2016, 10:03:44 AM »

Quote from: David Russum on October 19, 2015, 12:21:26 AM

I've heard this....personally, I know Lucas as the God of Fire...

AND SMOKE!!! ('57 MGA.) Scary!