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Re: [OM] IMG: Stearman Restoration

Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Stearman Restoration
From: Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2015 08:43:52 -0500
The guy flying this one, as well as myself, agree that the 300 hp Lycoming was a better choice for a recreational airplane. Unless you really need it, the 450 just eats more fuel, without much in added benefits.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 8/20/2015 11:51 PM, Bill Pearce wrote:
Nice. The upgrade to 450hp was very common, and makes the stearman great as a cropduster and for aerobatice. With 225, better for primary flight training.

-----Original Message----- From: Jim Nichols
Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2015 7:11 PM
To: Olympus Camera Discussion
Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Stearman Restoration

Thanks for looking, Bob.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 8/20/2015 6:50 PM, Bob Whitmire wrote:
Sweet looking plane.

--Bob Whitmire
Certified Neanderthal


On Thu, Aug 20, 2015 at 6:43 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

I saw this airplane fly a tight pattern and land for fuel, so I wanted a photo. According to the pilot, it is a recently finished restoration, 11 years in the making, and sports a Pratt & Whitney R-985 of 450 hp instead
of the original 225 hp.


http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Stearman+Restoration+450+hp.jpg.html

iPhone photo with post-processing

Comments and critiques welcomed.

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Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

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