Old Video from the 2009 Flight of Little Traveler

Kim Mon Jan 07, 2013 12:59 pm

Been so cold here that I've spent some time converting footage from a while back. Here is our "Little Traveler" flight from back in 2009...along with the "Lost Photo" that was supposed to be included in the video !

Old Video from the 2009 Flight of Little Traveler Minnie10

Old Video from the 2009 Flight of Little Traveler Minnie10

pkrankow Mon Jan 07, 2013 2:56 pm

Very cool!
Phil

**Cribbs74** Mon Jan 07, 2013 4:44 pm

That took some huevos Kim, and some flying skill. Very cool. Was that engine throttled?

Ron

Mark Boesen Mon Jan 07, 2013 11:44 pm

thats just too cool Kim, congrat again!

Kim Tue Jan 08, 2013 5:25 am

Thanks Mark...can't believe it's been more than 3 years ago. We've got to get another crazy project on the front burner.
Hey Ron,
The engine was a stock "Red Scorpion" from Bernie, with no throttle. When we arrived at Uncle Wayne's house, I had to circle for a few minutes until the fuel ran out. After a week of wind and rain, we had a perfect day for the flight.

Old Video from the 2009 Flight of Little Traveler 19_410

Old Video from the 2009 Flight of Little Traveler 19_410

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John Goddard Tue Jan 08, 2013 5:46 am

That was really kind of George Clooney to hold the TX
Kim.
How long have you known him?
Very Happy

Kim Thu Jan 10, 2013 7:29 am

Just to prove that this particular brand of craziness is NOT limited to Missouri Stump-Jumpers, here's a scan from the August 1960 edition of Model Airplane News, showing some of our brother Englanders going for it! Looks like if I do another distance flight, I shall need a dangling cigarette and my aviator goggles for a proper ensemble! Strange thing is, I can't seem find in the article, the actual distance they flew !!! Could have been a "1960's Cold War" security thing....

I remember reading several articles like this, and am sifting through my collection, trying to find them.

Old Video from the 2009 Flight of Little Traveler 8-60_m10

Old Video from the 2009 Flight of Little Traveler 8-60_m10

andrew Thu Jan 10, 2013 7:38 am

I liked the "dramatic re-enactment" of the flight. BTW, how did you meet George Clooney?

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