Model Airplane History Maker Dies
Maynard Hill:
Maynard Hill, a designer of model airplanes who secured a spot in aviation history in 2003 when one of his creations flew 1,882 miles across the Atlantic Ocean on less than a gallon of fuel, died June 7 of prostate cancer at his home in Silver Spring. He was 85.
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Maynard Hill – model aircraft maker, model airplane maker, Atlantic Ocean
Super Constellation Restaurant (Connie)
Here is a place that my dad took me when I was just a young boy back in the 1960’s.
Jim Flannery’s Constellation Lounge on US Route 1 in Penndel, Pennsylvania. Jim bought the Super Connie, N1005C (c/n 4557), from Capitol Airways in August 1967 and had it dismantled and trucked from Wilmington, Delaware to its new home above his restaurant. Its passenger interior was removed and converted into a cocktail lounge, complete with thick pile carpeting on the walls, a parquet wood dance floor and a functioning wet bar. Capitol Airways colors.
This Super Connie was one of a few L1049E’s manufactured and had flown for many airlines prior to becoming a cocktail lounge. She was originally ordered by the Norwegian airline, Braathens SAFE, but never delivered. She was instead delivered to Cubana who operated her for a few years in the mid-1950’s. From 1956 to 1964 she was owned by Seaboard World Airlines who leased her to a number of airlines including BOAC, Eastern Airlines, Irish Airlines and Intercontinental US. She was leased to Capitol Airways in 1965, sold to them in 1966 but by mid-1967 had been withdrawn from service and stored at Newcastle Airport in Wilmington, Delaware.
- Final registration – N1005C
- Originally ordered by Braathens SAFE but ordered cancelled
- Delivered to Cubana Airlines November 1954 as L1049E CU-P573
- To International Aviation who sold it to Seaboard & Western Airlines March 1956 as N1005C “Geneva Airtrader”
- Leased to BOAC April 1 to April 30, 1956
- Leased to Eastern Airlines January to June 1957
- Leased to Aerlinte Eireann (Irish Airlines) May 1958 to December 22, 1960 as “St Brigid/Brighid”
- To Canadair as trade-in for CL-44’s in 1962 and immediately leased back
- Sub-leased to Intercontinental US Inc by June 1962 and reportedly damaged in the Congo December 30, 1962
- Painted in Trans State Airlines color scheme at Idlewild Airport, NY October 1963 for intrastate scheduled service
- Permission for service denied and aircraft stored at Idlewild until returned to Seaboard January 1964
- Leased to Capitol Airways June 1, 1965 and sold to them March 1, 1966
- Retired by Capitol and stored at Wilmington, DE by mid-1967
- To Jim Flannery August 20, 1967 for use as a cocktail lounge at his restaurant in Penndel, PA
- Disassembled and transported by road to Penndel
- Positioned atop “Jim Flannery’s Restaurant” by August 1968 in Capitol color scheme
- “Spirit of 76” insignia added in 1976
- Became “Amelia’s Restaurant” in November 1981 and closed in 1986
- Became “The Airplane Family Restaurant and Diner” in 1992
- Amoco Oil bought the site in 1996 and removed the aircraft from atop the restaurant on July 9, 1997 for storage
- Amoco donated aircraft to the Air Mobility Command (AMC) Museum at Dover AFB and it was moved by road to Dover AFB on October 25, 1997
- Aircraft stored disassembled at the museum until July 2003 when it was reassembled
- Restoration for display at the museum as a C-121C representation began August 2003
- Cleaning and painting in C-121C colors began April 2007 after which aircraft to be put on display
- Painting completed early July 2007 with false USAF serial “40315”.
- Interior restoration completed by 2008 and aircraft on display
- Long radar nose fabricated by museum volunteers and USAF Reserve personnel and installed summer 2012
http://www.hemmings.com/hmn/stories/2007/09/01/hmn_feature18.html
Flymall February Newsletter 2015
Welcome to the Flymall/Kraemer Aviation February 2015 newsletter.
Spring is just around the corner. That means air shows, airport open house events, car shows, and more. If you’re looking for something to do visit our events calendar found on our home page Flymall.org – http://flymall.org/events/. With over 26 categories, there is something for everyone. If you are looking for events that the proceeds benefit your favorite charity you can search our events calendar for key words such as “alzheimer’s” or “cancer”. You can also have our calendar email you a reminder about an event.
Some good news for aircraft owners, aircraft sales are on the upward trend. Piston aircraft are holding their value and some have increased in value. Project aircraft and fixer-uppers are hot right now. Seems that buyers are willing to buy a project and put a little money into it to get it flying. View our used aircraft inventory here http://flymall.org/magento/index.php/used-aircraft.html.
Car show news: We had our 1912 Auto Carrier in the Timonium Motorcycle Show earlier in February. This was our first time showing this vehicle and it won first place in its class and best antique of the show. For more information on the Auto Carrier see http://flymall.org/magento/index.php/car-shows/1912-auto-carrier-delivery-box-van.html.
For the car enthusiasts we have a Classic Car Cruise In page found on our home page http://flymall.org/ – just click on the Classic Car Cruise In icon in the center of the page. Here we have information on local (Montgomery County, Maryland) cruise ins and we also have a link to our events calendar there.
Thanks for reading and stay tuned for our March newsletter. Hope to see you at some of the air shows, airport open house events, car shows, etc. To view our appearance schedule to find out where we’ll be see http://flymall.org/flight-training.html#schedule.
1913 Scripps Booth Bi-Autogo
Seating for three and powered by Detroit’s first V8 engine, the Bi-Autogo is a vehicle that has slipped through the cracks of history books. Designed and built by James Scripps Booth, beginning at the age of 20, the Bi-Autogo was intended to be produced as an exclusive sports car for a select clientele. Despite its relative anonymity, the Bi-Autogo introduced many features to the automotive industry; including, the disappearing armrest and push button horn. Two pairs of landing wheels were used to maintain balance when motionless or traveling at less than 25 mph. While the engine and drive mechanism worked perfectly, the steering was problematic, and could not be remedied. Specifications: 45 hp, 332 ci, V-8 engine. Production cost $25,000. Wheelbase: 140 inches, weight:3200 pounds. The starter was pneumatic as in marine engines, see red inlets on cylinders; or hand crank start. The Bi-Autogo won the blue ribbon as the most popular car in the Automotive Golden Jubilee Antique Car Show in 1946, 33 years after production.
Designed and built by Detroit artist & engineer James Scripps Booth, it had the usual two wheels, spooked wooden ones), plus two pairs of smaller, retractable outrigger wheels (an idea that has resurfaced since) in the three-seater body. It had a 45 hp V8 engine, the first of its kind from a Detroit company, with an external copper tube radiator, and a weight of 3,200-lb. Just one was built. It is on display at the Owls Head Transportation Museum in Owls Head, Maine.
Detroit first V8 engine, Detroit’s first V-8 engine, First v8 engine, First V-8 engine
Tags: three wheeler, 3 wheeler
Flymall Newsletter January 2015
The Flymall (http://flymall.org/) has seen a lot of changes and additions over the past few years. If you have not visited the site recently please take a look and let us know what you think. If you have a business and would like to advertise on the Flymall please contact Harry Kraemer to learn more about Flymall.org advertising options.
As we close 2014 and begin 2015 we have seen a steady increase in the used aircraft market. More and more aircraft are being sold and they are bringing more money.
New to the market we have a nice Piper 140 for sale. See http://flymall.org/magento/index.php/used-aircraft/piper-cherokee-140-n41989.html. This aircraft has fresh paint and a January 2015 annual sign off. She is ready to fly home with a new owner.
If you are in need of an appraisal for your collector car or motorcycle, visit our new appraisal page on the Flymall @ http://flymall.org/aircraft/appraisals.html.
Our store has many new categories – see http://flymall.org/ and click on the store link. You can also shop for items via our classified page at http://flymall.org/magento/index.php/tech-tips/flea-market-and-classifieds.html.
Walker Aviation, one of our partners on the Flymall has a new look and logo. They are located on our home page http://flymall.org/. Ira is a talented aircraft builder specializing in fabric aircraft.
Upcoming events:
We will be at the Timonium Motorcycle show with our 1912 Auto Carrier February 6 – 8, 2015. For details on the Auto Carrier see http://flymall.org/magento/index.php/car-shows/1912-auto-carrier-delivery-box-van.html. For details on the show see http://cycleshow.net/.
Historic Maryland Airports – Maryland Airfields
See link for more info http://flymall.org/docs/MDairfields/MDairfields.pdf
Plane Crash – Air New Zealand Flight 901
Air New Zealand Flight 901 was a scheduled Air New Zealand Antarctic sightseeing flight that operated between 1977 and 1979. The flight left Auckland Airport in the morning and spent a few hours flying over the Antarctic continent, before returning to Auckland in the evening via Christchurch. On 28 November 1979, the fourteenth flight of Air New Zealand Flight 901, a McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 registered ZK-NZP, flew into Mount Erebus on Ross Island, Antarctica, killing all 237 passengers and 20 crew on board. The accident is commonly known as the Mount Erebus disaster.
For more details see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_New_Zealand_Flight_901
Plane Crash – N100EQ Accident
Posted December 8, 2014
This is the second time this pilot has crashed at KGAI. The first time was 06/17/2010. N700ZR report from the NTSB Probable Cause page:
The pilot of the single-engine turboprop was on an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight and cancelled his IFR flight plan after being cleared for a visual approach to the destination airport. He flew a left traffic pattern for runway 32, a 4,202-foot-long, 75-foot-wide, asphalt runway. The pilot reported that the airplane crossed the runway threshold at 81 knots and touched down normally, with the stall warning horn sounding. The airplane subsequently drifted left and the pilot attempted to correct with right rudder input; however, the airplane continued to drift to the left side of the runway. The pilot then initiated a go-around and cognizant of risk of torque roll at low speeds did not apply full power. The airplane climbed to about 10 feet above the ground. At that time, the airplane was in a 20-degree left bank and the pilot applied full right aileron input to correct. The airplane then descended in a left turn, the pilot retarded the throttle, and braced for impact. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that the airplane traveled about 100 feet off the left side of the runway, nosed down in mud, and came to rest in trees. Examination of the wreckage by the inspector did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions, nor did the pilot report any. The reported wind, about the time of the accident, was from 310 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 15 knots.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while performing a go-around.
Here is the NTSB factual report from the above accident:
The pilot of the single-engine turboprop was on an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight and cancelled his IFR flight plan after being cleared for a visual approach to the destination airport. He flew a left traffic pattern for runway 32, a 4,202-foot-long, 75-foot-wide, asphalt runway. The pilot reported that the airplane crossed the runway threshold at 81 knots and touched down normally, with the stall warning horn sounding. The airplane subsequently drifted left and the pilot attempted to correct with right rudder input; however, the airplane continued to drift to the left side of the runway. The pilot then initiated a go-around and cognizant of risk of torque roll at low speeds did not apply full power. The airplane climbed to about 10 feet above the ground. At that time, the airplane was in a 20-degree left bank and the pilot applied full right aileron input to correct. The airplane then descended in a left turn, the pilot retarded the throttle, and braced for impact. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that the airplane traveled about 100 feet off the left side of the runway, nosed down in mud, and came to rest in trees. Examination of the wreckage by the inspector did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions, nor did the pilot report any. The reported wind, about the time of the accident, was from 310 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 15 knots. Updated on Jun 16 2010 11:08PM
On his second and final accident at KGAI the winds were from the northeast and he was landing on runway 14. He was landing with a tailwind. I am going to speculate that in the December 8, 2014 accident that one or both of the engines went into reverse thrust, either pilot commanded or by a system malfunction. Based on the facts from his first accident at KGAI and my experience in jets and turbo-props I suspect that he may have been high and fast since he was landing with a tailwind and put one or both engines in reverse thrust to compensate and then lost control. This is also based on eyewitness reports of seeing the aircraft in a 90 degree bank and then on its back (upside down).
NTSB Identification: ERA10CA155
ERA10CA155
November/December Newsletter 2014
Welcome to our November/December 2014 newsletter. As you browse through the “new” Flymall you’ll find a lot of useful information for the aviation enthusiasts as well as for the collector car enthusiasts. If you would like to advertise your business on Flymall.org please contact us at harry@flymall.org.
We have a nice American General AA1 Yankee for sale. This aircraft can be purchased for under $20,000.00 USD. For details see: http://flymall.org/magento/index.php/used-aircraft/american-general-aa1-yankee-n6116l.html
In general aircraft sales are up. If an aircraft is priced right it’s only on the market a few weeks. Our last aircraft that we sold was on the market 3 weeks before it sold.
Over the years Flymall.org has changed into a wheels & wings site. And as some of you may know we have an interest in rare European 3 wheel vehicles. We recently purchased a 1912 Auto Carrier Delivery Box Van and it has been in the shop working out some fuel and ignition problems. After several weeks we finally got it running. Here is a YouTube video of it running: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HNTCIesKhI&list=UUuPM7ZtUwcLt_-UhbpJFOCA. For more information on this rare vehicle visit the wheels and wings page of Flymall.org and click on the Car Show icon. If you have an aircraft, collector car/motorcycle, or other vehicle that you would like displayed in our car show section contact Harry. It’s free to list a vehicle in this section. We also have options for listing a vehicle or aircraft for sale on the Flymall. Contact us for details.
For daily news and to follow Harry’s wheels and wings adventures you can connect with him on Facebook (FB icon on the bottom of the Flymall.org pages) or under our forum Harry maintains a blog located under the Laytonsville cruise in section. The forum is found on the Flymall.org home page.
World’s Oldest Running Car
World’s Oldest Running Car Sells for $4.62M in a 3 minute bidding war October 7, 2011.
This is the oldest motor vehicle car in the world that still runs. It was built one year before Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler invented the internal combustion engine.
The world’s oldest running motor vehicle has been sold at auction for an astonishing $4.62 million, more than double the pre-sale estimate, as two bidders chased the price up in a three-minute bidding war.
The 1884 De Dion Bouton et Trepardoux Dos-a-Dos Steam Runabout drew a standing ovation as it was driven up onto the stage at an RM Auction in Hershey, Pennsylvania – to prove that this 127-year-old car really does run! And attracted a starting bid of $500 000, which was immediately doubled to $1 million. Encouraged by the applauding crowd, the bidding went swiftly up to $4.2 million (4.62 million including the 10 percent commission) – before the car was knocked down to an unnamed buyer.
The Dos-a-Dos (Back-to-Back) Steam Runabout was built in 1884 by George Bouton and Charles-Armand Trepardoux for French entrepreneur Count de Dion, who named it ‘La Marquise’ after his mother.
In 1887, with De Dion at the tiller, it won the world’s first ever motor race (it was the only entrant to make the start line!) covering the 32km from the Pont de Neuilly in Paris to Versailles and back in one hour and 14 minutes (an average of 25.9km/h) and, according to contemporary reports, hitting a breathtaking 60km/h on the straights.
La Marquise has only had four owners, remaining in one family for 81 years, and has been restored twice, once by the Doriol family and again by British collector Tom Moore in the early 1990’s. Since then, it has taken part in four London-to-Brighton runs and collected a double gold at the 1997 Pebble Beach d Elegance in California.
For more pictures see https://www.flickr.com/photos/flymall/sets/72157649010644652/
