A NEW UNLIMITED RENO AIR RACE TEAM IS BEING CONSTRUCTED!

[KB Adkins]

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Great news on the new Yak! Any estimates at this stage on how fast it will go? Bronze, silver maybe?

[Red]

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Its a two place bird, thats what we wanted in the first place, so I agree a tiny canopy would be cool, but its not in the works at this time.

As far as speeds, were gonna fly safe, qualify and see what happens. Were new to this whole game so we'll take it slow.

Red

[speeddemon]

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Its a two place bird, thats what we wanted in the first place, so I agree a tiny canopy would be cool, but its not in the works at this time.

As far as speeds, were gonna fly safe, qualify and see what happens. Were new to this whole game so we'll take it slow.

Red

You know, they originally modified Maniyak with a two-place canopy from a Long-EZ. I thought that was VERY slick.

[paintboy]

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Hey Will, Red

Has there been any more paint schemes sent in for the racer?? It would be great to see what the talents of others can lend to your racer. Looking forward to seeing her in the air.

Dave

[Apteryx]

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Like Mirco Pecorari (aka: mcpecos), that man has quite a talented eye.
Kraz could add some entertaining ideas.
COME ON GUYS....

Will, how about posting a line drawing, then all we have to do is break out the Crayola's...

[Apteryx]

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Its a two place bird, thats what we wanted in the first place, so I agree a tiny canopy would be cool, Red

Red-
Another consideration on the canopy, if it's a standard trainer style, it may not be able to handle a bird strike at 300+ mph, (at 50'), if it was designed for slower speeds, at altitude. Make DAMN sure it's thick enough.
A bird shattering your windscreen at that height, would ruin BOTH your days...

Good Luck, (cool project), Paul

[Whiteside]

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Some more from Gary!
BTW, thanks Gary for letting us post these pics.
Will Whiteside

[matt]

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i like the silver and blue ones

matt

[Wild Bill Kelso]

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i like the silver and blue ones

matt

I agree those look the best so far. I like the old hot rod look. Is this Gary Osif sending these Red.

[morss]

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dont get to comfortable with #3 its on wildfire. Soon to fly again

[Race5]

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dont get to comfortable with #3 its on wildfire. Soon to fly again

Man, don't leave us hanging like that. How soon is soon? What kind of progress has been made?

[Whiteside]

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Dave, the race number was one that the designer chose out of thin air. I think we'll try for Race#33. I guess we'll be flying together in the T6 soon. WW

[paintboy]

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The scheme proposals Gary designed look great. My personal fav is the blue and red with the red star on the nose of the spinner. Too bad Mike Brown didn't contact Gary before he had Pops painted. The outcome would have been strikngly different. Looking forwardto talking to you down the road Will. Please keep us updated. New racers are always a welcome sight here.

Dave

[Gary Osif]

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I can't take credit for those great renderings........wish I could!

She'll look snazzy for sure!

Gary

https://www.propsracing.com

[speeddemon]

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dont get to comfortable with #3 its on wildfire. Soon to fly again

I have a picture of the Wildfire fuselage @ Van Nuys many years ago with race #2 painted on the side.