knotty girl is flying

[Pyrodude]

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I wanted to give a big "Thank You" to Philip and the Knotty Girl crew. As my son and I were wandering through the F1 hangar on Friday, my son kept wondering how the pilots were able to see out of the small canopies. I guess one of the crew must have overheard us as the next thing I know Rick and Philip are inviting us over for a close look at the Girl. So, while Rick worked on some secret-squirrel go-fast wingtip work we were able to check things out. Thank You for the great experience. You have a couple of fans for life!

Ward

[f1-69]

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not a problem thats what its all about.that little feller there might be a future unlimited winner and hopefully he will always remember the knottygirl

[RandyGoss75]

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Hey Buddy!

I'm glad our paths crossed man, you are a class act!

Talk to you soon, all the best. RG

Photo credit: DJ Haskin

[ezetom]

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Looking good!

Randy thanks again for all the great hospitality from the Warlock Team!

Cant wait to do it all again next year!


-Tom

[Ryanshort1]

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It's embarrassing for me to admit this, but I think today was the first time I've actually seen a non-warbird Reno air racer up close! It was great seeing KG at Randolph and fun meeting ya'll!
I'm attaching a few photos from the day. I never realized those things were quite so small. Maybe someday I'll be able to try one on for size - briefly.

Ryan

[wingman]

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Well, Ryan -- a 500 pound airplane (including motor) really isn't very big at all. Now envision hammering around in a circle at 230 mph in traffic 150 feet off the ground -- and you have a distinctly different sort of aviating...

Philip did look pretty racy out there!

Neal

[f1-69]

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it was long road to get there but completly worth it. thanks neal that was great pic.

[wingman]

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Rookies don't usually get to ride on the fire truck...



And you definitely had the coolest tow vehicle in the class:



Photos by Birgitta...

Neal

[f1-69]

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as bad as I hate to say this......i need to sell her, to close to loosing my house now and need the money.someone make me an offer and pass the word please

[Ryanshort1]

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I'll pass the word along if I hear of anyone interested. What kind of specs on the plane like fuel burn, cruise, etc...? Also, what would you LIKE to get from the sale?

Ryan

[BuckyD]

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Hi Philip- Great to meet you this year at Reno '09 & congrats on a mighty fine showing w/Race #69 Knotty Girl. Hope you make it back to race again & best of luck in all your endeavours. (And- don't forget: 'Once an Alaskan-ALWAYS an Alaskan'!)

Here's a few random shots to add to this great thread:

(L-R): A couple pis of you & your fellow F-1 race pilot pal- Tom Watkins at Wed. nite's Warlock Party (Tom raced F-1 #78 Lime Lite last year-finishing 5th in the '09 NCAR Silver Race & this year helped-out Phil on Knotty Girl's crew), a shot my wife Linda took of Race #69 crew slippin' your pretty bird into her travel trailer on Monday, and lastly, -a Sunday Awards Banquet shot of you w/Ms. Lauren Neil (Miss Reno Rodeo 2010) receiving your 7th-Place F-1 Silver Trophy.

Keep Yer Airspeed UP in the turns 'till next time we meet again, Phil!

Best regards-

Don 'Bucky' Dawson

[f1-69]

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thanks linda. i was starting to loose steam those fired me back up