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That's a great article, I've read a few accounts over the years but none that detailed. The B-17 can easily be flown single pilot, although I don't advise it. The only thing you have to do from the right seat is get it started. You can do that by setting the parking brake, get them cranked, then mov...

Speaking way off the record, but having a B-17 type rating I can say in a situation like that you leave the flaps up. The B-17 does not accelerate well, if at all with the flaps deployed, (with 4 good engines). They produce a lot of drag, as does the gear. The gear takes around 30 seconds to extend,...

We used the B-17 for our 2013 edition of "bomber camp". Thought you guys would enjoy some photos... http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/HarleyB25/909bomb12_zps7faa8fb1.jpg http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/HarleyB25/909bomb11_zpscb512b6d.jpg http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/HarleyB2...

Just for fun, here are a couple shots from yesterday. The National Tour starts March 2nd and in the interim she is getting a new #2 engine. The B-25 is getting some much needed TLC and will hopefully be ready for the Doolittle event in April, as well as possibly meeting somewhere on the tour. Everyt...

Just an FYI, The Collings Foundation and Warbird Adventures have teamed up to bring Tondelayo to Kissimmee. She will be available for rides and right seat flight training for the next 4 or 5 months. Please stop in and see us, go for a T-6 flight and a Mitchell ride. jim harley http://i170.photobucke...