Wingwalking by junge1

Photography • Aviation • posted on Mar 14, 2010

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Description

Gene Soucy's 'Showcat' is the first Grunman biplane to be used in airshows since the 1930's. This modified Ag Cat was first designed in 1958. This aircraft is used for skywriting, wingwalking and as a pyrotechnics platform. Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-985-14B(450hp) Propeller: Hamilton Standard 2D30-6101-A-12 Constant Speed Empty Weight: 2,900 pounds (with electrical & radio) Gross Weight: 4,500 pounds Fuel capacity: 102 gallons Length: 24' 9" Wingspan: 37' 6" Height: 10' 2" Structural Limits: 6 G's positive, 3 G's negative Top Speed: 190mph Cruise Speed: 100mph Stall Speed: 45mph Rate of Climb: 1,200 ft/min at sea level Inverted Flight Time: Unlimited This picture was taken in September 1998 at Midland, Texas and later scanned. Thanks for visiting, Sig..

Comments (43)

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Faemike55

10:35PM | Sun, 14 March 2010

Fantastic shot! I'm not sure I'd want to do this, but then...

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lior

10:36PM | Sun, 14 March 2010

Excellent shot!

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MagikUnicorn

10:43PM | Sun, 14 March 2010

superb love this

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danapommet

10:49PM | Sun, 14 March 2010

Beautiful scan and great POV of this bi-plane. Dana

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sonofagun

10:56PM | Sun, 14 March 2010

Nice photo. I think I may have seen this plane at the Oshkosh air show a few years ago.

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junge1

11:11PM | Sun, 14 March 2010

Its possible. I have seen this aircraft at the Reno races also!

thevolunteer

11:22PM | Sun, 14 March 2010

No way Jose. I have seen these things on TV, but not for me. Nice shot. Aloha

duncanoooo

11:31PM | Sun, 14 March 2010

Cool picture

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sharky_

11:59PM | Sun, 14 March 2010

To dangerous for me too. Interesting shot. Aloha

bebert

12:08AM | Mon, 15 March 2010

very nicce plane, excellent capture.

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dragonmuse

12:10AM | Mon, 15 March 2010

Wing walkers have always fascinated me. Nice shot.

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renecyberdoc

12:27AM | Mon, 15 March 2010

i like to see this birds i was always fascinated by aircrafts whatever type and era.

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blinkings

12:35AM | Mon, 15 March 2010

A thrilling job if ever there was one!!!!!!

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lyron

1:35AM | Mon, 15 March 2010

Cool shot!!

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bazza

2:20AM | Mon, 15 March 2010

Beautiful capture of this Bi plane Sig, very well done!!

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kgb224

2:20AM | Mon, 15 March 2010

Superb capture my friend.

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shadownet

2:33AM | Mon, 15 March 2010

Never tried wing walking can't say I'd put that up there with must do adventures either. LOL Seems just a tad too dangerous for my blood.

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bimm3d

2:42AM | Mon, 15 March 2010

wonderful photo!!

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ysvry

2:42AM | Mon, 15 March 2010

great foto

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gaius

4:34AM | Mon, 15 March 2010

I think I'm not brave enough...too dangerous for an old guy like me !!! Excellent anyway.

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carlx

4:45AM | Mon, 15 March 2010

Fantastic capture!!!

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erlandpil

5:42AM | Mon, 15 March 2010

ntastic shot erland

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casmindo

8:16AM | Mon, 15 March 2010

Magnificant! Great shot and capture!

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dbrv6

8:32AM | Mon, 15 March 2010

Excellent capture!

MrsLubner

9:00AM | Mon, 15 March 2010

How odd...I've only know Midland for their oil wells - never knew about this. I remember watching news reels as a kid of wing-walkers and being thrilled at the sight. This is a great shot.

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