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Post subject: Re: NORTH AMERICAN OV10 BRONCOS Posted: 05 Jul 2021, 15:56 |
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Username Protected wrote: Three excellent books relating to Broncos in SE Asia
-A Lonely Kind Of War -Da Nang Diary -Hit My Smoke I don't remember the name of the book, but I read one about the story of the OV-10 squadron CO and his AO whom were shot down and captured in Desert Storm. They talk extensively how low and slow was no longer the way to go through life on the modern battlefield. Allen - I can't remember now whether in this book he talked about his squadron flying over or being 'shipped' over but I want to say that I had heard of your story somewhere before.
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Post subject: Re: NORTH AMERICAN OV10 BRONCOS Posted: 05 Jul 2021, 20:04 |
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The is also a book on the Black Ponies.
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Post subject: Re: NORTH AMERICAN OV10 BRONCOS Posted: 05 Jul 2021, 21:33 |
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One of my favorite books.
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Post subject: Re: NORTH AMERICAN OV10 BRONCOS Posted: 07 Jul 2021, 14:37 |
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This is a book I enjoyed reading from a USMC pilot that served two tours in Vietnam. One as a Huey pilot, and one as Commander of an OV-10 squadron. Attachment: 51wxrDerR9L._SL350_.jpg
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Post subject: Re: NORTH AMERICAN OV10 BRONCOS Posted: 08 Jul 2021, 14:33 |
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Joined: 11/22/20 Posts: 11 Post Likes: +13
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Hi folks, I'm a Bronco guy...I can tell you that you need an Experimental Aircraft Authorization to fly the Bronco. I've given training to several guys over the last couple years, most recently two pilots in May from Beaufort County SC, who operate them in the mosquito spray role. BlueAir Training operates two for the Air Force training JTACs. They came out of restoration at Chino under Matt Nightingale's shop there and I did the acceptance test flights on them. There is a third close to flight, plus another of Rick Clemens' there which should be ready by November (as Norman said above.)
Robert, if you are serious about training/airshow etc, I'd be happy to put you in touch with two owners and possibly a third. You may be able to work a deal to fly theirs in the airshow circuit. How about a two-ship routine iwth me?? (Heck, you should send Matt to have a look at Norman's and see what it would take to get that one airborne.). I can give you the training and put you in touch with the DPE as well; he's a good friend and I used to work for him.
Cheers Eric
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Post subject: Re: NORTH AMERICAN OV10 BRONCOS Posted: 08 Jul 2021, 15:50 |
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Looks like it could handle the roads here in Pennsylvania! [youtube]https://youtu.be/HnTp0yKGcxU[/youtube]
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Post subject: Re: NORTH AMERICAN OV10 BRONCOS Posted: 08 Jul 2021, 16:13 |
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Username Protected wrote: Looks like it could handle the roads here in Pennsylvania! [youtube]https://youtu.be/HnTp0yKGcxU[/youtube] Always loved that video but still trying to figure out how it flies with no wingspan.
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Post subject: Re: NORTH AMERICAN OV10 BRONCOS Posted: 08 Jul 2021, 17:30 |
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Joined: 01/19/16 Posts: 3272 Post Likes: +5492 Location: 13FA Earle Airpark FL/0A7 Hville NC
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Username Protected wrote: Looks like it could handle the roads here in Pennsylvania! [youtube]https://youtu.be/HnTp0yKGcxU[/youtube] Always loved that video but still trying to figure out how it flies with no wingspan.
The design was pretty far ahead of its time. It has features that Mike Patey would appreciate. 4 Fowler type flaps with a slot airfoil and a large lower gap seal door that opens in the front to scoop air over the flap leading edge and a slat type additional air foil in the slot. It has a thick long cord airfoil and an abundance of lows speed control authority-even though it only has a 40’ span. It is equipped with servo boosted ailerons and elevator with canvas gap seals, vortex generators and roll spoilers and two large rudders in the prop slipstream. The trailing link gear has an incredible amount of travel. The mains have an ingenious design that allows them to fold up to fit in the small wheel well. The workmanship, tooling and design is over the top with no expenses spared. Many parts are designed to be interchangeable and to be easily maintained in the field. Many were shipped in standard 40’ conex containers and were assembled and flying within days. There is even an allowance to operate it with two left or two Rt boom assemblies.
More articles:
https://www.planeandpilotmag.com/articl ... he-bronco/
http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/b ... oncos.html
https://www.key.aero/article/herding-broncos-chino
This prototype was lost in the Yankee Air Museum fire:
https://www.scribd.com/document/3804602 ... inder-Flap
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Post subject: Re: NORTH AMERICAN OV10 BRONCOS Posted: 08 Jul 2021, 17:52 |
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Username Protected wrote: I'm a Bronco guy... PM sent! You've got me salivating... Robert
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Post subject: Re: NORTH AMERICAN OV10 BRONCOS Posted: 08 Jul 2021, 17:58 |
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Username Protected wrote: If anyone is looking for a Bronco let me know. The one pictured in the OP is for sale. The civilian ones are experimental/airshow-exhibition
Norm, Looking, I sure am. To me, it's the ultimate replacement of my lovable One-Niner. It's just too expensive - darn it!!! Dave
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Post subject: Re: NORTH AMERICAN OV10 BRONCOS Posted: 08 Jul 2021, 18:06 |
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Joined: 01/19/16 Posts: 3272 Post Likes: +5492 Location: 13FA Earle Airpark FL/0A7 Hville NC
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Username Protected wrote: Looks like it could handle the roads here in Pennsylvania! [youtube]https://youtu.be/HnTp0yKGcxU[/youtube] Always loved that video but still trying to figure out how it flies with no wingspan.
The aircraft in the video is a pre-production prototype with a shorter wing and horizontal gun sponsons. The production models actually had better short field performance.
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