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HORSEMEN CORPUS AIR SHOW DEBRIEF VIDEO
Uploaded By: Ed Shipley 04/23/2009Normally we don't release our training tapes, but since our flight in the Bearcats was so unusual, we thought you'd might like to take a peak.
You'll hear Jim Beasley's voice on the radio making the calls, Dan Friedkin is on Right Wing, and Ed Shipley is on Left.
Trust me... we love that mighty round engine sound too... this is the tape we use to review our
flight together.... so we are interested in the calls and how we are flying.
Brilliant work. You guys fly like you're wired together. Well done.
I have to say you guys are very quiet. Seems like Jim doesn't have to tell you much about what he's
doing. Is this accurate?
It is exactly how Jimmy talks and leads.
Very smooth. Love the roll, very nice coordination!
Outstanding! Thanks for posting this Ed. Amazing performance!
Ed, Outstanding. You guys fly great together.
Wow, loveing it :)
Wow great vidoe guys. I have never seen a Bearcat either in the air or at a museum.
Pure respect. It even looks hard to keep that tight formation so I can only imagine just how hard it
truly is being the one behind the stick making it happen.
Looks like a great show to watch.
Awesome! I've only seen 1 F8F in the air at one time. Seeing 3 with that close of seperation is just
too cool. I can only imagine what it looks and sounds like in person! Thanks Ed!
You should repaint the planes and do a Blue Angels heritage tour!
Fantastic!! 4.0 across the board!
Thanks for putting it up Ed.
Oceana?
Oceana.... now that would be fun.
Which plane is easier for the formation aerobatics, the Mustang or the Bearcat?
They are different. The Bearcat is easier in most ways... lots of power, no real torque issues.
However, it is more delicate. You have to be careful with the airframe and engine. With the Mustang
you can just kinda have at it. One thing is for sure.... it is hard to keep from getting oil on you
when you fly Bearcats!
When did you guys film this?
Last weekend at the Corpus air show.
Ed I was wondering which day and was this the actual routine or like a training flight because i was
able to see you guys do some practicing saturday night and then the routine on Sunday.
Excellent job -- Jim, Ed, and Dan!!!
If I didn't know any better, I could've sworn I was watching a "vintage" Blue Angels film!
What RPM did you leave the prop at..2600? Although I suspect that each formation position had to use
varying manifolds pressures, was there an average setting that worked for most of the routine?
You guys look GREAT! Stay safe...Yama
YAMA! Good Lord! Great to hear from you! Hope you are well. Drop me a line at ed@asb.tv. Hope you
are well.
You guys look GREAT!!!
Stay safe!
Yama
Yama!
Hope you are well... miss seeing you!
Shipley
Awesome! Thanks so much for sharing, looking good guys.
Thanks for sharing! Looking great guys. How was the torque over the top with that huge prop?
The torque is not like the Mustang.... it is way more dialed out... at least it felt that way for
me. The Mustangs when they get slow at the top will torque off to the side... kinda cool to be
upside down and see the formation slide sideways.
Nice work guys. Looks like you've flown alittle before.
The Big Cats are impressive.
Ed, how's the '86 doing? I miss working on it for you.
Tony
ABlue46.Saw the Bearcats fly at CHINO May 16 2009 emulating our performance by the Blue Angels
during my tour with them in 1946/47.Even with my failing eyesight,I was totally impressed with their
routine and execution.I expressed my opinion in an emotional way which I didnt know existed in me,to
all three pilots.Even after 63 years ,the sounds of those round engines got my emotions revved up.I
am sure many spectators are in for pleasnt surprise to see those Bearcats in future airshows around
the country.Once
again THANK YOU to all the pilots, suporting personnel, and The HORSEMEN for a great weakend.
Al Taddeo 1946/47 member Blue Angels.
Al... you have forgotten more about flying than we will ever know! Thanks so much for being with us
and sharing your history. Cheers Ed Shipley
Great Video!!!!
Great Video!!!!
Sierra Hotel all the way!!!
nice job, now if there was only some of that great round engine sound.