Fournier Forums | Thread - RF-5B, N99814 back in Oregon

New Forum

THIS FORUM IS NOW CLOSED/REPLACED DUE TO LACK OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT. YOU MAY STILL BROWSE AND READ POSTS, BUT YOU MAY NOT POST OR REPLY. YOUR CURRENT PASSWORD SHOULD WORK ON THE NEW SITE.

Please visit the new forum at New Fournier Forum

Important notice

Please remember that people from all over the world read and post on this forum, and that every country has its own rules, regulations and standards. This forum is based in the USA and so much of the information posted here is for the benefit of people who operate aircraft in the experimental/exhibition or experimental/racing categories. Advice given on this forum may be region specific. A person from Europe, for example, may make suggestions perfectly appropriate for a U.S reader, although not acceptable in his home country!

Please take this into account and carefully consult the authorities, standards and approved documentation where you fly.

Fournier Forums

\|- Fournier Aircraft > Flying	Post New Topic Post A Reply
RF-5B, N99814 back in Oregon	printer friendly version next newest post \| next oldest post

Author	Messages
Bob Brock Unregistered	Posted Sunday, May 24, 2009 @ 12:21 PM Greetings, Hope you are following Collin's adventure, i.e., flying his RF-5B to Oregon from the East Coast.. he will be joining another RF-5B that came home just two weeks ago. It is actually the RF-5B that Collin's Dad owned and as I understand it, Collin flew in it as a youngster. Anyway, I put together an album of the aircraft and trip and thought I had better post it while it is fresh. It is only because of Collins interest in the RF's that have encouraged others in the Northwest to get involved with these neat aircraft. Below is the link to the images... cheers... http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=Bomar1&target=PHOTO&id=5339407948277553986&aid=5339407692679957857&authkey=Gv1sRgCJPGhp_xybjlNg&feat=email
Jorgen Unregistered	Posted Wednesday, May 27, 2009 @ 03:33 PM Hi Bob and Chuck, Congratulations on a nice looking RF 5 b and thanks for sharing your homeflying story. I´m sure you are in for lots of nice flying as it´s a good glider in addition to a nice cruiser. As you state in your comments it´s an interesting array of instruments, particularly the G-meter smack in the middle of the pilots field of view. I wouldn´t let that tempt me to try aeros though. The 17 m RF 5 b is registered in the normal category in most countries as opposed to the 13 m span RF 5, which is cleared for limited aerobatics. Even though the folding mechanism feels quite solid there are for instance the fairing, awfully close to the ailerons which could be one reason not to risk getting yourself into a tailslide with it.... Take 5(b) just 4 fun/ Jörgen

Post New Topic Post A Reply

Jump to:

All times are GMT -4 Hours.

Welcome to The Fournier Forum, Guest!

Username	:
Password	:

In order to fully utilize the abilities of this board, you are required to register as a member. Registration is free, and allows you to do lots of things including turning on or off certain features of this board. Register now!

Forum Rules & Description

Who Can Read The Forum? Any registered user or guest
Who Can Post New Topics? Any administrator or moderator
Who Can Post Replies? Any administrator or moderator
Who Can Edit Posts? Any original author

Flying "The poor man's Spitfire"

Currently Active Users: 494

There are currently 0 members and 494 guests on the boards. | Most users ever online was 42535 on 04-07-2026 02:43 AM

Search This Forum

Search Keywords:	Search From: