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13-FEB-2014

February 13

The Vin Fiz Flyer

An early Wright Brothers Model EX pusher biplane that in 1911 became the first aircraft to fly coast-to-coast across the U.S., a journey that took almost three months. (84 hours actual flying time)
This full size replica hangs from the ceiling of the Air and Space Museum Annex in El cajon, California

General characteristics:
Crew: 1
Length: 21 ft (6.4 m)
Wingspan: 32 ft (9.8 m)
Height: 7 ft (2.1 m)
Gross weight: 903 lb (410 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × Wright Aero Four cylinder four cycle, 35 hp (26 kW)
Propellers: 2-bladed

Performance:
Cruise speed: 44 kn; 82 km/h (51 mph)

Source: Wikipedia

Nikon D700 ,Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
1/320s f/4.0 at 14.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
David Sands16-Feb-2014 13:56
aghhhh, the 14/24 soaking in a great perspective. V
LynnH15-Feb-2014 01:52
That's a neat PoV. I can't imagine crossing the U.S. going 51 miles per hour. Amazing.
Julie Oldfield14-Feb-2014 15:25
I remember Fiz from when I was a little girl. Great comp. V
pkocinski14-Feb-2014 13:04
Would have loved to be there when they flew these contraptions...
Glenn Dean (Vatorman)14-Feb-2014 03:15
Around the States in Eighty (four) Days.
Cool shot Walter.
Carl Carbone14-Feb-2014 03:06
Amazing bit of history. I visited Kill Devil Hills several years ago.
laine14-Feb-2014 02:01
They were so brave or mad ( never figured out which ) flying in these!!
1moremile14-Feb-2014 01:19
Nice photo. I don't think I could make that flight. V.
Frank Brault13-Feb-2014 23:46
A historic flight. A superb presentation of this biplane. V
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