Question for Chuck E.

[asra]

G,day Chuck.Two questions in fact.1: Do you know anything about these Hummingbirds ?I dont mean this kit model but the original as was flowin by themilitary and others ? Did it have a good reputation amongstpilots or was it a dog ?The reason I ask is because me younger Bro is showing an interestin the kit and boy oh boy, I'd be the one that would have to build it. The kit is only 170K US.Image Insert: 80.91

[asra]

I'm sorry but I do not have any knowledge about the Humming Bird.As to writing a book, that has been a thought that I have sort of been playing with for some time, I have written some short stories and may eventually do something with them.Earnest Gann was my hero as far as a writer is concerned and I was fortunate enough to have met him and got to know him on a personal level, in fact I spent some time talking to him just a few months before he passed away, he lived about seventy miles from where I live..I wrote a story on ag flying, want me to link it here so you can read it?And sometime this summer "Todays Pilot" in the UK will have a story about how to fly the PBY that the owner had me write last year.The Humming Bird does look interesting though.Chuck

[asra]

Yes, thanks Chuck, I would appreciate that link.I'll place an order now for an autographed copy of the bookwhen its written.CheersRobert DunnMackay. Qld.Growing old is good while it lasts.

[Brian]

Hi Robert, Kitplanes, September 2004 have a great article on the Hummingbird.They gave it a good right up. You can get more info on www.vertical-aviation.com as well.BrianYou never know how far you can go, till you get there !

[asra]

Thanks Brian,We'll check out both of those links that you mention.As chuck said it does look interesting.Chuck also said he met Earnest Gann ! Lucky devil.I sure would have liked too.Cheers.Robert DunnMackay. Qld.Growing old is good while it lasts.

[asra]

Sorry to bother you Chuck,but before you go to far, I would stilllike to read a short story or to ?Thanks.Robert DunnMackay. Qld.Growing old is good while it lasts.