Flying Jeep by timerskine

Flying Jeep

The Missus and I spent the day volunteering at the Military Aviation Museum. Each Saturday during the summer we have a program called 'Summer of Flight' where one of our planes is showcased with a brief lecture and a flight demonstration. It's super cool and very popular.

This week's planes were three of our smallest aircraft: the Piper L-4 Grasshopper, the Fiesler Fi-156 Storch, and the Stinson L-5 Sentinel.

I was only able to get a good shot of the Sentinel because I was watching the flight line to keep our guests safe. Unlike the L-4, which was simply a civilian Piper Cub with camouflage paint, the L-5 Sentinel was purpose built for the US Army as a liaison and observation aircraft. It was also used as a light transport plane and an air ambulance. The all-around utility of the Sentinel earned it the nickname of "the flying Jeep."
Tough to sneak in creativity when working
August 22nd, 2021  
Has it got its tail wheel off the ground? Taking off or landing?
August 22nd, 2021  
@jon_lip Yes, tail wheel is off the ground...it's the take off run.
August 22nd, 2021  
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