o/t: Meyers Aircraft Fly-In this weekend

[safariknut]

This post doesn't require any replies;informational only.
This weekend(Fri-Sunday)Meyers Airport in Tecumseh Michigan will host it's fly-in for Meyers Aircraft only.This event is held every 4 years and last time brought in over 40 examples.
Tecumseh is located approximately 65 miles SW of Detroit and about 35 miles NW of Toledo Ohio and 15 miles east of Michigan International Speedway.
I know there are several people on the board here that are into vintage aircraft which is why I am posting this.I will be taking pictures this weekend and will post a couple if you would like.
The founder of Meyers Aircraft was good friends with Henry Ford(the hot rod link http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif)and was intrumental in the development of the Ford Tri-Motor(as I understand it)and built his aircraft right here at the airport from the early 30's to the mid 50's.
So if any HAMBers are in the area,stop in and see some really neat aircraft and stop by my garage and say hello.I live diagonally across the street from the Airport Bowling Alley which is next to the airport.Look for a 72 T-Bird and a 25th Anniversary TransAm in the yard.
Ray

[oldchevyseller]

"25th Anniversary TransAm in the yard."

you don't have a mullet do you? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif


sorry i couldn't resist , i love the airplane histories

[safariknut]

Just a couple of pics from the airport this morning as I was on my way to paint a bike.It doesn't officially start until tomorrow but in the 15 minutes or so I was there 6 biplanes(Meyers OTW's)flew in.

[safariknut]

low pass

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peelin'off

[ThunderRocket]

A little too far for me.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
If theres any Swifts there get a pic for me. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

I too live on an airport, so that is every weekend.
Sat. morn- Fly out to breakfast
then work in the shop, peeking out for fly-by's
Afternoon mini airshow.
Then drinking Shiner till wee hours.
Its a tough life. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Blue Skies
Stevan

[Flat Ernie]

I love Swifts - 'specially w/all the speed mods & a big engine - great hot rod! Too bad they're so small...makes a Mooney look downright luxurious!

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[ThunderRocket]

Mine has the Corbin speed mods and a O-300.

Now there just crazy, 210 horse (IO-360) with flush panels

http://www.napanet.net/~arbeau/swift/210ed.jpg

[Flat Ernie]

SWWEEEETT!!

What's she do?

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[wingnutz]

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Mine has the Corbin speed mods and a O-300.

Now there just crazy, 210 horse (IO-360) with flush panels

http://www.napanet.net/~arbeau/swift/210ed.jpg

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About 2 dozen Swifts were at Oshkosh this year and they are Hot Rods of the small planes!

My friends Dad sold his Meyer's Biplane to a guy in Downers Grove Il. ..., so if you see it please take a photo of it because I know he would like to see it again...!

Mark

[safariknut]

A couple more pics taken about 6:00pm.If any of the biplanes are his,let me know and I'll take some closeups.

[safariknut]

a group shot(partial)

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more of the group shot

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some newer style

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still more

[lownrusty]

My dad is on his way out there in the morning in his 200 d he's only 86 years old, just put it back together after a belly landing in december, I dont fly that airline anymore!

[ThunderRocket]

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SWWEEEETT!!

What's she do?

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

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This ones not mine, It is the first one I ever saw.
Love at 1st site.
It was a O-300 at the time, still with the Buick grill. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[safariknut]

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My dad is on his way out there in the morning in his 200 d he's only 86 years old, just put it back together after a belly landing in december, I dont fly that airline anymore!

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He's coming out to this meet?Great!I was talking to a guy named Dave Palmer who flew his OTW from Sonoma California for the meet.

[fab32]

Ray, I tried to get the Mid-Michigan gang to come down for the day to see you and some of the planes. Almost everyone has something planned for the weekend, so it looks like we will be a no show. I'm still wanting to come and see you so maybe the wife and I will take a drive one of these days.
I'll be sure to let you know when we can get away.

Frank

[safariknut]

Wish you guys could come down;it's a great meet.It will be going on all day tomorrow and Sunday morning people will be leaving.I'll try and get more pix to load.
Ray