freeflynick 0 #1 September 20, 2006 Who can tell me what kind of plane this is? (see photos, obviously!!) Seen flying around central China. Since there isn't a single DZ in China, I tried to get closer to talk to the pilot about getting a ride to altitude, but the soldiers there wouldnt let me near the thing.........maybe next time............. I love the condor-inspired wingtips!! Hobbes: "How come we play 'War' and not 'Peace'?" Calvin: "Too few role models." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #2 September 20, 2006 http://home.hiwaay.net/~jlwebs/chinese.html"He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 14 #4 September 20, 2006 Antonov AN-2. Originally Russian, this may be a Chinese-built copy. (Kind of like their latest spacecraft.) Kevin_____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angrypeppers 1 #5 September 20, 2006 Looks like an Antonov AN-2 to me...never saw wingtips like that though! ChrisBurn the land and boil the sea, You can't take the sky from me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #6 September 20, 2006 Has anybody mentioned yet that it's an Antonov AN-2? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #7 September 20, 2006 I'm voting for the AN-2I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #8 September 20, 2006 Y-5 is the chinese copy of the An2 www.airliners.net/open.file/0450578/M/ www.airliners.net/open.file/0654747/M/ but not all Y5 have these condor wingtips. I suppose it would be some kind of vortex generator for even lower stall speed.. Or it can be a condor disguise scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #9 September 20, 2006 Has anyone pointed out that this is the Chinese version of the AN-2? I think they call it a Y-5B. And I think the winglets reduce drag by moving the wing tip vortex outboard.it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #10 September 20, 2006 QuoteHas anybody mentioned yet that it's an Antonov AN-2? I don't care what everyone else says, I think it's an AN-2. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #11 September 20, 2006 QuoteQuoteHas anybody mentioned yet that it's an Antonov AN-2? I don't care what everyone else says, I think it's an AN-2. Walt I beg to differ...I've seen several of them..It's an AN-2 ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bnacrazywoman 0 #12 September 20, 2006 Yeah--but have you jumped one? Yup, I jumped it many times this last summer! BN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #13 September 20, 2006 They're all wrong it's the latest Chinese copy of the TSR 111. Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #14 September 20, 2006 QuoteYeah--but have you jumped one? Yup, I jumped it many times this last summer! BN Actually....YES I have! There was one in San Diego 10-15 years ago that the owner was trying to get certified to fly jumpers...it didn't work out, but a few of us made an UN-certified jump! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #15 September 20, 2006 Yeah, the floors of some airplanes can be pretty slippery. It's amazing how often people just fall right out of them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #16 September 20, 2006 QuoteYeah, the floors of some airplanes can be pretty slippery. It's amazing how often people just fall right out of them. Yeah....I HATE WHEN THAT HAPPENS! I got to jump-I mean 'slipped' out of a Ford Tri-Motor during and air show in Fla. once! I knew the owner who was giving rides, well SELLING rides during the day, prior to the performance part of the air show...I got to fly it up to altitude, then accidentally stumbled out the back door while 'checking on the passengers' ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #17 September 20, 2006 AN-2 One was at WFFC. jBe kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #18 September 20, 2006 Looks like an AN-2 to me We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #19 September 20, 2006 QuoteYeah--but have you jumped one? Yup, I jumped it many times this last summer! BNbut did you jump a Y-5 ?? An2's are easy to jump, I also jumped from one.. But from a chinese one ???scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #20 September 20, 2006 Quotebut did you jump a Y-5 ?? An2's are easy to jump, I also jumped from one.. But from a chinese one ?? I tried, but the MSG set in and I fell asleep in the plane for the rest of the afternoon.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #21 September 20, 2006 did you have your Condorman disguise on ?? scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #22 September 20, 2006 Oddly enough, this has turned out to be one of the funniest threads in a while. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #23 September 20, 2006 Sure, but without the wings, the trenchcoat or any other clothing actually.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflynick 0 #24 September 20, 2006 Yes it has - I expected it to be a few serious replies from the REAL plane geeks that I know are out there, cunningly disguised as skydivers! Thanks guys - its been about a year since I posted anything, and this one has made me giggle! Keep it up! Nick Hobbes: "How come we play 'War' and not 'Peace'?" Calvin: "Too few role models." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #25 September 20, 2006 actually I saw you with the wings and all scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
