Sunset and Moon Rise

[Wyandot Jim]

Son took "Ruby The Staggering" for a late afternoon flight. :)

 

[rugerguy]

................AWESOME....(y)(y)

 

[coach]

I just noticed that the plane appears to have a retractable landing gear. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen that in a biplane. It’s really a good looking plane. I bet it draws a bit of attention wherever it lands.

 

[Jeepnik]

Jim will correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the Beechcraft 17 was the first with retractable gear. Doing so really cleaned up the aircraft and improved speed and efficiency.

 

[Wyandot Jim]

Jim will correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the Beechcraft 17 was the first with retractable gear. Doing so really cleaned up the aircraft and improved speed and efficiency.

I do believe you are correct. The first 1932 Staggerwings were fixed gear I think in 1934 was the retract and smaller engine model.

 

[JAYDAWG]

Cool pic!!
Thanks:cool:

 

[contender]

Dern,,,, I had to get a mop. Drooling caused a bit of a moisture problem here.

 

[gunzo]

Gosh, thought the staggerwing was sexy, but first time seeing it up close with the gear up takes it to a whole new level.
Good photography BTW.

 

[RoninPA]

Those two pictures are fantastic, that is one very cool airplane. (I'm an old fart so I'm allowed to use those old terms )

 

[jimbo1096]

We need to have a gathering at Jim’s hanger so he can give out rides. I would have to find a way to be there. You are one lucky guy, I’m jealous. Beautiful plane and pics.

 

[Wyandot Jim]

Coming at you

 

[turd]

Veeerrry nice! Thanks for the pics, I have never seen one of these planes before. Thank you.

 

[Marcruger2]

Like a ‘55 Mercedes 300SLR, a ‘64 Cobra Daytona Coupe or a ‘29 Bentley Speed Six, some things just cannot be improved upon. That Staggerwing is simply gorgeous. The photography skills are appropriate to the subject. Well done!