Rodger Pettichord Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Hi all, not that I'm bragging, but yesterday a B--25 came in low over our apartment on its way into Fairchild Air Force Base. Today it was a P-51. Tomorrow I think a B-24 is scheduled. It's all part of an annual summer tour by one of the flying Heritage groups that display legacy planes each summer. As I was listening to the big Pratt engines of the bomber and the Merlin of the Mustang, I was struck by how much I enjoy hearing those classic engine sounds--both in reality and in flight sim. My question is--which aircraft engine sounds touch you and why? (my favorite is the Wright Cyclone sound of the B-17. Takes me back to childhood when we would see B-17 flights go over our home) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Q Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 I work (part time now - used to be full time) at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, a living history museum about 5 miles from KFRG (Republic), and live about 10 miles from it. This is the home of The American Airpower Museum. The museum has a flying T6, B25 and C47 which fly over frequently. During summer holiday weekends special events include visiting aircraft like the B17, and this week newly restored B29 "Fifi" will be in town. I get a ringside seat to see these great old birds fly over. Always a great thrill! Rodger, I can't agree with you more: the sound of those big radicals is stirring! I can't say that any is more impressive than another, but with any you can't help notice. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olderndirt Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Most opposed cylinder aircraft engines sound 'busy' - the expression "all wound up like a dollar watch" comes to mind. On the other hand the round radial engine has a comforting sound more tuned to the beat of my heart. My first round engine checkout was a C195 with the 300 hp Jake. Takeoff power was pure hang on to your hat but, after reducing MP and RPM's, just a loaf along sound that made you wonder "how can we be doing this good with so little noise?". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Q Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Today heard and saw B 29 "Fifi" fly over the museum where I work. Marvellous! I tried to get a picture or two, but that bird is FAST. Was gone before I could turn my camera on. Not like the B 17 which lumbers along. I'll try again tomorrow. If I get anything decent I'll post it. Not as loud as I'd expected. Later a B 25 flew over and was louder. Still very impressive. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Cox Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 The only sound that is better than that of a Merlin engine is two or more Merlins. P&Ws sound lazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 On 6/30/2018 at 10:16 PM, Pat Cox (Aussieman) said: The only sound that is better than that of a Merlin engine is two or more Merlins. P&Ws sound lazy. You got that right Pat. Gives me tears and goose bumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc_Z Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Any engine on a bright, crisp morning at the airport with a cup of coffee in hand, standing in the hanger door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 Doc, your sentence flashed an image to mind that I will treasure for the rest of the day. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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