Joe Dory’s Breezy

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Joe Dory’s Breezy

Postby John.com » Tue Jul 17, 2012 6:33 pm

The Breezy looks like an airplane that had a happy encounter with a radio tower. After 45 years, it’s still one of those “Oh-my-gosh” airplanes that inspire awe, giggles and the desire to go flying . . . . all at once! Read more here . . . . http://www.flyingmag.com/aircraft/persp ... rys-breezy
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Re: Joe Dory’s Breezy

Postby bobthebuilder » Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:55 pm

:lol:
is that a bench seat at the back?
An enclosed cockpit would give it a whole heap more sex appeal.
Imho of course.
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Re: Joe Dory’s Breezy

Postby The Agent » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:08 pm

They use a similar a/c at Oshkosh that flies from early mornin till the sun sets, doing flips.
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Re: Joe Dory’s Breezy

Postby salem » Fri Jul 20, 2012 9:19 pm

Seriously, is this a three-seater?
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Re: Joe Dory’s Breezy

Postby Bundy » Sat Jul 21, 2012 5:26 am

I dig these "exposed" frames....gives you a real "back to basics" feel about the aircraft. Being used to an open cockpit I think I'd love flying in something like this. Interesting seating...indeed it does look like a 3 seater? I wonder what it's MAUW is then? Surely cant be 450kg? I also wonder about the extra parasitic drag caused by the frame/occupants?

Here is another "exposed" design I really like... the Zlin Bobber.
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Re: Joe Dory’s Breezy

Postby John.com » Sat Jul 21, 2012 7:20 am

salem wrote:Seriously, is this a three-seater?
I hadn't actually noticed the three seats, but looking a little more close-up I think you are right!
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Also, look at a close-up of the airframe, engine, propellor and tyres . . . . this is no small aircraft!!
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The instruments are BEHIND the pilot in order to keep the view uncluttered!
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And how cool is this, the Breezy being used as a sky-diving platform!
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Re: Joe Dory’s Breezy

Postby justin.schoeman » Sat Jul 21, 2012 9:42 am

salem wrote:Seriously, is this a three-seater?
The Breezy is a two seater. This specific one was built as a three seater, and has a few other mods, There was an article on this specific plane in Kitplanes a few years ago.
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Re: Joe Dory’s Breezy

Postby velocity » Sat Jul 21, 2012 6:24 pm

John.com wrote:
And how cool is this, the Breezy being used as a sky-diving platform!
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Bring one to SA please :)
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Re: Joe Dory’s Breezy

Postby bobthebuilder » Sun Jul 22, 2012 12:09 pm

The Savage Bobber looks nice.
Maybe we will see a Bush Baby Explorer Bobber soon?
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Re: Joe Dory’s Breezy

Postby John.com » Tue Jul 24, 2012 10:57 pm

Bundy wrote:I dig these "exposed" frames....gives you a real "back to basics" feel about the aircraft. Being used to an open cockpit I think I'd love flying in something like this. Interesting seating...indeed it does look like a 3 seater? I wonder what it's MAUW is then? Surely cant be 450kg? I also wonder about the extra parasitic drag caused by the frame/occupants?

Here is another "exposed" design I really like... the Zlin Bobber.
99292_1308219172.jpg
Here's another one for you Alan!! From the Cato Ridge FB page!!

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= ... =3&theater

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Re: Joe Dory’s Breezy

Postby Bundy » Wed Jul 25, 2012 5:32 am

Whooo Hooo! :lol: (^^)

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