Smithtsonian

The Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles is a must for any aircraft enthusiast. I was there last summer and spent all day. Anyone with a camera will go crazy. I took about 400 digital pictures myself.

Thanks for posting the site.
 
I notice that every single machine that originally rested on tires, (except one helicopter) is lifted up from the floor by about an inch or less with what look like metal supports.

Would this be an effort to preserve the tires?
 
Its a not so well known fact that the Smithsonian floods twice a year during the rainy season. Its only 2 inches, and it helps facilitate cleaning of the floors as it washes away oil and litter left behind. The helicopters can just hover in place during these wet periods.
 
Without a doubt, one of the finest, if not THE finest aircraft collection in the world! We had a family friend who was one of the Smithsonian's curators, and we were privileged to tour the Garber Restoration Facility, which is as facinating as the museum itself. The amount of meticulous work and research that goes into each and every aircraft is mind boggling! Of particular interest are the amazing artifacts that are displayed amongst the aircraft. What history! Udvar-Hazy is a MUST SEE for anyone who loves airplanes! :USA-flag:
 
Oh wow.

I wonder how much drool they have to mop up every evening?
I'm pretty sure after I'm done with my visit there, they'll have to get me to the ER for life-threatening dehydration. :d
 
Theres one plane in there i've been trying to find for years.. In pic 68 theres a chrome PAA clipper and i'd love it if someone chould tell me what plane that is.. Better yet, does one exist ofor fsx??
 
warchild said:
Theres one plane in there i've been trying to find for years.. In pic 68 theres a chrome PAA clipper and i'd love it if someone chould tell me what plane that is.. Better yet, does one exist ofor fsx??
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Jens Kristensen did a 307 for 2004/FSX. Yeah, it's a port, but it flies well in FSX and looks pretty good.

It's b307_v11.zip at Flightsim.
 
I will give an arm or a leg either one, you pick if someone will pay for me to go there lol!

Really nice pics!!! :salute:
 
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