Bob,
I remember seeing a picture that identified the Wilga as a Fi-156 Storch a year, or so, ago.
It is a shame that it isn't registered. As a tow plane it would fetch a good price.
The one that landed in Nampa on 9/11 was on its' way from the Portland, OR area to a new owner in Louisiana. Due to the Wilga's small fuel tanks, it was going to be a looong trip.
I have a attached a couple pictures of Wilgas towing gliders.
Wayne
http://www.soaridaho.com/
"Bob (not my real pseudonym)" wrote in message ...
On Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:11:19 -0600, "Wayne Paul"
wrote:
It seem strange to paint a Wilga with WW-II German markings. The world's oldest Wilga was built in 1962. I believe Warszawa-Okecie is still building them.
This one is unregistered and in need of some air in the tires. A
couple years back, someone who appeared connected to it tried to tell
me it was "a version of the Fi-156 Storch".
One just nods politely and walks away...
Maybe it was used in a movie.
The glider tow hook is standard equipment. In the US the Wilga is certified capable of launching and towing three glider at a time.
A Wilga landed at the Nampa, ID airport on 9/11 and I took a few pictures.
http://www.soaridaho.com/Guest_Photos/Wilga.htm
Wayne
http://www.soaridaho.com/
Nice. I think I've seen this one in the deep and distant past.
Bob ^,,^