Austin Hancock

Warbug: The Warbird Pilot’s First Step Pilot Report on the Aeronca L-16 - Vintage Aviation News For many pilots, flying a warbird is the ultimate dream—but every journey starts with a first step. In this personal pilot report, Austin Hancock takes readers inside the cockpit of the Aeronca L-16, ...

I wrote about what it's like to fly the L-16, and how this type of aircraft serves as an entry-point for aspiring #warbird pilots...

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Trying to catch-up on here more, as “X” has become a useless platform full of hate.

For some positivity, I was asked to take the lead on our museum’s Harvard Mk. II (RCAF 2668) project. Excited to fix and fly her.

#warbirds #pilot #avgeeks #flying

These Merlin mags came home to where they were made - #RochesterNY. I wrote a new article for Vintage Aviation News that tells how they connect @redtail-lp51.bsky.social and #P51 #LucyGal.

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#mustang #warbirds #wwii #redtails #tuskegee

Our P-51 Lucy Gal is on display today at the ROCON model show. Next week, we’ll have even more parts to add! Might not look like much, but progress is measured piece by piece. @redtail-lp51.bsky.social

#p51 #lucygal #mustang #wwii #warbirds #redtails #tuskegee

It’s #WarbirdWednesday, and ICYMI, we've secured the magnetos for #LucyGal’s Merlin engine.

Even better? These mags were built by GM Delco, right here in #RochesterNY - @redtail-lp51.bsky.social'shometown.

#p51 #mustang #wwii #warbirds #redtails #tuskegee

Honed my crosswind skills with the L-16 today, and gave her a cleaning.

#warbirds

YouTube video by Imperial War Museums Why the Merlin engine was essential to the war

Merlin Engines in WW2
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I am forever thankful for the opportunity to have taught these great kids about what it takes to be a pilot. (2/2)

Tonight was a total surprise - I was honored my Mayor Malik Evans for my role as a CFI to the City Library’s teen flight training program. I was thanked for my service to the City of #Rochester and professional #aviation. (1/2)

Flying A Milkstool Pilot Report on the Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer - Vintage Aviation News Often judged by its unconventional looks, Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer—nicknamed the “Flying Milk Stool”—proves its real beauty is in the flying. In this pilot report, Austin Hancock takes the controls of a ...

My first pirep article, more to come for sure!

Thanks to J and Sean McKellar for joining forces with me.

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#warbirds #flying #pilot

Building the Last Convair B-36: Handmade Peacemaker Cockpit Project Progresses - Vintage Aviation News Brian Pierson’s scratch-built Convair B-36H cockpit is rapidly taking shape, with aluminum canopy work, functional engine and turbo-jet controls, and wiring now underway. Using original parts, custom ...

My latest warbird article - an update on my friend Brian’s B-36

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Lucy Gal (@redtail-lp51.bsky.social) needs your help — two original Merlin magnetos are within reach. Your support can bring them home.

Donate 👉 www.gofundme.com/f/pennington...

#p51 #lucygal #warbirds #wwii #tuskegee #redtails

#warbirds

Following His Flight Path Bringing Leland Pennington's WWII Flying Journey to Life

Where did @redtail-lp51.bsky.social fly, and what can we learn from his logbooks?

This #ThrowbackThursday, we're charting history - one mission at a time.

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I chair-fly this daily...

#MustangMonday #P51 #LucyGal

Cleaning a Path AT-6 Texan & Lucy Gal Display Becomes More Vibrant

What’s new with the Lucy Gal display and the kind of aircraft Leland @redtail-lp51.bsky.social trained in? Catch the latest in this week’s newsletter update.

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#p51 #lucygal #t6 #tuskegee #redtails #wasp #wwii #warbirds #rochesterny

Found more parts to clean, and now they’re all set! Covered with tarp to prevent future dust and debris.

#t6 #texan #harvard #warbirds #p51 #lucygal

Quick look at our freshly cleaned AT-6 (Harvard) in this week’s #WarbirdWednesday short!

A little elbow grease goes a long way - and this one plays an important part in the Lucy Gal project.

Check it out.

You can now wear your support for the P-51 'Lucy Gal' project! Hit us up for your shirt, today.

#p51 #lucygal #t6 #tuskegee #redtails #wasp #wwii #warbirds #rochesterny

#WarbirdWednesday

The flight path keeps getting clearer—the harder we push, the more progress we make @redtail-lp51.bsky.social.

AT-6 cleaning is well underway. Stay tuned for the full story soon.

#p51 #lucygal #t6 #tuskegee #redtails #wasp #wwii #warbirds #rochesterny

#MustangMonday, and I just finished the @redtail-lp51.bsky.social #P51 control stick replica.

This piece will be part of our new hands-on display with the AT-6. Check it out soon!

#lucygal #t6 #tuskegee #redtails #wasp #wwii #warbirds #rochesterny

Cleaning the AT-6 on the 4th, zen.

#warbirds

YouTube video by P51lucygal Lucy Gal Exhibit: Aircraft Prep Underway

One of the most important aircraft in the @redtail-lp51.bsky.social story is getting some well-deserved attention.

Catch this week’s #FighterFriday update.

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#lucygal #p51 #t6 #warbirds #wwii #tuskegee #redtails #wasp

Ya boy was busy today. Cobwebs and grime gone, dust next…

@redtail-lp51.bsky.social

#t6 #texan #harvard #warbirds #p51 #lucygal #wwii #wasp #tuskegee

Today in Aviation History: First Air-to-Air Victory of the Korean War - Vintage Aviation News On June 27, 1950, just days into the Korean War, a U.S. Air Force F-82 Twin Mustang scored the conflict’s first air-to-air victory by downing a North Korean Yak-11 near Gimpo Airfield. Originally desi...

June 27, 1950 Just days into the #KoreanWar, a US Air Force F-82 Twin Mustang scored the conflict’s first air-to-air victory by downing a North Korean Yak-11 near Gimpo Airfield. @ahancock51.bsky.social  vintageaviationnews.com/warbird-arti...

Lucy Gal Exhibit: Phase 1 Takes Flight A behind-the-scenes look at the display’s launch and the mission ahead

#WarbirdWednesday

The @redtail-lp51.bsky.social display is taking shape.

Stage 1 is underway - check out this week’s Substack newsletter for a behind-the-scenes look and where we’re headed next.

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#lucygal #p51 #t6 #warbirds #wwii #tuskegee #redtails #wasp

Lucy Gal Project Finds a Home A Place to Grow & Pay Tribute

New home. New display. Big next step.

See where the #LucyGal Project is taking flight in this week’s Substack update.

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#FighterFriday

#p51 #t6 #warbirds #wwii #tuskegee #redtails #wasps #wny

New display time

@redtail-lp51.bsky.social

#lucygal #p51 #t6 #warbirds #tuskegee #wasp

This is how the #LucyGal project began.

Honoring an MIA #Tuskegee P-51 pilot and building a flying tribute to his legacy.

Our 1st YouTube vid is now live - check it out and follow the journey.

#lucygal #p51 #mustang #t6 #redtails #rochesterny #warbirds

Another one from my dad’s archives for #MustangMonday - this P-51 was shot at the Geneseo Airshow back in 2003.

We’ll be back on that same field in just a few weeks with the #LucyGal project.

#gsot #warbirds #wwii #tuskegee #redtails #wasps #wny