Talk:Douglas Corrigan

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[edit] old comments

Why did Corrigan run for the Prohibition Party? What were his views on alcohol and religion? —Theo (Talk) 23:12, 27 November 2005 (UTC)

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As the story goes, Corrigan was refused permission for his transatlantic flight because the aircraft was declared unfit for it by CAB, so he claimed he was going back to California, & crossed anyhow. Trekphiler 01:17, 10 November 2006 (UTC)

Excellent. Do you have a source the story?—Theo (Talk) 16:24, 10 November 2006 (UTC)

I wish. At the time, I wasn't reading to use it as a source. (The story of my life...) I think there's a Guinness book of aviation firsts or records, tho; it might be in there. Trekphiler 21:28 & 21:30, 31 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Engine type

The reference:

"Having installed an engine built from two old Wright J65 engines (affording 165 horsepower (123 kW) instead of the 90 hp (67 kW) of the original"

Is incorrect in that the J-65 is a turbine engine. Even if Wright reused the J-65 nomenclature (I personally do not know if they did) the link in the article goes to the Wright J-65 turbine. Trevor Heath January 2nd 2008 —Preceding unsigned comment added by TrevorHeath (talk • contribs) 17:48, 2 January 2008 (UTC)

I have reverted to the original designation "J6-5", which denotes a much earlier model than the J65 turbine.—Theo (Talk) 14:13, 13 January 2008 (UTC)

The J-6 Whirlwind came in 5, 7, and 9-cylinder versions, differing primarily in the number of cylinders, thus a J6-5 would be the 165-175 hp 5-cylinder version. WHL