The MATS Constellation's four Curtis-Wright, 3350 cubic inch, 2500
horsepower radial engines make a sound like nothing I've ever heard before,
or since.

The crew of the Connie was our very first guests at the inn, when we opened
in August of 2002. They paid for their stay with a bunch of Connie artwork,
and a ride for my son and me. It was a hot summer morning, so they left the
over-wing doors OUT (not open -- OUT). Thus, the sound of those amazing
engines and props was unimpeded by even the fuselage!

We were deaf for hours afterward. It was heaven!

You can see video of this amazing bird on their website at
http://www.connie.com/video.shtml . The sound doesn't capture it, of
course -- but it's the next best thing!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"