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if you could fly any plane or jet what would it be?
01 September 2007, 18:45
4t1magif you could fly any plane or jet what would it be?
A1-E Skyraider
04 September 2007, 05:41
D Humbarger
Doug Humbarger
NRA Life member
Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club 72'73.
Yankee Station
Try to look unimportant. Your enemy might be low on ammo.
04 September 2007, 12:18
yukon deltaSo many cool planes to choose from...P51 Mustang, P38 Lightning, A10 Warthog, de Haviland Beaver floatplane, SR71 Blackbird, Lockheed J35 JSF, etc. etc.
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05 September 2007, 18:39
ScudRunnerquote:
Originally posted by D Humbarger:
BF109 G14
Hey Doug, that looks like a model.
05 September 2007, 18:40
ScudRunnerI want to fly the B2 Stealth that drops the 1st Nuke on Iran
06 September 2007, 23:18
boom stickquote:
Originally posted by ScudRunner:
I want to fly the B2 Stealth that drops the 1st Nuke on Iran
what...no enola-gay?
07 September 2007, 03:06
onefunzr2North American Aviation RA-5C Vigilante. 18 RA-5Cs were lost in combat during the VietNam war, giving it the highest loss rate of any Navy aircraft in the conflict. The flight crew's motto: "Unarmed and Unafraid."
On a practice run, the Vigilante went to Mach 2.5, and the pilot said he felt he could go faster.
carrier-based combat aircraft The catapult fires. The weight on my chest forces me to grunt.07 September 2007, 04:15
D Humbargerquote:
Hey Doug, that looks like a model.
It is. 1/32 scale by one of the best. I couldn't fine a photo of a real live G14 as good as this photo of the model in 1/32 scale.
Doug Humbarger
NRA Life member
Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club 72'73.
Yankee Station
Try to look unimportant. Your enemy might be low on ammo.
07 September 2007, 11:38
MarkDoug,
You're not a big guy are you? I sat in a 109 when I was in High School and it was a tight fit back then! On the plus side, you sure wouldn't rattle around much in there during hard turns.
for every hour in front of the computer you should have 3 hours outside
07 September 2007, 11:46
MarkMe 109 G-14 of 12./JG 53 at Kirrlach, Germany, January 1945:
for every hour in front of the computer you should have 3 hours outside
08 September 2007, 01:27
D HumbargerThanks for that photo Mark.
quote:
you sure wouldn't rattle around much in there during hard turns.
Doug Humbarger
NRA Life member
Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club 72'73.
Yankee Station
Try to look unimportant. Your enemy might be low on ammo.
08 September 2007, 04:31
boom stick
08 September 2007, 05:58
yukon deltaLots of history sitting right there.
Saw a neat biplane yesterday afternoon flying above Anchorage...someone playing with an expensive toy before winter comes. I don't know my biplanes very well...might have been a Stinson.
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09 September 2007, 19:19
D HumbargerHartmans.
Doug Humbarger
NRA Life member
Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club 72'73.
Yankee Station
Try to look unimportant. Your enemy might be low on ammo.
10 September 2007, 01:19
PalmerHere is the plane used in Fantasy island where that little frenchman Tatoo got paid big money for yelling de plane de plane.
Its in our local hanger and belongs to a friend.
ALLEN W. JOHNSON - DRSS
Into my heart on air that kills
From yon far country blows:
What are those blue remembered hills,
What spires, what farms are those?
That is the land of lost content,
I see it shining plain,
The happy highways where I went
And cannot come again.
A. E. Housman
10 September 2007, 03:18
yukon deltaI haven't thought about that show in a long time...de plane, boss, de plane!
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11 September 2007, 06:18
Idaho Sharpshooterthe one that delivers a nuclear bomb to the capitol of the country where we locate Bin Laden.
Rich
DRSS
11 September 2007, 07:16
boom sticka fokker dr1 would be cool to build and fly...
11 September 2007, 07:42
RuarkReaderThat ain't no model!
Cheers
"The appearance of the law most be upheld--especially while it's being broken." Boss Tweed
11 September 2007, 08:52
boom stickI know...I want to build a full scale one and fly it and do some serious acrobatic combat maneuvers!...Anyone get a spare $100,000
11 September 2007, 09:07
Macifejquote:
the one that delivers a nuclear bomb to the capitol of the country where we locate Bin Laden.
That would be Perplakistan Rich and I believe the device(s) will be of the MIRV W88 variety form somewhere in the Indian Ocean.........
11 September 2007, 09:46
Idaho SharpshooterI'm okay with that.
Rich
DRSS
12 September 2007, 05:18
boom stickfor those interestedin building a fokker dr1
could be built for $25,000 to $50,000 depending on engine if built by self.
http://www.ronsandsreplicas.com/Fokker_DR1_Plans.htm25 September 2007, 05:48
f.s. piekarczykThere was a place in Mudelein, Illinois which was eventually closed down by greedy artless suburban developers as an "aircraft junkyard". This guys likely ex-farmland had a private grass airstrip which he forgot to postcard register as an airfield. Missed the deadline and now he has to apply for formal airstrip permission which at that time, in the early eighties, would not happen. He said he could still take off in his lightplane but even that could be stopped. He blew it.
He had an intact P-47 bought in 1947 as a possible Reno style air racer. It needed new bullet proof rubber tanks which was an expensive proposition. He had a Baka bomb, a PB-Y fuselage and two crated eight gun Spitfires which were owned by a north suburban psychiatrist. There were one or two Me-109's of Spanish form with the new engines. I sat in one. Had a temporary plywood seat. a Bit on the tight side. Very thick side windows somewhere in the 40mm range or at least at the point where they partly slid open on the left side.
Anyway the uppity new locals didn't like the place and after a legal battle he was told to dispose of everything. I'm sure it is all out there somewhere and likely at the EAA in part.
25 September 2007, 21:42
BOWHUNRquote:
Originally posted by ireload2:
Nothing is cooler looking than a P-39.
Reminds me of the little song from Chuck Yeagers book.
Don't give me a P-39..
With an engine that's mounted behind..
It will twist, it will roll,
It will dig a big hole,
Don't give me a P-39..
NEVER BOOK A HUNT WITH JEFF BLAIR AT BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING!
26 September 2007, 03:57
Markquote:
Originally posted by f.s. piekarczyk:
There was a place in Mudelein, Illinois which was eventually closed down by greedy artless suburban developers as an "aircraft junkyard". This guys likely ex-farmland had a private grass airstrip which he forgot to postcard register as an airfield. Missed the deadline and now he has to apply for formal airstrip permission which at that time, in the early eighties, would not happen. He said he could still take off in his lightplane but even that could be stopped. He blew it.
He had an intact P-47 bought in 1947 as a possible Reno style air racer. It needed new bullet proof rubber tanks which was an expensive proposition. He had a Baka bomb, a PB-Y fuselage and two crated eight gun Spitfires which were owned by a north suburban psychiatrist. There were one or two Me-109's of Spanish form with the new engines. I sat in one. Had a temporary plywood seat. a Bit on the tight side. Very thick side windows somewhere in the 40mm range or at least at the point where they partly slid open on the left side.
Anyway the uppity new locals didn't like the place and after a legal battle he was told to dispose of everything. I'm sure it is all out there somewhere and likely at the EAA in part.
I think you're a bit mistaken with the history here.
It was called "Victory Air Museum" back in the 70's. They had a PBY fuselage, a P47 as mentioned (it is now at the Yankee Air Museum in Chino) , an Ohka (aka Baka Bomb), a couple spitfires, and 6 Me 109's in various states. It was owned by a guy named Polidori and a guy named Earl Reinert had most of the planes.
He bid on the lot of 109's that were damaged during the filming of "Battle of Britain" and had the largest collection of them in the world at the time. Polidori was killed in the mid 80's in a stall/spin at the airport, I don't know what happened to Reinert but he made some money selling his planes. Which he deserved to, he sure saved a lot of stuff from the scrapyard back when no one else wanted it.
I don't know what happened to the museum but I believe the guy sold the strip to someone else who had a stearman. I have flown in and out of there recently as 2001, so I don't know how it has been lately but I think your version has quite a bit of misinformation that needed clearing up.
for every hour in front of the computer you should have 3 hours outside
26 September 2007, 05:36
f.s. piekarczykI read the disposition in the Chicago Tribune (maybe the Sun Times). This matter was in some form of litigation for a while. Nonetheless, if it was Mundelein (-ine?) Illinois there would be a legal record. However a judge was quoted as saying it was an aircraft junkyard and that was likely the approach used to close it down - zoning. But these are old recollections taken in part from discussions with the then owner of the place.
As I say, find the county the town was in and see if there is a county or State of Illinois record of litigation.
26 September 2007, 08:12
IdahoVandalP-51.... what else?
minus 300 posts from my total
(for all the times I should have just kept my mouth shut......)
26 September 2007, 22:54
TrapperP
You can just bet this one would not be it although I was here when they put this thing together and made the donation to the Smithsonian. Full story may be found at
http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/aero/aircraft/huff.htm if you care to know more.
Lord, give me patience 'cuz if you give me strength I'll need bail money!!
'TrapperP'
01 November 2007, 21:19
Allan DeGrootAfter much thought and reflection the famous (infamous?) Fokker D.VII
If I built a replica I even know what engine I'd use to power it.... an EFI 4.9liter inline six cylinder Ford truck engine.
Same power, less weight certainly better reliability...
Not to mention that large increase in fuel economy
would increase range/endurance.
a 3:1 reduction box shouldn't be too tough...
AD
If I provoke you into thinking then I've done my good deed for the day!
Those who manage to provoke themselves into other activities have only themselves to blame.
*We Band of 45-70er's*
35 year Life Member of the NRA
NRA Life Member since 1984
02 November 2007, 13:26
boom stickquote:
Originally posted by Allan DeGroot:
After much thought and reflection the famous (infamous?) Fokker D.VII
If I built a replica I even know what engine I'd use to power it.... an EFI 4.9liter inline six cylinder Ford truck engine.
Same power, less weight certainly better reliability...
Not to mention that large increase in fuel economy
would increase range/endurance.
a 3:1 reduction box shouldn't be too tough...
AD
http://www.theaerodrome.com/aircraft/germany/fokker_dvii.php02 November 2007, 19:54
aktoklatHelio Currier, flying in and out of short bush strips in Alaska!
Focus on the leading edge!
06 November 2007, 11:13
bushpilotA-10....big gun and I get to see what I am vaporizing!!!
11 November 2007, 02:52
Allan DeGrootOn second thought and further reflection I've thought of another craft I'd REALLY like to fly.....
A Block-II Orion spacecraft with EDS & LSAM modules stacked on and I'd like to perform a Trans Lunar Insertion manuever with it.
Just a 5-1/2 minute burn from LEO....
And I even know what music I want playing on
the sound system while I ride "eyeballs out"
as the thrust pulls me out of my seat against the straps....
Lester Flatt's "Backin to Birmingham"
(Which I'd KILL for a copy of...)
AD
If I provoke you into thinking then I've done my good deed for the day!
Those who manage to provoke themselves into other activities have only themselves to blame.
*We Band of 45-70er's*
35 year Life Member of the NRA
NRA Life Member since 1984
15 December 2007, 19:29
jb747Another drive of an A4G would be nice. But, if I could have a go at anything, I'd take an F4E.
18 December 2007, 03:05
loud-n-boomerIf I can add rockets, an apollo spacecraft to the moon and back. Second choice would be a ride as crew on the space shuttle.
One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got into my pajamas I'll never know. - Groucho Marx
18 December 2007, 22:49
mdatlantaBoy...so many good choices.
I think I'll choose the A4-M Skyhawk, or maybe the F-16.
Dang, it's like trying to choose your favorite rifle.
24 December 2007, 12:14
JohnHuntF15.
Growing up in Germany during the end of the cold war, they were the coolest thing flying.
24 December 2007, 18:06
CollinsPitts S2...
The Go Kart of the aviation world
