So the "Fastest Way to a Jet" thread got me thinking, what's the fastest way to get to one of the old radial engined classic airliners? I'm talking the classic Dougs, Convairs, Martins, Lockheeds, and so on. After hearing all the stories about Miami's "Corrosion Corner", helping out the Save-a-Connie folks at air shows as a little kid, seeing the Legendary Airliners DC-7 and talking with Carlos Gomez at OPF, I've always been in love with and appreciative of what an old radial engined aircraft represents. My parents were married on a PBA DC-3, so the classic airliners hold a place close to my heart.

Anyways, what's the best way to go about flying an old radial engined aircraft? I realize Alaska has many possibilities for flying old radials. Alaska doesn't really seem like it would be my kind of scene, but for the sake of discussion let's hear about the options there too. Does anyone know of any options down in the Caribbean?

So let's hear it, how can you make an old school dream come true?