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Old 04-02-2015, 11:17 AM
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Thank you all very much. There were some very valuable points, and I have a lot to consider. Safe Flying, Rocjett
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Old 04-02-2015, 12:01 PM
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where would the flying be, West coast, Alaska?
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Old 04-02-2015, 12:15 PM
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Old 04-02-2015, 06:24 PM
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Fly the DC-3. You will never regret it.
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Old 04-03-2015, 05:19 AM
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Rocket,
I agree with a few of the others here, fly the DC-3 for a short time (if that's possible). Then resume your "standard" career track. I always wished I could log some -3 time. My favorite show is " Ice Pilots". Me and my son watched it all the time. If your young and want an aviation adventure I'd say go for it! Plus, flying a DC-3 can only enhance your flying skills.
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Old 04-03-2015, 07:13 AM
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Rocjett,

If you enjoy weekly meetings with the FEDS and are hell bent on dealing with a magnitude of daily and mechanical problems, then by all means, go fly around in some 60+ year airplane. There are still a few bottom feeders out there flying these jurassic antiquated turds through the sky. I did it and have friends that are still doing it and while it may marginally enhance your stick and rudder skills, we all agree that this type of flying is no longer the stepping stone it used to be. These operations are more like rest stops, you get to see all your peers zip on by while you wash grease and fukking oil off your shirt.

PS: If you do decide to go down that dark and lonely road, go and pick up a DUI or two. This will greatly enhance your experience and you will have stuff to talk about when you're not busy shutting engines down.
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Old 04-03-2015, 10:56 AM
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Happy crew does not sound very happy.
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Old 04-03-2015, 03:52 PM
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Me thinks those that wax poetic about the rumble of a radial engine may not have had to sit behind one for very long.


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Old 04-03-2015, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by HappyCrew View Post
Rocjett,

If you enjoy weekly meetings with the FEDS and are hell bent on dealing with a magnitude of daily and mechanical problems, then by all means, go fly around in some 60+ year airplane. There are still a few bottom feeders out there flying these jurassic antiquated turds through the sky. I did it and have friends that are still doing it and while it may marginally enhance your stick and rudder skills, we all agree that this type of flying is no longer the stepping stone it used to be. These operations are more like rest stops, you get to see all your peers zip on by while you wash grease and fukking oil off your shirt.

PS: If you do decide to go down that dark and lonely road, go and pick up a DUI or two. This will greatly enhance your experience and you will have stuff to talk about when you're not busy shutting engines down.
Wow.

The only meeting I ever had with the "feds" when flying round motors (still flying them, incidentally) in single or multi equipment was a group of inspectors passing through, who wanted a tour. I gave them one, and they were quite happy. I don't know what it is that you did that caused so much scrutiny by the FAA, but it certainly isn't the fault of an older airplane or a round motor.

Radial engines do not create a black mark on your record. A DUI does.

Perhaps the difference is that while I've spend a fair amount of time in 60 and 70 year old airplanes, none of them were "turds." Sounds like you made some bad choices.
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Old 04-03-2015, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by dustrpilot View Post
Me thinks those that wax poetic about the rumble of a radial engine may not have had to sit behind one for very long.


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9300 hours of round engine time,( and counting,Gods grace), you could not possibly be more wrong.
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