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01-11-2007 | 07:07 AM

avi8tor4life

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Pilot's planes

Ok I know several airline pilots that own thier own plane. I'm just wondering what kinda other equipment people have out there.
I have my own list of planes I want to fly or own someday. Let's see if I can manage any of these.

DC-3
P-51
Corsair
Stearman

Any of these possible first year?

Maybe I'll have to stick with the Piper Cub that is later on in the list.

01-11-2007 | 07:10 AM

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Any of these possible first year?

Maybe I'll have to stick with the Piper Cub that is later on in the list.

First Year where? DC-3 or P-51 I think not unless you are independently wealthy before you start.

01-11-2007 | 07:21 AM

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Well, you could go to Stallion 51 in Kissimmee Florida and ride in their two place TF-51. I considered it a few years ago, but its pricey. Check out their website:

https://www.stallion51.com/

01-11-2007 | 07:27 AM

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I'm not an airline pilot but I own a 2004 Cirrus SR20 w/ the Glass Cockpit. Very roomy and a lot of fun to fly!

01-11-2007 | 09:02 AM

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Rather go to work and then come home and forget about flying...

01-11-2007 | 09:45 AM

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Rather go to work and then come home and forget about flying...

Amen to that!!! Besides the up keep cost are are pain in the wrong end.

01-11-2007 | 11:57 AM

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dc-3 could managable in a couple years, if you hit the airshow circuit, still mx will be killer (round engines = $$). a stearmen is a reasonable option, i know alot of guys who own them at an airport i taught at. the corsair and p-51 might require a little more, like a corporate sponsor.

01-11-2007 | 04:20 PM

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no way man..........even if I were to fly for a living every day, nothing in this world can compare to flying a J-3, thats all I want out of life, a Red barn and a J-3

01-11-2007 | 04:26 PM

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no way man..........even if I were to fly for a living every day, nothing in this world can compare to flying a J-3, thats all I want out of life, a Red barn and a J-3

I'm with you, a hand prop, no radio, fly with the door open J-3 is my idea fun too.

01-11-2007 | 05:38 PM

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Grass strips, no one around for miles, its awesome, funny thing is I got to do all of this in Jersey, Aeroflex-Andover, Tail Wheel Academy, good stuff guys, if your ever in jersey check it out