vett's & flight
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 31
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From: Colorado Springs
Retired USAF with 23 years in various multi-engine transport aircraft all over the world, then flew Metro IIIs for a small regional carrier as Continental Express. Loved every minute of it!
Former Vendor
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 8,995
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From: Spring Texas
St. Jude Donor '08
Student Pilot checking in. I've been having trouble finding extra time/cash to finish my single-engine certification. It may have to wait a while, but it's somthing I definatly want to finish. I love flying! (the speed limits are much more lax when you enter the 3rd dimention)
It takes major huevos to fly what is essentially a giant bomb anywhere near a war zone.
It takes major huevos to fly what is essentially a giant bomb anywhere near a war zone.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 754
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From: Tamarac Florida
Well I certainly agree with you although nowhere in my area do we have restrictions that require a descent starting that far from an airport. The only reason a controller would need to start an aircraft down are to meet the letters of agreements and SOP's with a joining sector or center that require an aircraft to be at this altitude by this boundry etc etc. Either way though 200+ miles is pretty far not sure whatsup with that.
When ever we head up from FXE to just about anywhere in the midwest except for the far out, non busy areas, by Clevland center I'm at least down in the low 30's watchin the boss's gas go buh by.Its all good though. Most of the time us pilots are'nt seeing the big picture. Keep up the good work.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 6,868
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From: Kelso Washington
St. Jude Donor '09, '13, '15
Well, I can't say I'm a pilot or active with planes but my family was involved with planes. My Dad was a left waist gunner in a B-17 out of Foggia Italy and here is my Uncle Norman in his P-38.
Both came home.....
Both came home.....
Last edited by Oh 2 Fun; Feb 1, 2008 at 04:34 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,995
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From: Fort Wayne IN
I've been flying since 1973 - SEL Commercial Instrument and have owned an a/c for most of those years. Love it. Drive the vette to the airport pull the plane out of the hangar... Oh Yea!
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Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 18,401
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From: Retired but working
Cruise-In VI Veteran
I have my private ticket, but no plane. Have to update my medical to get back into the air but rental costs today really suk.
Used to get a 210 from the aeroclub (Air Force) for 17.50 hour wet. Now it's 125.
I even have three hours in a P-51 which was a real kick in the pants.
I'd give anything to get back into one, but can't afford it at this time. Perhaps when I retire. (or win the lotto)
Used to get a 210 from the aeroclub (Air Force) for 17.50 hour wet. Now it's 125.
I even have three hours in a P-51 which was a real kick in the pants.
I'd give anything to get back into one, but can't afford it at this time. Perhaps when I retire. (or win the lotto
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Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Wesley Chapel, FL Las Vegas, NV
