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if I could have one aeroplane, it would be a...

PostPosted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 11:26 am
by Adam the Akrodude
Extra 330SC.

I used to lust after the S-26/31, but this aeroplane just does "IT" for me. Outside of winning the lottery, chances are extremely slim of owning or flying one, but it's nice to dream. Having the power of that 10 litre engine behind that big three bladed prop and having the phenomenal roll and pitch rates this bird has would just be mind blowing.

Whilst a cool warbird could be fun, the shear huge level of maintenance they require would be such a drag. They're so unforgiving in many respects to, which would be a little scary. For pure fun, to jump in and blast through the sky, it's something like a Extra 330 for me (I wish!).

This is my dream machine - what's everyone else's? This is Mark Jefferies Extra in he UK. Mark has been the UK's aerobatic champion a few times and has a business importing and rebuilding Yak's. He was once intercepted by Su-27's and forced to land at a Russian airbase in Lithuania when ferry flying a L-29 from Russia - opp's! Imagine seeing a couple of Suk's appear alongside your wingtips!

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Re: if I could have one aeroplane, it would be a...

PostPosted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:35 pm
by Capt NG
Good quality fully kitted out Cessna 182 would be my choice. Something to take the family away for lunch and camping trips in.... :)

Re: if I could have one aeroplane, it would be a...

PostPosted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 1:35 pm
by Adam the Akrodude
Nice choice Capt! 182'S have a nice cruise speed and range too - perfect for those family adventures! I was a little shocked trying to flare a 182 the first time - so nose heavy for a akro pilot with atrophied arm muscles (from not needing strong arms to fly!). A 182 flies like a smaller and slower 737 doesn't it? I do like the roar of that 540 up front when you push the go lever forward - nuthin' beats cubic inches!

Cheers

Adam

Re: if I could have one aeroplane, it would be a...

PostPosted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 1:47 pm
by Capt NG
:lol: .. No mate I wish, the 737 has changed allot over the years. The Classic was a nice jet to fly. The NG is nice also, but can bite one in the bottom if not paying attention..I've always liked the C182.. Good workhorse. It's been 16 years since I last flew a Cessna.

Re: if I could have one aeroplane, it would be a...

PostPosted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 7:43 pm
by Nillus
F-15.

Re: if I could have one aeroplane, it would be a...

PostPosted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 8:27 pm
by tor lives
All I want is my own 707 :D .

http://www.aussieairliners.org/b-707q/v ... 5.099.html
God!!!! what a beautiful aeroplane!!!!
John Travolta has it Soooooo right!!!

Ray

Re: if I could have one aeroplane, it would be a...

PostPosted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 9:38 pm
by Knotty
A big Avgas burning ,oil chewing Douglas DC-7C prop liner for me . :o

Re: if I could have one aeroplane, it would be a...

PostPosted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 10:27 pm
by hrtpaul
Surprise, surprise an F-4 FTW 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)

Re: if I could have one aeroplane, it would be a...

PostPosted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 10:39 pm
by tor lives
hrtpaul wrote:Surprise, surprise an F-4 FTW 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)


Especially if it is painted in a really cool, slick civvie scheme like that of Tracor Flight Systems.
Mmmmmmm..... Tracor Flight Systems!!!
Ray

Re: if I could have one aeroplane, it would be a...

PostPosted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 10:47 pm
by hrtpaul
tor lives wrote:
hrtpaul wrote:Surprise, surprise an F-4 FTW 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)


Especially if it is painted in a really cool, slick civvie scheme like that of Tracor Flight Systems.
Mmmmmmm..... Tracor Flight Systems!!!
Ray

Ummmmm no mate sorry. It would be a mean ar$e camo scheme like the Asia minor scheme worn by Iranian F-4's like this
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I knew I'd sneak a military F-4 pic on here sooner or later MU HAHAHAHA 8-)