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Title: Plan a get together and fly P-51
Post by: TheZohan on March 16, 2009, 04:04:41 AM: i was thinking of maybe getting a bunch of people for a weekend and go here

http://www.stallion51.com/

your chance to fly a P-51 and have fun..

just a idea maybe get aces high to sponser it.
Title: Re: Plan a get together and fly P-51
Post by: Saurdaukar on March 16, 2009, 08:33:04 AM: YOU DONT MESS WITH THE ZOHAN.
Title: Re: Plan a get together and fly P-51
Post by: SKJohn on March 16, 2009, 01:55:10 PM: Last I heard it was about $1800 for 30 minute ride (might have been an hour...).

I've often thought about it, but it would also require airfare, hotels, etc. - about $3000 for the trip. If I ever had the money, it would definitely be worth it!

BTW - for about $440, you ccan hitch a ride in one of the Collings Foundations (?) B-24 or B-17's if they come to a airport near you.
Title: Re: Plan a get together and fly P-51
Post by: TheZohan on March 17, 2009, 01:03:39 AM: the lecture and preflight is all included .. not cheap but how many other places can you fly be allowed to fly a p-51 at?
Title: Re: Plan a get together and fly P-51
Post by: ColKLink on March 17, 2009, 06:31:24 AM: :noid....avatar...... :noid....suspicion...... :huh
Title: Re: Plan a get together and fly P-51
Post by: grizz441 on March 17, 2009, 02:02:06 PM: Quote from: Saurdaukar on March 16, 2009, 08:33:04 AM
YOU DONT MESS WITH THE ZOHAN.

Worst...movie.......EVER
Title: Re: Plan a get together and fly P-51
Post by: Masherbrum on March 17, 2009, 02:08:49 PM: Quote from: grizz441 on March 17, 2009, 02:02:06 PM
Worst...movie.......EVER

:rock
Title: Re: Plan a get together and fly P-51
Post by: thrila on March 17, 2009, 02:17:38 PM: Quote from: TheZohan on March 17, 2009, 01:03:39 AM
the lecture and preflight is all included .. not cheap but how many other places can you fly be allowed to fly a p-51 at?

4 quick steps for p51 flights

Join scientology ---> meet Tom Cruise ---> fishing trip on a mountain in wyoming ---> free p51 flights :aok
Title: Re: Plan a get together and fly P-51
Post by: helbent on March 17, 2009, 05:35:14 PM: Or take the route Hitech did.

Win 8 man texas air aces for your ride.
Title: Re: Plan a get together and fly P-51
Post by: 1Boner on March 17, 2009, 05:38:50 PM: Quote from: SKJohn on March 16, 2009, 01:55:10 PM
Last I heard it was about $1800 for 30 minute ride (might have been an hour...).

I've often thought about it, but it would also require airfare, hotels, etc. - about $3000 for the trip. If I ever had the money, it would definitely be worth it!

BTW - for about $440, you ccan hitch a ride in one of the Collings Foundations (?) B-24 or B-17's if they come to a airport near you.

A few years ago I was lucky enough to pay about 450 for a flight in an AT-6.

North American Top Gun had come to town!!

The flight was supposed to be for 30 minutes, but actually lasted almost an hour.

The best part was that they let you take the controls for almost the whole flight if you so choose. ( I took em up on the offer)

Now the AT-6 is definatly not in the same class as a P-51, but for the money it was an experience I'll never forget!(they film it too)

For obvious reasons they won't let you take off or land the plane, but the rest of the time the plane is yours.

If these guys ever bring their traveling thrill ride to your area, do it!! Its worth every penny and then some.