Awesome bro! Workin on instrument myself. What do you fly?
Learned on 172s. Flew for .9 hours in a DA20, but was uncomfortable in a lighter-than-air machine. Owned a 1/4 share in a PA32T for a couple of years, lovely plane, but the maintenance costs became a source of marital discord. Flew rented PA28s, C182, and now transitioning to SR20.
- oldman
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Post by: jimbo71 on July 11, 2015, 11:35:36 PM
Flown w/ a guy named Fishspot for a # of years. He's a fish spotter by air for a commercial fishing company. I wont say he keeps crown royal in business, but he helps keep stock figures up. Good man & good pilot. :aok he's got me in stitches a few times :rofl
Here's a video of him called emergency dismount. He has to make an unscheduled landing to drop a deuce in a remote port o potty
Here's another one of him winging with an RV8 while in an RV3
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Post by: CASHEW on July 11, 2015, 11:46:56 PM
Learning instrument
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Post by: colmbo on July 12, 2015, 12:17:00 AM
ASEL, AMEL, Instrument, Commercial. Type rated in B-24.
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Post by: darkzking on July 12, 2015, 12:36:00 AM
Since no one bother to ask, what do you fly Pineaple?
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Post by: Someguy63 on July 12, 2015, 12:38:07 AM
Since no one bother to ask, what do you fly Pineaple?
Was just about to ask myself lol. Forgot what he said.
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Post by: RagingPineapple on July 12, 2015, 12:39:07 AM
Why thank you raynos! I'm no B-24 type rated or anything, but I do have a lot of fun in my 180! (http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a407/aeronut93/IMG_1517_zpscoisgc7z.jpg)
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Post by: Someguy63 on July 12, 2015, 01:05:17 AM
Why thank you raynos! I'm no B-24 type rated or anything, but I do have a lot of fun in my 180! (http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a407/aeronut93/IMG_1517_zpscoisgc7z.jpg)
Do you have in flight pics?!?! ^_____^
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Post by: Cjpedrido on July 12, 2015, 01:15:03 AM
I am 500+ hours...SEL.
1Skydive. :airplane:
:salute
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Post by: RagingPineapple on July 12, 2015, 01:16:42 AM
It's an old picture, but one of my favorites (http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a407/aeronut93/001_zpsgr0h8hdd.jpg)
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Post by: Someguy63 on July 12, 2015, 01:22:40 AM
It's an old picture, but one of my favorites (http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a407/aeronut93/001_zpsgr0h8hdd.jpg)
Nice!
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Post by: Zimme83 on July 12, 2015, 05:39:04 AM
Have a SEPS, own 1/2 of a cessna 150 some pics (https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/1622329_208310136036617_1320304897_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoibCJ9)
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Post by: JVboob on July 12, 2015, 05:39:12 AM
Have any of you flown one of the Titan P51s? I really wanna get my license and buy/build one of the little pony replicas.
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Post by: icepac on July 12, 2015, 08:51:46 AM
A&P earned at same time as instrument and multi-rating.
I then spent the next decade spending most every penny on flight time in a variety of planes, washing/waxing/fixing planes for right seat time on hundreds of different types, eastern airlines pilot entry program, accepted to comair a couple of weeks before 9/11.....etc.
Haven't flown anything other than dad's C177 for the last decade.
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Post by: colmbo on July 12, 2015, 09:32:21 AM
Why thank you raynos! I'm no B-24 type rated or anything, but I do have a lot of fun in my 180!
Nice. I had a 180 with a nose wheel (1957 182) for 9 years. Awesome airplanes.
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Post by: Biggles on July 12, 2015, 10:28:41 AM
Only 495 hours here, but fun ones. I've owned a few planes, KR-2, Quickie, Geresport Biplane, and a 1941 Culver Cadet. Here are some photos of the last two.
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Post by: RagingPineapple on July 12, 2015, 11:26:08 AM
My knowledge on antique aircraft is still developing, but upon further research, there was only one original Gere Sport built. Is that the original, or a plans built replica? Either way it's a realy impressive sport plane!
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Post by: icepac on July 12, 2015, 05:38:02 PM
Biggles has great taste.
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Post by: XxDaSTaRxx on July 12, 2015, 10:48:29 PM
Currently training for my Private Pilots. Been a great ride so far, looking forward to more flying. :rock
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Post by: rvflyer on July 12, 2015, 11:54:18 PM
:airplane: Commercial, Multi Engine, Instrument, Certificated Flight Instructor
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Post by: Traveler on July 13, 2015, 06:55:38 AM
AMEL, ASEL, CFII, Commercial, Type B-25, C-47, B727. Almost forgot, Letters of Authorization for the P40 and F4U.
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Post by: Ratsy on July 13, 2015, 08:58:56 AM
Pineapple - Should you ever find yourself on final for 12L KSAT give us a wing wave just after you cross Bitters!
I had to interrupt my training 27-years ago (Randolph Aero Club) but I managed to log about 20-hours before the first baby arrived. When I finally had enough money to finish, I flunked the physical. Jeez. Not meant to be.
Happy landings!
:salute
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Post by: Electroman on July 13, 2015, 12:16:40 PM
Private Pilot here with Night rating and OTT Rating (Canadian pilot). Unfortunately don't get to fly as much nowadays but when I do usually the Cessna 172.
I also have .9 hours logged and recorded in my books on the SNJ4 / Texan / Harvard :)
Cheers! Elec1
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Post by: earl1937 on July 13, 2015, 01:44:31 PM
Just curious to see how many of my fellow Aces Highers also dominate the sky in reality!
:airplane: ATP, multi engine, Type in DC-6B, DC-3, C-46, All the flight instructor certificates the FAA issues, and all the ground instructor certificates also!
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Post by: Vudu15 on July 13, 2015, 01:55:26 PM
Almost have my private rating on R22s then in a couple months start instrument in 44s
What? I was checking out his spiffy uniform for crying out loud.
*crowd involuntarily steps away from Zoney*
- oldman
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Post by: save on July 13, 2015, 05:08:24 PM
UL-A, since 1993. UL-B since 2000
UL-A weight-shift ultralight MTOW up to 450 kilo / 500 kg on water UL-B "normal plane" ultralight MTOW up to 450 kilo / 500 kg on water
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Post by: SFRT - Frenchy on July 13, 2015, 06:34:47 PM
Everybody should be a pilot, especially nowadays where electronic makes everything easier for low time pilots. :old:
Here's some cargo run enjoyment in a Metroliner (still my favorite airframe to date, so mechanical and raw) cruising canyons and a short approach to make up the time I lost goofing around :o
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Post by: morfiend on July 13, 2015, 07:34:41 PM
I agree Frenchy but I cant pass a physical and have developed a fear of heights!
I have about 6 hours in a 172 and 45 mins in a stearman,thats when I discovered I prefer my feet on the ground!....... :rofl :rofl :rofl
The shame of it is I have the time and money to persue a PPL but I would never pass the physical and my eyesight cant be trusted,so for the safety of all you real fliers I'll stick to flying my comp! :devil
:salute
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Post by: Busher on July 13, 2015, 08:09:58 PM
Retired ATPL. Slightly over 32000 hours. Many types.
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Post by: SFRT - Frenchy on July 13, 2015, 08:17:50 PM
That sucks Morfriend :/ Im scared of heights too btw :D
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Post by: Oldman731 on July 13, 2015, 09:18:21 PM
Why thank you raynos! I'm no B-24 type rated or anything, but I do have a lot of fun in my 180!
At least it's a tail-dragger. :aok
I never had a license, I have cool friends: I have 3.75 hrs in an Aviat Husky and 2.5 hrs in a Cessna Skymaster (I even got to take off and land both planes).
The Skymaster before it became air-worthy: my reward for helping the owner clean it up was to get to ride in it and a little "stick time". (http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/woodlands52/skymaster3_zpsltezrtfn.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/woodlands52/media/skymaster3_zpsltezrtfn.jpg.html)
The Husky: (http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/woodlands52/Aviat4_zpsdwjlszcf.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/woodlands52/media/Aviat4_zpsdwjlszcf.jpg.html)
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Post by: SFRT - Frenchy on July 16, 2015, 12:11:01 AM
I have 50H in a Skymadter :cheers: dont go close to VNE :old:
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Post by: JVboob on July 17, 2015, 02:26:41 AM
I really wanna fly :( Vraciu if you get on this thread and need some help for some stick time ill volunteer lol
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Post by: BuckShot on July 17, 2015, 06:35:44 AM
Got my PPL about 20 years ago. I was checked out in the Cessna 152, Piper Warrior, and Piper Cherokee. I was going to school to become a commercial airline pilot.
I lost interest while going for the instrument rating. I realized I was most attracted to the daredevil aspects of flying, not the long flights. I dreaded the cross-county flights.
My aviation science professor said "I'm keeping binoculars in my brief case now, so whoever buzzed the campus and flew next to the water tower yesterday better not try that again." Hmmm, wonder who that was?
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Post by: Randy1 on July 17, 2015, 07:09:40 AM
Got my PPL about 20 years ago. I was checked out in the Cessna 152, Piper Warrior, and Piper Cherokee. I was going to school to become a commercial airline pilot.
I lost interest while going for the instrument rating. I realized I was most attracted to the daredevil aspects of flying, not the long flights. I dreaded the cross-county flights.
My aviation science professor said "I'm keeping binoculars in my brief case now, so whoever buzzed the campus and flew next to the water tower yesterday better not try that again." Hmmm, wonder who that was?
Thanks for not getting your commercial license. :banana:
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Post by: BuckShot on July 17, 2015, 07:50:30 AM
Got my PPL about 20 years ago. I was checked out in the Cessna 152, Piper Warrior, and Piper Cherokee. I was going to school to become a commercial airline pilot.
I lost interest while going for the instrument rating. I realized I was most attracted to the daredevil aspects of flying, not the long flights. I dreaded the cross-county flights.
My aviation science professor said "I'm keeping binoculars in my brief case now, so whoever buzzed the campus and flew next to the water tower yesterday better not try that again." Hmmm, wonder who that was?
Nothing personal but in that case u should stick into flying AH, there are no old, bold pilots as they say.
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Post by: CavPuke on July 19, 2015, 11:32:30 AM
Commercial Pilot IFR Rating Helicopter 1977
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Post by: Tupac on July 21, 2015, 11:14:45 PM
Been flying about 5 years now, currently working up in Alaska. I drive a Caravan based out of Kodiak.
:airplane: He does look he belongs there doesn't he?
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Post by: Golden Dragon on July 25, 2015, 02:53:18 PM
Nice photo, Tupac. I have a couple thousand of hours of Part 135 Van time in the Northwest. I loved that job! Enjoy your time hand flying that smooth flying machine and getting to personally know your passengers. Low and slow may not be where the good money is at but many of us airline guys reminisce about those good old days while sipping coffee up in the Flight Levels. :cheers:
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Post by: Biggles on July 29, 2015, 06:37:24 PM
My knowledge on antique aircraft is still developing, but upon further research, there was only one original Gere Sport built. Is that the original, or a plans built replica? Either way it's a realy impressive sport plane!
It's a plans-built replica, finished around 1966 by Oran Frye. Continental C-90, so it has a starter! There are a few others around. Jerry Mason of Reseda CA has one but he doesn't call it a "Gere Sport".
Here's Frye's rather crude drawing submitted to the FAA when he first licensed it: (http://home.comcast.net/~dccowan/biplane/frye.jpg)
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Post by: cbebensee on August 04, 2015, 12:18:00 AM
I started flying after "learning" to fly in Confirmed Kill .91 or .92. I wasted too much time flying CK and dropped out of engineering school. I got a degree in aviation flight science, slowly got to my CFI and started teaching private and aerobatics in southern California, which I did for almost 10 years. A brief foray into charter flying in 2008 in a Citation II, more instructing. Then flying a King Air A90 over Los Angeles dropping medflies. There's nothing like yanking and banking a 1965 King Air at less than 1000 feet (with a wavier of course) in congested class B airspace! That's especially true when you consider the lack of AC, no autopilot, 150 foot wide course tolerance when dropping on your lines, and the friendly medflies buzzing around in the cockpit while you try to quickly eat your snack before they do on a 4 hour flight :) Now I fly a CE680 for another 135 company. I've been pretty off and on with Aces High over the years, but I keep coming back! I was WDGE in CK and CJ in AH for a few tours. Now I'm 680Drvr. Honestly though, CK taught me a lot of the skills that helped me breeze through my private license.
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Post by: OldBull on August 15, 2015, 03:56:35 PM
I started flying in the summer of 1967 when I graduated from high school, got my private ticket and passed the commercial written, started pumping gas at our local FBO and collected hours in more small aircraft that I can now remember, I have a little stick time in probably 20 or so different aircraft most single engine fixed gear with some twin time in Aztecs, Twin Comanches and a Cessna 310. The most memorable of my short hops was about an hours time in an old WW II Taylorcraft spotter plane still in war paint & markings, what a fun time, as I recall it only had three gauges, a tach, an oil pressure gauge and a turn and bank indicator, the fuel gauge was a glass tube under the wing you had to look out the window to see. What a blast!! The good life came to an abrupt end in late 1968 when my draft notice arrived. I was absolutely crushed to find out that neither the Air Force or the Navy was willing to turn me loose in their F-4 Phantoms even with my high school diploma and impressive amount of hours (about 200) so I had to settle for being an Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force, a tour at Kelly AFB in Texas and at U-Tapio in Thailand with SAC and the B-52's. I was there for the Christmas bombing in 1972 and saw the POWs come thru there on their way home after being released in March 1973, went to work for the Federal Aviation Admn. when I got out and enjoyed all that aviation had to offer until President Reagan fired me in August of 1981 for going on strike. I have never been in an aircraft since but can often be found in the skies of Aces High in my B-17, "The Heifer" OldBull
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Post by: USRanger on August 16, 2015, 02:10:24 AM
The last 45 planes I've been in, I had to jump out the door mid-flight.
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Post by: JVboob on August 16, 2015, 04:31:57 AM
jumping out of a perfectly good aircraft haha
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Post by: nooby52 on August 17, 2015, 12:21:39 PM
I agree Frenchy but I cant pass a physical and have developed a fear of heights!
I have about 6 hours in a 172 and 45 mins in a stearman,thats when I discovered I prefer my feet on the ground!....... :rofl :rofl :rofl
The shame of it is I have the time and money to persue a PPL but I would never pass the physical and my eyesight cant be trusted,so for the safety of all you real fliers I'll stick to flying my comp! :devil You could scoot that extra moolah over to MEeeeeee :)