What full scale warbird did you get a chance to fly in?
09-03-2007, 10:49 AM
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What full scale warbird did you get a chance to fly in?
There were several posts over in the (RE: B-25 Mitchell Threads,Docs,PaintSchemes,Movies&More!!!!!!!!!!! ) that was starting to get off topic, including my own post, that I thought would make a great, seperate post in it's own right.
SUBJECT: What full scale warbird did you get a chance to fly in?
I'll start off with my own story.
I finally got to check off one of those items you make as a kid of waht you want to do in your life. This one in particular was to fly on a real B-17. That dream became a reality for me on August 25, 2007, when the Liberty Belle came for a visit to Lubbock, Texas, last month. It cost me $430.00 for a 25-30 minute flight and was well worth it.
I was on the noontime flight and got to sit in the jumpseat behind the pilot on take-off and landing. I had to twist around and hold my camcorder up over my right shoulder to film the takeoff and landing. I also got some great stills and will post some of those here.
SUBJECT: What full scale warbird did you get a chance to fly in?
I'll start off with my own story.
I finally got to check off one of those items you make as a kid of waht you want to do in your life. This one in particular was to fly on a real B-17. That dream became a reality for me on August 25, 2007, when the Liberty Belle came for a visit to Lubbock, Texas, last month. It cost me $430.00 for a 25-30 minute flight and was well worth it.
I was on the noontime flight and got to sit in the jumpseat behind the pilot on take-off and landing. I had to twist around and hold my camcorder up over my right shoulder to film the takeoff and landing. I also got some great stills and will post some of those here.
09-03-2007, 02:03 PM
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TG-4A, TG-7A, T-41, T-41C, T-43, C-130E, C-130H, MC-130E, MC-130H, C-141B, C-5B, C-5B SOLL II, L-3, MH-60G, MH-53J, MH-60, MH-60K, MH-47E, UH-47E, UH-1N, UH-1H, Mi-24 HIND, C-21, Gazelle, UC-17, UV-18B, AN-224, MH-6, AH-6, MH-60DAPS, AC-130H, AC-130U, AN-2, Casa-212, C-130J, Lynx, C-2A, CH-46, SH-60A, SH-60B, CH-53E, B-52H, KC-135R, KC-10.....and I'm sure there were a few more. No cool P-51s though.
09-03-2007, 02:47 PM
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L3, 2 different Stearmans, BT13, AT6, 2 different B17's, PBY Catilina, C45, PT19, PT26, L19, Probably others but I don't remember off hand.
09-03-2007, 04:08 PM
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T-6/SNJ, P-51, T-28, AT-11 and the T-34 if you want to count that.
Also had a ride in a YAK 54 , that was a HOOT!
Also had a ride in a YAK 54 , that was a HOOT!
09-03-2007, 06:48 PM
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UH-1 Iraquoi, UH-60 Black Hawk, C-130 Hercules, C-141 Starlifter, C-5 Galaxie, T-6 Texan 2, T-43, P-3 Orion
09-03-2007, 07:48 PM
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During WW2, I was trained as a radio operator, and flew on C-47s and a B-17...With flying pay I received $75.00 mo.
There were some exciting times also.
09-03-2007, 10:22 PM
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RE: What full scale warbird did you get a chance to fly in?
Long ago and far away I got paid to ride in a few; C-130, C-141, C-5, UV-18, UH-1, CH-3, AH-6, MH-6 and UH-60. I did a lot more takeoffs than landings in most of those.
Some years later in civilian life I did not get to fly in it, but I spent 5 minutes in the pilot seat of the first X-29. Civilian life rides include; C-47, L-3, L-4, OV-10, P-51, PT-17, T-4, T-34 and T-37.
Some years later in civilian life I did not get to fly in it, but I spent 5 minutes in the pilot seat of the first X-29. Civilian life rides include; C-47, L-3, L-4, OV-10, P-51, PT-17, T-4, T-34 and T-37.
09-03-2007, 11:38 PM
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RE: What full scale warbird did you get a chance to fly in?
Can we rule out flights whilst serving in the military, as it's very easy for some to accumulate a long list?
As a civilian, I've flown in a P-51 and had a few minutes at the stick myself.
As a civilian, I've flown in a P-51 and had a few minutes at the stick myself.
09-04-2007, 12:55 AM
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RE: What full scale warbird did you get a chance to fly in?
ORIGINAL: The Raven
Can we rule out flights whilst serving in the military, as it's very easy for some to accumulate a long list?
Can we rule out flights whilst serving in the military, as it's very easy for some to accumulate a long list?
09-04-2007, 01:52 AM
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Both The Raven and Klaatu have valid points. I for one don't mind either way.
But maybe from now on, break your lists down into While I was in the Service and After I was in the Service or something similar to that. Also - this thread is for folks who actually FLOWN on these aircraft, not walk thru (i.e. I walked thru a Connie, B-25, B-24s, C-141s, C-17s, C-5s... But never flown in one).
Exception to these rules -
1. Airliners - if they are from the golden or silver age, or basically anything before 1985.
2. Seaplanes/floatplanes - if they are from the golden or silver age, or basically anything before 1985.
2. Various General Aviation aircraft such as: Cessnas, Pipers, Bononzas, kitbuilts, etc. Golden, Silver, or modern era. Modern era should be left out of the listing.
I will use myself as an example:
In service, I flew on - C-130, USAF Huey, T-37, KC-135.
In Civilian Life (Childhood and Adulthood) - Ford Trimotor (rare civilian airliner), Bell Jet Ranger helicopter (pre-1980s model), Boeing 727 & 737. And lastly, the Boeing B-17G that started this tread.
Lets give this a try for a few days to see how it works or not.
EDIT: As for the cut-off date of 1985, I just picked it at random to to established a time frame.
But maybe from now on, break your lists down into While I was in the Service and After I was in the Service or something similar to that. Also - this thread is for folks who actually FLOWN on these aircraft, not walk thru (i.e. I walked thru a Connie, B-25, B-24s, C-141s, C-17s, C-5s... But never flown in one).
Exception to these rules -
1. Airliners - if they are from the golden or silver age, or basically anything before 1985.
2. Seaplanes/floatplanes - if they are from the golden or silver age, or basically anything before 1985.
2. Various General Aviation aircraft such as: Cessnas, Pipers, Bononzas, kitbuilts, etc. Golden, Silver, or modern era. Modern era should be left out of the listing.
I will use myself as an example:
In service, I flew on - C-130, USAF Huey, T-37, KC-135.
In Civilian Life (Childhood and Adulthood) - Ford Trimotor (rare civilian airliner), Bell Jet Ranger helicopter (pre-1980s model), Boeing 727 & 737. And lastly, the Boeing B-17G that started this tread.
Lets give this a try for a few days to see how it works or not.
EDIT: As for the cut-off date of 1985, I just picked it at random to to established a time frame.
09-04-2007, 02:45 AM
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RE: What full scale warbird did you get a chance to fly in?
ORIGINAL: Klaatu
Why? Speaking only for myself, I am proud to have served. I do not think the forum will run out of space if this thread has a few more lines posted here. I for one would like to hear a story or three to go along with the list of birds some of my older brothers and sisters in arms served in.
ORIGINAL: The Raven
Can we rule out flights whilst serving in the military, as it's very easy for some to accumulate a long list?
Can we rule out flights whilst serving in the military, as it's very easy for some to accumulate a long list?
No disrespect was intended to anyone who's served, no matter what the country etc, but they would tend to have a distinct advantage over the average Joe when it comes to warbird flights.
Happy to hear from those who have served, particularly if they have a story to share with us all.
09-04-2007, 03:53 AM
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RE: What full scale warbird did you get a chance to fly in?
None taken. I was just curious. Call it a lesson in framing a question, eh? :-) I could list lots more aircraft but I restricted my list to those showing some flavor of US insignia.
Being a veteran from an era that recieved very little popular support I tend to show my appreciation to excess for those currently serving.
And now back to the subject at hand, does ground maneuvers in a B-52 count? ;-)
Being a veteran from an era that recieved very little popular support I tend to show my appreciation to excess for those currently serving.
And now back to the subject at hand, does ground maneuvers in a B-52 count? ;-)
09-04-2007, 04:37 AM
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RE: What full scale warbird did you get a chance to fly in?
Sure, as long as I can count 'sitting in cockpits' of then servicable aircraft 
OK, I know that doesn't count but it'll allow me to add:
UH-1
Mirage III
MB-326
Sabre
Meteor
Vampire
Boomerang
F-5E
F-111
Oh, and I 'flew' a Mirage simulator. That may not count given it barely qualified as a simulator against todays modern standards (analog computer).
OK, I know that doesn't count but it'll allow me to add:UH-1
Mirage III
MB-326
Sabre
Meteor
Vampire
Boomerang
F-5E
F-111
Oh, and I 'flew' a Mirage simulator. That may not count given it barely qualified as a simulator against todays modern standards (analog computer).
09-04-2007, 09:22 AM
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UH-1H, H-60, C-47, AT-6, Stearman, J-3 Cub, C-130, C-5, British Army Islander, British Air Force C-130, numerous others. (both in military status and civilian status) Also B-52 and C-130 simulators.
09-04-2007, 01:43 PM
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ORIGINAL: The Raven
Oh, and I 'flew' a Mirage simulator. That may not count given it barely qualified as a simulator against todays modern standards (analog computer).
Oh, and I 'flew' a Mirage simulator. That may not count given it barely qualified as a simulator against todays modern standards (analog computer).
Ok, in that case... T-37, T-38, C-141.