[simpits-tech] Owning real fighters.

[Marv De Beque]

Yes, it is amazing to see things like that, however, the MiG is cheaper 
to buy than you might think.  You could buy a new car (like a BMW) or 
import a MiG instead.  In a relative sense, they're a dime a dozen.

Owning one is not such a big deal, but maintaining and flying one will 
separate the men from the boys.  ;-)

For those less heeled, fractional ownership can be a way to reduce your 
costs.  It is sort of like vacation time-share.  This is a very popular 
and "affordable" means to get into any aircraft.

Marv

On Wednesday, February 20, 2002, at 01:33 AM, Justin Messenger wrote:

> Apparently, some people CAN afford it. When I was
> looking at the DC-8's in Tulsa I noticed a few
> MIG-21's, a few Hawker Hunters, some jet trainers, and
> a British built Harrier. I could tell these planes
> were being restored into flying condition and some
> were down for maintenence. I figured they belong to a
> museum, but it turns out they are the private
> collection of a rich man named Victor Miller. He
> collects and restores jet fighters so he can fly them.
> He's even had a contract with the Air Force to fly his
> MiGs at Red Flag so the AF pilots can practice
> spotting MiGs visually!
>
> There are about 10 fighter in Tulsa that are getting
> worked on, all his flyable fighters he flew down to
> Florida where he is moving his operation to.
>
> One of the Mig's had a patch that said the Aero Group
> on it, that might be the name of his little set up.
> the patch also said "wolf pack Aggressors" on it, so I
> bet the plane has flown at red flag.
>
> It was amazing. And Expensive!
> Justin
>
>
> -------
> Yeah, but JP-8 aint cheap ANYWHERE ;) Plus, you go
> through a fair amount of
> it, especially when you're on afterburner :) But we
> can dream, cant we!
>
> Brian
>
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: Marv De Beque <debequem@speakeasy.net>
> Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] F/A-18 anyone?
> Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2002 20:21:59 -0500
>
> Remember, Gene, fuel is cheaper in the midwest.
>
> Marv
>
> On Monday, February 4, 2002, at 07:30 PM, Gene Buckle
> wrote:
>
>> Something tells me you'd have to worry about fuel
> first. :)  THAT would
>> be
>> expensive.
>>
>> g.
>>
>>
>> On Mon, 4 Feb 2002, Marv De Beque wrote:
>>
>>> I'm not so worried about fuel mileage, but does
> anyone have any idea
>>> what insurance would be for that bird?
>>>
>>> Marv
>
>
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