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Marv De Beque simpits-tech@simpits.org
Sun, 27 Jul 2003 15:21:05 -0400


How about a Gnat?

On 7/27/03 1:46 PM, "Matt Bailey" <mattb@rtccom.net> wrote:

> Yeah perhaps, although I suppose it would vary a lot between (for instance)
> very old twin jets (like a Phantom) compared to simpler single-engine jets
> (like a CT-114). I was thinking the small "low performance" planes like the
> jet trainers. Yes an F-5 would be quite a nice ride. :) I still want an F-104
> though.......muwhahahaha. :)
> 
> -Matt Bailey
> 
> On Sunday 27 July 2003 09:55 am, you wrote:
>> I think those fun hot rods cost much more to actually operate and require
>> much more maintenance time. Of course my dream is to have an F-5. They are
>> faster than a F-18 with lower maintenance requirements. And in aggressors
>> paint they look so cool:)
>> 
>> My family is from Enid Oklahoma and my grandma's house is under Vance's
>> flight pattern. You can easily tell from the sound if it is a Tweet or not.
>> Justin
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>> I'd like to have something like a T-37, CT-114, etc. Seems like it would be
>> a fun little plane to joyride around in, and much faster than a "normal"
>> general aviation piston plane, for going places. Too pricey to afford any
>> time in the near future though. :( It does puzzle me to some extent, to see
>> people who buy these fancy new general aviation planes, like the new
>> Pipers, that cost several hundred thousand dollars, when for similar money
>> or less they could have a fun hotrod like an ex-military jet or a nice
>> kitbuilt plane like the RVs. Different needs I guess......I'd just want to
>> fly crazy and have fun. :)
>> 
>> So exactly what kind of flying did you do?
>> 
>> -Matt Bailey
>> 
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