[simpits-tech] Back!

[Matt Bailey]

Not real familiar with them but I remember seeing pics of them in some docs I 
have, I think (subscription-based publishing thing, they would send you 
pamphlets on various aircraft with photos, specs, facts, etc......quite 
interesting). Yes, a Gnat would be ok too. :) Or an MB.339.......or a 
Hawk...... :)

	-Matt Bailey

On Sunday 27 July 2003 02:21 pm, you wrote:
> 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