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Private pilot here. I owned an Aronica 7AC for a while.
I did as well. Spent 4 years in a corporate one in the middle to late 90’s.
The last time inwasbin Dulles, the roof to that one hangar had just collapsed Ron the snow weight. It’s been like 8 or 9 years. I do only DCA now
Not a ppl holder only a wannabe.
My Grandfather and uncle held a licence.
The above information was kept from me until I was older.
Maybe they didn't want me to follow, lol.
Always favored the older planes.
This one caught my eye:
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My Grandfather and uncle held a licence.
The above information was kept from me until I was older.
Maybe they didn't want me to follow, lol.
Always favored the older planes.
This one caught my eye:
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Yup, I remember that.
If I remember there was a fresh G5 in there when it happened.
680’s are sexy looking.
My great-grandfather built this airplane in 1900. For want of a suitable engine it did not fly until 1908. Pilot was my grandfather. He was 16 years old. All his brothers and one sister were pilots. A brother-in-law also, last name Moroney, who gave Boeing his first ever airplane ride.
Grandfather flew airplanes his whole life. He was a geologist and used them to search for oil and gas fields.
Dad was also a pilot. He was the Chief Pilot for the Red Adair Co. Flew Lear 24 and 25. Later flew Lear 35.
Told my mother I was going to be a pilot when I was 3 y.o.
Dad and his Luscombe, 1960
Dad flying Cessna 310, Houston Astrodome under construction.
Dad with Lear 35, 1980
Lear 35, sn 35-301, April 1980. Has about 20hrs. TT on airframe and engines.
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Ahhhh....back before hush kits. Converting cash to noise in a beautiful way!!
35s aren't THAT loud with TFE731s. Any 20-series with pure turbojets, on the other hand....
(still quieter than a Turbo Commander)
(still quieter than a Turbo Commander)
Back in my high school years I worked at the local air port. They used two Beech 18’s for taxi service. The sound of those radials was glorious!
Maxwell
Maxwell
1958 J35 Bonanza. I did my Commercial/Instrument and CFI in this airplane at New River Flying Club on MCAS(H) New River. 1976-78
Nope, those are Garrett TFE731 engines with fans. You would be thinking of General Electric CJ610’s found on LR24/25 and T38‘s (same engine but with burner).
I flew a 840 (690C) as well as the 690B, and 690A-10T and taught those airplanes in the school house. Also flew the Shrike Commander.
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Well my experience around Lear's was minimal and in my adolescent years so I have no idea on engine/model combinations. But 24 sounds right. A bit smaller than the 35 pictured. I do remember it was substantially louder than the citation owned by the timber company 2 hangers down....and I loved it!!..lol
Multi-engine Instructor in 1979 in this Aztec.
My very first King Air 200 (straight 200 with -41 engines) BB-709; Gunnison, Co. 1980
Just a little cross country ferry flight out to California from New Yorkistan
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Some military aviation:
USS Iwo Jima (LPH-2) in Venice, Italy. 1978
On the flight deck. I was an aircraft electrical systems and instruments technician (MOS 6638) Looks like I needed a haircut.
Edited to add this picture because I like it. We were in Greece at the time. Greece doesn’t like Marines and wouldn’t allow a port call, but they do play NATO when they feel like it.
USS Iwo Jima (LPH-2) in Venice, Italy. 1978
On the flight deck. I was an aircraft electrical systems and instruments technician (MOS 6638) Looks like I needed a haircut.
Edited to add this picture because I like it. We were in Greece at the time. Greece doesn’t like Marines and wouldn’t allow a port call, but they do play NATO when they feel like it.
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Aeronca 7AC that I used to teach in. One of my students piloting. This airplane had no electrical system. 1979
TBM-700 sn-1. I had just made a sales demo flight in it. It was the only TBM of any kind in North America at the time. Boss didn’t buy it. We kept the Commander another year +/-.
That's right off the front of St. Marks, if I'm not mistaken. Go far enough forward on deck and you'd see the Bridge of Sighs.
Amazing sight, not one that you'd probably ever see today.
King Air 350 (B300) in Houston in 2018. That was a bad day as you can see in the background. I had to fly all over half of Texas to get back to Dallas. I have also flown the 300. It is a hot rod compared to the 350. I have taught all the King Airs in the school house as well, from the 90 (65-90) to 350. I have flown them all.
Another 350
and a B200
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Always wanted to fly rotary birds. Got accepted to WOCS way back in 2002, decided I wanted to see Afghanistan instead. Unfortunately, the next time I tried to apply, I couldn’t get medically cleared. Flight surgeon actually laughed at me, what a dick.
Now it’s all RC for me sadly. Cool thread for sure, as I’m still intrigued by aviation as a whole.
Now it’s all RC for me sadly. Cool thread for sure, as I’m still intrigued by aviation as a whole.
Never had a plane, myself, but I had a blast flying with my best friend, who owned and piloted this Mooney Ovation, until 2017.
Oh good god....this was so long ago we were still flying biplanes! haha
Selfie in the canopy bow mirror.....circa 1977/8 or so....can't hardly remember what it was like to be that young
Selfie in the canopy bow mirror.....circa 1977/8 or so....can't hardly remember what it was like to be that young
Ours didn't have an electrical system either.
I envy you your experience! What a life!!! Thanks for the pictures!
Enjoying your posts fellas. Especially the old ones from the 60’s as that’s when I growing up.
Cliff notes version, grew up on a very active farm and cattle operation in Pump Handle IA. Dad had a thriving GA airport on the “home place” where he grew up. He was a Cessna dealer for years. He’s will turn 93 December 5th and still has his medical
. He has grounded himself as his mind is fading fast. Still has his favorite 1972 C182. I try to give him a ride in it every month or so.
I’ll share this picture of a picture so you all get a chuckle. Yours truly standing next to our brand new 1967 C150 that dad picked up in KICT from the factory and flew home. His C170 in the background. You’ll all be jealous of how mom dressed me that day. Dig the shoes and socks
Cliff notes version, grew up on a very active farm and cattle operation in Pump Handle IA. Dad had a thriving GA airport on the “home place” where he grew up. He was a Cessna dealer for years. He’s will turn 93 December 5th and still has his medical
. He has grounded himself as his mind is fading fast. Still has his favorite 1972 C182. I try to give him a ride in it every month or so. I’ll share this picture of a picture so you all get a chuckle. Yours truly standing next to our brand new 1967 C150 that dad picked up in KICT from the factory and flew home. His C170 in the background. You’ll all be jealous of how mom dressed me that day. Dig the shoes and socks
CFII MEI AGI IGI
Got my CFI right before 9/11 and we all know what happened to aviation for a while so stayed with my day job.
Got my CFI right before 9/11 and we all know what happened to aviation for a while so stayed with my day job.
Thank you.
Great f'ing thread guys. I'll have to dig out some of the old picture pictures.
My son years back....and my oldest daughter riding Co pilot for engine runs.
Had a full IFR Cessna 182P the first half of the 90's. Sold it when I left Wisconsin and hit the road in an RV. Settled in Caldwell Idaho and built an experimental taildragger. Had a blast flying the back country and up and down the Pacific coast. Came back to Wisconsin and sold it because I don't care for flying the flat lands anymore.
A Baron I flew from ‘82-‘84 in Roswell, NM (I think).
and on Matagorda Island. Abandoned WWII AAC base. Looking to the North toward the bay,
and looking South toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Passengers were out doing a survey.
and on Matagorda Island. Abandoned WWII AAC base. Looking to the North toward the bay,
and looking South toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Passengers were out doing a survey.
