Planes I would like to fly...
Extra 300
This picture isn't upside down. The Extra 300 is one of the premier aerobatic planes on the planet and the main reason its on my fly list.
Sonex
I want to build this plane for myself. The reason is that I can't find a better performing airplane for my money. Dollar for dollar this is the best value in general aviation as far as I'm concerned.
A-10
This is a flying tank that will turn on a dime. They were in the process of decommissioning these things until the first gulf war. These things kicked so much ass that they were refitted for continued service. If you're in an enemy tank and you see one of these on the horizon just abandon ship because your tank is about to look something like Swiss cheese and there's not a damn thing you can do about it.
DC-3
Believe it or not this humble looking airplane changed the world of aviation. It was the first plane to ever generate a profit as an airliner without the assistance of mail contracts. It was a logistical wonder in WWII delivering troops supplies and anything else that could be crammed in it. It was also a major participant in the Berlin Air Lift. This pre WWII design was used by the military all the way up until Vietnam where it took on a roll as a gun ship that spit so much lead that it was called "Puff The Magic Dragon." These planes have staying power. Several are still in use today as a catch all for just about everything from skydiving to salvage operations.
P-40 Warhawk
Looks mean don't it? At one point this plane was the measuring stick by which all others on the planet were compared but was almost obsolete when WWII started. The "Warhawk" was the primary weapon used by the Flying Tigers. They were an all volunteer group of Americans that joined the war fighting for the Chinese against Japan. These planes were completely outclassed by their Japanese rivals yet the Tigers managed to fight off everything that was thrown at them through superior tactics and strategy. The Flying Tigers were about the only thing that challenged the Japanese in the air above China. I want to fly one simply for the cool factor.
This picture isn't upside down. The Extra 300 is one of the premier aerobatic planes on the planet and the main reason its on my fly list.
Sonex
I want to build this plane for myself. The reason is that I can't find a better performing airplane for my money. Dollar for dollar this is the best value in general aviation as far as I'm concerned.
A-10
This is a flying tank that will turn on a dime. They were in the process of decommissioning these things until the first gulf war. These things kicked so much ass that they were refitted for continued service. If you're in an enemy tank and you see one of these on the horizon just abandon ship because your tank is about to look something like Swiss cheese and there's not a damn thing you can do about it.
DC-3
Believe it or not this humble looking airplane changed the world of aviation. It was the first plane to ever generate a profit as an airliner without the assistance of mail contracts. It was a logistical wonder in WWII delivering troops supplies and anything else that could be crammed in it. It was also a major participant in the Berlin Air Lift. This pre WWII design was used by the military all the way up until Vietnam where it took on a roll as a gun ship that spit so much lead that it was called "Puff The Magic Dragon." These planes have staying power. Several are still in use today as a catch all for just about everything from skydiving to salvage operations.
P-40 Warhawk
Looks mean don't it? At one point this plane was the measuring stick by which all others on the planet were compared but was almost obsolete when WWII started. The "Warhawk" was the primary weapon used by the Flying Tigers. They were an all volunteer group of Americans that joined the war fighting for the Chinese against Japan. These planes were completely outclassed by their Japanese rivals yet the Tigers managed to fight off everything that was thrown at them through superior tactics and strategy. The Flying Tigers were about the only thing that challenged the Japanese in the air above China. I want to fly one simply for the cool factor.
posted by Glenn at 2:31 AM
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the p-40 warhawk looks pretty cool
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