I'm just curious...how many PILOTS are on this site

[retroaviation]

I happended to watch the Andy Griffith show the other day and Aunt Bea was learning to fly. Her quote was awesome........
"There's over 25 instruments and dials in the cockpit and the only one I recognized is the clock!"

I'd have never, in a million years, forecasted that anyone on WIX, especially Jack, would be quoting Aunt Bea!

But it is funny.

Gary

[corsairdude]

Props and jet fighters and I once I came down under a silk umbrella !!!

[skybolt2003]

commercial/instr + glider

[Scepter]

I'm a current student pilot with about 38hrs. The first 30 or so in a c172 the rest in a c182. Check ride soon I hope.

Sven

[corsair166b]

I have 35 hours in Cessnas and PA-140's, and a little back seat T-6 time, have soloed, and have my student license still....but as for pursuing the actual PRIVATE license....ran out of money LONG ago...

That count?

M

[Second Air Force]

Workin' on the Instrument Rating. Finally.

Scott

[sgt hawk]

I got an air medal for 28 CA's in Huey's back in 68, does that count?

[aerovin]

I happended to watch the Andy Griffith show the other day and Aunt Bea was learning to fly. Her quote was awesome........
"There's over 25 instruments and dials in the cockpit and the only one I recognized is the clock!"

I'd have never, in a million years, forecasted that anyone on WIX, especially Jack, would be quoting Aunt Bea!

But it is funny.

Gary

As an aside, I spoke with Frank Pine of Tallmantz Aviation back in 1979 about this episode of "Andy Griffith." It seems he was the "stunt" pilot who filled in for Aunt Bea for the flying. I don't think he was too proud of it as I think there was a dress and wig involved.

As for me, ATP and I get to fly Lear 60s and Beech 300 King Airs. Bummer.

[T33driver]

I happended to watch the Andy Griffith show the other day and Aunt Bea was learning to fly. Her quote was awesome........
"There's over 25 instruments and dials in the cockpit and the only one I recognized is the clock!"

I'd have never, in a million years, forecasted that anyone on WIX, especially Jack, would be quoting Aunt Bea!

But it is funny.

Gary

As an aside, I spoke with Frank Pine of Tallmantz Aviation back in 1979 about this episode of "Andy Griffith." It seems he was the "stunt" pilot who filled in for Aunt Bea for the flying. I don't think he was too proud of it as I think there was a dress and wig involved.

As for me, ATP and I get to fly Lear 60s and Beech 300 King Airs. Bummer.

Annnnnd CUT!!! Bring in the stunt Bea!!

[jaybird]

Comm, Instr, Multi, CFI........

And I've never been lost in an airplane, I always knew I was right there, in the cockpit.

[Jack Frost]

ATP DC-3, CV-600, CV 580, B-737, B-727, MD-80, Commercial SEL. Time in PA-18, T-6G, T-28A, B-25 (Typed), B-29, C/KC-97, CV-240.

Haven't flown an airplane since 1991 and don't care to in the future. Had all that pleasure I can stand!

[astixjr]

Anyone who lurks, visits, or posts and likes Warbirds counts as far as I'm concerned. I've enjoyed the participation of "non-pilot" folks on WIX as much as the pilot's comments and advice.

I've got my Pvt, SEL, MEL. Most of my time is Stearman and T-6/SNJ, about 1,200 hours total. I started when I was 12 so I guess I should have every rating in the book by now. I've certainly had the opportunity but I guess I was always too busy having fun. Oh how I wish I could turn back the clock and re-live my ten years in Arizona!

[Tigercat]

PPSEL........I need to get current again, though.


Ted

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[warbirdfinder]

ATP, SEL, SES, MEL, F/E recip and jet, typed B-727, 737, 757, 767, 777, MD-11, B-17, He-111, numerous warbirds, etc 24,000 hrs.

[Jack Cook]

I'd have never, in a million years, forecasted that anyone on WIX, especially Jack, would be quoting Aunt Bea! But it is funny.

This my surprise you but in the Navy I was referred to has "a fountain of useless facts and information"