I'm looking for a plane ride
Sat Feb 26, 2005 1:28 pm
I've had the bug to ride in a P-38, a P-51 or a Spitfire for a while now. I can't afford the P-38 or the "Spit" ($2,000+) and I'm told I'm too heavy for the "Spit" anyway (200lb. max.). I found a P-51 that I can afford ($500 for an hour) at "The Parachute Center" in Acampo, CA. By the time we fly out, rent a car, and a motel, the cost will be up around $1,000.
Any of you folks know of a P-51 ride here on the East coast that is a comparable price?
Mudge the frugal
Any of you folks know of a P-51 ride here on the East coast that is a comparable price?
Mudge the frugal
Sat Feb 26, 2005 2:48 pm
http://www.stallion51.com/flight_ops/fl ... 8042dfd82d
Where do they operate from ? They'd know at least.
Where do they operate from ? They'd know at least.
Stallion51
Sat Feb 26, 2005 5:59 pm
Juke..Kissimmee, Florida.
Sat Feb 26, 2005 7:15 pm
P-51 flights are $3,000 per hour at Kissimmee for dual control
Sat Feb 26, 2005 8:09 pm
And well worth it. Take your log book and a cheap camera and Lee will give your a ride to remember :0)
I did on my 40th Bday and have several pictures on my office wall here with Lee's kind words.
Cheers,
Lynn
I did on my 40th Bday and have several pictures on my office wall here with Lee's kind words.
Cheers,
Lynn
Sun Feb 27, 2005 12:26 am
The P-51 ride in Acoma is $500 an hour for a dual control. Believe me. I have it in writing from the owner.
Mudge the researcher
Mudge the researcher
Sun Feb 27, 2005 1:52 am
Mudge:
How 'bout a T-6 ride? I saw a Stearman fly today, and would love to fly in that too.
Chris
How 'bout a T-6 ride? I saw a Stearman fly today, and would love to fly in that too.
Chris
Sun Feb 27, 2005 9:56 am
Chuck Gardner wrote:P-51 flights are $3,000 per hour at Kissimmee for dual control
Yeah , but that is only 0.25 K for 5 minutes. Enuf for me. I think I am going to be a P-51 Mustang pilot for 5 minutes one day !
Re: I'm looking for a plane ride
Sun Feb 27, 2005 1:09 pm
Oops!
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Re: I'm looking for a plane ride
Sun Feb 27, 2005 1:11 pm
Sounds to me like you need a vacation that just happens to take place near Acampo. Then your little side trip will only cost $500 extra.Mudge wrote:I found a P-51 that I can afford ($500 for an hour) at "The Parachute Center" in Acampo, CA. By the time we fly out, rent a car, and a motel, the cost will be up around $1,000.
It is all in how you approach it. 
At least that's how I would explain it to MY wife! 
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51 Ride
Sun Feb 27, 2005 10:04 pm
Mudge the "Roadtripper"...
Sun Feb 27, 2005 11:00 pm
Don't need to 'splain it to Mrs. Mudge. She's the one who's encouraging me to do it. After all, what good is it for her to have a good paying job if she doesn't pay for my toys?
Mudge the fortunate
Mudge the fortunate
Chino Vacation Time
Mon Feb 28, 2005 4:19 pm
sounds to me that you and the wife should make some vacation plans and come on out for the Chino Airshow in May and make a reservation with John Hinton and take the P-51 Mustang flight. The money will go to a great cause, and you will enjoy yourself, plus catch a great airshow this year, where else are you going to see 5-6 P-47 Thunderbolts in the air at one time. check them out www.planesoffame.org
Mon Feb 28, 2005 4:45 pm
Come to Australia and I'll take you free of charge in my 0-2,0-1 and maybe the TBM..
Mon Feb 28, 2005 4:51 pm
Oscar Duck wrote:Come to Australia and I'll take you free of charge in my 0-2,0-1 and maybe the TBM..
Mr. OD...Be careful with your offers, I may take you up on it...
I'd like to add to my B-17, T-6, and C-47 warbird flights. And I rather fancy an O-1...but their price seems a bit steep in the US.