Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:09 pm
Not unless I can scare up a full-time job. I'm on unemployment right now, although my former employer is giving me a few part-time hours.
Personally, I want to take my wife on one of the YAF's C-47 "Day Trips" to Mackinac Island. I took one to NMUSAF a few years ago, and it was a blast.
SN
Personally, I want to take my wife on one of the YAF's C-47 "Day Trips" to Mackinac Island. I took one to NMUSAF a few years ago, and it was a blast.
SN
Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:17 pm
I'm planning to save up from now to June so I can get a B-17 ride at Reading, and maybe some left over for Steaman or AT-6 Texan time, as well...
Should have started earlier, but still time...
Robbie
Should have started earlier, but still time...
Robbie
Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:08 am
I'm planning on buying a bunch of them. Mostly, in Skyraiders, T-6s and the Yale. 
If the last 5 years are any indicator somewhere between 100 and 140 thousand worth. 
The good news is I plan on giving some this year again as well. Glad I can do it.
If the last 5 years are any indicator somewhere between 100 and 140 thousand worth.
The good news is I plan on giving some this year again as well. Glad I can do it.
Fri Jan 30, 2009 5:36 am
Kim and I plan to take advantage of our annual trip to Thunder Over Michigan to have a flight in YAM's Yahnkee Warrior this coming summer.
Loved the ride in Yankee Lady last year.
At this point in my life, I really do plan to donate/spend all I can reasonably afford on memberships, rides, etc.
Rather spend some of "the kids' inheritence" this way than leave it to children and grandkids who don't care about warbirds because they are too busy spending many $$$$$ and much time on a garage full of racing cars and equipment.
Loved the ride in Yankee Lady last year.
At this point in my life, I really do plan to donate/spend all I can reasonably afford on memberships, rides, etc.
Rather spend some of "the kids' inheritence" this way than leave it to children and grandkids who don't care about warbirds because they are too busy spending many $$$$$ and much time on a garage full of racing cars and equipment.
Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:21 am
Other than buying my own rides in the U-11A (by filling the tanks), I hope to sell a bunch on the B-25 "Yellow Rose"...provided the TSA doesn't prevent people from experiencing living history!
Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:24 am
I'm planning on a ride in Yankee Warrior and we'll see if I can swing the C-47 trip to NMUSAF.
Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:36 am
bluehawk15 wrote:Other than buying my own rides in the U-11A (by filling the tanks), I hope to sell a bunch on the B-25 "Yellow Rose"...provided the TSA doesn't prevent people from experiencing living history!
You know there are a lot of people and pilots who still don't know about what the TSA wants to do....
Lynn
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Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:39 am
Obergrafeter wrote:Lynn come to Hondo in a couple of months and drive two big radials! Not a Mustang but you can take 30 of your favorite friends with you!
Roger that, you buying for the other 29 behind the Co-pilot seat "in the back"????
Lynn
Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:04 am
Not this year unfortunately, money is too tight. My last and first warbird ride was this past April with Chuck Gardner in the T-6 at Warbird Adventures. I can't wait to go again! Next time it will be a bit longer and will definately include aerobatics.
Pete
Pete
Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:26 am
Anyone know where a CAF guy can achieve his life's dream of getting a Mustang flight for...(digs in pocket)...$22.63 and a paper clip?
Scott
Scott
Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:34 pm
I voted yes !
This year is going to be tough for everyone and money tight.
With the UK Pound trading so low against the US Dollar the relative cost ( to me ) for a ride in 2009 has gone up by a huge amount when we look back even 6 months.
I'm glad I was able to fit six rides into seven days last summer ( 4 different B-17's + B-24 + B-25 ). I was blessed with some wonderful help from fellow WIXers 
But I really could not afford such an adventure at todays exchange rates.
I'd love to finally catch up and ride in B-17 Liberty Belle.
Let's not forget the ultra rare B-25H Barbie III.
The Collings Foundation are always fun to fly with.
But if I can do nothing else this year I want to get across to visit and pay my respects to both the LSFM and CAF GCW in Texas.
This year is going to be tough for everyone and money tight.
With the UK Pound trading so low against the US Dollar the relative cost ( to me ) for a ride in 2009 has gone up by a huge amount when we look back even 6 months.
I'm glad I was able to fit six rides into seven days last summer
( 4 different B-17's + B-24 + B-25 ). I was blessed with some wonderful help from fellow WIXers
But I really could not afford such an adventure at todays exchange rates.
I'd love to finally catch up and ride in B-17 Liberty Belle.
Let's not forget the ultra rare B-25H Barbie III.
The Collings Foundation are always fun to fly with.
But if I can do nothing else this year I want to get across to visit and pay my respects to both the LSFM and CAF GCW in Texas.
Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:40 pm
Yes, 'cause I don't know anyone with a warbird that'll GIVE me a ride.
Mudge the pariah
Mudge the pariah
Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:49 pm
One of the things on my "bucket list" is to take a ride aboard every B-17 that still flies. As of this moment, there are approximately 12 of them flying worldwide. I've flown aboard three of them (Chuckie, Nine-O-Nine, and Aluminum Overcast). By my calculations, that leaves nine to go. Depending on which ones come through my area offering Flight Experiences, I hope to be able to knock a few more off the list!
I also plan to take a ride in Cavanaugh Flight Museum's AT-6 some time soon (a 50th birthday present to myself).
Someone said something about somebody being a DINK. . . that would describe me as well.
Peter ("Bomberflight"): if you get to Texas again, please drop by Fort Worth and pay VFM a visit. Let me know you're coming and I'll zip out there and meet you in person. I might even buy you a Dr Pepper!
Cheers!
I also plan to take a ride in Cavanaugh Flight Museum's AT-6 some time soon (a 50th birthday present to myself).
Someone said something about somebody being a DINK. . . that would describe me as well.
Peter ("Bomberflight"): if you get to Texas again, please drop by Fort Worth and pay VFM a visit. Let me know you're coming and I'll zip out there and meet you in person. I might even buy you a Dr Pepper!
Cheers!
Fri Jan 30, 2009 1:03 pm
Peter,
When you come over and visit the CAF GCW and LSFM, come on up inland a bit to San Marcos and visit the Yellow Rose Squadron and Central Texas Wing of the CAF! Then you can continue northbound on I-35 to Ft. Worth and visit the VFM! If we happen to be doing formation practice the weekend you are here, I'll give you a ride in the U-11A.
When you come over and visit the CAF GCW and LSFM, come on up inland a bit to San Marcos and visit the Yellow Rose Squadron and Central Texas Wing of the CAF! Then you can continue northbound on I-35 to Ft. Worth and visit the VFM! If we happen to be doing formation practice the weekend you are here, I'll give you a ride in the U-11A.
Fri Jan 30, 2009 1:35 pm
And Peter, when you come to Houston and vist GCW and LSFM be sure to come by Ellington and we'll show you around the CF-Houston aircraft.