What other aircraft have you flown? What do you want to fly?

[ryoder]

I have a desire to fly every type of aircraft there is but to date I have only flown powered single engine airplanes including a 172, Paradise P1 LSA, and my M20C.

I'd like to fly the following: gyro plane, helicopter, glider, hot air balloon, rc airplane, powered parachute, trike, float plane, twin engine, warbirds like the T6 Texan. Heck I haven't even flown a tail wheel before so add in a Cessna 140. Oh and something with an open cockpit.

[carusoam]

It only takes time and money.

How are you in those camps?

Did you see the photo of somebody's newest Gyrocopter?

Best regards,

-a-

[DonMuncy]

That gyrocopter belongs to cleatus99.

[aviatoreb]

SpaceX

[ryoder]

My friend Abid owns Silverlight Aviation and he sells gyrocopters and trikes. I'd like to go fly with him next weekend if possible. I have time and sometimes I have some money. No kids.

[carusoam]

Thanks for the memory shake, Don...

http://fairri.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMG_2592.jpg

I pictured going from the house to the airport using the gyrocopter...

Best regards,

-a-

[aviatoreb]

THE BIGGEST mistake I ever made in aviation - before I ever started training to learn to fly I was at Kutztown, PA airport (which no longer exists) and my wife bought me a try-it flight in a C150 with an instructor - lots of fun.

 

Here comes my big mistake - after the flight I was on cloud 9...and a guy in an experimental trike with hang-glider like wings and a little tiny pusher mower - open flying with helmets and parachutes - said HEY come along - its fun!  (It was a two seater - but seat is an exaggeration - I basically hugged him from behind while belted in.)

 

This was not the mistake of it because of the airplane - it was because I flew with a pilot I knew nothing about.  Well he flew for a half hour with me at 10ft agl along the osculating ground of farm fields in Lancaster county, dodging between treets and fences.  I was praying to be done and begging but he said he never heard me - plausible because of the noise and helmets.  Yeah it was a low and slow airplane, (ultra light) but it was fast at that low altitude, well - let's say it wasn't as for me as it was for him....

 

Now I am very careful of whom I will fly in, and which airplanes I will fly in.  That's my "I survived it" and learned a lesson story for today.

[ryoder]

I am looking forward to the gyroplane but I don't understand the failure modes. Good point about the rotor stopping.

[KSMooniac]

I've never felt any overwhelming desire to get in a helicopter, or especially a gyrocopter.  A friend and hangar neighbor built a 2-place Safari helicopter and it looks like fun, but so far I haven't been tempted to get in.  He mentioned one of his desires is to haul it to TX for some aerial hog hunting...that sounds like fun.

 

Airplane wise, the most exotic entry in my logbook so far is 0.5 in a Stearman.  I'd love to co-own one someday with 2-3 other folks.  It was a lot of fun.  The list of potential powerball planes for me is so long I'm sure I could exhaust any jackpot very quickly.      Very hard to narrow down the list...

 

Mooneys I've flown include C, E, F, J, and K so far, with some stick time in G and R.  Included in the J and K are a Missile and Rocket conversions.  

 

Others: Cessna C150, C152, C172, C172RG, Hawk XP, C182, C182RG, stick time in 170; Piper: PA28-160 and -180, stick time in a Lance, Comanche, and Twin Comanche.  Beech:  60's V-tail (can't remember which model) that was a lot of fun.  Citabria, Super Decathlon (TW endorsement, BFR this summer)  There are some others I'm likely forgetting.

 

I'd like to finally get around to my COMM rating next year, and maybe add Multi soon after.  I'm more than content owning a J for the foreseeable future but I'd like to branch out and get to fly more of whatever I can find with friends or other avenues.  I'd rather buy or build a nice hangar vs. get "more" airplane soon, so then I could have room for more toys like a Stearman or other fun taildragger with some friends.  There is a fairly good soaring scene around here too and that is on my list of things to try.

[aviatoreb]

I've got 0.3 of Eurcoupe time.  Such a cute little airplane.  No rudder pedals!  I highly recommend a try if you ever get a chance.

[carusoam]

Aircoupe=Mooney 1.0

Ercoupe or

Even their owners don't agree on the spelling...

This one?

http://www.barnstormers.com/Single-Engine,%20Alon+Aircoupe%20Classifieds.htm

-a-

[N601RX]

I know someone who was big into gyros a few years ago. I think I remember him saying the biggest risk was unloading the blade and chopping off the tail. Then someone added a small wing attached to the pitch to give positive feedback to the stick.

[1964-M20E]

Types I've flown

 

Cessna types 150, 152 172 182, Piper types Arrow, Tomahawk, Beech types Musketeer  Mooney types B, E, F & J

Helicopters R22, R44, Enstrom

 

Would like to fly a P-51, L39, F-15 and I could go on

[gsxrpilot]

A Spitfire followed by the P51 would be at the top of my wish list to fly.

 

I have flown Cessna 172, 182, P210. Cherokee 140, 160, 180, Comanche 250, Bonanza F33A, Jabiru 160, Foxbat A22, Citabria, Moyes Bailey Dragonfly, various models of Hang gliders and Paragliders.  And finally of course, my M20C.

 

Of the aircraft I've flown, the Airborne Sting3 Hang glider, the Moyes Bailey Dragonfly and the Mooney are by far and away, my favorites.  I own the Sting3 and the Mooney, and trying to work an angle to get into a partnership in the Dragonfly.  Next on the list are the weight-shift trikes.  There are two of them in the hanger next to mine...

[carusoam]

Is this a Sting3?

http://youtu.be/NvGpeZuKub8

Really cool landing gear deployment...

Best regards,

-a-

[WardHolbrook]

48 years with a license and 39 years as a career pilot provides a person with a lot of opportunities to fly many different aircraft. Over the years I've logged PIC time in 108 different makes, models and variants of airplanes including pretty much all of the popular (and a few not so popular) light S&ME piston and twin turboprop GA aircraft, 3 different gliders, a couple of seaplanes, and 7 bizjets models and varients. (I've got SIC time in another light jet.) I've also flown 3 or 4 different ultralights including one on amphibs. Oh, and there were three homebuilts too. Along the way, I've also received some dual in a Hughes 300 and a ride in an Air & Space 18A autogyro and hot air balloon.  

 

My favorite SE taildragger? It's got to be the Aeronca 7AC Champ. (You always have a special fondness for what you learn to fly in.)

My favorite SE? Mooney, what else? I'd really love to fly an Acclaim S.

My favorite light twin? The Cessna 421C. The quirkiest twin I've flown? The Cessna 336 F/G Skymaster.

My favorite turboprop? The MU-2 Marquise 

My favorite bizjet? Falcon 50

If I had to choose one type of aircraft above all others? It would have to be a motorglider. 

 

What airplanes would I like to fly in the future? Well, all of them, of course! Guys, never turn down an opportunity to expand your horizons - get some glider time, it will make you a better and safer Mooney pilot. Get some taildragger time, it will make you a better and safer Mooney pilot. Get some basic aerobatic time, it will make you a better and safer Mooney pilot. Grab a CFI (or CFII) once or twice a year and go out and look for your weaknesses, it will make you a better and safer Mooney pilot.  

[gsxrpilot]

Carusoam is that you flying the Sting3?

Here is me in mine at 10K ft.

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

[carusoam]

I always wanted to fly one of everything...

I wanted to know what a Sting3 was so I googled it!

I wish that was me.

The take-off looked like a short jog into a vertical column of air as he flew away...

It appears to be a highly engineered device.

Best regards,

-a-

[Rhumbline]

Carusoam is that you flying the Sting3?

Here is me in mine at 10K ft.

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

 

I've a Pacific Windcraft Vision Eclipse 17 stored in my attic.  That photo brings back a memory or two. 

 

It would be difficult to account all the makes and models including a number of type ratings over the years.   However, to scratch the itch for both a new airplane and the want for something unique to fly, I've been considering a Sopwith Camel  by  http://www.airdromeaeroplanes.com/index.html .  I've sworn I'd never build an airplane but I also swore I'd never own one and it's obvious how that assertion panned out...

[DaV8or]

Here's a (sort of) practical challenge for MooneySpace... Who has, or would it be possible for a member to fly All of the commercially available Mooney branded airplane types?

 

M-18 Mite

 

M-20 (Check the museums. Not to many around.)

M-20A

M-20B

M20-C

M20-D (Going to have to sweet talk Sven here. A converted to C status doesn't count!)

M20-E

M20-F

M20-G

M20-J

M20-K (Bonus for both 231 and 252)

M20-L (Better get your ride fast, there aren't many Porsche powered ones left. You got it, engine swaps don't count!)

M20-M

M20-R

M20-S

M20-TS

 

M10 Cadet

 

M-22 (Again, better sweet talk somebody! Not a lot of options.)

 

Extra credit- Rocket and Missile.

 

Become Golden Mooney Master for life-

 

M20-XT Predator (I suspect that if you could prove you logged PIC in all of the above, this one would fall in place.)

 

Any takers on the challenge??!

[aviatoreb]

Here's a (sort of) practical challenge for MooneySpace... Who has, or would it be possible for a member to fly All of the commercially available Mooney branded airplane types?

 

M-18 Mite

 

M-20 (Check the museums. Not to many around.)

M-20A

M-20B

M20-C

M20-D (Going to have to sweet talk Sven here. A converted to C status doesn't count!)

M20-E

M20-F

M20-G

M20-J

M20-K (Bonus for both 231 and 252)

M20-L (Better get your ride fast, there aren't many Porsche powered ones left. You got it, engine swaps don't count!)

M20-M

M20-R

M20-S

M20-TS

 

M10 Cadet

 

M-22 (Again, better sweet talk somebody! Not a lot of options.)

 

Extra credit- Rocket and Missile.

 

Become Golden Mooney Master for life-

 

M20-XT Predator (I suspect that if you could prove you logged PIC in all of the above, this one would fall in place.)

 

Any takers on the challenge??!

 

Have you seen those hiker t-shirts - with the name of all the mountains in the state and a little box and you use a magic marker to put a check next to the mountain when you conquered it?  Like the 14eeners of Colorado tshirt.

[Joe Zuffoletto]

DaV8or: I've flown all 3 K models: 231, 252 and Encore.

 

Also the J and TN.

 

Been getting TW instruction this summer in an Xtreme Decathlon to prepare myself for my RV-8. The XD is a blast! One more lesson and then I'll take the 8 up again. I've flown it before, and it's a blast, but my landings were so bad I scared the sh*t out of myself. Hence the XD time.

 

TW is a blast. I wish I would have done it from the beginning of my flying career.

[Sabremech]

I'm fortunate to have flown quite a few different and unique airplanes. My short list, Stearman, T-6, T-28, L-19, P-51, L-39, T2, Citation, Falcon 2000 and Husky.

David

[philiplane]

I have flown all Mooneys, stock and heavily modified, including the Rocket & Missile conversions, except for the Mustang, and the M-18, M20A/B/D.

Also flown Piper Aztec/Apache all variants, Piper J3 Cub, Super Cub, Super Cruiser, Colt, and Tri-Pacer, Piper Comanche PA24-180, 250, 260, but not the 400, PA28/PA28R all variations fixed & retract, Twin Comanche, all variants but the PA39CR Turbo, Piper Tomahawk, Cherokee Six/lLance/Saratoga PA32 & PA32R all variations fixed & retract, Seneca PA34 all,  Piper Navajo & Chieftain, Malibu, Malibu Jet Prop DLX, Piper Cheyenne II and 400LS, Cessna 140, 150, 152, 170, 172, 177, 180, 182, 206, 210, P210, T210, 310, 337, Citation II, Citation 1SP Eagle, Citation V. Beech Bonanza V35B, F33, A36, B36TC, Musketeer, Sundowner, Sierra, Skipper, Travel Air, Baron 55 & 58, 56TC, King Air C90, E90, F90, 100, A100. Grumman AA1, Cheetah, & Tiger, Cougar. Aviat Husky with 200 HP. Maule M5 & M7, MXT-180. Columbia 400. Cirrus SR20, SR22, SR22TN, SR22T. Diamond DA40. Rockwell Commander 112TC and 114B, 115. Stinson 108. Extra 300. Aeronca Champ. Ercoupe. And some experimentals: Velocity, Jabiru, RV-7.

[ryoder]

Anyone fly a hot air ballon? I really want to do this.