Mcstealth Posted January 15, 2022 Report Posted January 15, 2022 I was just offered a ride. Nice looking couple came into the steak house and they were both wearing polo shirts that had TexJets on them. I asked them what TexJets was, and he said it is an FBO at Meachum airport up near Fort Worth, Texas. I then asked what he flew and he said an L-39. I looked at him and said "the Russian trainer jet? An Albatross?" He obviously was very surprised I knew his plane. Long story short, after talking with him/them enough, he offerm me a ride!!!!! It is hangared here at KERV. 8
Hank Posted January 15, 2022 Report Posted January 15, 2022 I'll never forgive you if you don't go! 1
N201MKTurbo Posted January 15, 2022 Report Posted January 15, 2022 I'm worse than that. When I fixed Old Yeller the current owner offered me a ride if I came up to his museum. I haven't done it yet. 1
N201MKTurbo Posted January 15, 2022 Report Posted January 15, 2022 13 hours ago, Mcstealth said: I was just offered a ride. Nice looking couple came into the steak house and they were both wearing polo shirts that had TexJets on them. I asked them what TexJets was, and he said it is an FBO at Meachum airport up near Fort Worth, Texas. I then asked what he flew and he said an L-39. I looked at him and said "the Russian trainer jet? An Albatross?" He obviously was very surprised I knew his plane. Long story short, after talking with him/them enough, he offerm me a ride!!!!! It is hangared here at KERV. Those rides usually come with a gas bill, OUCH! If you have gas money, jet warbird rides are easy to come by. 2
Schllc Posted January 15, 2022 Report Posted January 15, 2022 On 1/15/2022 at 1:56 PM, N201MKTurbo said: Those rides usually come with a gas bill, OUCH! If you have gas money, jet warbird rides are easy to come by. Worth every single cent of it too! I have an hour+ dual in a p51 and the same in a p40. it was the two first models I built growing up and #1 bucket list item for me. It was the biggest thrill of my life and anyone who passes up the opportunity is really missing out. Yolo... 2
Mcstealth Posted January 15, 2022 Author Report Posted January 15, 2022 3 hours ago, N201MKTurbo said: Those rides usually come with a gas bill, OUCH! If you have gas money, jet warbird rides are easy to come by. Yes. He did mention something about fuel!!!
MooneyMitch Posted January 15, 2022 Report Posted January 15, 2022 A steak dinner (or many, many) for a ride !! 1
flyboy0681 Posted January 16, 2022 Report Posted January 16, 2022 Even the flying offers are big in Texas. 1
Mcstealth Posted January 16, 2022 Author Report Posted January 16, 2022 On 1/15/2022 at 12:38 PM, Hank said: I'll never forgive you if you don't go! I know, right!!!!!
rbp Posted January 16, 2022 Report Posted January 16, 2022 you can fly an L-39, T-33, or MIg at http://jetwarbird.com . i did it for my 40th 1
Mcstealth Posted January 18, 2022 Author Report Posted January 18, 2022 On 1/16/2022 at 4:25 PM, rbp said: you can fly an L-39, T-33, or MIg at http://jetwarbird.com . i did it for my 40th Which did you choose?
rbp Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 18 hours ago, Mcstealth said: Which did you choose? no question -- the L-39 3
chrisk Posted January 22, 2022 Report Posted January 22, 2022 On 1/16/2022 at 4:25 PM, rbp said: you can fly an L-39, T-33, or MIg at http://jetwarbird.com . i did it for my 40th Some years back I flew into Santa Fe with my Mooney. Tower instructions were to "Follow the Mig". Certainly not something I hear every day! 2
rbp Posted January 22, 2022 Report Posted January 22, 2022 17 hours ago, chrisk said: "Follow the Mig" better than him following you! 1
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