View Full Version : Aero L-39 or Hawker Hunter flight
scwheeler
12th Oct 2006, 18:33
As the title says just looking for some opinions from those in the know, as to which would be a more enjoyable 'flight of fancy' :yuk: ?
Cheers, Steve
antipodean alligator
12th Oct 2006, 20:28
I can hardly claim to be 'in the know' about flying either of your 2 options but I'd surely rate the chance to fly the most beautiful British jet fighter ever built over a ride in a dime-a-dozen light trainer!
Your call m'sieur.
The Helpful Stacker
12th Oct 2006, 20:38
I think I'd go for the Hunter too.
Truly beautiful a/c and an aviation classic to boot.
Is the ultimate question one of cost?
Jackonicko
12th Oct 2006, 20:52
Hunter. Side by side, so you're much more likely to be given some stick time
paxton road
12th Oct 2006, 20:53
Why not ask those nice people at Delta Jets -
[email protected] or www.deltajets.com (http://www.deltajets.com)
I'm sure they could help make up your mind!
Cheers
Philip
GlosMikeP
12th Oct 2006, 20:55
Hunter every time. Beautiful aircraft, and all British.
airborne_artist
12th Oct 2006, 21:26
Why rent when you can buy (http://www.controller.com/listings/forsale/detail.asp?OHID=1106898) for $245,000 - about £130,000 - hell, I've got several times that tied up in Maison Artiste.
Do you think SWMBO would let me increase the mortage to buy one? Anyone want to be there when I ask her :E
The Helpful Stacker
12th Oct 2006, 21:29
Surly an airborne artist isn't out-ranked by OC Home Front?
;)
Mogwi
12th Oct 2006, 21:58
I have many 100's of hours on various Mks of Hawkers finest Hunters and it would be difficult to buy time on a finer aircraft --- however! The 2-seat Grunter is a bit of a boat, with very thick w/screens which can give some off-puting optical effects. I have flown the L39 in Slovakia, including ACM against the CO of the Sqn, and found it a sweet machine with few vices (He did, however, spin out of our last 1 v 1!). If you want a trip down memory lane, the Hunter is a wonderful beast. Otherwise, go for the L39 which is a like a slightly under powered Hawk but at least you are in a "single-seat" office
Solid Rust Twotter
13th Oct 2006, 04:38
Might be the two seat version....
http://avcom.co.za/phpBB2/files/aad013_186.jpg
matkat
13th Oct 2006, 05:57
Hunter every time, in My time in the mob I was lucky enough to fly twice in Them, unfortunately never appreciated at the time just how lucky i was getting these trips, being a 21 something SAC I suppose thats not to hard to beleive:ugh:
MaroonMan4
13th Oct 2006, 08:52
Blue note......go hunter
jindabyne
13th Oct 2006, 10:02
Mogwi
I too have just a little time on the Hunter - can't say I came across any 'off-putting' optical effects from the 'very thick windscreen'. And on more than one occasion, I was glad it was very thick!
No contest Schweeler - go for the Hunter!
BEagle
13th Oct 2006, 10:07
I think he means the difference between the view through the front windscreen and the side panels? That was an optical quirk of the T7 which even I managed to cope with.
Now - a GT6 on an early summer morning. Wouldn't that be the best, eh Jinda'?
....go for the L39 which is a like a slightly under powered Hawk but at least you are in a "single-seat" office
...unless you are offered a ride in a single-seat Hunter, with 40% more power than the 2-sticker, better canopy, etc. Fat chance, of course, but you can dream. Just don't have a hydraulic failure in either. :eek:
MrBernoulli
13th Oct 2006, 10:24
No contest ....... Hunter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jindabyne
13th Oct 2006, 10:35
BEagle
Oh yes, ooh yes - I reckon I could still hack it, but can't say where my brain would be passing through 10k feet.
Zoom
Hyd fail? No problem - had several. Only slight problem was the bicycle brake-type clip on the end of the emergency undercarriage handle not being attached to the emergency undercarriage air bottle -----
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c192/jindabyne/wheels2.jpg
GlosMikeP
13th Oct 2006, 12:11
Why rent when you can buy (http://www.controller.com/listings/forsale/detail.asp?OHID=1106898) for $245,000 - about £130,000 - hell, I've got several times that tied up in Maison Artiste.
Do you think SWMBO would let me increase the mortage to buy one? Anyone want to be there when I ask her :E
I take it this would be your Last Post........
jinda
I just seem to remember exceedingly heavy ailerons during practices - or was it elevator??
aa
You probably know that there are only 2 ways to win an argument with a woman......... and neither of them works.
Chris Kebab
13th Oct 2006, 15:32
If you need to ask you don't deserve it!
scwheeler
13th Oct 2006, 16:41
Thanks for all your replys
Will be two seater in either plane. The hunter is £600 dearer to fly which is a third of the total price so I guess a fair bit more.
I had been looking at these guys> http://www.hunterflyingclub.co.uk/hunterdt/ for the hunters and the l-39 over in orlando next year while i'm there with the family.
Will have a look at deltajets now, thanks.
Steve