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First_Principal
2nd Nov 2021, 20:51
Looks as if you could get your own personal jet transport, possibly for quite a reasonable price:

https://www.skylarc.co.nz/auctions/mac/

Most of the complete machines have some flying hours on them and seem to be in reasonable condition. Interesting to follow the development iteration - the later machines are somewhat larger than the first.

Also see there's a couple of 6-DOF simulators for sale. The bases used are the same as for other simulators (fixed wing etc) so should be no trouble to repurpose, or to train yourself up to fly the real thing that you've bought to scare the neighbours...
mcoates
2nd Nov 2021, 22:36
WOW.... you don't end up with much left over from $50 million of development money
lucille
3rd Nov 2021, 07:31
I think they were overtaken by newer technology.

https://youtu.be/U8NVb1ZHo68
thunderbird five
3rd Nov 2021, 09:47
30 years and 50 mil, and still not available? Sign me up for some of that. (said nobody ever)
Squawk7700
4th Nov 2021, 08:10
I’ll give the SAAA a call. Transferring the rego to VH should be a few ticks on a form I’d reckon. I’ll ask my favourite TC. Hopefully my LAME can sign it off if they reckon I’m not qualified enough.
missy
4th Nov 2021, 08:41
Martin bro!
Duck Pilot
4th Nov 2021, 11:33
What kind of questions would I be asked if I was ramp checked flying one of theses? :ok:
mcoates
4th Nov 2021, 23:25
no questions on a ramp check, you would just bend over with your bum facing the offending party and engage throttle to take of power setting. Problem solved !
Ixixly
5th Nov 2021, 02:57
What kind of questions would I be asked if I was ramp checked flying one of theses? :ok:
I think the most common question would be "WTF is that?!"