Aero L-39 or Hawker Hunter flight
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Aero L-39 or Hawker Hunter flight
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' 
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Cheers, Steve
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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.
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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?
Truly beautiful a/c and an aviation classic to boot.
Is the ultimate question one of cost?
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Why not ask those nice people at Delta Jets - [email protected] or www.deltajets.com
I'm sure they could help make up your mind!
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Philip
I'm sure they could help make up your mind!
Cheers
Philip
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Why rent when you can buy 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
Do you think SWMBO would let me increase the mortage to buy one? Anyone want to be there when I ask her
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Surly an airborne artist isn't out-ranked by OC Home Front?
L39 v Hunter
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
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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
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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!
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!
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'?
Now - a GT6 on an early summer morning. Wouldn't that be the best, eh Jinda'?
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Oh yes, ooh yes - I reckon I could still hack it, but can't say where my brain would be passing through 10k feet.
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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 -----
Oh yes, ooh yes - I reckon I could still hack it, but can't say where my brain would be passing through 10k feet.
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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 -----
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Why rent when you can buy 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
Do you think SWMBO would let me increase the mortage to buy one? Anyone want to be there when I ask her
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I just seem to remember exceedingly heavy ailerons during practices - or was it elevator??
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You probably know that there are only 2 ways to win an argument with a woman......... and neither of them works.
I just seem to remember exceedingly heavy ailerons during practices - or was it elevator??
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You probably know that there are only 2 ways to win an argument with a woman......... and neither of them works.