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Post by sparky on Aug 24, 2009 22:18:58 GMT
Man talk about fun! Many many years ago I got the opportunity to fly , I think it was the T2 flight simulator in Pensacola Fl or was it Meridian Miss. I can't remember, but I wished I could of owned one it was a blast. Even though I crashed into the Aircraft carrier, at least I didn't rip my wings off like my buddy . I got a LOT of respect for the brave men and women who land on a tiny moving runway in a bobbing sea. Rob
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Post by sparky on Aug 24, 2009 22:23:20 GMT
That is too funny ;D Man you cut me real deep with that one Edit to add: Man it is hard to see those links,I missed it the first time around. That looks really useful, to quote Mr. Conductor.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2009 22:23:28 GMT
Heh, so do I. I try not to think about that part.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2009 22:51:01 GMT
Not that old, was just very lucky to find a newly restored 1946 aircraft for primary instead of starting in a Cessna 150. Only thing i've gotten to fly lately was the F/A18 simulator at Airzoo,( in Kalamazoo,MI). and they don't have any carrier ops on their programs.
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Post by Marc Ridgeway on Aug 24, 2009 23:06:37 GMT
I learned to fly in an old BT-13 ... the first one that the Funk Brothers converted into a crop duster. It was easy to fly with its barn-door wings.
Flew a 450-stearman... an Airtractor... a Cub... a Split-Tailed Doctor killer (V tail bonanza) i little Italian jobber called a Balanka ...
but the most challenging thing I ever had the pleasure of trying to wrest into submission was a AgCat... chopped down the fusilage , took 6 feet off the wingspan and hung a 1000hp Antonov A-1 on the front of it... and quite a twist in the wing for the P-factor.
Good God what a beast... my boss called it his "coffin".
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2009 23:11:40 GMT
Love those round engines.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2009 23:12:01 GMT
Aviators coming out of the woodwork. Also, "Split-Tailed Doctor Killer." That's hilarious.
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Post by wiwingti on Aug 25, 2009 0:59:12 GMT
take care man
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2009 3:49:42 GMT
This is why I'm carefull about being impolite or ignorant on forums, you never know the other guy typing is a professional, scholar, serviceman or veteren who demands more respect then my piddilly little self can offer ........ but its always a pleasure and privilege to talk and joke as equals ......... best of luck in your service mate ......... Oh and I got 3 mates, 2 Riflemen Aust Defence Force and one Queensland Police Service and we all agree on having a little bailout kit and plan never hurts for some times ........ or dates .............
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2009 5:30:53 GMT
Dates, you say! This utility had not occurred to me. I've had a great time browsing SurvivalTopics.com, and nowhere does it discuss wooing. Still if she likes campfires and sleeping under the stars, I can see how it would work.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2009 12:46:23 GMT
Hello Ancient,
Haven't viewed all the threads yet so if this is already posted, I apologize. I highly recommend the book "Emergency" by Neil Strauss. I commend it to you because Mr. Strauss was not a survivalist when he started doing the research to write the book. Consequently, he came to the subject with a completely open mind. Really good stuff in there, along with websites where you could replicate his training should you so choose.
Cheers, MP
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2009 16:24:05 GMT
Oh, no, nothing like that came up, Mr. Pharris, because the threads in question were kept specific to the purpose of the site, which is swords and weapons. Also, this book looks very entertaining. So thank you very much.
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