tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post8867666347709913440..comments2024-01-26T01:49:56.783-06:00Comments on Lagniappe's Lair: MiGs. Think I need one.Murphy's Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164780742334950772noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-47971599872446215122014-01-07T14:21:19.129-06:002014-01-07T14:21:19.129-06:00FWIW I recommend you go this route
http://www.sone...FWIW I recommend you go this route<br />http://www.sonexaircraft.com/research/subsonex.html<br />Sign up for a supervised/assisted build program...factory supervised if possible. These are accelerated builds where technicians help you out and check your work. Well worth the extra money.Sport Pilothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04862280966739841769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-88860400847647868932014-01-07T09:37:18.674-06:002014-01-07T09:37:18.674-06:00Two comments:
A Stearman is COOL! AND
WHY get s...Two comments:<br /><br />A Stearman is COOL! AND<br /><br />WHY get some commie bastard technology?<br /><br />Regardless, enjoy, whatever your choice! :-)<br /><br />gfa<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-52077477194680539472014-01-07T09:03:08.897-06:002014-01-07T09:03:08.897-06:00They're cheap for a reason. Factor in engines...They're cheap for a reason. Factor in engines probably at TBO and the corrosion that comes over time and storage, you're looking at major dollars to keep it airworthy.<br /><br />Having flown jets with the Sabre Wing though, I just have to say "Damn, I want one"Home on the Rangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836315423040719919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-20401903572498973572014-01-07T08:15:01.962-06:002014-01-07T08:15:01.962-06:00I think you're actually understating your acqu...I think you're actually understating your acquisition cost by 50%. Here's how I see it. The first time you make your run on DC and the F-16s scramble and get their butts kicked by you. The next time they're gonna to say, "That's that crazy American version of Douglas Bader, we're not going to go and get whipped by him in his 60+ year old airplane, with an out of time engine, again." So they don't show up. You get bored. <br />My solution? Buy two, they're cheap. I'd even volunteer, kind soul that I am, to be your wingman. Then when the F-16s chicken out, you've still got somebody to fight. juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-77268084987818262652014-01-07T07:27:52.990-06:002014-01-07T07:27:52.990-06:00Just go with a different paint scheme, maybe somet...Just go with a different paint scheme, maybe something with a Gadsden flag.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-37105269980306421542014-01-06T23:25:39.097-06:002014-01-06T23:25:39.097-06:00I've seen the MiG and the F-86 doing mock aeri...I've seen the MiG and the F-86 doing mock aerial combat out at the Planes of Fame museum in Chino, CA.<br /><br />Great show they put on!drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-33254594170845243992014-01-06T18:23:02.985-06:002014-01-06T18:23:02.985-06:00Uh, ML. You scared me when you said "wife&quo...Uh, ML. You scared me when you said "wife" creature. Trust me. The MiG would be cheaper =) Keadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982258812373127063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-6205305329984546152014-01-06T17:56:51.527-06:002014-01-06T17:56:51.527-06:00@ Peter: Also, I've seen enough of my own DIY ...@ Peter: Also, I've seen enough of my own DIY projects to never, ever fly in a plane that I did the work on by myself.Murphy's Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17164780742334950772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-64067656496786890922014-01-06T17:50:10.046-06:002014-01-06T17:50:10.046-06:00@ Peter: It was only about 15 years or so back tha...@ Peter: It was only about 15 years or so back that your own native South Africa was selling off their surplus F-86 fighters for a song, and a Canadian company was doing re-powers for those using a commercial engine that gave more thrust and burned a lot less fuel.<br /><br />I was near broke back then but had enough in the bank to buy one of the jets as they sat. If I could've, I'd have snagged one and stored it until I could afford the rebuild.<br /><br />But then along came the Clinton Administration with a ban on the importation of former US military hardware--a ban that many people thought was aimed specifically at those Sabres and a bunch of old ex-US tanks and tracks that Israel was offering up (Shermans and half-tracks re-powered with diesel engines, M-48 Pattons and M-113 APCs.)<br /><br />Still, you and Miss D. are welcome here any time, helpful suggestions or not.Murphy's Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17164780742334950772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-42089364842355707362014-01-06T17:40:53.192-06:002014-01-06T17:40:53.192-06:00@ Mr. Garibaldi: The dogs will get used to it. Unt...@ Mr. Garibaldi: The dogs will get used to it. Until then, I've cleaned dog puke out of an airplane before.<br /><br />@ juvat: Yeah, but the L-39 is back out of my price range. It's tough to have a warbird appetite on a used Cessna single budget. And one of these days, if I'm not careful I'm likely to acquire one of those "wife" creatures and then I won't be buying new toys at all unless she comes with a good job and/or a decent bank account.Murphy's Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17164780742334950772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-26662742085127228162014-01-06T17:36:36.610-06:002014-01-06T17:36:36.610-06:00You could always go the whole hog, and retrofit th...You could always go the whole hog, and retrofit the MiG with a Williams or other executive jet turbofan. A modern engine would cut the fuel consumption by at least half, probably more like two-thirds, and you'd get the same overall performance with better throttle response.<br /><br />Miss D. and I will come to visit you during the rebuild. We can hold the tools and make encouraging remarks while you work . . .<br /><br />:-)Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10595089829300831372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-23669206787879526292014-01-06T17:22:10.481-06:002014-01-06T17:22:10.481-06:00Not trying to crush your spirit! Lord knows I'...Not trying to crush your spirit! Lord knows I've looked into buying them myself. I'm thinking the L-39 might be a better fit. Two seats for one thing, the Missus having put her foot down on that one. And a much better fuel flow for the second. Additionally, having been friends with several of the people who've flown them, they all say they were not easy to fly. Cramped, hard to see out of, heavy controls. The white line was there so you could put the stick there. It was painted so the pilot could find it with no problem while his head was banging off the canopy. <br />You're right they intended to throw the engines away. So you're kinda left with a conundrum. Throw it away as the engineer intended and buy a new one. OR......<br />Fly in a single engine Fighter with an engine that is older than the engineer designed it for.<br />A measure of High Performance Aircraft career success is having exactly the same number of takeoffs as landings.<br />But...It is fun figuring out how to spend that lottery money.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-91661239226872805862014-01-06T17:15:32.899-06:002014-01-06T17:15:32.899-06:00Rent your dreams. Buy your realities.
I'll t...Rent your dreams. Buy your realities. <br /><br />I'll take that DC ride and proudly where my best JAFO hat. Daddy Hawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01386749814126280114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-90255888992602418832014-01-06T17:02:21.865-06:002014-01-06T17:02:21.865-06:00@ Paul: That's what they white line on the das...@ Paul: That's what they white line on the dash is for. When you spin it, you push the stick to that line while praying to God and begging forgiveness for everything you've ever done bad.Murphy's Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17164780742334950772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-76863750958558896722014-01-06T17:01:21.193-06:002014-01-06T17:01:21.193-06:00@ Daddy Hawk: Damn straight you can. If fact, you...@ Daddy Hawk: Damn straight you can. If fact, you can be my GIB (Guy In Back) when I make that DC flight. Gonna need someone to yell "Oh, shit...here they come!" when the F-16s show up.<br /><br />And yeah, if fuel burn weren't an issue, I'd have bought an A-26 a few years ago...and an O-2A last year. All were affordable to buy but not to fly. MiG is the same...but I can dream, dammit.Murphy's Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17164780742334950772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-19298851174706269252014-01-06T16:58:41.805-06:002014-01-06T16:58:41.805-06:00Hey Murphy,
Juvat is correct, as an aviation...Hey Murphy,<br /><br /> Juvat is correct, as an aviation mechanic, the cost per hour has to be a factor, unless you incorporate and have lots of disposable income. I did see where a lot of the combloc like the Czech trainer and others are out there cheaper cost and probably will cheaper to operate and you still get the "jet experience" and don't get mauled so bad in cost per hour. Just an idea...and besides I think Murphy and belle would have problems in the cockpit if you do barrel rolls or something.MrGarabaldihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05768774166065615995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-31481393885676853312014-01-06T16:56:45.775-06:002014-01-06T16:56:45.775-06:00Daddy Hawk nailed it. It's all about the fuel....Daddy Hawk nailed it. It's all about the fuel.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-77992878669457995662014-01-06T16:44:31.029-06:002014-01-06T16:44:31.029-06:00Just remember, if you fly that Mig 15 or 17 it is ...Just remember, if you fly that Mig 15 or 17 it is prone to get into a flat spin that you cannot get out of!<br /><br />And spare parts will always be a pain.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11635784352780834494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-80724950179766747412014-01-06T16:42:06.352-06:002014-01-06T16:42:06.352-06:00You asked, I answered. Don't ask questions you...You asked, I answered. Don't ask questions you don't want answered. I'm not here to tell you not to do it. In fact, I want to live vicariously through your exploits. Besides you feed a pig a steady diet of 7.62. What's feeding a 375 gallon tank at $5 a gallon and a burn rate of 300 gallons an hour +/-. Oh wait, was that your soul I just crushed. My bad. You really shouldn't leave it lying around like that. If you get one, can I have a ride? Daddy Hawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01386749814126280114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-34600692904184110552014-01-06T16:24:11.505-06:002014-01-06T16:24:11.505-06:00Get a two seater so the dogs can come with you.Get a two seater so the dogs can come with you.Well Seasoned Foolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16670165728759453075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-42909893044598025502014-01-06T16:19:47.143-06:002014-01-06T16:19:47.143-06:00@ Daddy Hawk: Yeah, there is that. Anyone else wan...@ Daddy Hawk: Yeah, there is that. Anyone else want to smack me with a reality bat and crush my dreams of Appalachian air superiority?Murphy's Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17164780742334950772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-3054290273951660312014-01-06T16:07:00.387-06:002014-01-06T16:07:00.387-06:00I think it was Ted Williams who said Sabre Jets we...I think it was Ted Williams who said Sabre Jets were " like flying a blow torch" , not much glad path if it goes out!<br /><br />Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15005152935241167959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-62988186956351532592014-01-06T16:05:14.862-06:002014-01-06T16:05:14.862-06:00Why are you still looking at prop planes? Two word...Why are you still looking at prop planes? Two words: fuel burn. Daddy Hawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01386749814126280114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-26635410062326122182014-01-06T16:03:55.443-06:002014-01-06T16:03:55.443-06:00That's just too cool.That's just too cool. Rev. Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588179227576383679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-74213649002466386562014-01-06T16:02:57.377-06:002014-01-06T16:02:57.377-06:00Aw, TBO on those old combloc jet engines is really...Aw, TBO on those old combloc jet engines is really more of a suggestion, isn't it, juvat?<br /><br />Actually, as I read in <i>Red Eagles,</i> the Russians pretty much intended the engines to be disposable at the end of their time. They didn't plan on rebuilding them like we do here.<br /><br />But other than that, so long as you're not the one in the cockpit when it quits, what fun they must be to fly!Murphy's Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17164780742334950772noreply@blogger.com