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gismo

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I spent a pleasant several hours learning to fly a AT-6 today. A long time friend offered to teach me in his well maintained warbird. I've flown it from the rear seat before a few times but never tried any landings or takeoffs until today when he had me in the front. The wind was very favorable (3-5 Kt nearly down the runway) and without the distraction of gusts and significant crosswinds I found it to be a big pussycat. I wouldn't mind buying into a partnership with him but I'm pretty sure my wife thinks I have enough airplanes.
 
Does he need any more friends?

gismo said:
I spent a pleasant several hours learning to fly a AT-6 today. A long time friend offered to teach me in his well maintained warbird. I've flown it from the rear seat before a few times but never tried any landings or takeoffs until today when he had me in the front. The wind was very favorable (3-5 Kt nearly down the runway) and without the distraction of gusts and significant crosswinds I found it to be a big pussycat. I wouldn't mind buying into a partnership with him but I'm pretty sure my wife thinks I have enough airplanes.
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gismo said:
I spent a pleasant several hours learning to fly a AT-6 today. A long time friend offered to teach me in his well maintained warbird. I've flown it from the rear seat before a few times but never tried any landings or takeoffs until today when he had me in the front. The wind was very favorable (3-5 Kt nearly down the runway) and without the distraction of gusts and significant crosswinds I found it to be a big pussycat. I wouldn't mind buying into a partnership with him but I'm pretty sure my wife thinks I have enough airplanes.
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Nonsense!
 
gismo said:
I wouldn't mind buying into a partnership with him but I'm pretty sure my wife thinks I have enough airplanes.
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I don't. Buy in. I'll stop by FCM this weekend for a ride.
 
dear lance,

you suck.

Tony

I had a student in ames with a T-6 but never got to fly it. I did get him to teach me how to fly his stearman though.
 
gismo said:
I spent a pleasant several hours learning to fly a AT-6 today. A long time friend offered to teach me in his well maintained warbird. I've flown it from the rear seat before a few times but never tried any landings or takeoffs until today when he had me in the front. The wind was very favorable (3-5 Kt nearly down the runway) and without the distraction of gusts and significant crosswinds I found it to be a big pussycat. I wouldn't mind buying into a partnership with him but I'm pretty sure my wife thinks I have enough airplanes.
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Awwwww. Jealous. Very jealous. Lucky you. Very cool.
 
Lance I agree with Tony
tonycondon said:
you suck.
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As for owning too many planes just tell you wife you will compromise and only buy half the plane. Then you can buy into the partnership.
 
gismo said:
I spent a pleasant several hours learning to fly a AT-6 today. A long time friend offered to teach me in his well maintained warbird. I've flown it from the rear seat before a few times but never tried any landings or takeoffs until today when he had me in the front. The wind was very favorable (3-5 Kt nearly down the runway) and without the distraction of gusts and significant crosswinds I found it to be a big pussycat. I wouldn't mind buying into a partnership with him but I'm pretty sure my wife thinks I have enough airplanes.
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Was that you doing landings in Mankato?
 
AT-6s & SNJs rock...particularly upside down.
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RickH said:
AT-6s & SNJs rock...particularly upside down.
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I was surprised to learn that most do not have inverted systems so staying upside down for long isn't a good idea.
 
gismo said:
I was surprised to learn that most do not have inverted systems so staying upside down for long isn't a good idea.
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No, but it sure is fun when you're there.:yesnod:
 
gismo said:
That's where I was Wednesday. I didn't hear any Maules on the radio, just a Mooney and a few Pipers. Were you out then too?
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I was in the hangar trying to figure out if we could fly the King Air (couldn't...finally got it flyable for tomorrow)
 
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