How many of you have actually riden in a warbird?

[EastCoastFan]

Re: How many of you have actually riden in a warbird?

I've flown in a T-37, T-38, F-16, and a TF-51 at Stallion 51 in FL.

Have to say the TF-51 was the best experience for pure flying. The folks at Stallion 51 are first class--professional through and through. A wonderful experience and well worth every penny. I took my dad down there for his retirement (former NOAA Weather Service & Air Traffic Controller-New York Center till 1981 & CFII-G). He acquired the "Stang Smile".

[Bill@Interstell]

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Merlin's Magic, 2007, thanks Marilyn and Stu.
Almost impossible for me to climb into. Taking out the seat cushions helped. Kinda snug especially after the canopy closed, but what a blast. It was a bit different than I imagined. While noisy, it is a much different sound from the inside, with wind noise and vibration. The sensation of speed is not as much as I imagined except when you are ripping along about 20 feet off the deck!!!!! What a terrific airplane, crew and family. Stu Marilyn, Bill and Jim are about the nicest people you could ever meet.

[MRE]

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nice wing tips.

[JoeCook1]

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B-17G EAA "Aluminum Overcast" Oroville, CA
B-24J Collings "Witchcraft", Chico, CA
B-25J Collings "Tondelayo", McClelland Airfield, Sacramento, CA

[Skyracer]

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Since "Warbird" wasn't defined it looks like anything military fits the category. So, here's my list (% PIC, * Stick Time):

AT-11 *
C-124
C-12J
C-130
C-131
C-141
C-26
C-47 *
C-5
C-54
CH-47
F-100 (seat time)
F-106 (simulator and seat time)
F-4 (seat time)
HC-97
HH-3E
HH-43
HU-16
KC-135
L-19 *
L-3 %
L-4 %
L-5 %
LC-126
N2S-3 %
OH-58
PT-13 %
PT-17 %
PT-17 450HP %
PT-22 *
Ryan STM
T-41 %
T-6 *
U-21
U-3A %
U-6
UC-61 *
UC-78 *
UH-1

[Bill@Interstell]

Re: How many of you have actually riden in a warbird?

nice wing tips.

Race (short) configuration...

[Inverted]

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Got some more SF260 drive time yesterday.