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11-30-2011, 06:47 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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I can't believe that no one has mentioned:
B-747.........FAA medical, Pilot certificate, multi-engine, and type rating.
RV-12.........Valid driver's license and Sport-Pilot certificate.
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Mel Asberry, DAR since the last century.
EAA Flight Advisor/Tech Counselor, Friend of the RV-1
Recipient of Tony Bingelis Award and Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
USAF Vet, High School E-LSA Project Mentor.
RV-6 Flying since 1993 (sold)
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11-30-2011, 06:57 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Houston
Posts: 2,012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mel
B-747.........1st class medical.
RV-12.........Valid driver's license.
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Unless I missed something with an FAR change, I believe that's only if you're flying for hire. Buy one and a 3rd will work. Ask John Travolta. 8-)
Last edited by Low Pass : 11-30-2011 at 07:07 AM.
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11-30-2011, 07:26 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Bradenton, Florida
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5 GPH ... not too shabby ...
I was talking to the owner of the two-engine jet located in the back of the community hanger where my RV-12 is stored at KSRQ and fuel consumption came up. I told him I burn on average 5 gallons per hour. He said it takes more than 5 gallons just to start his jet.  His jet is parked in the back ... hasn't been up for a while. My Rv-12 is in front by the hanger door, ready too be pulled out at a moments notice.
Click link to see community hanger ... http://youtu.be/JoPaSc8vgpM
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11-30-2011, 07:27 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Dallas area
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Low Pass
Unless I missed something with an FAR change, I believe that's only if you're flying for hire. Buy one and a 3rd will work. Ask John Travolta. 8-)
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OK, I fixed my post!
But, realistically, how many people own a B747 and fly it "not for hire"?
Not many.
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Mel Asberry, DAR since the last century.
EAA Flight Advisor/Tech Counselor, Friend of the RV-1
Recipient of Tony Bingelis Award and Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
USAF Vet, High School E-LSA Project Mentor.
RV-6 Flying since 1993 (sold)
<rvmel(at)icloud.com>
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11-30-2011, 08:05 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Posts: 778
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glide ratios
I seem to recall reading that a 747 has a glide ratio in the range of 15:1 (or perhaps greater)? This is considerably better than a short-wing RV and indicates that the 747 has a very low-drag airframe. Anyone know the glide ratio for the RV-12?
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11-30-2011, 08:06 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Houston
Posts: 2,012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JerryG150
I was talking to the owner of the two-engine jet located in the back of the community hanger where my RV-12 is stored at KSRQ and fuel consumption came up. I told him I burn on average 5 gallons per hour. He said it takes more than 5 gallons just to start his jet.  His jet is parked in the back ... hasn't been up for a while. My Rv-12 is in front by the hanger door, ready too be pulled out at a moments notice.
http://youtu.be/JoPaSc8vgpM
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Very interesting how all the planes are stacked in the hangar in almost perfect order of cost to operate!! Beautiful -12 btw!
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11-30-2011, 08:07 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Posts: 134
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Does the 747 have Skyview?
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11-30-2011, 08:43 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 905
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Seating in the RV12 is much more pleasent than coach in a 747 AND you are in control. Can't beat that!
Dick Seiders
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11-30-2011, 08:45 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: kansas
Posts: 330
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dick seiders
Seating in the RV12 is much more pleasent than coach in a 747 AND you are in control. Can't beat that!
Dick Seiders
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And I can kiss/paw the stewardess!
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11-30-2011, 09:30 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: NJ
Posts: 72
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mel
OK, I fixed my post!
But, realistically, how many people own a B747 and fly it "not for hire"?
Not many.
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Last time I was at JFK I saw one of the Asian air cargo companies 747s parked at the "general aviation" ramp. Captain and I were joking about their AOPA membership being up to date...
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