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Old 11-30-2011, 06:47 AM
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Default 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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Old 11-30-2011, 06:57 AM
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B-747.........1st class medical.
RV-12.........Valid driver's license.
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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Old 11-30-2011, 07:26 AM
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Default 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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Old 11-30-2011, 07:27 AM
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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-)
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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Old 11-30-2011, 08:05 AM
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Default 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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Old 11-30-2011, 08:06 AM
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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
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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Old 11-30-2011, 08:07 AM
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Does the 747 have Skyview?
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Old 11-30-2011, 08:43 AM
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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!
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Old 11-30-2011, 08:45 AM
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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!
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Old 11-30-2011, 09:30 AM
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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.
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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