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Old 11-30-2011, 10:01 AM
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From time to time I've been teased by some of the jet jockeys about how slow the RV-12 is compared to their planes. I have a standing bet that no one has taken me up on. I'll race you once around the pattern---but we both have only 10 gallons on board.
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Old 11-30-2011, 10:13 AM
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Or you could do as I am, just paint it to look like a 747
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Old 11-30-2011, 10:19 AM
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Default My CFI is flying high ...

My then 22 year old CFI for my Sport Pilot Certification is now, 5 years later, a First Officer for Delta on a Bombardier and he's assured me it's much HARDER to fly any LSA then what he currently flies for Delta ... not withstanding the responsiblity of course.

I've currently been thinking of applying for a position with Delta ... think they would hire a 66 year old with a sport pilot certificate and 170 total hours in the air since 1965?
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Old 11-30-2011, 10:19 AM
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From time to time I've been teased by some of the jet jockeys about how slow the RV-12 is compared to their planes. I have a standing bet that no one has taken me up on. I'll race you once around the pattern---but we both have only 10 gallons on board.
of my ultralight days. When we had a fly-in, often "CareFlight" would come out.
Once they asked me if they could compete in the spot landing contest. I said "Sure, but you have to comply with "one" ultralight rule; i.e. 5 gallons of fuel max."
Unfortunately it takes more than that just to start the "Jet Ranger".
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Old 11-30-2011, 11:30 AM
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It's ALL about the mission. An HRII is twice as fast as a C-170... until you have to take BOTH of your kids somewhere...
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Old 11-30-2011, 11:58 AM
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Gee that privately owned 747 would be great for young eagle flights. You could earn your free 300 flight jacket in one flight!!!!

Lets see $75 jacket against the cost of a 747 for 1/2 hr?

Maybe not such a hot idea!!

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Old 11-30-2011, 12:18 PM
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....150 hours at $65/hour....~$10K for a $75 jacket...probably close to the operating cost of a 747 for 1/2 hour. KC-135 is about $6K/hour.
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Old 11-30-2011, 12:50 PM
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Going for a hamburger on the weekend

RV12 = $45
747 = $4045
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Old 11-30-2011, 01:01 PM
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Default RDOG, give us your answer please

RDOG Colin--since you fly both the 747 and the RV-12, which one provides more flying enjoyment per dollar, and which provides more dollars per flying hour?
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Old 11-30-2011, 01:18 PM
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a 747 more efficient than a -12? Why isn't the 747 a choice over in the "what should Vans do next" thread?
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