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NO!
Nobdy can buy any military aircraft that is still supported by FMS without definitive approval from the State department PERIOD, it's definitely a bogus ad. On Thu, 5 Feb 2004 12:55:10 -0500, "Mr Smith" wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ategory=46 72 What do you guys think ?? Legit or bogus ? |
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Nice post John, now what is the FAA's definition of airworthy? LOL
On Fri, 6 Feb 2004 07:49:47 -0600, "John Carrier" wrote: All the Hornet drivers here, if I'm a Citation X pilot with 4500+ hrs, how difficult is landing a Hornet ? I imagine the ONLY place one can acquire training on them is in the Navy (Marines included). The F-18 has perhaps the most benign flying qualities of any high performance jet aircraft. X-wind landings require a particular technique (as Woody states). Otherwise, it's difficult to hurt yourself if you honor its envelope, know your procedures, and have a well-maintained airframe. The big issue with any high performance military jet is getting it airworthy and keeping it airworthy. Warbirds can be had for ridiculously low prices (particularly compared to small corporate jets), but getting them up and keeping them up makes even Travolta's 707 toy look like a relative bargain. Of course, 1300 gallons give-or-take of JP per sortie (often a particularly SHORT sortie) makes it pricey as well. I wonder how difficult it would be to retrofit a nice modern GPS-based nav system and ILS (not many airports .... any? ... have an operational TRN-28)?\ R / John |
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Bogus-AFAIK, it is not legal to buy a current combat (or previous for that
matter) aircraft as these are owned by the US gov't and are leased to the military, essentially. This was an issue when some private buyers wanted to buy an F-8...had to get it from France, not the US, when many were still at D-M... Samo with the F-104 'what's his name' had...he bought it literally in pieces, as in 'cut up'... P. C. Chisholm CDR, USN(ret.) Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye Phlyer |
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Mr Smith wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ategory=46 72 What do you guys think ?? Legit or bogus ? I say Legit,, However appears to be what they claim.. http://www.airwarbirds.com/f_a-18_pics.htm However I doubt that the F-18 could be flyable. their website sez that the aircraft is complete, but judging from the photos it appears to be some "damage" may just be photo angle. but since this company flies military aircraft, and is offering this bird for such a low price, I'll bet that its not flyable, and would be good for display or movie work only...... OR IF it could be made flyable for several millions invested past the purchase price. |
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Sorry, but that is false. There have been several privately owned A4's
(while the A4 was still in service) a handful of T-38's and 2 F-5's flying today with private ownership. FAA registered. Not only are the T-38 and F-5 supersonic, they both could be loaded out with weapons. (That would not be legal but the ability is there) I had the opportunity to fly one of the F-5s and an A-37 so I know this is factual. I personally know a gentleman who owns and flies an A-37 regularly. He has one the most impressive collections of military aircraft one could own. T-34, T-28, P-51, F4U along with his A-37 and several others. If I had the time or inkling, I could go the FAA site and compile a list of privately owned "current" US military fighter, attack and trainer aircraft. Jake PS - All CIA and NASA birds are registered civil aircraft and could be, if these agencies so desired, sold to private concerns. I included the CIA as many CIA aircraft used in SE Asia made their way back to the US in private hands and are still being flown today. (Mary, I know some of the NASA birds would NEVER be sold) "fudog50" wrote in message ... NO! Nobdy can buy any military aircraft that is still supported by FMS without definitive approval from the State department PERIOD, it's definitely a bogus ad. On Thu, 5 Feb 2004 12:55:10 -0500, "Mr Smith" wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ategory=46 72 What do you guys think ?? Legit or bogus ? |
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Doug \"Woody\" and Erin Beal wrote:
Brings up another point. What FCC PROM is the jet running? My guess is pre-10.7, but if you're running PROM 10.7, then there's a definite need for an INS. The good news is with a PROM burner and a Mk I/Mod 0 PC you could write your own flight control software. |
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Nice post John, now what is the FAA's definition of airworthy? LOL
An excellent question and I have NO CLUE. Wonder if I could find a nice low time F-8H with a J-57P420? A very sweet machine if you avoided boats and short runways. R / John |
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Nobody does! That is a serious point of contention, especially for us
maintenance guys. The word "airworthy" and it's inclusion in FAR's is currently under scrutiny and review for a definitive definition by the FAA. Thanks for being honest, John. On Sun, 8 Feb 2004 13:02:55 -0600, "John Carrier" wrote: Nice post John, now what is the FAA's definition of airworthy? LOL An excellent question and I have NO CLUE. Wonder if I could find a nice low time F-8H with a J-57P420? A very sweet machine if you avoided boats and short runways. R / John |
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