P-38

Shawn · Posted: 12/27/2005, 7:53 am Post subject:

Boy oh boy, I'll sleep better knowing we finally got all this cleared up. Wink

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Daddee · Posted: 12/27/2005, 1:52 pm Post subject:

Yea - the navy Trainer - that's what I always see out there. Love the sound of that engine - raw power.

Over at the confederate air force at Falcon field they will also occasionally fly thier B-17G "Sentimental Journey" and that is pretty impressive as well. They also have a B-25 that I've seen fly 3 times. I also saw when they flew their MiG 16 in - that thing is LOUD.
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Al_HikesAZ · Joined: 21 Jun 2005 Posts: 263 Location: Scottsdale, AZ

[quote]Yea - the navy Trainer - that's what I always see out there. [quote]

There are half a dozen AT-6's registered in Maricopa County. The most likely N number is 3198G. If so, I can tell you who owns it. If not, get me an N number - even a partial N number - and I'll cross check it.

[quote]Love the sound of that engine - raw power[quote]
That big old Pratt & Whitney reciprocating engine was quite a power plant in its day.
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JW · Posted: 12/27/2005, 3:38 pm Post subject:

Nighthiker · Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1714

I noted the P-38 and P-51 depicted were two seaters, I would love to go up in them. I have rode in a AT-6A it was a very great time, flow out of Coolidge Airport quite some time ago.

Shawn · Posted: 12/27/2005, 7:49 pm Post subject:

My first small plane ride was in an open pit Stearman Trainer, just canvas and aluminum and that radial engine up front. Painted like a John Deere.
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JW · Posted: 12/27/2005, 8:17 pm Post subject:

While I am a former civilian/commercial pilot, I just don't appreciate ultra-wealthy ($300/per hour op costs) dudes rapping the mufflers of a 1200+ HP P/W engine (1340+ cubic inches) of their hyper-expensive toys over canyons in which I like to find beauty and solitude.

I may go check with this guy and knock on his door. After that it's the FAA.
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azhiker96 · Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1419

Chase him down JW!

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JW · Posted: 12/27/2005, 8:33 pm Post subject:

jkern15674 · Joined: 17 Mar 2005 Posts: 208

It is amazing where some of the threads take the topic to. As a matter of fact I was thinking of the army issue can opener. It is paper thin and can be a life saver.

wanderingsoul · Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ

I own a P-38. It is on my key chain. Don't quite remember why I put it there not opening any cans either... But the sharp pointy edge could be a be a little weapon or used functionally in some other way. There was a reason I put it there at one time. Hmmm

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Shawn · Posted: 1/4/2006, 5:36 am Post subject:

does it get thru the security at the airport? I quit carrying a jack knife because of that.
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Nighthiker · Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1714

Been carring one on my key ring for a number of years, the original multi-tool.