I just took a ride in a Texan!

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I just took a ride in a Texan!

Postby Travis » Mon Jan 14, 2008 3:10 pm

I just got back from doing aerobatic maneuvers in an AT-6G Texan out of Taylor Mun in Texas.  It was a blast!  After the first few minutes, I was doing rolls, Immelman's, cloverleaf's and a couple of others.  I have a tape of it, and I'll post it on SimTV as soon as I get it onto digital format.

If anyone is interested in this type of flight, it's not TOO expensive (around $400 US) for a 30 minute aerobatic flight.

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Re: I just took a ride in a Texan!

Postby ozzy72 » Mon Jan 14, 2008 3:13 pm

I'm jealous, can't wait to see the vid ;)
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Re: I just took a ride in a Texan!

Postby C » Mon Jan 14, 2008 3:29 pm

Lucky chap! :)
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Re: I just took a ride in a Texan!

Postby Ashar » Mon Jan 14, 2008 4:35 pm

Wow...You lucky guy you! ;)
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Re: I just took a ride in a Texan!

Postby beaky » Mon Jan 14, 2008 7:37 pm

That's a lot of moolah for that lesson... but I'm sure you don't care. ;D
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Re: I just took a ride in a Texan!

Postby Boss_BlueAngels » Mon Jan 14, 2008 8:31 pm

That's pretty sweet!  A Texan would be so much fun to fly!  

Wow, that's quite the price tag, but I'm certain the experience far outweighs it!  

That monster radial eats up a lot more than the the Decathelon I rent for acro training.
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