Not Bad For A Navy Guy

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c170b53
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Re: Not Bad For A Navy Guy

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I'm pretty sure I'd roll an F16 into a ball, given the chance.
I've got a bit of simulator time on various models in a former job, most of the big stuff is easy to launch, but my landings were hydraulic line splitters at best.
I think I used up more runway distance going back and forth from one side of the runway to the other than linear runway distance on my first tailwheel T.O. in a Cessna 120. Guess regardless of the plane it's good training then just plain practice to refine the skill.
Jim McIntosh..
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Avon68
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Re: Not Bad For A Navy Guy

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Couldn't agree more! Fighter time is no indication any tailwheel prowess. I'm enjoying the journey though. Will let you know if I am able to find my 170. Have really enjoyed the wealth of information on the forum.
Semper Fi,
Tom
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Avonf16 wrote:Gizmo,
.... I have a similar background in military aviation, Marine Corps and the Air Guard.......
Soo... we now have a Jughead AND a Jar Head...? WE're COMPLETE! :P
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
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Re: Not Bad For A Navy Guy

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gahorn wrote:
Soo... we now have a Jughead AND a Jar Head...? WE're COMPLETE! :P


That's a Capital "J" on Jughead there George……..
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Avon68 wrote:Couldn't agree more! Fighter time is no indication any tailwheel prowess. I'm enjoying the journey though. Will let you know if I am able to find my 170. Have really enjoyed the wealth of information on the forum.

Don't give up, your plane is out there somewhere, all you have to do is find it. Lots of guys look at many planes before they find the right one.

Good luck in your search.
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1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
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Re: Not Bad For A Navy Guy

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counsellj wrote:
gahorn wrote:
Soo... we now have a Jughead AND a Jar Head...? WE're COMPLETE! :P


That's a Capital "J" on Jughead there George……..
Check Six... :arrow: :oops: (dkhead)
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons. ;)
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Re: Not Bad For A Navy Guy

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Jar Head is Right! I own a black highlighter, don't know who my parents are and have one more brain cell than a mule... :lol:
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Tom
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Marines, :roll: the black highlighter is for night ops. All Army Aviators know this.
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No, there’s two O’s in “Goose”, boys.
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Re: Not Bad For A Navy Guy

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Just waned to say welcome to a fellow NASAL AVIATOR! I earned my gold wings 46 years ago. I to have just purchased a C170B after flying the same 140 I soloed in 54 years ago! Had to get a wide body since flying a wide body has taken its toll!
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