If You Could Have Any Airplane......

cancidas · Tue Dec 02, 2003 12:20 pm

so... if you could have any airpane in the world what would it be? this is not to turn into an a vs. b war.

for me: A318CJ with cfm engines.

aa61hvy · Tue Dec 02, 2003 12:25 pm

I'd go for a 747-300 with JT9D's or a 747SP with JT9D's

KYIPpilot · Tue Dec 02, 2003 12:27 pm

Thats a tough one. Soooooooo many choices!!! I guess I would go with an old DC-9. because I think they look real cool and I like everything about them, especially the old instrument panel. I would convert the interior to my likings, of course.

CPH-R · Tue Dec 02, 2003 12:37 pm

It may sound strange, but I'd actually like a small thing like a Beech King Air 350 or a Beech Baron, since it would be light & fun to fly.

Besides, if I want to fly longhaul, I'd rather do it in the pax cabin, sleeping Wink/being sarcastic

Superfly · Tue Dec 02, 2003 12:37 pm

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Boeing 747-100 in American Airlines livery. Smokin cool

Greatest staff a jetliner could possible have. Smile

The finest entertainment for my guest. Smokin cool

photopilot · Tue Dec 02, 2003 12:49 pm

Simply for the pure joy of flying and taking a friend along to enjoy that flying, it would have to be a Schleicher ASH-25E. If your going to fly big wings then this is the aircraft to do it in.

Steve

BGR1962 · Tue Dec 02, 2003 12:50 pm

Air Force One (the VC-25A) would be rather nice I think!

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Qb001 · Tue Dec 02, 2003 12:51 pm

I'd take this anytime:

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Gee, an American plane. What's going on with me?

I'm supposed to be anti-American Yeah sure

I think I'm gonna give myself the pie...

Superfly · Tue Dec 02, 2003 12:54 pm

Qb001:
LOL! Laugh out loud

...and I was acused of being un-patriotic. Look at my choice of aircraft too. Smokin cool

Also my car is very American.

futterman · Tue Dec 02, 2003 12:59 pm

i think this is fair enough...

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Inbound · Tue Dec 02, 2003 1:00 pm

I guess I might be the odd one here, but I'd go with either a Socata Trinidad TB20 because I like single engine props with retractable gear ( and okay, because I am from Trinidad too )

otherwise, I can settle for a Cessna 206 Amphibian with a turbo prop upgrade.
Hey, I like laid back flying.

Guest · Tue Dec 02, 2003 1:03 pm

I am actually quite glad that someone brought this topic up, as I have given it much thought. Gentlemen, I give you the nominees:

The Daussault Falcon 2000

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The Gulfstream V

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The Canadiar CL-600 Challenger

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And, let us not forget, for my own personal entertainment (as if the fire-breathing flying apparati were not enough)...

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But, I think my real favorite is the

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POSITIVE RATE · Tue Dec 02, 2003 1:16 pm

My own personal 717 would be cool Smile

Looks cool, plenty of room. Of course i'd get a 717 endorsement too then so i could at least co-pilot it.

Illini_152 · Tue Dec 02, 2003 1:48 pm

Boeing Steaman.

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Nothing like an open cockpit biplane and a big radial.

Though I guess I could sacrifice an open cockpit for one of these:

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Mike

Dash8King · Tue Dec 02, 2003 1:59 pm

I would like a 732Advanced or a Cessna 206 Amphibian with a turbo prop upgrade just like inbound. I have a serious Caravan fetish.

vafi88 · Tue Dec 02, 2003 2:03 pm

How about a nice Il-62 or AN-124... Tu-154 or something like that... I also think that the A-318 is very cute! Maybe a 727 or a 737-200...

CanadianNorth · Tue Dec 02, 2003 2:19 pm

Boeing 737-275C/Adv with beefed gear, gravels, fancy interior and JT8D-17s, in the goose livery.

732Adv: my fav aircraft
-275: i was always on Canadi>n's side
Combi: nice big door just in case
beefed gear: so i can load it up good
gravels: because i aint no city boy eh
fancy interior: i know how to take to the air in style
goose colours: just because i like em
JT8D-17s: i LOVE those thundering powerhouses!

CanadianNorth

garnetpalmetto · Tue Dec 02, 2003 2:24 pm

No doubt about it - I'll take an F-14 Tomcat "Anytime, Baby!"

My second runner up, however, would be the "Wobblin' Goblin," the F-117 Nighthawk

mirrodie · Tue Dec 02, 2003 3:19 pm

Superfly, you have got the right idea.

But deck that onto Concorde, roll the reel to reels, let Jimmie Walker out the bathroom with his sax and now we are flying!

Also, a close runner up is the Stearman BiPlane.

Superfly · Tue Dec 02, 2003 3:48 pm

Mirrodie:
Man I almost fell out of my chair laughing at that one! Laugh out loud

Let's not forget to include what Jimmie Walker was smoking. Big grin

You need to pick up Maynard Ferguson's album 'Conquistador' (1977).
It is the ultimate flying LP. All 6 songs are related to flying and the album is a masterpiece.
Everytime I hear that album, I get images of polyester suits, private lear jets with with cocktail tables with lines of cocaine, Mark Vs, ladies wearing long sequenced gowns and all that other fun stuff related to the late 1970s. Big grin

lehpron · Tue Dec 02, 2003 3:50 pm

They might not be real photos (or even accurate for that matter), but nuff said:

That last pix is BS even though its fake, it I know all the important parameters for this plane, and that thing does not have the power req's to go above 200,000 feet. Maybe a vertical coast but never a service ceiling... Yeah sure

.. and some fools think that can take a weapons rank...ha.

KAL744 · Tue Dec 02, 2003 3:55 pm

Well for me it would be the B 747-400 or the A 330-200

KAL744

ryanb741 · Tue Dec 02, 2003 6:27 pm

Airbus A380-800 with recreation area on the top floor (bar, disco, full of honeys) and downstairs with a gym, living quarters and full of honeys ( Big grin

) I would adapt the a/c to take air-to-air refuelling so I need never touch terra firma again.

POSITIVE RATE · Tue Dec 02, 2003 11:06 pm

I noticed a few of you guys wishing you had your own private A380 or 747 and i gotta ask why do you wabt something so big? You'd be very limited to the amount of airports you could fly into not to mention the cost of hangaring/mainting the thing. I'd much rather something small/sleek and fun to fly like a Learjet/Gulfstream or 717 Smile

flyingbronco05 · Wed Dec 03, 2003 1:17 am

Why is this STILL in the non-av forum?

Anyway, I would choose the Challenger 604ER for medium haul, Global Express for long range haul, and for short range, I'd go with the Cessna Citation X.

apathoid · Wed Dec 03, 2003 2:10 am

Nothing better than an early model Cessna 185. Skis, wheels and floats...and the early ones were light enough to have a good payload. Year round flying to anywhere you want to go. What could be better?

cancidas · Wed Dec 03, 2003 12:44 pm

for those who want the A380 and the 747, what would you do with all that space?

in my A318 i'd have an office, bedroom and regular seating for about 10 - 15 people. not too extravigant but at least i could land it at FRG. Smile

PIA777 · Wed Dec 03, 2003 12:54 pm

I would desgin my own aircraft, no limits!!!!. GO crazy. But if that doesn't work i would go with the A380. I WOULD DO ANYTHING TO GET THE A CONCORD!!

-PIA777

ConcordeBoy · Wed Dec 03, 2003 1:06 pm

Hmm, that's an easy one...

Southamerica · Wed Dec 03, 2003 1:24 pm

I just cannot resist those T-tailed aircraft...

I would definetly go with the almighty MD - 90... Love

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PIA777 · Wed Dec 03, 2003 1:26 pm

HOW DO YOU ADD PICTURES THAT ARE NOT IN A.NET DATABASE??

ConcordeBoy · Wed Dec 03, 2003 2:03 pm

Simple, use HTML tags...

...since you apparently don't know HTML, the tutorial on this site will teach you all you need to know.

DLKAPA · Wed Dec 03, 2003 2:22 pm

Enough Said

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Tiger119 · Wed Dec 03, 2003 2:52 pm

B707 for nostalgia sake (that is I would probably have to talk Travolta into selling it) and 737NG/BBJ for practicality reasons.

mirrodie · Wed Dec 03, 2003 3:18 pm

LOL, Superfly, only true old school gents can pick up on that! Big thumbs up

RE: Maynard Ferguson's album 'Conquistador' (1977).

Thanks Man, I will check that out.

A T tail is pretty hot too. 727 kid Big thumbs up

a340pilot · Wed Dec 03, 2003 3:24 pm

I would love any aircraft that I could afford and for me that would have to be an almost dilapidated/rusted aircraft like this one................. Big grin

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Bluewave 707 · Wed Dec 03, 2003 4:33 pm

4 Engines:
A 707-300 with CFM56 engines

3 Engines:
A 727-200 with winglets, and hush kits

2 Engines:
A Global Express

JAL777 · Wed Dec 03, 2003 4:37 pm

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je89_w · Wed Dec 03, 2003 5:32 pm

Wow! Can't make up my mind!

1. B777-200

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2. B737-600/700/800 with winglets

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3. A340-200/300

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Those would be my top three.

JGPH1A · Wed Dec 03, 2003 5:40 pm

Definitely a L1011-500 - preferably the one formerly owned by the Kingdom of Jordan - mmmmmmm !

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Superfly · Wed Dec 03, 2003 5:45 pm

To answer those who have asked; "why the A380 or 747".
This is all a pipe dream.
I'd rather work as a full-time pilot or just rent small planes. Don't have to deal with all the maintenance headaches.

Some of us do have lots of friends and like to party in style. Big grin

Nothing can top the 747 (any series).

You need a place for the band, a cocktail room, a hot tub, a naughty room Big grin

and a place to just read.

Fiedman · Wed Dec 03, 2003 6:06 pm

You are all right this is a hard one but for me I would chose an Airbus A330-300.

alonk · Wed Dec 03, 2003 6:09 pm

I guess i'd like to have a 757-200...just cant even imagine what it would be like to load her up with some freinds and take them up for a ride prctically anywhere i would want too...but becuz the 752's production line is finished i guess i'd take the 738...they just about the same Smile

PiedmontGirl · Wed Dec 03, 2003 6:14 pm

This would be a really hard decision, but I'd have to vote for a BBJ. Has a nice range, can land in lots of places, and it would be perfect for me a couple of close friends.

Of course......that F-14 would make a nice addition as a sports car, and an A-10 Warthog for just plain fun.

aloha73g · Wed Dec 03, 2003 6:25 pm

The 727-200 or 737-200 hold a special place in my heart. They're sized right and look so cool. If it was in AQ's current or former livery I could die. Dreams.

I'd also be happy with a 707, DC-8, L10-11, DC-10 or 747 Classic.

Aloha!

will · Wed Dec 03, 2003 6:40 pm

Easy...

A Boeing 747-400ER... with both aux tanks fitted... Executive interior... CF6 Engines.....

Regards,

Will.................

washfam · Wed Dec 03, 2003 6:52 pm

If I inherit some money, a Cirrus SR-22.

If I win the lottery, a Pilatus PC-12.

If I find Bill Gates' lost wallet, a B752 w/ long range tanks and a movie theater as part of the interior (I saw one on UAE's B744, A6-YAS).

Guest · Wed Dec 03, 2003 8:49 pm

1) Global Express

2) 752

3) F-15E

JGPH1A · Wed Dec 03, 2003 9:58 pm

PiedmontGirl - I agree about the A-10 - but only if it comes with ammo ! There's a few French drivers down here who I'd love to take out with depleted uranium armour piercing rounds - see what THAT does to your bloody Twingo !

f86sabre · Wed Dec 03, 2003 10:38 pm

A North American B-25 Mitchell does it for me. Room for friends, a glass nose and radial engines.

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