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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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May 17, 2011 - 07:39pm PT
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A correction to an earlier statement here: the FAA does NOT require deactivation of an ejection seat, but it's a pricey annual inspection. Look for ads stating "Hot" seat in surplus military jets. I wouldn't want to fly a MiG 21 without one. The pilot couldn't get out at all.
All that stands between most pilots and ownership of a MiG is the fuel cost at ~6.00 / gallon for 700 gallons in a MiG 21. There are several hundred Czech built L-39 Albatross fighter/trainers flying here in the U.S., and they are very popular. Flight training in one costs $1,500/hour, and 10 hours are required for qualification/logbook endorsement. An FAA checkride finishes the deal with a fighter jet.
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TrundleBum
Trad climber
Las Vegas
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Feb 11, 2012 - 12:11am PT
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Feb 11, 2012 - 02:09am PT
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So, Reilly, you want the real story about Tojo and Adolph?
It's here:
[Click to View YouTube Video]
Sorry there's no video, just that one still picture, but listen close to old RL Burnside, who turns out to know a thing or two about ol' Tojo.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 11, 2012 - 02:35am PT
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Thanks Ghost! RL be tellin' it like it is! Man can turn a phrase!
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