If you could have one, and only one aircraft to own and fly in the real world (2004 Not 1916, 1943, 1990 etc.) with all expenses paid, what would it be?

I have to go with the Ju 87 V1: looks good from every angle. 8) Although, honestly, I'm not sure if I'd go fo the radiator bath adjustments or not.  Good for low and slow flying, and plus, you can have your Maam tag along for the ride in the back!  Wait...

PS: The point of this is to not get these lists going, (Military fighter, comercial cargo, heli, firefighting, etc....)

This is a difficult question to answer as I have many favourite types. If it comes down to the one I could get the most fun out of I would have to go for the DH.82a Tiger Moth.

PS. I don't understand this. Quote:
Surely the age is irrelevant.

Mmm, this is a hard one. It's a choice; 1) Gloster Gladiator, 2) VS Spitfire V, 3) Hawker Hunter. Very hard indeed.

(pregnant pause....)

Decided, Gladiator...

Charlie

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The Gladiator would win for me purely 'cos the canopy would keep me warm and dry...

Charlie

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No, good Sir Hagar, I wouldn't dream of enraging the seniors!  God forbid they find me alone with their cane!

I only meant this to enforce the answer:

• I'd like to own and fly...

And to prevent the answer:

• Well, if I was a pilot in World War II, Korea etc. I'd like to fly...

These are always fun topics, but someone posts three favorites, then, five, then a list, and before long, theres an entire block of "your favorite aircrafts". I too like multiple aircrafts (A6M, F4U, Ju. 87), but I thought about it a bit (the point of this topic), and narrowed it down (Ju. 87).

Maybe you saw the reason within all that blather.  I tend to be overly bombastic.

The 737NG...I won't need a copilot to fly one so that's the advantage  ...I'd need 2 more if I wanted the TriStar  8)

It's small enough to be cute, and it is a great performer that requires attention from the pilot.

I would go with the B-29, a very rare and unique aircraft with some performance capabilites, whil ebeing able to take the whole family along! With the added bonus ofd being able to open the bomb bay doors and say see ya, when they are me if we are there yet!

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Thanks for explaining that Scorp. All is now as clear as the proverbial mud. 8) Everyone else seemed to understand what you meant so it must be me. I'm easily confused these days. ???

PS. It takes a lot to enrage me but be prepared to duck if I blow my top.  I might be a lot of things but I have no sadstic tendencies that I know of.

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Well... Captain Sensible ( )... I did mention all expenses/upkeep were to maintained by the minions of your choice, did I not?

any russian aircraft
well, if i have only one choice either MiG21bis, or tu-144

probably mig21bis, it's a legend...

A P-40 Warhawk. That plane is the plane for me, it's great on turns, it can fly slow enought for comfy flying, and I love how it looks.

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YES!! modified with a back seat to take friends up in!!

Jim

For me, I'd have to go with the classic B-17 since its my favorite aircraft.  More specifically, I'd want one built by the original manufactor Boeing (not Vega or Douglas who also built them during the war) and I would want the G-1 model painted in the classic olive drap with grey bottom scheme.  So, basicallly a green Boeing B-17G-1 Flying Fortress.

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I know. I've always wanted one.


For me I would have to say a Travel Air E-4000. Simply an amazing aircraft.

Well now, this one isn't all that hard.....fly too high and you miss lots.....fly too fast and you miss some of the interesting stuff......fly without some aerobatic performance and you will get bored.......

........after catching a performance ride in a Vans RV-6 last year, I think something along the lines of this type as being very acceptable for me.....maybe even a Harmon Rocket......The RV-6 is a good cross country machine, good speed, very light on the wing and very maneuverable......Yup, I think I may just like one, like this.....


RV-6 Performance

Triple spec numbers are for 150 hp, 160 hp, 180 hp respectively.....

Speed - Solo Weight
Top Speed 198 mph 202 mph 210 mph
Cruise [75% @ 8000 ft] 187 mph 191 mph 199 mph
Cruise [55% @ 8000 ft] 169 mph 172 mph 179 mph
Stall Speed 49 mph 49 mph 49 mph
Speed - Gross Weight
Top Speed 197 mph 201 mph 209 mph
Cruise [75% @ 8000 ft] 186 mph 190 mph 198 mph
Cruise [55% @ 8000 ft] 168 mph 171 mph 178 mph
Stall Speed 55 mph 55 mph 55 mph
Ground Performance - Solo Weight
Takeoff Distance 325 ft 300 ft 270 ft
Landing Distance 300 ft 300 ft 300 ft
Ground Performance - Gross Weight
Takeoff Distance 550 ft 535 ft 475 ft
Landing Distance 500 ft 500 ft 500 ft
Climb/Ceiling - Solo Weight
Rate of Climb 1,710 fpm 1,900 fpm 2,275 fpm
Ceiling 19,300 ft 21,500 ft 25,700 ft
Climb/Ceiling - Gross Weight
Rate of Climb 1,355 fpm 1,500 fpm 1,790 fpm
Ceiling 15,800 ft 17,400 ft 20,800 ft
Range
Range [75% @ 8000 ft] 775 sm 775 sm 720 sm
Range [55% @ 8000 ft] 950 sm 950 sm 880 sm

tough call, would have said either the Lightning or Starfighter, but sinse others have already said both I'll go for erm........ Folland Gnat, really agile, hard to fly well, fast and fun  

With three more guys,I'd go for the AN-24.


With just one guy as my co-pilot,I'd go for the Do-328 (sig!).

All on my own,I'd take a...err....well...a Silence Twister.

80HP,160kts and cheap... 8)

Easy for me nothin but a 3!!!!! 

Of course though if presented the opertunity I would also love a P38! 8)

Well, personally, I would choose the rarest, most expensive aircraft, sell it, and use the money to buy several of my favourite aircraft. Betcha cant buy just one!