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Just back from a long business trip to Switzerland and recovering from the cold bug that I caught on the flight back home. All good things. I think that either a CJ or a Yak 52 with long range tanks a ...

Well I am short so fitting into either is not issue. Need something in budget range under 100K that works for me. One guy showed me a nice Yak 52TW but wants 140K! I can buy a T-6 or T34 for that pric ...

Ultimately it comes down to your mission. For short hops to do acro, the Yak 52 is the best. For longer trips with some acro, either the T-34 or CJ6 do the job well. The Yak 52TW is great as well but ...

Thanks guys, great tips. I am looking to buy a place next year and my plane in same time period. Since I scuba dive Florida is great place for that if you can handle the humidity and bugs and dodge th ...

True well I live in San Diego but next year or two plan to buy land and private airstrip in a cheaper state like Arizona, Nevada, Oregon or maybe Florida. Not sure what community exists here and in th ...

What am I trying to decide?

Which plane I like best as price is similar for a nice CJ6 versus a nice T34.

Right now I don't need advanced acro plane and for that an Extra or Pitts works bette ...

I need to fly in a CJ6 and T34 to make the decision!

I've been interested in how T-34 compares to other warbirds like the Nanchang CJ6 and Yak 52 in terms of performance, maintenance and fun to fly factors.
Interested in pilots who fly a T-34 in San Di ...

Well I don't consider Yak to be a cross country plane so you really need two planes one to travel in and another for acrobatics and airshows. For 100K, one can have both.

Thanks I will do that. I am thinking of a flying vacation to complete both acrobatic training and my instrument rating in 3 weeks time period.

How so? I know there are more RVs around but how is support now from Glasair in terms of parts availability, MX and upgrades? How does a Glasair fly compared to RV? I am looking for under 100k budget ...

I am looking at getting into either a Glasair or Vans RV for my long xc plane and wanted to meet fellow pilots who fly the Glasair in the San Diego area to get perspective and possible flight in one b ...

I am new to the San Diego area and looking to meet fellow RV pilots for flying and eventually buy one.

I am looking to buy a Vans RV 7/7a or 8 for IFR training and long trips and want to meet fellow RV pilots in the San Diego area who would be kind to give me a ride in exchange for lunch and gas money.

I am interested in eventually flying warbirds like the AT-6 and T-28 and want to meet pilots in the San Diego area who own and fly these and other warbirds.

I am working on my tailwheel endorsement currently and then want to learn acrobatic flying skills. I don't see any in the San Diego area. Can you recommend a good flying center that offers aerobatic t ...

Thanks viper,

I would ideally like to partner with an instructor who has either a Yak or CJ and pay time to get the check out before purchase. That way I can fly the plane home once I locate the ri ...

Hi folks,

I had the pleasure to fly a Yak 52 this weekend here in San Diego and loved it!
Most fun ever flying planes as a pilot and after flying Cessnas, Pipers and Bonanzas nothing comes close t ...