…if I were in Hairyplanes position, I too would be looking for something along the lines of a P40 or a P51…
But heck, if I had the several million to spare, I guess I’d probably by an Avenger too!
Most of us have long term goals, whether it’s earning a PPL or owning a Mustang. Many of these goals are achieved in steps, such as saving up money or gaining experience. For instance, since I was 10 years old I have wanted to own and fly a Spitfire or Hurricane. OK great, but how to get there?
Well, I need to learn to fly. OK, next.
Need time and experience. OK, spend a decade building time and ratings in GA aeroplanes. Next.
Need Acro and tailwheel? Fly a Decathalon and Pitts (to name a few), plus acro training with a professional. Next.
Need Warbird experience and formation training? Well, start with the T-28 (great first warbird), then the L-39 (for which the T-28 was a great trainer). Next.
Need T-6 time to fly a WW2 fighter (if you don’t believe me just ask any aviation insurance underwriter). OK, buy a T-6. Next.
Buy a Spitfire. Spitfires cost $1.5-$2.0 Million US. Ouch, not quite ready for that without retiring and selling my company. Solution, buy a Sea Fury.
Overly simplistic? Maybe.
Many people say to me “It’s great that you have the money to fly warbirds”. My answer is that I don’t fly warbirds because I have money, I made money to be able to fly warbirds.
Now come on HP, it’s cold outside and you NEED an Avenger. I can tell. You’re ready for a new challenge. Buy the Avenger. You can buy a Mustang next summer.
And as for my Spitfire, well, I wouldn’t bet against me.
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