August 03, 2022, 09:31 PM
SigmundTake a ride over Florida in an F-104 Starfighter
Preflight, startup, and air work are in this 32-minute video:
https://youtu.be/o1TvxAYxxxsArticle with many more details:
https://theaviationist.com/202...is-must-watch-video/Got a private and $29K? You too can fly in one:
https://www.starfighters.net/pilot-trainingAugust 03, 2022, 09:58 PM
Modern Day SavageHelluva ride.
You'll find a good discussion about this fun opportunity in this thread from a few years ago.
Alright pilots, who is up for a group buy for F104 flight time?August 04, 2022, 09:19 AM
104RFASTI was a member of Starfghters from 95-98.During the 96-97 period we were able to get two 104s
flyable and certified Experimental/Demonstration.
Two years of work paid off for me on my 56s birthday when I flew the 104 for the first
time.Thanks to Rick and Tom for the memories.
BTW, this is the best 104 video ever made. Have to admit I teared up a bit.
August 04, 2022, 04:08 PM
SigmundThe plane in the video is registered as N991SF. According to FAA records, it's a TF-104G-M, made in 1969. It was made in Germany under license from Lockheed.
https://registry.faa.gov/Aircr...lt?nNumberTxt=N991SFWhat is what on the instrument panel:
https://theaviationist.com/spe...-versions-explained/August 04, 2022, 08:27 PM
cjevans... thanks for sharing.
Next FL visit, on the list to do.
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