Best Jet to fly

[CatYaaak]

I wouldn't mind tearing around in an F-16C (Block 30/32 or 50/52) with Drowning Pool "Let the bodies hit the floor" going on in the background!

Not bad, (and you can call me old-fashioned) but I'd much prefer a fully-armed A-10 at 50 feet with AC/DC's "Shoot to thrill" blasting.

Either that, or Mach 2+ in an old F-106 with a couple nuclear-tipped Genie air-to-air missiles. That would be cool. heh heh

 

[Typhoon1244]

I've got about 0.5 hours in a DC-8-73...that was sweet.

All the jets I think would be really, really cool to fly aren't around anymore: F-86, B-47, DeHavilland Comet, Convair 880...

 

[SWA/FO]

Falcon 20 - great flying machine. The workhorse of the night freight dogs!!

 

[mckpickle]

F-4 Phantom anyone?

 

[Draginass]

Hands down . . . . . The Queen of the Skies - the Boeing 747-200. Sweet flying airplane.

Lrjtcaptain - The 767 is basically a nice airplane, but the -200 is a dog. The -300 is a MUCH better airplane from a flying and utility standpoint.

 

[GCD]

The B737 with -17's is fun, but the most fun is flying a B747 like a regional jet on a 30 minute leg.

 

[stingray]

The jet I'm flying now, which happens to also be my first jet the
Citation Ultra.I do have that desire to get in a 727 before they are all sent to the cruel death of the recycle yards.

 

[FlyDeltasJets]

Agree with Dragon on the 767 200 vs 300. The 300 was by far a better flying airplane.

As for me, it's a tough call between the 767-300 and the 757. Both GREAT airplanes.

The 737-800, on the other hand, is a piece of junk (although I would give my arm to be back in one right now!). The cockpit is too small, the engines take too long to spool up, the overhead panel is circa 1965, the autopilot pitch control is AWFUL, the VNAV function of the FMS is worthless, and the gear is too stiff. Other than that, it's fine!

The 737-200 was a pu$$ycat. So easy to land, handled beautifully. Only problem was the FMS sucked (I know, I know, I'm kidding) and it was too underpowered.

I'm glad I got a chance to be an f/e on the 727, and it was my first jet, so I'll always have a soft spot for it, but it was getting pretty long in the tooth!

Despite what everyone else thinks, I thought that the md-80 was pretty nice. I enjoyed flying it, but maybe it was because it was the first jet I got an f/o bid on. Granted, it was slow, and the autothrottles were pretty rough, but I thought it landed pretty good, the fms was fine, the systems weren't too complicated, and the handling, while not exactly stable, was fun.

All in all, I would say that the 757 was my favorite, followed VERY closely by the 767-300.

I hope that I haven't bored anyone with that little rant. I meant to just vote for the 757, but figured I would talk about some others. It's been a while since my furlough, I must be going through withdrawl!

P.S.
So people are not confused, I flew some of the above at TWA.

 

[Freight Dog]

How about a cat shot and a trap in an F-14 or F/A-18E?

Of civilian birds, I'd have to agree... Lear 25 is a hotrod.

 

[TurboS7]

I fly a 737-800 with the latest and the greatest. For all the reasons that DFJ proclaimed I can't wait to bid out of the airplane. It is great for ETOPS stuff and it does do well with fuel, I call it the Voltswagon Bus. We might be getting 757's I will be the first to bid..... as for now I'll just have to put up with it.

My favorite-Lear 24B with -6 engines and a "straight" wing, I love that airplane. Humiliating, sitting at LSV and watching the Thunderbirds going through their practice paces---Oh well.

 

[dane]

Of the two jets I have flown, Fokker 28 and the MD80, I much prefer the 80. Actually, I love it. It takes awhile getting used to it, and it can be a little odd during landing, especially if it is nose heavy. I also fly the MD90 and even though most people like that, I really dont care for it. It has hydraulically powered elevators and FADEC. This makes for sensitive elevators and throttles(read: funky multiple flare landings).

Reluctantly I have just bid for the 737NG series, this is in case I get laid off and have to find another job. I would hate to leave the MD, but these days I would rather find myself in any 737 than on the street.

Regards,

dane

 

[Boeingman]

764 is very underpowered. Contrary to other opinons I like the 762. I also agree the 757 is a real sweetheart. The 200 with our Roll's engines that is. The 300 no comment on that one. The civilian airliner I enjoyed flying the most though was the 727. Was fortunate to be able to fly all 3 seats. 737 NG's? No comment.

We're buying a Citation II and I have flown this a couple of times. For a small civilian jet it is a nice handling and economical airplane. But it sure is slow.

The L-39 is a great airplane. But it is getting a bit pricey to operate.

But my absolute favorite hot airplane was the F-4. Nothing compares. With this airplane I will always hold a sentimental value and fond memories.