What's your Favorite Piston Airplane

[Grasshopper]

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[murphey]

The one I keep in my hangar.

 

[pigpenracing]

I think my J-3 Cub and my Pitts Model 12 are my favorites

 

[RJM62]

The Carbon Cub I had the opportunity to fly this past summer immediately claimed that honor. All the fun of a Cub plus amazing performance, more room, more range, and a steam +GPS panel that's as close to my definition of perfection as it gets.

Rich

 

[Mtns2Skies]

If money is an object: Cessna 180

If money is no object: Dehavilland Beaver (wheeled)

 

[stratobee]

I loved my Aerostar and think they fly and handle better than anything else ever made.

 

[mkosmo]

I think my J-3 Cub and my Pitts Model 12 are my favorites

Man I hope to see you out one of these days when I'm out there for lunch.

 

[pigpenracing]

Man I hope to see you out one of these days when I'm out there for lunch.

Let me know when you are coming.
I see you have a 172M... I have a 1972 172M also.

 

[ktup-flyer]

Lancair Legacy RG

 

[SCCutler]

V-tailed Bonanza, natch!

 

[frfly172]

My liberty xl2

 

[ateamer]

Single: Vought F4U

Multi: Lockheed Constellation

 

[timwinters]

Well, I'd typcially respond with the obligatory "mine!"

But I can't right now because my pistons are in another state.

So I guess currently it's my favorite piston-less airplane.

 

[Kelvin]

Well, I'd typcially respond with the obligatory "mine!"

But I can't right now because my pistons are in another state.

So I guess currently it's my favorite piston-less airplane.

I feel you ...I am sitting here with a phoneless cord...

 

[Ravioli]

The one I keep in my hangar.

Same answer, different plane

 

[jsstevens]

I think my J-3 Cub and my Pitts Model 12 are my favorites

I love the look of your Pitts. There's just something about the radial engines...

John

 

[Fearless Tower]

My favorite pistons are the ones built by Douglas. Beechcraft would be second.

 

[Cpt_Kirk]

Single: Vought F4U

Multi: Lockheed Constellation

Right here.

 

[LandSickness]

Globe Swift, hands down.

 

[Unit74]

If money is no object: Dehavilland Beaver (wheeled)

Set the bar a little low I think....

How's about a G6? You know, something with a little comfort and economy to boot.

 

[yakdriver]

Sea Fury with the Bristol Centaurus. Don

 

[Fearless Tower]

How's about a G6? You know, something with a little comfort and economy to boot.

Screw economy. I'd rather have a 727

 

[kayoh190]

I'm guessing you mean GA airplane (my overall favorite is the P-38), but I've always like the look of the Beech Duke.

Of those that I've flown, the Bonanza has always been my favorite. I spent some time in an A36TC, but I'll bet I'd like all the others as well. It's just such a beautifully handling airplane.

 

[Jimmy cooper]

I love the look of your Pitts. There's just something about the radial engines...

John

Best times were in the Stearman , taking off just after dawn, calm cool summer morning, just cruising around at a thousand feet or a little less , much less if buzzing a sail boat or boats rafted out, over farmland or over coves of the chesapeake bay. Just wonderful flying. Also flying alongside the bay bridge , not too far away . It was painted navy colors. Lots of fun.

 

[Sundancer]

SF-260

 

[Bill]

Not that I could ever afford one, but:

 

[asicer]

SF-260

I had a chance to fondle admire from a distance a turboprop version that happened to be parked in transient at my home airport last week. Super nice bird!

 

[Tom-D]

The quality and craftsmanship of the Stinson Reliant was second to none, after the war, it never returned.

 

[SCCutler]

Not that I could ever afford one, but:

Oh!

My all-time fave, as well.

There's one on the field here, and I'm told I might some day score a ride.

 

[jroberts88]

I have to go with a simple Piper Tripacer. I have not flown many planes but this is a do all for me.

 

[Anthony]

SF-260

^^^^This.

 

[Bill Watson]

The RV-10 that is sitting in my back yard hangar.

However, I've always had eyes for v-tail Bo's. My neighbor took off in his a couple of hours ago, returned to do a low pass and landed on our little grass strip. Hard to imagine a design over 50 years old still looks so darn good whether in the air or sitting still. A classic for sure.

 

[brian]]

Why that one - of course

 

[X3 Skier]

Anything where I'm sitting in the PIC seat and airborne. :wink2:

Cheers

 

[kmead]

Anything PA46.

 

[q5kacom]

Boeing stearman


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[Mtns2Skies]

The RV-10 that is sitting in my back yard hangar.

However, I've always had eyes for v-tail Bo's. My neighbor took off in his a couple of hours ago, returned to do a low pass and landed on our little grass strip. Hard to imagine a design over 50 years old still looks so darn good whether in the air or sitting still. A classic for sure.

Just so I'm clear... You're "MauleDriver" and own an RV-10, but want a v-tail Bo, but have a glider as your avatar picture...

I like your style

 

[turboeddie]

 

[MickYoumans]

It would be a toss up between a P-51 Mustang or Corsair. I think they both are awesome. But since they both are unobtanium for me, I'll be happy flying my little Cherokee.

 

[paflyer]

Screw economy. I'd rather have a 727

Yes, the most beautiful passenger jet. But last time I looked they didn't use piston engines.

If I was super rich, a 74 would be my choice.