ZachariasX Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 What is $1500 anyway? ❤️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 I'm guessing the crew back in those days were quite a bit slimmer than now. And fitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 1 hour ago, Boom said: I'm guessing the crew back in those days were quite a bit slimmer than now. And fitter. too say the least! 😃 2 Quote MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD_Arthur Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 $1500? Absolute bargain. Especially compared to the $300 it would cost me for an hour in the right hand seat of a Cessna 152 with an instructor from my local flying club. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachariasX Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 6 hours ago, DD_Arthur said: $1500? Absolute bargain. At that price point, there is just no way you could spend as much as you'd enjoy it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup_cavu Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Here is the current pricing schedule for the 11 seats available in the aircraft. Quote Seat locations & pricing Each B-29 Doc Flight Experience flight has 11 seats: Bombardier ($1,500) Cockpit/Pilot Observer ($1,200) Radio Operator ($1,200) Navigator ($1,200) Master Gunner ($600) Gunner ($600 each, six seats) The Bombardier, Cockpit/Pilot Observer and Navigator seats are in the forward section (front) of the aircraft, while the Master Gunner and six Gunner seats are in the aft section (back) of the aircraft. Each seat provides its own unique, one-of-a-kind experience with seat-specific views and experiences. Source: https://www.b29doc.com/rides/#pricing From what I see in the diagram's legend it looks like the tail gunner position is not available. Here are the estimated costs to operate Doc on an hourly basis and its fuel burn. Quote How much does it cost to operate B-29 Doc? Well, when most people go to the gas station, the cost ranges from $50-$100 depending upon how many gallons of gas you purchase and the price of gas. When we go to the gas station to get fuel for Doc, well, it’s a bit more complicated (and expensive)! On average, Doc burns approximately 450 gallons of 100LL (avgas) per flight hour. And, on average, the price per gallon of 100LL is $5.70. That means for only one hour of flying time, it costs approximately $2,500 in fuel alone. But wait, there’s more! In addition to fuel and oil costs, we must also take into consideration propeller, engine and maintenance reserves and costs. So, all-in, the estimated cost per flight hour is about $3,600. And, we typically fly about 10-15 hours per month so…yeah, it’s a big number. Why do we do it? That’s simple: Honor. Educate. Connect. Source: https://www.b29doc.com/rides/#pricing Wheels 2 2 Quote Download Missions, Skins, & Essential files for IL-2 1946 and several other game series from Mission4Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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