Article - Flying T-6 Texans in Germany, 2006
Date - 2006
Author - Mark Schimmer
Description - "I was able to fulfill a dream last week, that is, I always wanted to fly in a World War 2 piston-powered fighter aircraft."
First time I felt what it is to black out due to high g's. I also had the privilege to fly the "normal" route by myself, with him only telling me the heading and altitude, and instructing me otherwise.
The T6 felt heavier as I expected, you have to give her quite some pressure. Except on the rudder, which is almost over sensitive. More here: Flying T-6 Texans in Germany, 2006
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