I have officially bought another toy...

**CALL911** · 12-19-2009, 08:07 AM

Some of you may recall a earlier post by me trying to decide between buying a plane or getting a MKIV Supra. I have decided that I would be happier with the plane (mostly because I already have 2 sports cars, and my need for speed doesn't end on land

) That and I really love flying, and this little bird will allow me to do that whenever I want.

I ideally didn't want to do this now since I am saving up for building my own home in a year, however the company is selling the rights to the plane, so it was now or never.

The airplane is an ultralight design called the "Zipster". The company will build it for me over the next 12-18 months.

I get to choose how I want it painted, and I am having a hard time coming up with a paint scheme/color. I like the black with a little red idea. First I thought about silver to match my F-bodies but I looked at a few bi-plane designs that were silver, and they didn't look good, so silver is out.

**Chris** · 12-19-2009, 09:08 AM

Thats cool. I personally am scared of flying but what ever floats your boat lol

**Transamman25** · 12-19-2009, 09:20 AM

Where's the rest of it 911 ??? it's like the moped of aircraft world ! But no, seriously cool, I've been looking at a cessna for years just to have the ease of "you wanna go? Let's Go!"

Oh and as for color, Black with a gold stripe....Army Black Knights! Hooah !

**941le** · 12-19-2009, 10:11 AM

thats awesome. Ive always wanted to learn how to fly. Just never have. Congrats on the new toy

**CALL911** · 12-19-2009, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by Transamman25

Where's the rest of it 911 ??? it's like the moped of aircraft world ! But no, seriously cool, I've been looking at a cessna for years just to have the ease of "you wanna go? Let's Go!"

Oh and as for color, Black with a gold stripe....Army Black Knights! Hooah !

I specifically wanted an ultralight. There are no altitude restrictions with an ultralight, so you legally can go as low as you want to. Also, with an ultralight you don't have to have a bi-annual FAA inspection ($), or have to have an FAA certified mechanic to do any maintenance (even more $). Its the easiest and most convienient way to fly just how I want to. Plus with the ultralight, I can take off and land in my back yard (when I get one).

As for the color, I wouldn't be caught dead flying anything that represented the Army

.

I think I might go all black with a little red or white. Still not sure yet.

Originally Posted by 941le

thats awesome. Ive always wanted to learn how to fly. Just never have. Congrats on the new toy

Thanks man. It's an expensive hobby (thank God I actually get paid to do it as a profession), but the ultralight will allow me to do it for very cheep.

**AChotrod** · 12-19-2009, 03:46 PM

Looks fun as hell!!!! Congrats!

**Pony_Killer** · 12-19-2009, 04:26 PM

That looks fun! What's the top speed on something like that?

**CALL911** · 12-19-2009, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by Pony_Killer

That looks fun! What's the top speed on something like that?

Around 100 MPH. Honestly I'll enjoy cloud surfing and flying just over the tree line more than I would going extremly fast and pulling G's. I already had plenty of that experience via USAF pilot training. Now, I'm more looking forard to going up for pleasure rather than pain.

**Camaro_94** · 12-19-2009, 08:10 PM

Thats bad ass man!

Congrats! And have fun with it!

**96lt1m6** · 12-19-2009, 09:22 PM

Thats really cool, i would like to fly one aswell..... As for the color well you know my vote is Sebring Silver!

oh and definately add black to the webbing on thr wings and tail