[NSRCA-discussion] Aircraft carriers

[John Pavlick]

Vince + Phil,

Yeah but it’s till a “minivan”. I had a Dodge Caravan until I discovered that a Durango can hold 2 pattern planes without moving either of the 2 front seats into an uncomfortable position. Durangos get about the same mileage as what you’re getting with the added advantage of AWD. In the northeast, that’s a big plus.

 

John Pavlick

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From: NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org> On Behalf Of Phil Spelt via NSRCA-discussion
Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2020 7:12 PM
To: Vicente Bortone <vincebrc at gmail.com>; General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Aircraft carriers

 

I will second Vicente's nomination of the Pacifica.  While it is a "minivan" it does not drive like one.  Over the years, we have had two  
Buick Park Avenues, a Town & Country, and a host of other vehicles.  The Pacifica is by far the most comfortable vehicle we have ridden in, and my wife almost prefers driving it to her Ford Fusion.  We typically get about 25 mpg over all, including some driving in Knoxville, and some on suburban roads.    I get 29 mpg on highway trips.  Also, it is much better looking than your average minivan. 

 

On the other hand,  if you are really serious about an aircraft carrier, I have a great flying buddy who served 6 years on the Enterprise, right after it was commissioned.  It is being towed to Hanford, WA, to rermove the 2 reactors, so you'd have to get an engine for it, but I'll bet you could buy it for a bargain price!! 


SPA L-18, Board Member, NSRCA 2032, KCRC Emeritus
Knoxville, TN  37931   (865) 604-0541c 

On May 16, 2020 at 2:02 PM Vicente Bortone via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org <mailto:nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> > wrote: 

The Pacifica great.  I can’t get 2 pattern planes, the electronic scoring equipment, everything I need tools, generator and more important my wife with all her stuff.  I can’t describe how much is that.  I can’t fit all that in any other car.  Besides that, I also can fit 2 IMAC 35% planes.  The only huge problem is that is NOT sexy.  With tail wind more than 30 mph.  If you like to be green get the hybrid.  

 

Vicente “Vince” Bortone  

 

On Sat, May 16, 2020 at 12:16 PM Daniel Lipton via NSRCA-discussion < nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org <mailto:nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> > wrote: 

Acura MDX has worked well for 

Me. Don’t think I can get 2 Parten planes in it but one fits with room to spare - and it’s ride is quite nice and nearly  30MPG on the highway.  





On May 16, 2020, at 9:53 AM, Stuart Chale via NSRCA-discussion < nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org <mailto:nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> > wrote: 

Never really looked at the Flex.  Just couldn’t get past it’s looks.  I have the XC 90. Possible to fit 2 planes but tight.  Generator would have to go in the front seat.  Never compared it to the XC60 or V models.   

Nice features and ride on the Volvo.   

For pattern room I still like my last vehicle the Honda Pilot.  Generator will fit behind the front seat (Volvo has non removable rear headrests that take up too much space when folded down.) 

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On May 16, 2020, at 9:40 AM, Anthony Romano via NSRCA-discussion < nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org <mailto:nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> > wrote: 

 

Hello pattern pilots,  

 

After 196k miles my Sienna is worn out and after 18+ years of driving mini vans I am done with those too. Contests are rarely big travel weekends any more and I never bring more than one plane so the reduction in space shouldn't be an issue.  Now looking at a Ford Flex or Volvo V60. Does anyone have any experience with either of these or a similar alternative?  

Thanks,  

Anthony  

 

 

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